Maury Rosenberg
Band Director, Accordion, Keyboards/Piano, Lead Vocals
Maury, originally from Long Beach, NY, graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He then became a rehearsal pianist with the Boston Ballet and has since performed with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and vertuosic clarinetist Glenn Dickson. As an accordionist with Border Patrol, Maury's song writing attracted the attention of well-known musician David Lindley, who produced two of Maury's original works in the studio. Woody Allen used piano performances of Maury playing with the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra in his movie Deconstructing Harry. Maury is the founder and leader of Hypnotic Clambake. 
JoAnn Vaccaro
Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Scrub Board, Kazoo & Vocals
JoAnn is a singer-songwriter from Rochester, NY. While her musical style is hard to fit into a single genre, she has been placed in the category of folk rock and is often compared to such pop music artists as Ani Difranco, Tori Amos, and Joni Mitchell. Vaccaro has a very distinct guitar style characterized by finger-picking and flamenco-like strumming patterns. Her vocal lines range from sultry blues and jazz to rock with lyrics which ignite out of an intense flare for poetry and ability to speak her mind. Don't miss her! 
Chris Reynolds
Bass, Electric and Acoustic Guitars and Vocals
After many years of touring around the country, Hypnotic Clambake has accumulated a vast collection of bugs in the grill of their RV. One day we removed one of the larger bugs, nursed it back to health, and soon discovered that it could actually play guitar. It's name, we discovered, is Chris Reynolds, a self taught guitar player out of Rochester, NY. He has played with many improv-based Rochester bands such as Kernal Wah and Blac Ocean. He can also occasionally be heard on Chuck Miller's Headspace Radio Show. Chris has vowed to stay away from the RV grill from now on... Talented artists that have collaborated with Hypnotic Clambake include:
Alex Reeder (tuba)
Allan Chaffe (drums)
Aimee Jane Lane (vocals, scrubs, cowboy hat)
Andrew Martelle (upright bass)
Andrew Murdock (engineer)
Scott Barken (guitar)
Bill Brennenstul (drums)
Billy Constable (banjo, violin, mandolin, vocals)
Bill Tiberio (clarinet, tenor)
Bob Holz (Drums)
Bob Mcgee (guitar, vocals)
Bram Glik (clarinet, tenor, flute)
Brandon Hollinger (clarinet, tenor)
Brendan Gosson (Fiddle)
Campbell Dawson (beer funnel, percussion)
Cat Saxophone (Tenor Sax)
Chris Hudson (Drums)
Chris Matheos (bass)
Chris Que (bass)
Chris Wicks (alto sax)
Colin Gordon (alto sax)
Dan Somber (guitar)
Darrel Simmons (drums)
Darrell Scott (guitar, pedal steal, banjo, vocals)
Darren Mueller (alto)
David Harris (trombone)
David Vandevender (fiddle)
David Weinberg (percussion)
Dean Keller (tenor sax)
Derick Cummings (guitar, banjo, hand solos and unusual vocals)
Doug Moody (fiddle)
Eric Rosenthaul (drums)
Eric Telford (trumpet)
Fezz (percussion)
Glenn Dickson (clarinet)
Grant Smith (drums)
Harris Wulfson (mandolin)
Jamie Sunshine (Drums)
Jay Alan Jackson (drums)
Jeremy Brown (fiddle)
Jeremy Kairalla (guitar)
Jeremy Phipps (bass)
Jim Doherty (drums)
Jim Kuras (bass)
Jim Schwarz (bass)
Joe Tucker (guitar, vocals)
John Martz (banjo, dobro, vocals)
John Price (bass)
Josef Kessler (fiddle)
Josh Smith (tenor sax)
Kathy Burkly (drums)
Kyle Voch (upright bass)
Larry Harris (trombone)
Marc Chillemi (trumpet, scrub board)
Mark Eaton (bass, vocals)
Mark Chenevert (Clarinet, Tenor, Chef)
Mark Hamilton (Drums)
Mark Hardt (drums, vocals)
Mark Harris (Bass)
Matt Rubano (bass)
Mike Hastings (bass, vocals)
Mimi Rapson (fiddle)
Nicky Sanders (fiddle)
Paul Amorese (drums)
Pickle (drums)
P.J. Askey (drums)
Paul Engle (bass)
Peter Caroccio (fiddle)
Peter Fitzpatrick (guitar, vocals)
Peter House (banjo)
Pete Polansky (fiddle)
Ralph Rosen (marimba, harmonica, dum bek)
Richard Malcolm (tambourine)
Rick Mcrae (trombone)
Ritchie Lynch (drums)
Rob Probst (mandolin, vocals)
Rob Rudin (percussion)
Rohan Gregory (fiddle, french poetry)
Rohin Khemani (drums)
Tomoko Iwamoto (fiddle)
Tut (bass)
Wade Morse (drums)
Zachary Fleitz (bass)
Hypnotic Clambake has shared stages and events with the following artists:
Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Public Enemy
Ivo Papasov & His Bulgarian Wedding Band,
Widespread Panic, Leftover Salmon,
Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas,
Boozoo Chavis, Beausoleil,
Aquarium Resque Unit,
Coln. Bruce Hampton & The Figi Mariners,
Johnathan Richman, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary fame),
Michelle Shocked, New Orleans Klezmer All Stars,
Burning Spear, Donna The Buffalo,Plastic Nebraska,
Perfect Thyroid, Bim Skala Bim,Tripping Daisy,
Inner Circle, The Fools, The Horseflies,The Incredible Casuals,
10,000 Maniacs, Limpopo...
