Todd Wolfe-guitars & vocals, Dave Hollingsworth-drums, Michael Fossa-keyboards and Suavek Zaniesienko-bass. Sometimes assisted by Ed Canova, Rob Fraser, Michelle Glass, John Cree, Eric Seftel and plenty of drunks on any given night!
Influences
CREAM, LED ZEPPELIN, JIMI HENDRIX, DEREK & THE DOMINOS, ALLMAN BROS., ROLLING STONES, BEATLES, BOB DYLAN, RORY GALLAGHER, BUDDY GUY, FLEETWOOD MAC (PETER'S), JEFF BECK, HOWLIN' WOLF, MUDDY WATERS, B.B. KING, OTIS RUSH, FREDDIE KING, ALBERT KING, MOUNTAIN especially the King of TONE LESLIE WEST, ROBERT JOHNSON, RY COODER, LITTLE FEAT, the BAND and ... THIS COULD GO ON FOREVER!
Sounds Like
Well, that all depends who it's coming from ... drunk people in bars have gone as far as Anne Murray but we've heard mostly, Cream, Cactus, Allman Bros., Mountain, Derek & the Dominos, Experience/Band of Gypsys, Zeppelin, James Gang, Gov't Mule, yada, yada, yada ... what do you think?
Valley Entertainment recording artist Wolfe, play an aggressive, daring, experimental bluesy, jamming rock. The band was formed following his five-year stint with Sheryl Crow as lead guitarist and occasional writing partner. As former lead guitarist for Grammy-winner Sheryl Crow from 1993 until 1998, TODD WOLFE has toured the world with the Rolling Stones, the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Elton John, and Page & Plant among others. Now, Todd with his newest band "WOLFE" formerly the Todd Wolfe Blues Project, picks up where he left off 10 years ago, showcasing his original Bluesadelic material with a searing rock style! "Delaware Crossing", their latest offering, is a rocking treat full of jams and guitar stew. John Popper [Blues Traveler] lent a hand and a harp once again, and as you delve into the deeper cuts like the Pumpkinesque "Gates of Heaven" and the very real, very live "Wolfe Jam", there is no doubt WOLFE is crossing into more than Delaware! Todd's songs have been covered by a diverse range of artist such as, Deborah Coleman, Larry McCray, Faith Hill & Stevie Nicks. Todd began playing on the New York scene back in 1979 with his band, Troy & the Tornados performing in rooms such as the Lone Star Cafe, The Ritz, My Father's Place, Lamour's, The Chance, Tramps, Rodeo Bar and probably any hole in the wall in the NYC area that would book the Tornados. Todd or 'Troy' and company opened for a bevy of acts such as, Johnny Winter, Robin Trower, The Neville Bros., Son Seals, Dickey Betts, Omar & the Howlers, Gregg Allman, The Outlaws, Smithereens, Zebra, and his first opener back in 1980 , Albert Collins! Todd decided to head west in 1990 to write and record a demo with a then unknown backup singer named Sheryl Crow. After having that demo passed on by some major labels and not generating much interest after one show case performance, Todd decided to stay in Los Angeles to record and tour with former Textone, Carla Olson. Todd continued to record and perform with Carla and gig with his own blues trio and kept busy scoring soundtracks for the Playboy Channel. Sheryl in the meantime, had finished her first album, 'Tuesday Night Music Club' and needed a guitarist for her touring band which she put together in June of 1993 so, Todd came on board and remained until February of 1998 and in that time Crow and her band featuring Wolfe, romped around the world several times having toured with the Rolling Stones, the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Page & Plant among others. In 1996, Todd relocated back to the NYC area and with Eric Massimino, Mike Lawrence and Crow band mate Scott Bryan founded A & M Record's Mojoson, a modern blend of psychedelic Rock and Blues. Since the Universal takeover of the Polygram group left new A & M acts like Mojoson in limbo, Todd elected to leave the label and dissolve Mojoson, putting his energies into Wolfe, which was born during the downtime from Sheryl Crow tours. Between touring and recording commitments, Wolfe continues to play dates from coast to coast and across the Atlantic.
