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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LARGE MARVIN in one of Buffalo's premier Classic & Contemporary Rock bands. They cover many different artists such as Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Santana, Steve Earle, Eric Clapton, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, CCR, The Yardbirds, The Animals, Semisonic, Joe Cocker, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and many more as well as some great original music. If you like hard-driving, danceable, good time rock 'n roll, you'll love LARGE MARVIN!

 


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