David “Big Daddy” Glazer Guitar and vocals - An average kid from the notorious Howard Beach neighborhood of New York City, David first caught the rock and roll bug, like many of us, in April, 1964, when The Beatles had the top five singles on the Billboard charts all at the same time. Other influences: The Kinks, Elvis Costello, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Pretenders, Counting Crows, Radiohead, Murali Coryell. “There is still good rock and roll being recorded today; you just have to look a little harder to find it.” Educated in the U.S. and U.K. ultimately as a lawyer, finding his way into the insurance and financial planning business, David is one of the co-founders of The Griffaloes, started as a house band for his employer, playing company events and re-writing rock and blues standards as humorous parodies with corporate themes. Click here to contact David. Lil' Money Russell Blues Harp - Allan grew up in Solomons Island and Suitland, MD. During the first year in college, Allan worked at the old Capital Center as a parking lot attendant so he could see concerts for free. Later, he managed the Record Co-op at the University of Maryland, College Park. Allan has been working in IT since 1982, playing the harp since 1977. Major influences: Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, Dylan, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, the Stones, the Dead, and Little Feat. Click here to contact Allan. Tony Lopresti Drums - Tony has been drumming up a storm only the last three years. Tony hails from Lovettsville, VA and is an avid golfer. Influences: The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Doors, Stevie Wonder, George Clinton, Rodney Holmes.” Click here to contact Tony. Gwen Frederick Keyboards, Guitar, and Vocals - Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gwen Frederick works as an IT Procurement Professional. A Georgia native currently living in northern Virginia, Gwen has over 25 years of musical experience, covering a variety of musical styles including classical, jazz, pop, country, rock, gospel, and blues. She has completed studies at the Nashville Jazz Institute, the National Guitar Summer Workshop, has performed solo and with several bands. Click here to contact Gwen. Jamie MacDonald Bass - A native of Northern Virginia, Jamie has deep roots in the local music community. For over twenty years, he has played bass with a number of original pop/rock bands, performing in clubs around MD, DC, and VA. Influenced by a wide range of musicians including The Replacements, Graham Parker, Led Zeppelin, and The Ramones, he also greatly appreciates musicians such as John Hiatt and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Jamie enjoys challenging himself by exploring a variety of musical styles, as well as focusing on the blues and classic rock that inspired his interest in music. When Jamie is not playing his bass, he enjoys competitive cycling and spending time with his family. Click here to contact Jamie. Heather Waters Vocals - The baby of the group, Heather has enjoyed music for as long as she can remember, performing musical skits for her Mom and sisters and never shying away from a stage. Heather formally studied voice and flute as a music major at George Mason and Virginia Tech. Influences: Celine Dion, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston. Heather left her career in management at Verizon to raise two children and continue to grow her family. Click here to contact Heather.