THE BAND . . . .
THE PAST, THE PRESENT, AND INTO THE FUTURE
In the late 1960's Roger Earl, Lonesome Dave
Peverett and Tony Stevens
first toured America as members of the seminal British band "Savoy
Brown". Together with guitarist Kim Simmonds, "Savoy Brown" was on the
cutting edge of the emerging British blues-rock scene, and they
influenced countless musicians on both sides of the "pond". In 1971,
wanting to give a more Rock 'n Roll flavor to the blues-boogie music
they were playing with "Savoy", Dave, Roger and Tony enlisted led/slide
guitarist Rod Price, formed a new band, "Foghat", and the rest is part
of Rock and Roll history.
Signed by Albert Grossman to Bearsville Records in
1971, the band recorded their first self-titled LP "Foghat" and began
touring relentlessly for the next 14 years. Their hard work has thus
far been rewarded with seven Gold records, one Platinum record "Fool
For The City" (1975), and one Double-Platinum record "Foghat Live"
(1977). The "Fool For The City" album contained Foghat's trademark Top
40 hit song "Slow Ride" and cemented their place as one of the world's
top rock acts. They continued to hit the charts in the 1970's with
singles such as "Fool For The City", "Drivin' Wheel", "I Just Wanna
Make Love To You", "I'll Be Standing By", "Stone Blue", "Third Time
Lucky" and "Somebody's Been Sleeping In My Bed" ... many of which are
still classic rock radio staples.
For
Fans -- To visit their site directly use this link -- Foghat
Comic Book Heroes
Don't
call Comic Book Heroes just another teen sensation. That would negate
the fact that they are gifted musicians and seasoned performers. And
don't expect them to sound like all the others.
Standing out among today's
crowed rock scene are Comic Book Heroes;
four high-school sophomores and long time friends. They've been playing
out for four years now, playing shows from NJ to CA. Eighty foot stages
and crowds of thousands don't faze them in the slightest bit. You see,
these talented and charmingly brash boys are seasoned performers and
fearless teenagers.
Reflecting
their broad appeal, Comic Book Heroes can be found opening shows from
classic rock acts like Foghat and REO Speedwagon; after midnight in
a crowded hard rock club; or on national TV performing in a music video
for Nickelodeon's Noggin's smash hit, "Jack's Big Music Show". Typical?
No. But neither are Comic Book Heroes.
CBH's
sound is unique and fresh. Retro, bluesy grunge rock mashed up with a
bit of punk Americana. Great songs, incredible musicianship and a sense
of fun and teen defiance. Today's youth, tomorrow's music. They are
quickly gaining a reputation as the 'band to watch'.
Comic Book Heroes is currently hard at work writing and working on a
new release for summer 2008.
For
Fans -- To visit their site directly use this link --Comic
Book Heroes
Bruce
Springsteen's music has spanned four decades and is loved by millions
of fans. Formed in 1990, with a repertoire of more than 75 songs,
Tramps Like Us has been dedicated to enjoying and sharing Bruce's music
in a live setting. Unlike other "tribute" bands who attempt to
impersonate or emulate their source in every respect from looks to
clothing to gestures. Tramps Like Us concentrates on the music itself.
The group aims to capture the Springsteen sound, and remain true to the
spirit and energy of the songs, as well as to deliver them with the
passion and conviction of the Boss. The band has chosen not to play the
songs "note for note" from the studio recordings, but rather to have
the musical freedom and expression as the E Street Band is famous for
in their stunning live performances, thus adding the excitement and
spontaneity to each and every performance by Tramps Like Us. Formed in
1990, Tramps
Like Us has been fortunate to play with many
distinguished musicians during their live performances. Among them have
been E Street drummer Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez, The Cruisers' (Gary U.S.
Bonds' Band) sax player "Screamin" Steve, and Southside Johnny's
drummer Louie Appel. Each one has complimented that Tramps Like Us is
the best-sounding, most authentic Springsteen tribute they have ever
heard. MTV featured Tramps Like Us in their Week in Rock program. Mike
Appel, Springsteen's former manager and producer recently attended a
show and gave a glowing review on the band. Featuring a line up of
seasoned and professional musicians, Tramps Like Us is a five piece
lineup, who on occasions and by request is joined by original member
Tom King on guitar. Tramps Like Us has recently added Jonathan Sanborn,
bass player extraordinaire, and son of legendary saxophonist David
Sanborn.
For Fans -- To visit their site
directly use this link Tramps Like Us
The
Whiskey River Band
The Finest
Southern Boogie North of Dixie
The
Whiskey River Band has offered "the finest Southern Boogie North of
Dixie" since 1987. Althought primarily a Southern Rock band, they also
incorporate Country, Blues and funky Soul into their sets. The Whiskey
River Band are four time winners of The New Haven Advocate's "Best Of"
for Southern Rock/Country music - by enough of a landslide to cause
them to retire the category for several years in the early 90's. The
Whiskey River Band's music is currently on heavy rotation on
internet-based station AllSouthernRock.com as well as on various
podcasts worldwide. Additionally, they self-released two CDs: Northern
Lights in the Southern Skies (1991, remastered and re-released in June
2007) and It;s About Time (January 2007).
