LYNN SNIDER - Clarinet
Lynn was born in Brantford, and started playing clarinet at the age of 9 (in the Brantford Memorial Concert Band). Currently a member of Burlington's "Top Hat Marching Orchestra", and "No Strings Attached", he's a retired school Principal, and now a full-time curmudgeon. Also a certified computer geek, Lynn carries his music on his iPad. It's not the way they did it in New Orleans back in the day, but it's pretty cool.
DAVE SEARS
Trombone
Dave ("Bagman") is a life long Burlingtonian. He carries his music in a No Frills Bag. It's yellow, practical and much less expensive than an iPad. Dave and Doug began playing Dixieland music together in High School with a group called "The Dix". When it was time to find a trombone player with great chops and a love of New Orleans music, there was no doubt that Dave was the man. Dave is an IT professional during the day (which probably explains his aversion to using an iPad to pursue his hobby).
DOUG
REDFEARN
Trumpet/Cornet
Another life-long Burlington resident, Doug is our trumpeter. He also is beginning to gather a small collection vintage cornets that he uses for that "authentic" New Orleans sound. Along with Lynn and sometimes Dave, Doug will often step up to the mic to bring some vocals to the musical party. When not blowing the horn, Doug practices law in Burlington.
JEFF GREENHOW
Sousaphone/Tuba
Also raised in Burlington, Jeff now lives and works in Grimsby. We are proud to have a "Sousaphonist" in our band-- it's the way the original New Orleans Brass bands added a bass end to their music while on parade--the wrap-around style made it easier to carry. It's also known as "the Fat Horn". A noble and well-read lawyer, Jeff can also often be found steering his aluminum boat through the back streams of Northern Ontario and Quebec in search of the ever-elusive pickerel.
MIKE DONNELLY
Banjo/Ukulele
Mike, a Hamiltonian, is a music teacher by day and a closet Hawaiian shirt-lover by night. In fact his enthusiasm for the sartorial style has caused the rest of the Band to sport them as well. Mike plays the banjo and several varieties of ukulele (and various crossbreeds of the two instruments). He names his pets after iconic Jazz musicians.
STU CHURCHILL
Drums
Stu is our newest member. He had a nicotine stained set of Pearls in his basement and a desire to share our addiction to New Orleans Jazz. Just wait until he has travelled down there with us--he doesn't know the depth to which a music addiction can run! Welcome aboard Stu!
