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Bands in the Park! Check out who’s playing after the parade
Whatever Fits
11:30 - 12:00 Stage 2 whateverfitsband.com
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Whatever Fits is a compelling example of the incredible talent existing in our community. They write and play original material inspired by Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Dredg, