The Schmitz Brothers are a dynamic family band whose effortless harmonies and skilled musicianship you won’t soon forget. The bands line up includes father Dave Schmitz on guitar and vocals, twin sons Tim and Dave on guitar, bass, and vocals, and Dennis Pitsch on drums.
The twins began studying music in 1st grade, playing violin in the school orchestra and later switching to cello and viola. They played classical music up until 6th grade at which time they switched over to bass and guitar and started playing rock music and singing with their dad. In highschool they joined jazz band and spent a few years learning and playing jazz standards as well as jazz funk and fusion. These days The Schmitz Brothers Band plays mostly rock and blues based music with reggae, jazz, bluegrass, originals, and old time country thrown in depending on the venue.

Since 2004 The Schmitz Brothers Band has been playing actively in the Sarasota area. From outdoor festivals and special events, to clubs, restaurants and even weddings, The Schmitz Brothers band continues to please audiences everywhere they appear.