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Sharon has been singing since she was five years old, when she learned to sing "Girl From Ipanema" with her father, a seasoned jazz pianist. Her love of jazz standards and swing began in high school, but it wasn't until after college that Sharon branched out professionally, working extensively with her father Ed, as well as numerous local bands. After a hiatus from the wedding circuit, Sharon migrated toward the blues a few years ago, and has been working since then to bring the intensity of the music of Etta James, and other notables, to the stages of Connecticut. At the summer 2002 Hudson Jazz Festival, Sharon's performance of "Ball and Chain," a song that Janis Joplin made famous, was so impressive that she was asked to audition for the Off-Broadway production Love, Janis.

Having spent years playing American-influenced music around the pubs and clubs in the west of England, "English Dave" moved to the US nine years ago. Ironically, the first band he played with here in the States was playing cover tunes of English bands! Shoo Fly Blues now gives Dave the chance to get back to his roots "playin' the blues." His is the brain behind the repertoire, which shows his talents lie not just in playing, but also in seeking out a wonderful selection of material that suits the entire band.

George Miller provides the low-down groove of The Shoo Fly Blues. George has been part of the local music scene for over 30 years, and was a founding member of the bands Goodhill and Blessings. During his musical career, he has recorded for Mercury and ABC records, as well as radio and TV commercials.

Len began performing on the keyboard and composing at an early age and studied music in college. He has performed as an opening act for Yes, J. Geils, The James Gang, Orleans and Tommy James, among others, and has jammed with B.B. King. His compositions include a large number of songs in the blues, rock, pop and country styles as well as original music for advertising jingles, corporate sales videos, chamber ensembles and orchestra. In 2003, after a 25 absence from performing, Len began playing in local Fairfield County bands like The Twinkies, Jamnesia and now Shoo Fly.

A drummer/percussionist for 40 years, Roger has played on Broadway "42nd St." (original), "Ain't Misbehavin'" (revival w/original cast), "Cats", "Saturday Night Fever" and "Falsettos," and has played dozens of regional shows. He has played with James Taylor, Donna McKecknie, Judy Collins, Bill Conti, Bill Watrous and Chuck Berry, as well as hundreds of others too numerous to mention. He is also a commercial pilot with an instrument rating, and is the editor of Flight Journal magazine.