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…

History

Jeff and Travis met back in 2004 after being introduced by a mutual friend.  Travis was part of an acoustic duo called Afterhours. The band got together with Jeff to play a few shows at a local hot spot and from there the duo changed to a trio. After 4 years of playing together one of the members ended up moving away but not yet ready to quit, Travis and Jeff recruited Mike to join the band, which was later renamed Mitchell’s and The Bomber. After two years of playing local bars and other events, they ran into Scott at a nearby open jam and from there Dollar Giraffes was born.

Meet the members

Travis Mitchell

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

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

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

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