About GravyBoat

GravyBoat has been entertaining people around the greater San Francisco Bay Area since 1994, playing a wide variety of great music from the 50’s until today, including classic/modern rock, funk/disco, rhythm & blues, alternative, and standards. The band prides itself on its ability to cater to its clients’ needs and to craft set lists for any occasion that will create the perfect ambience and desired atmosphere. GravyBoat partners seamlessly with party planners, property managers, and event organizers to ensure all events run smoothly and on-time.

The core members of GravyBoat are Erik Frykman (guitar/vocals), Don Frank (drums/vocals), Marc Ramsey (bass/vocals), and Steve Gerard (lead vocals). Additional players are readily available upon request (i.e. keyboard, horns/sax, female vocalist).

Band Bios

Don Frank - Music has always been a part of Don’s life. From an early age he would hit the furniture, kick the back of chairs and listen to the Beatles on his close and play turntable. After taking over his brother’s drum set at age five, Don went on to play in his school Jazz, Orchestra, and Marching band. He formed his first rock band in junior high and has played with many diverse and talented artists over the years including: playing a drum duet with Ed Shaughnessy (The Tonight Show), receiving a gold record for studio work on The Doobie Brothers album "Cycles," and playing live and on recordings with Ronnie Montrose and Marc Bonilla. Mr. Frank enjoys spending time with his wife Eva and kids, writing, recording, and producing music in his studio, and rockin’ the room with the Gravy boys!

Erik Frykman - A guitar aficionado and collector, Erik has been mastering his craft for over 30 years. His uncanny ear for musical tone and authoritative playing style has created a legion of Frykman fans throughout the Bay Area. Erik played in several original bands in the ‘80s, including Catch 22. His knowledge of all that is “guitar” is unparalleled, and his passion for playing is evident at every performance. Mr. Frykman spends his days as a guitar teacher/mentor, and in his spare time he enjoys attending Raiders & Giants games, spending time with his family and his dog, Ellie.

Marc Ramsey - An accomplished songwriter, Marc is equally proficient on bass, piano and guitar. Mr. Ramsey possesses the proven ability on bass to lay down a groove that soothes even the most savage beast! Marc has been part of the Bay Area music scene since the early ‘80’s, and has created all of GravyBoat’s original music. His melodic bass lines make people get up and shake what they’ve got! A skilled graphic artist and renowned painter, he also enjoys Giants games, Sharks hockey, spending time with his kids, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Steve Gerard - From his earliest memories of somersaulting wildly to Beatles music, Steve is a born performer. Blessed with keen pitch, Steve is able to take on a wide variety of musical range, style, and sensibilities. A fifth generation Californian, Mr. Gerard began performing in Los Angeles in the late ‘80’s as a session singer. He founded two local cover bands prior to joining GravyBoat. With his infectious energy, Steve lives to make people sing and dance and clap their hands! When he’s not onstage, his hobbies include travel, Giants baseball, golf, and broadening his horizons.

Whether it’s a party, wedding, or birthday celebration, if you are looking for the right band for your occasion… search no further! With its’ extremely diverse song list and unbridled energy, GravyBoat is a proven winner for your next event!

GravyBoat has performed at such venues as the Nestledown (Los Gatos), Mountain Winery (Saratoga), Kohl Mansion (Burlingame), Fort Mason (San Francisco), Presidio Officer's Club (San Francisco), St. Francis Yacht Club (San Francisco), Golden Gate Yacht Club (San Francisco), Four Seasons Hotel (San Francisco), Marriott (San Francisco), Hans Fahden Winery (Calistoga), Hennessey Meadow (Napa Valley), Meadowood (Napa Valley), Napa Valley Country Club (Napa), Monterey Peninsula Country Club (Monterey), St Mary’s College Amphitheatre (Moraga), Blackhawk Auto Museum (Danville), Diablo Country Club (Diablo), Camp LeSalle (Huntington Lake), Airport Hyatt (Burlingame), American Legion Log Cabin (San Anselmo), San Bruno Center (San Bruno), Emerald Hills Golf Course (Redwood City), Livermore Veteran's Hall (Livermore), Mick's Lounge/Tongue & Grooves (San Francisco), Abbey Tavern (San Francisco), Curve (San Francisco), Grant & Green Room (San Francisco), La Barca Restaurant (San Francisco), The Ramp (San Francisco), O’Neill’s Irish Pub (San Mateo & San Francisco), St. James Gate (Belmont), Route 66 (Burlingame), Fibbar Magee's (Sunnyvale and Mt. View), St Stephen's Green (Mt. View), Scruffy Murphy's (Sunnyvale), Britannia Arms (Almaden, San Jose, Cupertino), Fanny & Alexander's (Palo Alto, San Jose, Burlingame), Sebastian City (San Mateo), Full Moon Saloon (San Mateo), Blue Chalk Café (Palo Alto), Nola’s (Palo Alto), Menlo Circus Club (Atherton), Corinthian Event Center (San Jose), Irish Cultural Center (San Francisco), Lupin Lodge (Los Gatos), and Standford University (Palo Alto).