Let's Meet The Band

The Sinful Saints Dixieland Band pulls a large number of talented musicians together. The Saints have a lot of depth and the traditional chairs of trumpet, clarinet, trombone, banjo, tuba, piano and drums can be filled by several of the players that make up the band.

The Saints Through The Years

Here's a brief tribute to the Sinful Saints Dixieland Band over the last decade or so. Special thanks to all of the musicians who have made up the group over the years with a tip of the Dixie straw hat to one of our members who is no longer with us. Gerry Molidor was the Saints' first banjo player, his bright sound and brighter disposition making those early bands so much more fun. Rest in peace, Gerry. We've all got "Just A Little While To Stay Here"!

Trombone

Tom McDermott plays the trombone for most of the Saints' performances as he's also the leader and founder of the group. He is also the owner of two cool antique firetrucks (1959 Ford/Alexis Pumper and a 1978 Ford Diesel) that the Sinful Saints ride for parades. Mike Epifano is an incredible trombonist and Rich Nielsen plays a mean tailgate trombone as well!

Tom McDermott Mike Epifano Rich Neilsen

Trumpet

The Trumpet chair is filled by Dave Mitchell, Kurt Boucek, Judy Bridges, Tom James, Kurt Schulenburg, Frank Katzback, or Don Rhodes, all fine musicians that bring a little fire to the group!

Kurt Boucek Dave Mitchell Judy Bridges Tom James Kurt Schulenburg Frank Katzback Don Rhodes

Saxophone/Clarinet

The Clarinet part of the Sinful Saints Band is usually covered by a Soprano Saxophonist who will often double on Tenor Sax as well as clarinet. We have Kurt Schulenburg, Dick Robertson, Mike Knauf, Ted Holtz, Josh Taliaferro and Gary Parker ably filling this role!

Kurt Schulenburg Dick Robertson Mike Knauf Ted Holtz Josh Taliaferro Gary Parker

Banjo

We have quite a few banjos associated with the Sinful Saints and often will use two or even three players at a time. Al Johnson, Ernie Michaels, Jack Meilahn, Tom Landeros, and Mary Obey make up the string section in the band.

Al Johnson Ernie Michaels Jack Meilahn Tom Landeros Mary Obey

Tuba

The bottom of the band is very important and we have several capable players that can really drive the Saints: Brian Borcherding, Steve Marcus, Tom Stasiak, John Harshey and Kurt Smith.

Brian Borcherding Steve Marcus Tom Stasiak John Harshey Kurt Smith

Drums

We have several drummers with the band: Ken Voelker, Bruce Tietgen, Bob Blazier, Kenny Holtz and Mitch Martin. And, now and again, Rick Leach joins us on the "stompf fiddle"!

Ken Voelker Bruce Tietgen Bob Blazier Ken Holtz Mitch Martin Rick Leach

Piano

We don't get to use our keyboard players on parade, but they can be a welcome addition to any of our performances when we don't have to drive on down the road! Our piano players are Gordy Triefenbach and Vance Nelson (who also plays accordion on our polka jobs!).

Vance Nelson Gordy Triefenbach