Joe is a consummate musician, performer and song-writer with 20 years of experience as a freelance artist in the high energy atmosphere of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. His AC experience includes stints with Cheers, Geri Mingori, Sam The Band, and Then and Now. He recently spent a month performing at Harrah's, and a month at the new Mohegan Sun Casino with Dane Anthony and The Sons Of Thunder. Joe played Vegas and toured Europe with Tony Tillman. Other names he has worked with include Leslie Gore (It's My Party), Fabian, Stanley Jordan and Ernie White. Currently he is the horn section leader for the New Jersey party band, "The Nerds." Recently Joe has been an active member of Holiday Express. a musical group deadicated to bringing free holiday music to less fortunate people.

Joe has been the band leader of G Force since 1994. His specialty is coordinating all the details pertaining to the band's events. His attention to detail never fails to ensure that his clients needs are met.

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Mindy Jacobs - Lead vocals

Armida (Mindy) Jacobs, was born in South Philadelphia where her father, a popular night club singer and guitar player, passed on to her a great love for music and the entertainment business. Mindy fronted an all girl band in high school, and eventually became the leader of Totally Hot, a very successful central New Jersey show band. She has toured nationally and internationally and has appeared in the most famous casinos in Atlantic City, and Las Vegas. She has appeared overseas for the USO, earning several awards in recognition of her fine performances.
Mindy's voice can best be described as "powerful." Yet she also has the versatility to sing an emotional ballad with the light grace of a butterfly. Her proficiency to belt out Aretha Franklin hits or Mariah Carrie ballads has given her a reputation as the areas most gifted and well rounded singer.

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Ernie White - Guitar and vocals 

Ernie has been a professional musician for over 20 years. He has had recording contracts with both Casablanca and RCA Records. Ernie has performed and recorded throughout the world with such bands as Sam the Band and Aviator. He currently owns and operates Le Blanc Studio, a 24 track digital full service facility. Ernie's song writing credits include various movie sound tracks as well as writing for Richie Sambora's (Bon Jovi) "Undiscovered Soul" CD on Mercury Records. Ernie's latest CD, "Scenes from America", has been released in Europe on The MTM label. To round out his musical world, he teaches guitar from beginner to advanced levels. Ernie's voice has recently been featured on the new Sylvester Stallone movie, "Avenging Angelo"starring Sylvester Stallone, Madeleine Stowe, Andy Garcia, Anthony Quinn . He sings the last song in the movie. For more info on Ernie, visit his web site at www.erniewhite.com.

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Ron Oswanski - Keyboards and vocals

Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Ron decided to stay on the east coast after earning his degree at Manhattan School of Music. He has toured with trumpet great Maynard Ferguson as well as the jazz/pop/fusion recording artists, Blood Sweat and Tears. Ron can be heard on various recordings with these artists. He is an avid composer and arranger as well. His special style of playing will add just the right atmosphere for your cocktail hour or ceremony.

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Brian Wolfe - Drums

Brian earned his bachelor's degree in Percussion Performance with Jazz Emphasis from West Virginia University. He studied traditional West African Drumming and Dance under the direction of Ghanaian master drummer, Paschal Younge, at West Virginia University's World Music Center and at the University of Ghana in Legon Ghana, West Africa. He began playing professionally at age 18 with singer/entertainer Bobby Nicholas from 1990-1999.Toured and performed with Morgantown, WV, bassist/composer Kevin Frieson from 1991-1999, and recorded debut CD "Ebony Tears" in 1996. Brian also toured the east coast performing with Philadelphia PA, Blues singer Frank Bey from 1996-1999, and recorded debut CD "Steppin Out" in 1996. Recently Brian moved to New York City and has toured the world performing with Concord Jazz recording artist Maynard Ferguson and recorded "Swingin' for Schuur" with two-time Grammy winner Dianne Schuur, Maynard Ferguson, and the Big Bop Nouveau Band.

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Ed Iglewski- Bass

The man with the rhythm. Ed's experience with live bands includes... Southside Johnny, Steve Morse Band, Stanley Jordan, Frankie and The Burn, Nick Lowe, and Caroline Maas. He has also recorded extensively and can be heard on many albums and commercial jingles. Ed studied music at Mannes College of Music, NYC, Rutgers University, and privately with bass legends such as Jaco Pastorius, Percy Jones, and Rick Laird.

Ed's powerful style and solid "in the pocket" playing has kept him busy performing on the Jersey scene for the last 15 years.

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Vinnie Borcelli - Trumpet and Fluglehorn / vocals

Vinnie is an exceptionally talented player who excels at both contemporary and classical trumpet styles. A graduate of Manhattan School of Music, he can provide exquisite classical music for your ceremony as well as authentic jazz for your cocktail hour. He is also a great lead trumpet player and sounds fabulous on top of the horn section. His performance credits include: Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Spinners, Olivia Newton- John, Mel Torme, Linda Ronstadt & The Ojays. Vinnie also has played the Broadway shows: Crazy For You, Big, & Damn Yankees. Oh yeah, every once in a while we let him sing a Stones song:^)

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Lars Wendt - Trombone

Lars is a well known trombonist who has performed over the past twenty years throughout the tri-state area with a variety of musical groups. His credits include the big bands of Walter Jay, Marie Landis, Midnight Sun, and the Serenaders, of Wilmington, Delaware. He has performed with jazz great Richie Cole, and pop stars Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville. Lars plays a variety of styles of music including Dixieland, Funk and Classical. He is curently a member of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra and has performed with them for the last decade. His playing can be heard on a number of CD’s including a children’s CD by musical artist, Amy Otey.

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Dave Homan - Bari Sax. Tenor Sax & Flute

The “Big Man”, Dave Homan adds the warm rich baritone sound to the Gforce horn section that makes the band sound FAT. His soulful style of R&B and jazz has made him quite a reputation as one of the most talented reed men in the tri state area. Dave also plays lovely flute and can add just the right touch to your ceremony or cocktail hour.

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