That's 28 names and the list goes on...
Hypnotic Clambake (hîp•nôt'•îk klâm'•bäk') n. A band that attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas of what music is and should be. [<Orig. Boston] -v. To listen and enjoy (they Hypnotic Clambaked as a matter of course). Hypnotic Clambakingly (hîp•nôt'•îk klâm'•bäk'•îng`•lë) adv. - Excitedly or energetically (they Hypnotic Clambakingly danced all night long).
Bill Tiberio
Saxophone
Bill Tiberio is a saxophonist, bandleader, and respected figure in the Rochester jazz community, known for his expressive tone and his versatility across contemporary jazz, Latin, and fusion styles. He leads the Bill Tiberio Band, which has performed at major events including the Rochester International Jazz Festival, and has released several recordings featuring his original compositions and collaborative arrangements. In addition to his work as a performer, he is an active conductor and ensemble leader, directing collegiate and community groups such as the University of Rochester Wind Symphony and the UR Jazz Ensemble, and working closely with the Eastman Community Music School to foster creative ensemble experiences. His career reflects a dedication to both high-level performance and the creative exchange between musicians onstage.
Rick McRae
Horns
Rick McRae is a versatile and seasoned jazz musician from Rochester, New York, known for his active performance career spanning several decades. He has been involved in the local jazz scene as a performer, contributing to numerous concerts and jazz ensembles over the years. McRae’s musical expertise extends beyond performance into areas such as local music history and contemporary music, showcasing his deep knowledge and appreciation for the jazz genre. His career reflects a dynamic blend of live performance, collaboration, and involvement in Rochester’s vibrant musical community, where he continues to maintain a presence as a respected jazz artist. Alongside his performance career, he also manages to keep a creative outlet alive while working in music librarianship, which enriches his connection to music on multiple levels. This dual engagement highlights his commitment to both the art and study of jazz music.
Bob Holz
Drums
Bob Holz is an acclaimed American drummer and composer known for his contributions to jazz fusion and post bop jazz. A Berklee College of Music alumnus, Holz apprenticed with legendary drummers Billy Cobham and Dave Weckl. He has played with many high-profile artists across jazz, blues, and crossover genres, including Larry Coryell, John McLaughlin, Stanley Clarke, Mike Stern, and Randy Brecker. Holz leads his own groups such as Bob Holz and A Vision Forward and the Bob Holz Band, and his discography includes multiple albums showcasing his deep grooves and energetic jazz-rock fusion style. Holz’s work is noted for its technical mastery and innovative blending of jazz traditions with modern fusion elements. He continues to tour and record with prominent musicians and has firmly established himself as a major figure in contemporary jazz drummingDarren Mueller
Sax
Darren Mueller is an accomplished saxophonist and musicologist based in Rochester, serving as an Associate Professor of Musicology at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. He holds a PhD from Duke University and a Bachelor of Music in saxophone performance from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Mueller’s career uniquely blends performance with scholarly research, focusing on jazz history, particularly the impact of recording technologies such as the long-playing (LP) record on jazz music and culture in the 1950s. As a performer, he is active professionally in the Southeast, and as a scholar, he has published extensively on jazz, race, and music industry dynamics while contributing to both traditional and digital music scholarship. His work explores the cultural agency of music making and the ways sound technologies shape musical styles, cementing his reputation as an expert in jazz studies and saxophone performance within Rochester's vibrant musical landscape.