The Band
The Dollar Giraffes (AKA DG’s) are an original/cover band located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Their primary genres range from Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Classic Rock with the occasional Folk, Pop, Reggae mixed in.
Playlist: Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, Spoon, Death Cab For Cutie, Alabama Shakes, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Vampire Weekend, Mt. Joy, Zac Brown Band, Kings of Leon, The Killers, My Morning Jacket, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, REM, The Cure, The Police, Talking Heads, ZZ Top, Steve Miller Band, Tom Petty, U2, Bob Marley, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and more…
Meet the members
Travis Mitchell
Lead Vocals/Guitar
Hometown:
McHenry, IL
Experience:
Afterhours (2004-2008)
Mitchell’s & the Bomber (2008-2010)
Dollar Giraffes (2010-Current)
Favorite Artists:
The Beatles, Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Bob Marley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, Spoon, Mt. Joy
Influences:
John Lennon, Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, Neil Young, Noel Gallagher
Mike Mitchell
Bass/Vocals
Hometown:
McHenry, IL
Experience:
Mitchell’s & the Bomber (2008-2010)
Dollar Giraffes (2010-Current)
Influences:
Death Cab for Cutie, James Taylor, Ben Folds,Jack Johnson, Wham, Coldplay, and last but not least, my father.
Scott Martin
Lead Guitar/Vocals
Hometown:
Johnsburg, IL
Experience:
Spinshine (1998-2002)
Dollar Giraffes (2010-Current)
Favorite Artists:
The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd
Influences:
Mainly stuff from the 60’s – early 70’s.
Jeff Steinsdorfer
Drums/Vocals
Hometown:
McHenry, IL
Experience:
Afterhours (2004-2008)
Mitchell’s & the Bomber (2008-2010)
Dollar Giraffes (2010-Current)
Favorite Bands:
Incubus, Dave Matthews Band, Umphreys Mcgee, Pearl Jam, Sublime, Matisyahu, Soundgarden, Rage Against The Machine, Rush, Primus, The Police…
Influences:
Jose Pasillas – Incubus, Brandon Boyd – Incubus, Kris Myers – Umphreys Mcgee, Neil Peart – Rush, Carter Beauford – DMB, Tim Alexander – Primus, Chris Cornell – Soundgarden