MEET THE BAND
DAVE "MAZZ" MAZZARISI
Drums & Lead Vocals
The youngest Mazz, Dave has been playing drums since he was just 4 years old! Since then he's played in many different Jersey Shore rock bands including Kid Go Home, Mirror Garden, The Joe Hess Band and The Jaded Monkeys. Dave is also a drum corps veteran of 3+ years and has toured all over the US & Canada. He works directing student music education events nationwide.
Influences: Mike Portnoy, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Ginger Baker, Keith Moon, Travis Barker, Dave Grohl
JOE HESS
Guitar & Lead Vocals
Joe is not a "Mazz" at all but we love him anyway! He is a 12 year veteran of the cover band scene and has shared the stage with members of some excellent groups, and has played on the same bill as Catch 22, Red Wanting Blue, Happy Anarchy/The Sweathogs, One False Move, and many more. Joe and Dave have been playing together in various band projects since 2003.
Influences: Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Zeppelin, Jimmy Hendrix & Elvis Costello
MIKE "MAZZ" MAZZARISI
Bass & Vocals
Mike Mazz has been playing in rock bands since the early 60's. He has shared the stage with The Who, Billy Joel, Moody Blues, Johnny Nash, Joan Jett and many more. Mike was a former band director, has a PhD in music education and is a well-known percussion instructor for competitive marching bands.
Influences: The Beatles, The Who
MIKE "MAZZ" MAZZARISI
Bass & Vocals
Mike Mazz has been playing in rock bands since the early 60's. He has shared the stage with The Who, Billy Joel, Moody Blues, Johnny Nash, Joan Jett and many more. Mike was a former band director, has a PhD in music education and is a well-known percussion instructor for competitive marching bands.
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ERNIE "MAZZ" MAZZARISI
Keyboard & Lead Vocals
Ernie Mazz started performing live on stage at the age of 13 and hasn't slowed down since. His original recordings earned him an Emmy nomination in 1994 for “Outstanding Musical Composition” As one of the lead singers, his ability to hit the high harmony’s compliments the full vocal range the group has to offer on many of their songs.
Influences: Too many to list.
ERNIE "MAZZ" MAZZARISI
Keyboard & Lead Vocals
Ernie Mazz started performing live on stage at the age of 13 and hasn't slowed down since. His original recordings earned him an Emmy nomination in 1994 for “Outstanding Musical Composition” As one of the lead singers, his ability to hit the high harmony’s compliments the full vocal range the group has to offer on many of their songs.
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