Elliot Glotfelty, guitarist for Towson’s musical sensation The Lake Effect, is a Jack of all trades. As a chemistry and biology major at Towson, he not only performs with the Lake Effect, but is also a Resident Assistant in Tower C, Director of Civic Engagement for the Student Government Association, and conducts research in the biology department.
As a member of The Lake Effect with his two brothers Darryl and Robbie, plus his friend Dave, he has played countless shows. They have performed at the 8×10 club, the Recher, and Ram’s Head Live.
His experience in the band has given him quite a number of quirky experiences.
“One time we were playing a show in Pennsylvania across the street from a four star resort and this group of Congressmen pulled up at the resort,” he said. “They came into the bar we were playing at. It was very interesting experience to say the least.”
Elliot and his brothers have been playing music since they were kids and although they are pursuing other careers, they still play in the band on the side.
“Music is my real passion,” Elliot said. “I feel at home on the stage. It feels so natural and good. If I could do that for a living and make money I would.”
Even as Elliot’s love affair with music continues he is still looking to find that special someone to warm his heart. That’s right ladies, Elliot is single! Elliot said he is looking for a girl who is independent and has a lot of different interests.
“You need to be able to have a conversation with someone,” he said.
Since conversation is so important to Elliot it is crucial for him to be with a girl who is intelligent and has a “lot going on.”
“I’m a scientist so my brain needs to be stimulated,” he said. “We need to have something to talk about.”
His lovely mate also needs to not be afraid of a little clawing!
“I like back scratches,” Elliot said. “She needs to be good at giving back scratches.”
As busy as Elliot is he managed to help organize another project along with the rest of The Lake Effect in conjunction with Students Helping Honduras.
Students Helping Honduras, or SHH as it is commonly referred to, is a student organization on campus which raises awareness and money for children in Honduras. Currently the group is working to raise $40,000 to build a home for orphaned children.
Elliot and his brother Darryl became involved with the SHH when they traveled to Honduras this past winter break with the group. Elliot said it was a life changing experience.
“Going to Honduras was the best experience of my life,” he said. “I wanted to do something to help them.”
The Lake Effect teamed up with SHH and is headlining a concert, HonduRock,to raise money for the group. Tickets are $10 and 100% of the proceeds will go to SHH.
“This is probably going to be the best show I have ever done,” Elliot said.
The concert is Friday, April 1 at the Recher on York Road. Tickets can be bought at the door and the show starts at 7 p.m.