Sharon Demeritt’s musical career began in Dover, NH when handed a violin in second grade. This infusion of music into her blood has never diminished. It wasn’t long before she took up the sax. It’s the closest instrument to the human voice. From choirs to marching band, from theater pits to jazz bands, rock bands and beyond, there has always been music. Sax, vocals, harmonies and leads are her passion. SaxxRoxx is an extension of that passion, so come on out to a show – it’s contagious.
David Napolitano began his musical journey when he was about 10 years old. He learned some guitar chords from a friend who was taking lessons then sat in his room for hours learning songs. With influences like Jethro Tull, The Beatles, America and James Taylor to name a few, he began to play several acoustic solo venues. Over the years he played in a couple of popular local cover bands and began to sharpen his skills singing and playing guitar. He has also played drums and bass in a few bands. Music has always been his passion. SaxxRoxx has made him a better musician because of the challenge of playing with some of the best musicians around. SaxxRoxx has a great sound and always a good time.
Dennis Pastuszak has been playing drums since he was a little guy. He started out on the kitchen floor with pots and pans and wooden spoons.
By age thirteen, he was playing in his first band with some friends from school. He has been in many bands since. Playing a wide variety of music in the Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont area. Everything from Rock, Pop and Blues to Country, R&B and Metal. He has been influenced by an eclectic array of recording artists; The Beatles, The Doobie Brothers, Steeley Dan, Chicago, Govn’t Mule and James Taylor just to name a few.
Also a talented vocalist, he enjoys lending his voice to the intricate harmonies you will hear as SaxxRoxx plays a wide assortment of tunes guaranteed to keep you moving all night long.
Meet Gunnar Stohlberg our bass player. Gunnar started singing in church youth choir. At ten he picked up the cornet and after a few years moved onto baritone horn. At age thirteen his school band played in a Memorial Day Parade for which he was paid $8. That switched on the light, you can get paid for doing this? At fourteen he picked up an electric bass and an amp and soon was playing in local bands. All throughout high school and college he played in bands, looking forward to someday playing music full time. With school behind, that dream came true as he and his band traveled around the northeast playing dance music. Over the years Gunnar has played with many different styles of musical groups from country, folk, and bluegrass to blues, pop, and new wave rock & roll. He is known for his dancing to the music.
