The Grey Street Band is the Philadelphia areas premiere Dave Matthews tribute band. The Grey Street Band’s main goal is to deliver the high energy and excitement of a live DMB show. The band members precise emulation, attention to detail, and love of DMB music, leaves audiences as though they have just experienced an actual DMB show!
A typical GSB show has audiences singing along with such songs as “Ants Marching”, “Warehouse”, “#41”, “Too Much”, and “What Would You Say?”. GSB also performs material from the new album including “Why I Am" and “Funny the Way It Is”.
So, don't wait another minute. GSB invites you to share your passion for DMB by joining them in a tribute that is second to none!
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Members
Ron - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Born and raised in Wilmington, DE., Ron
has been imersed in music since he was a child. Surrounded by a family of musicians,
he was destined to be involved in a band
in someway. Ron first became interested
in the guitar through his grandfather.
By the time
he reached college, he was playing and singing
for anyone who would listen. Not long after, Ron
first heard the music of Dave Matthews. Needless
to say, he was blown away by Dave’s unorthodoxed guitar style
and the “new sound” he was hearing. With every new band Ron played with, he added DMB songs as quickly as he could learn
them. The more he played Dave’s songs,
the more people said he should start a
Dave Matthews cover band. This is when
Ron joined up with Jimmy Palmer, Craig Ziccafoose, Chip Bell and David Hopkins to form “The Grey Street Band”.
Craig - Violin/Vocals
Craig has been playing violin for more years than he can remember. He grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he was influenced by such musicians as Bach, Mozart, Beatles, Queen, U2, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and of course DMB. Being in a Dave Matthews tribute band has allowed Craig to unleash his remarkable musicianship to new levels. Besides playing the violin, Craig also enjoys playing the mandolin, bass, guitar and recording original material.
Jimmy - Drums
Jimmy’s dad bought him a 4 pc. drum kit when he was 13 and both his Mom and Dad encouraged him to play drums and sing. He’s been influenced by many great musicians through the years; The Beatles, Hendrix, Zappa, The Who, Todd Rundgren, Yes, The Dave Matthews Band and many more. Jimmy grew up in New Castle De. and has been fortunate enough to have been playing for
over 30 years in the Tri State area with The Delfannelroys, Storm, The Peggy Toomey Band, Outlet, Sequence, Still Kickin, and Squeezbox. But playing in The Grey Street Band has allowed him to play some of the most challenging fun songs ever with tangled up and twisted hooks and arrangements. “The GSB really allows us to connect with so many other DMB fans.” And with the love and support of Jimmy’s awesome family, He hopes to be “treading trodden trails for a long, long time.”
Chip - Bass/Vocals
Originally from Bridgeport, CT Roderick “Chip” Bell” started playing bass guitar in the Baptist Church, then discovering R&B, Jazz, Soul and Rock, he has studied with Edger Winter bassist Scott Spray, University of Fairfield professor Brian Torf and renowned teacher Al Ferrante (John Mayer). He quickly became a highly sought after side man and recording musician. Chip has also played with Connecticut local favorites, That 80’s Band and Derik and the Funbags.
![Dave - Sax, Vocals, HarmonicaDave grew up in Wilmington DE. He has played in multiple bands all through high school, college and throughout his graduate studies in Indiana. As a music education major, Dave has been influenced by all genres of music and instrumentation. Growing up listening to Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Zepplin, O.A.R., jazz, classical music and of course DMB! He never set himself in a certain genre and stayed there. He is a big fan of the Dave Matthews Band and thier music. He always thought "Man, it would a dream come true to play this music live on stage!" This band is the most challenging and the most exciting music endeavor that Dave has been involved with. His love for the sax has driven Dave to become the best he can be, and when he brings his small army of Cannonball saxophones to the stage, Dave lets the music take over and aims to please the listeners and supporters! ](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/TheGreyStreetBand/images/photos/gallery/3035144-thumb.jpg?2 "Dave - Sax, Vocals, HarmonicaDave grew up in Wilmington DE. He has played in multiple bands all through high school, college and throughout his graduate studies in Indiana. As a music education major, Dave has been influenced by all genres of music and instrumentation. Growing up listening to Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Zepplin, O.A.R., jazz, classical music and of course DMB! He never set himself in a certain genre and stayed there. He is a big fan of the Dave Matthews Band and thier music. He always thought "Man, it would a dream come true to play this music live on stage!" This band is the most challenging and the most exciting music endeavor that Dave has been involved with. His love for the sax has driven Dave to become the best he can be, and when he brings his small army of Cannonball saxophones to the stage, Dave lets the music take over and aims to please the listeners and supporters! ")
Dave - Sax, Vocals, Harmonica
Dave grew up in Wilmington DE. He has played in multiple bands all through high school, college and throughout his graduate studies in Indiana. As a music education major, Dave has been influenced by all genres of music and instrumentation. Growing up listening to Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Zepplin, O.A.R., jazz, classical music and of course DMB! He never set himself in a certain genre and stayed there. He is a big fan of the Dave Matthews Band and thier music. He always thought "Man, it would a dream come true to play this music live on stage!" This band is the most challenging and the most exciting music endeavor that Dave has been involved with. His love for the sax has driven Dave to become the best he can be, and when he brings his small army of Cannonball saxophones to the stage, Dave lets the music take over and aims to please the listeners and supporters!
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![Dave - Sax, Vocals, HarmonicaDave grew up in Wilmington DE. He has played in multiple bands all through high school, college and throughout his graduate studies in Indiana. As a music education major, Dave has been influenced by all genres of music and instrumentation. Growing up listening to Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Zepplin, O.A.R., jazz, classical music and of course DMB! He never set himself in a certain genre and stayed there. He is a big fan of the Dave Matthews Band and thier music. He always thought "Man, it would a dream come true to play this music live on stage!" This band is the most challenging and the most exciting music endeavor that Dave has been involved with. His love for the sax has driven Dave to become the best he can be, and when he brings his small army of Cannonball saxophones to the stage, Dave lets the music take over and aims to please the listeners and supporters! ](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/TheGreyStreetBand/images/photos/gallery/3035144.jpg?2 "Dave - Sax, Vocals, HarmonicaDave grew up in Wilmington DE. He has played in multiple bands all through high school, college and throughout his graduate studies in Indiana. As a music education major, Dave has been influenced by all genres of music and instrumentation. Growing up listening to Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Zepplin, O.A.R., jazz, classical music and of course DMB! He never set himself in a certain genre and stayed there. He is a big fan of the Dave Matthews Band and thier music. He always thought "Man, it would a dream come true to play this music live on stage!" This band is the most challenging and the most exciting music endeavor that Dave has been involved with. His love for the sax has driven Dave to become the best he can be, and when he brings his small army of Cannonball saxophones to the stage, Dave lets the music take over and aims to please the listeners and supporters! ")
