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Rogue Scholars began in 2004 when
Bruce and Jeff, two English teachers, met at work and decided to put together a two-man combo to play
classic and modern rock, focusing on familiar but underplayed music from the 60s
to today. The more they rehearsed, though, the more they missed a driving
drumbeat in their music. Dave, the drummer in another of Jeff's bands, came on
board, making the group a power trio. Since Bruce's main strength as a guitarist
was rhythm playing, the Scholars sought out Rich, a lead guitarist and an old
partner of Jeff's from previous bands. Now the group brings its carefully
selected, energetic rock tunes to clubs and parties throughout New York State's
Capital Region.
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 Bruce Allen
Guitarist, singer
Over the past 20 years, Bruce has
brought his passionate vocals and percussive guitar style to numerous
regional bands, including Front Street, Reluctant Messiahs and The Approach.
He has
 performed in venues as diverse as an ice cream shop and a prison.
Bruce has also played solo as a singer-songwriter, including a gig
opening for bluegrass legend John Prine. His strongest musical
influences are David Bowie, Queen, The
Doors and Led Zeppelin.
Bruce Allen
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 Jeff Austin
Bassist, singer
Jeff has been a fixture on the local
music scene for the last 30-plus years, playing everything from Top 40
to heavy rock, from R&B to originals. He also spent time on the road,
even touring the country in a Vegas-style show band. Career highlights
include winning a recording contract with his first high school band, an
impromptu jam session with Ritchie Havens, performing with The Goo Goo
Dolls, as well as meeting some of his musical inspirations, including
Gregg Allman, Robin Trower, and Edgar Winter. |
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 Dave Sisson
Drummer
Dave has been playing for 30 years,
with influences as diverse as the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Tower of
Power. He has toured up and down the coast with Built for Comfort, The
Bobby Watson Blues Band, and Rick Russell & The Cadillac Horns (house
band for The House of Blues in Boston). He’s been privileged to be in
back-up bands for Bo Diddley, Debra Davies and Chuck Berry! Dave has had
the pleasure of opening for Duke Robillard, James Harmond, NRBQ, The
Nighthawks and Roomful of Blues! |
 Rich Warner
Lead guitarist
Since Rich has held off on providing biographical info, we will share
what we know. He plays smokin' lead guitar in a variety of styles, and
he has played in more than one band with Jeff going back as far as the
Seventies. |
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