Big Joe & the Dynaflows

As a child, Big Joe (b. Joseph Maher, c.1964, Washington, DC, USA) heard R&B and blues from his father's record collection. In the mid-80s, he began playing drums while still attending school and was soon active in local R&B bands such as the Uptown Rhythm Kings. Over the next few years he continued playing and also singing with various groups. He formed his own band, the Dynaflows, with bass player Jeff Sarli, who he had first met when both were with the Uptown Rhythm Kings. Also in the early Dynaflows line-up was Kevin McKendree (keyboards) while other members have included ...