A popular full-time band that evolved from a re-formed version of the rock band Hinge. Managed by Walt Kraus, members included Mike Gallaher (lead guitar), Drew Bauer (keyboards), Dean Andrews (bass), Pat Moynahan (vocals / congas), Steve Griffin (sax, flute ex-Hypnotics), Lew Schwartz, and Greg Austin (drums). Mary Ann Armacost (vocals). Jake Scheffer (guitar), Gary Malvaso (guitar)… supported by road crew that included Jay Dulaney and Gary Lutz.
Bauer had been a veteran of a number of well-known local bands including Tommy & the Artelles, the Gigs, Denny & the Hitchhikers, and Hinge.
Their playlist consisted of Top-40 and dance, ’60s soul and oldies. Reportedly Good & Plenty was the first local band to incorporate a mellotron into their sound.
Good & Plenty photo courtesy of Starleigh Entertainment and Steve Griffin
Good & Plenty played clubs, dances and teen centers. They could be seen at Mr. Bojangles, Hollywood Palace, Pirate’s Den, Mimmie’s, The Other Place, Parkville American Legion, St. Mark’s CYO, Five Oaks Pool… as well as traveling to venues in Michigan, New York, Colorado…
Austin went on to join Nantucket. Andrews was later a member of the Bruce Westcott Band and in the ‘00s he could be seen with the New Censation. Bauer joined the Good the Bad & the Ugly. Moynahan later with Felix… Scheffer with Pockets…