As an infant, DAVE HOLLINGSWORTH's relentless beating on his mom's sofa through his toddler years not only started to drive the family mad but created an unhealthy, polluted atmosphere in the home due to the constant dust cloud. Dave's parents had no choice but to buy him a set of drums...louder yes, but easier to breathe! It wasn't long before Dave was winning music awards at school by participating in Jazz Band, Dixieland Band & The Symphonic Orchestra. Being an 'Overseas Brat' landed Dave in Munich, Germany where he cut his teeth performing live in Rock, Jazz, Blues & Fusion bands which has helped in developing a vast & wide drumming vocabulary. Dave's musical influences are varied as well, Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Muddy Waters, Tony Williams, Buddy Rich and even the great composer, Stravinsky, have played a part in Dave's development as a musician. After moving back to the States in 1984 Dave played with various bands in and around the live scene in Washington D.C. before eventually moving to the Bethlehem area recently where he was snatched up quickly by Todd, for drum duties in Todd Wolfe's Blues Project. "I saw Dave playing with a local blues band and found his approach to be heavier and more varied than the average blues drummer so I asked him to sit in with us and the rest they say...is history!"
MICHAEL FOSSA is a native of Poconos PA. He lived in Austin TX 1976-1980. Started classical lessons at 8, church organ in grades 9 and 10,
and his first rock band at 15.
Influences include: Nicky Hopkins, Leon Russell, Johnnie Johnson, Jimmy Smith, Otis Spawn, T. Monk, Chick Corea, Dr John, Chuck Levell.
He's worked with: Eric Burdon, G.E. Smith, Robbie Krieger, Double Trouble rhythm section, Lenny Kaye, Jimmy Vivino+Al Kooper, Little Milton, Peter Karp, Debbie Davis, Shemikia Copeland, and Cesar Diaz.
His rootsy, bluesy influences lead as much as his B-3 organ and piano stylings to the Bluesadelic Jam sound of Wolfe.
SUAVEK ZANIESIENKO started studying music at the age of 6. He learned how to play bass guitar when he was 14. In his early twenties, Suavek played in bands which varied in styles from rock, jazz to country music. Between the years of 1979-1985, Suavek studied classical music in Olsztyn Music School in Poland, where he graduated from double bass class. During that time he'd played, periodically in the Olsztyn Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1988, Suavek visited the USA, taking lessons from one of the best bass teachers in NYC, Patrick Pfeiffer. He finally moved permanently to US in 1990 and lived in New York, where he played with variety of bands. Since 2001 he's lived in Eastern PA.
Suavek received awards for Best Bass Guitar Player in the Lehigh Valley Music Awards, 2006 and 2008. He joined Wolfe in April 2007.
I put up some from the 08.10.08 Americaplatz 25th Anniversary Jam show on my pics page...there are lots more....let me know if you'd like to see them.... Diane
just stopping by to see if you're interested in our project....
We've started a collaborative radio station - and we're looking for people to contribute to our output....have a look, have a listen and join up if you'd like to join in!!!
Hey Todd! Sorry I missed ya when you were in town. I've been coming to the Blue Tone the last few years while up that way and enjoyed playing at your jam. Sorry to see it's closed for the time being anyway. See ya soon! Russ
From The Heartland Cafe to The Cutting Room Edge . . . Rock 'n Roll Road Warriors, Midwest to East Coast Tour
"The Midwest Fans really knock us out. They leave the rest behind. . . . And East Coast Fans make us sing and shout and Jersey's always on our my my my my my my mind!! Whooooa!!"
Hello Everybody!! After a pit stop home to wash out the undies, it's off to Theatre 145 (Formerly The Roadhouse Theatre) located in the heart of downtown Erie PA on the shores of our smallest Great Lakes. A former church, the venue boasts intriguing decor, fabulous art work by local artists and a spacious coffeehouse where musicians, actors and other artists perform in a cabaret type setting.
Terry Sylvester formerly of The Hollies and Ian Mitchell of The Bay City Rollers will be joining us there. So stop on by for a COOL view and some HOT Rock 'n Roll from your favorite Road Warriors The Cryers . . . Hope to see you there!
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