Guitarist / vocalist formed his first rock band called Sherman in 1993. Along with guitarist/vocalist Tony Waddy as a session musician Gavin released his first solo CD “pour me” in 1999.
Elder and Waddy worked together as an acoustic duo, then formed The Gavin Elder Band adding Bill Engstrand (bass), John Schweitzer (drums), and Kristin Raymond (violin, vocals). The group performed throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
Elder was honored with the Washington Area Music Association WAMMIE for ‘Best Male Vocalist Rock-Underground’ category in 2002.
The Gavin Elder Band 2005 CD “Rock And/Or Roll” was produced by ex-Wilco drummer Ken Coomer. Elder and Waddy also performed together as Loose Caboose, and The Tony & Gavin Conflict.
