About the Band
“Better Than Nothing,” a Berks County and surrounding area cover band, was formed in 2010 by brothers Zach and Bernie Korch. Initially put together for a fundraiser for a cancer patient, the band was very well received, and they decided to move forward with the project. Through the years, “Better Than Nothing” has mixed up their music to keep it interesting for the diverse crowd that attends our shows.
Our genres of music include 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s dance, rock, and country. Our goal with every show is to have our fans enjoying a night out with family and friends dancing the night away, and be able to forget about their stressful days, let loose, and have a good time.
Jess
Singer Jessica Eckhart from Hershey, PA. Jess is an experienced vocalist who has been playing in the Central PA area with various bands for over a decade. She loves entertaining and having fun with the crowd. She has a phenomenal range and a beautiful soul and loves to get out and meet those that come to see the show.
Bernie
Guitarist/Singer and original band member Bernie Korch, hails from Leesport, PA. Bernie has been a part of many popular bands in the area for over 20 years. He is a hardworking musician who strives to make each show different and professional, and loves being in front of the crowd.
Harry
Drummer Harry Styer, Pottstown, PA, has performed in Berks and surrounding counties for many years. He is a dedicated drummer who strives to keep the band sounding great. Although he is not able to be up front with the crowd like the other band members, he makes it a point to meet as many people as possible and get to know our fans.
Steve
Bassist/Singer Steve Rhoades comes from the Hamburg, PA area. Steve has performed for many top bands in the area and brings a fun and accomplished personality to each show. His performance is about being solid and tight with each song so he can help to make people dance the night away.
Eric
In addition to the band members, Eric Styer, (who happens to be Harry’s son), plays an integral role in the band by running sound. Eric has great attention to detail when it comes to blending the sound and making “Better Than Nothing” sound its best. He is a self-taught audio engineer who takes the time to talk and learn from anyone he can, to bring his skill set to a higher level.
This and all we do, are in memory of, and for founding member Zach Korch. Zach sadly lost his life in October of 2021, from the result of an automobile accident. Zach loved playing music and would have wanted nothing more than for this band to continue to play. Every night we play, we play in honor of Zach in some way, and we know he is still with us and the crowd every time we take the stage.