| Members: Mike Stahlman, Dave Elliot, Aaron Stocek, Holly Johnson |
| The Loafers are an acoustic quartet, based in the Portland-Metro area, specializing in bluegrass, jazz, and old time instrumentals, with a few good classic vocals thrown in for good measure. We are a new group with some old names, and a couple new faces. Mike Stahlman plays Scruggs style 5 string banjo with just enough melodic influences to interpret old fiddle tunes and jazz standards. Mike also occasionally appears with the Midnight Serenaders and Lee Highway, and is a veteran Sawtooth Mountain Boy. Mike was formerly a member of the well known Portlan band, Sunny South. He also teaches bajno in conjunction with P.C.C. Dave Elliott is the mandolinist and singer, and has been a member of several well-known Portland Area bands including Surefire, Old Friends, and Sunny South. Dave hosts a popular bluegrass program on KBOO 90.7 FM in Portland, Oregon. On acoustic guitar, we have Aaron Stocek. Influenced by Tony Rice and Clarence White, he has a great touch on rhythm, and exciting blues solos. Standup bass is covered by the talented Holly Johnson, a newcomer to the bluegrass scene. We discovered her backing up one of our favorite fiddlers and stole her away. |
| Phone number: 503-663-3548 |
| Mailing Address: Dave Elliot, PO Box 323, Gresham, Oregon 97030 |
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| Song Samples: |
| Nashville Skyline Rag |
| It's Only A Paper Moon |
| Home Sweet Home |