The Metromatics is a Dance and Nightclub band performing in New London County Connecticut and Rhode Island. 

 

Ron Donovan – Vocalist

 

 

Bill Groth – Pianist

William Groth is a performer, accompanist, and instructor of classical and jazz piano. Upon returning to Connecticut after attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, he began his career in 1980 at the Griswold Inn in Essex, leading to professional engagements in Memphis and Atlanta for a 14 year period.

His solo CD “The Piano and the Spiritual” released in 2017 and “Playing Favorites,” a collection of American Songbook standards, to be released in May 2025. Now a Waterford resident, he continues to perform in many venues and events in the area.

 

Dave Daddario – Bassist

Dave Daddario is a professional versatile musician. Bassist, Drummer, Music Arranger, Multi-Instrumentalist. Retired Public School Music Educator, Band and String Orchestra Director for over forty-one years.

Dave has performed with with a huge roster of notable musicians, vocalists, entertainers and celebrities in Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes in a variety of venues including both Connecticut Casinos, Theaters, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Television Studios, and Arenas around the country.

 

Wayne Gasiorek – Drummer

 

Wayne Gasiorek is a drummer from Pomfret, CT. He has been playing the circuit for years, including several years in Las Vegas as a drummer and musical arranger for a show band.

Most recently, Wayne has been the drummer for the Ron Stone Big Band, the Little Big Band, the LT Express, and the Back Bay Jazz Group.

Wayne is currently teaching drums at the Rectory School and the Pomfret School as well as private lessons for all ages.

 

Dave Cafro – Trumpet