Glen Farkash, Lead Vocals
Glen sings from his heart. And anyone that is near by is pulled into the energy of his performance. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut in '56. He then he moved to Arizona in 1970's with his family. He was later awarded a scholarship for music performance in 1980. And has been performing professionally since 1987.
And indeed still strives to keep growing from each and every performance.
Through hard work dedication and love, and in a large way, through what he has learned by listening too and playing with the great musicians that have befriended him over the years. Glen has developed into a confident and capable performer with an open heart and an undeniable presence.
Music for Glen is a very personal thing. The expression of which since 1998 has been and continues to be, CG Blues.
Brian Eddie, Guitar
Born, Brian Eddie Masherella, Patterson NJ.
Brian has the feel in his hands, and tone to the bone. CGB fans find both in guitarist Brian Eddie. Growing up in the 60’s, with some many new sounds all around him had a profound effect on CGB's Brian Eddie. He first began his passion with music in school bands, township drum and bugle corp. and in many young bands in the early years back in New Jersey.
Brian has his roots in the greats. His passion for his work evolved out of his love affair with the blues. Always worshipping at the feet of the master bluesman, and jazz Kats alike. Brian Eddie cites blues from the likes of Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard, Mike Bloomfield, and Robben Ford as the core from where he has forged his own sound. Theses artists are his main source of inspiration.
Relocating to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1979 where he meet Glen out on the scene, where the two soon became fast friends. Together they formed Cg Blues.
Timothy Kinsey, Bass
The Road Warrior. A veteran of many bands, and many miles. Timothy Kinsey was Born in Fort Knox Kentucky, He moved to Phoenix as a child. Tim is a solid player, with an off beat sense of humor.
Tim has played for many years and in many styles. Tim has managed to play for fifteen of those years with out need of otherwise gainful employment. As a working road musician. From Soul to country and from funk to blues. He can give a song whatever it needs. In a deal for the redemption of his soul he has found CG, Blues.
Tom Marks, Keyboards
We are proud to introduce Tom Marks on keyboards as the newest member of the band.
According to Tom, since he first discovered the band over a year ago, he knew it was the type of group he had been long been searching for but couldn’t easily find. Even though he plays professionally as a solo pianist, and in a duo around the valley. He still wanted more expression and passion from his music, he wanted to be a member of CGBlues...
Tom draws his influences from the likes of Dr. John, Tom Waits, with a dash of Jimmy Smith thrown into the mixing bowl. He likes to color the blues from the bottom up which is just the way we like it.
Tom can play it hot, and he can play it cool... and it's all good.
Guy Mazzo, Drums
Guy Mazzo is now laying down the groove for Cg,Blues.
Guy has performed for the last 30+ years, laying down his solid grooves and signature licks. Guy started drum lessons at the age of 11, and formed his first band by the age of 13. He has played many different venues over those years, including night clubs, Blues festivals, college campuses, outdoor concerts and other events up and down the East Coast before finally moving to Arizona. His major influences include, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and Ringo Starr and that they would head the list of the many great artists that have captured his imagination along the way. With many years experience in Blues, R&R, R&B, it's Guy's earthy style that helps bring it all together for Common Ground Blues.
We would also like to thank and acknowledge the many talented drummers that have played with Cg,Blues over the years. Including:
Starting with "Dr. Love" Dave Ross, Danny "The Lizzard" Sweatland, Jason Kay, Lance Fuqua, John Michael Yannie, and Guy Mazzo. We would especially like to thank Peter Davis for playing keys in 2004.
And many thanks to you, for embracing Common Ground Blues.