The Glimmer Grass Band is a group of friends that happens to love and play Acoustic music. The members of the group grew up playing the New Jersey Shore bar scene in various cover bands. Dave and Bunker of the Moskito Coast Band, John and Bob from Just Passin' Thru Band, Chris from the Rum Runners and Blue Highways and Roger from Courteous Drivers, The Intoxicado’s, and various projects with Tim McCloone.
Playing together since 2004, the band enjoys playing venues that are comfortable and friendly to their families, friends and fans. GGB performs regularly at Leggett's Patio Bar in Manasquan, Saint Stephens Green Publick House in Spring Lake Heights NJ and various private parties throughout the year.
In addition to an active schedule gigging around the shore, the band has produced two CD's; the self titled first CD and the "GGB Live at Surf and Offshore" . The current GGB schedule can be found on www.myspace.com/glimmergrassband as well as www.greatjerseymusic.com under the GlimmerGrassBand tab. You can also check us out and become a fan on www.facebook.com, to find us just type “Glimmer Grass Band” in the search bar.
The Band
Gordon "Bunker" Strout-Lead Guitar, Vocals
Bunker cut his teeth on the local music scene playing lead guitar for more than a decade with the successful rock cover band Moskito Coast. For the last 5 years or so, Bunker has explored various acoustic musical styles while playing guitar as a founding member of the GlimmerGrassBand. More recently, in addition to regular dates with the GlimmerGrassBand, Bunker has enhanced his local presence by performing various dates with the Billy Lawlor Band, Turnpike Mike (Palella), the occasional Moskito Coast Reunion gig, and regular appearances with Joel Krauss and the High Voltage Brothers.
Dave Plewa - Dobro and Vocals
Taking a detour from the rock n” roll cover scene of Moskito
Coast, Dave has found new musical directions to explore
with the help of his resonator guitar and lap steel. Looking
forward to the new set of challenges and opportunities that
lie ahead, he currently enjoys performing and recording with
the GlimmerGrass Band.
Born and raised in Sayreville NJ, Dave now resides in Toms
River NJ, with his lovely wife and biggest supporter, Joanne.
The road goes on as he continues to do what he loves,
making music with his ever widening circle of musicians and
friends.
Bob “Bobbo” Engler - Percussion
Change nickname from Bondo to "Bobbo"
Prior to joining the Glimmergrass Band in 2004, Bob spent 25 years honing his drumming skills alongside John "J-Dawg", co-founding J.P.T. band mate and talented bass player. Bob's unique "feel style" of drumming combined with Dickson's soulful bass playing has become an integral part of the GGB rhythm section.
John “JDawg” Dickson – Bass and Vocals
Hey somebody has to carry the bottom. John has been playing bass since 1978 where he played with the Just Passin’ Thru (JPT) band for over 25 years. The bluegrass bug hit about the turn of the millennium, and the bass has been upright ever since. Soulful vocals and a solid bottom is the name of the game as the Glimmer Grass Band plays traditional bluegrass, newgrass, jamgrass and in some cases no grass at all.
Roger Taylor – Vocals and Guitar
A local legend on the Monmouth County music scene, Roger Taylor’s career has spanned more than 35 years. Beginning his career with “Madison Duck” and enjoying the pleasure of hosting guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemens, Roger went on to hold positions in “Church Street”, the “Intoxicado’s” and “The Limit”. For the last 20 years, Roger has held down the guitar chair in the “Tim McLoone Band (featuring the Shirley’s)”. In 2008 Roger found a home playing with the GlimmerGrassBand and a new love for playing acoustic guitar.
Chris Fay, Lead Vocals and Mandolin
Special Thanks
Many thanks to our friend and great Jersey musician, Joel Krauss of Asbury Park, NJ. for designing the Glimmer Glass Band logo.
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