ABOUT - THE STOLLER BROS BAND
hang out on the corner of mind street and heart boulevard where high meets low. We’ve seen Zappa and Leonard Cohen there; Steely Dan and Laura Nyro too. Have you been there? THE STOLLERS wave a flag from their own country; not too far from your own but just far enough. cured in the art of song, they will rock you and roll you - consume and console you.
Brad and Lesley Stoller are musician brothers playing together since a long time. The band is completed with Joe Refano on bass and Shawn Murray on drums. NYC based, THE STOLLER’S textured musical styles informed by rock, and folk, and jazz, with strains of classical music - as well as world influences. But regardless of genre - for THE STOLLERS, the song is always the thing.
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“THE STOLLERS tell real stories-and that is what makes a band great.” Michael “Eppy” Epstein, Founder & Owner - MY FATHERS PLACE
THE STOLLER BROS BAND
Lesley Stoller
Drawn into singing and songwriting through the music of the 50’s onward, Stoller has played many a-gig (and many a-jam) for many a-year. Through his work, teaching music at the Queens Children Psychiatric Center in NYC, he has become interested in the therapeutic applications of music. Lesley plays keyboards, guitar and bass and co-founded THE STOLLERS with brother Brad. He is very excited to be performing original music for new audiences.Brad Stoller
Holds an Undergraduate degree in Music Education, and a Masters in Ethnomusicology. For five years he taught instrumental music for the NYC DOE. He has studied jazz guitar with Sal Salvadore, Ted Makler, and Billy Bauer. Over the years he has played in many bands representing diverse musical styles. He brings a most original feel and style to his guitar performance…jazz flavored with a rock edge. Cofounded “The Stollers” with brother Lesley.Joe Refano
Joe is a professional composer, producer and songwriter. His music airs worldwide. He has performed with both “Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone”, Micky Dolenz of “The Monkees” and British Invasion Icon Billy J. Kramer. Joe is the leader of “The Liverpool Shuffle” Beatle Tribute Show. Plays bass and guitar. Has been friends with the Stoller Brothers since they were all school boys. He joined the band in 2015. “I’m really glad to have this great opportunity to perform our original music for a live audience with my long time friends”.Shawn Murray
Shawn is a professional drummer. He was a regular with Willy Deville and “The Mink Deville Band” touring and recording in Europe, Canada and the USA 1984-2008. He has also worked with John Hammond, Peter Wolf, GE Smith, Mick Taylor, Ben E. King, Jimmy Webb and many others. Shawn joined the group in 2016. “Really enjoy performing the unique and interesting music of the Stollers”.