Dave
"Scooter" Souza
Bass and Vocals
 Dave played piano and tenor banjo as a child. He
was taught bass by his brother Mark (a guitar player)
at twelve years old. He has played and sang
professionally since 1975. Playing blues and rock and
roll on both coasts.
Dave formed The Swamptones from a basement
jam at his home in 2002. His influences are blues,
jazz, swing, doo-wop and drag racing!!
Jim "The
Kid"
Franklin
Drums
Jim Franklin III was born in Detroit, Michigan but
has lived in the Boston, Massachusetts area for over
20 years now. After seeing his father playing drums in
a Country & Western Band at an impressionable age he
decided that it was something that he wanted to
seriously pursue.
Jim has been a professional performing & recording
drummer since the 1990's in the New England area. He
has studied with local drummers Kenny Hadley, Paul
Cellucci, & John Horrigan.
Influences include jazz great "Philly" Joe Jones, The
Godfather of Soul James Brown, The Funky Meters, and
most anything Motown. WEBSITE:
www.JimFranklin3.com
Paul "Fathead"
Brennan
Saxophone & Trumpet
Bio Coming Soon!
"Bayou Billy" Sahlas
Guitar, Vocals
 Bill
was born and raised in the All American City of
Somerville, MA. For the past 20 years, he has played
R&B, rock and jazz with many local acts. Influenced
by artists Eric Clapton, Mike Stern, George Benson
and Jimi Hendrix, to name a few. Bill has studied
music theory and soulful grooves with local Boston
legends and Berklee College of Music alums Bruce
Bartlett and Sal DiFusco. A true music enthusiast
with eclectic interests, he digs many styles: jazz,
rock, blues, funk ect. Bill and his beautiful wife,
Julie, are the proud parents of two wonderful
children Jack and Phoebe.
Paul
"Swami" Lewis
Tenor & Alto Sax, Valve
Trombone
 Swami started out playing in a family band as a
child. He played drums and sax. Swami has been a
member of many great local horn sections and always
spices it up with his special sound.
He finds his inspiration and ideas as a veteran of
the New Orleans Jazz Fest scene and a fan of great
music everywhere, traveling worldwide he is never far
from his horn and any chance to play!
Juan El
Mundo
Baritone, Tenor Sax &
Vocals
 Juan Played violin as a child, but then
discovered his love of the Saxophone. Juan has been
part of some great horn sections from Tex-Mex to
Zydeco.
He helps drive the Swamptone sound with his great
sax harmony and powerful low end Baritone work.
Juan seems to have more fun at shows
than anyone in the room, showing his love and talent
for this type of live music.
AKA Jack Vasapoli, he is a very talented sculptor
whose work can be seen at local showings and at
the New England Sculptors Association on line
gallery!!!
Maylo "Big
Daddy" Keller
Keyboards and Vocals
Big Daddy originally hales from Boston, MA.
Playing piano since the mid 70's he also dabbles
in Drums, Guitar and occasionally Bass.
Growing up in the Boston music scene The BIG one
has had the opportunity to play with many notable
local talents including Rick Russell, Racky
Thomas, Nasty J and the Grinders and many others.
When Mardi Gras season rolls around , you just
might catch a glimpse of Big Daddy playing his
beautiful old Sonola Accordian, a gift from a
fellow musician.
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