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.
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Kevin Is a practicing Sax-polygamist who, in addition to his
high school sweetheart Becky, is married to Billie, Ella, and
Bessie, his soprano, alto and tenor saxophones respectively. At
age ten he started formal studies in classical and jazz, and then
at age 17 he joined Gary's band "Sage" and developed his
rock'n'roll chops. He is self taught on the blues harp, and also
plays a little flute and didgeridoo. He currently also plays with
the Rockamatics, a classic rock band, and the Svengali Jazz
Quartet.
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 202 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
Puerto Rican players including the great Giovanni Hildalgo, and
started playing in clubs at age 15. He has performed in Gloria
Estefan's band at the 2002 Olympic closing ceremonies, and has
played at the Catalina Jazz Festival, and toured with Rubberneck.
He currently also gigs with Zion Tribe, and his own bands, Mambo
Jumbo, and LJAZZ.
So for your next party or event, please contact Gary or Kevin.