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Gary Stoddard and Kevin Flynn are the duo that form the core of the band. Together they can play for almost any type of event, ranging from dinner music to concerts to dancing. Other band members can be added for live performance of each piece such as Tom Scharlow, drummer, Bob Duffin, bass, guitar and Ricardo Romeo, percussionist, for larger concerts or dances. By using programmable synthesizers and vocal harmonizers, they can as a duo, achieve a full band sound, and perform everything from jazz standards to current pop/rock hits.
Kevin Is a practicing Sax-polygamist who, in addition to his
Gary comes from a very musical and theater oriented family. He started performing at an early age with his family of 8 children and later as the Stoddard Brothers and the bands Sage and Desert Wind at many of Utah’s popular venues and across the western United States. He now turns his creativity to writing and performing original music of various genre and style influences with the band and solo. Gary has written musicals that have been performed at the Rose as well as creating as a visual artist with pieces in Sandy City Hall, Murals for the Marriott Hotels and private collections. Special thanks for much support from my family and mostly, Terri.
Tom Scharlow Coming from a musical family,Tom played the coronet in the 4th and 5th grades, switching to drums in the 5th grade. He played drums through Junior High and High School in the school band. Tom started playing in rock bands mostly after moving to Salt Lake City area in 1977. Since then, He has played in the north Canyon Band 4 yrs, Remarkably Lucid for approx 18years, was house drummer for the Cisero's nightclub in park city for 7 years, played with the gospel powerhouse Golden Voices gospel ensemble for 2 years, played with jam band karmakanics for 3 years and has spent the last 7 years enjoying the eclectic mix of original music and styles that the Slickrock Gypsies play. Recording credits include the Bowling League project circa 1992, the Tommy Greaves project 1993, and Remarkably Lucid's release 'a natural kind of madness' 2001.
Bob Duffin Bob is a Utah native, growing up in Bountiful. His greatest compliment is "You're not from around here, are you?He literally "picked up" his Dad's string bass in the 5th grade. Bob has played bass with many groups, and theater shows over the last 30 years. Currently He plays with the Slick Rock Gypsies, The Polaroyd's, and The Golden Voices Gospel Ensemble. "My most memorable performance? Meeting, and playing for Bishop Desmond Tutu while he was in Utah for the 2002 Winter Olympics". "Ours is a very musical household, with myself, my wife, (Dee-Dee), and our daughter, (Darby), each involved in as many groups and performances as we can get our hands on!. Love to our daughter Liz, at Westminster!"
Ricardo Romero Ricardo learned latin percussion from native Cuban and So for your next party or event, please contact Gary or Kevin. |