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LARGE MARVIN, the band, was originally formed in 2001 and made its debut appearance at the Croatian Club in Riverside area of Buffalo, NY. Founding Member Gene Fahey brought in Joe O'Donnell to anchor the core sound of the band. The band has gone through a few transformations since the beginning and rejuvenated itself to hit the local music scene hard in 2009. The current lineup features a powerful array of seasoned Buffalo musicians. The band is still headed by singer/songwriter Joe O’Donnell on Vocals, Guitar & Harp. The supporting cast features: Annette Falasa, Vocals & Harmonies [current member of Rare Blend and formerly of Freefall]; Todd Fierstein, Lead Guitar [former member of The Psychodelix, McCarthyizm, Ovation & Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields just to name a few]; Jim Meyer, Bass Guitar; Jim Turcott, Keyboards [former member of The Psychodelix, Gypsy Switch, No Matter What & Fast Eddy to name a few] & Gary Kowalski, Drums & Percussion [current member of Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields and formerly of The Fans, Teardrop & Naughty Dawg to name a few]. When available, legendary saxophone player Terrance Bruce joins the band on stage. Terrance is a very well known innovative contemporary jazz performer. He became popular in the 1980's with the famous jazz fusion group Cabo Frio (MCA Records). He is currently with playing with Tom Schuman and Chet Catallo [current & former members of Spyro Gyra]. LARGE MARVIN continues to play numerous nightclubs, bars, festivals, fundraisers and private parties in the Buffalo, NY area and always prides itself on being available to support a worthy cause. The band features classic rock favorites peppered with a few original tunes.
If you like
hard-driving, danceable, good time rock 'n roll, you'll love
LARGE MARVIN!
JOE O'DONNELL Vocals, Rhythm Guitar & Harp
ANNETTE FALASA Vocals & Harmonies
TODD FIERSTEIN Lead Guitar
JIM MEYER Bass Guitar
JIM TURCOTT Keyboards
GARY KOWALSKI Drums & Percussion
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES WHEN AVAILABLE BY:
TERRANCE BRUCE Saxophone
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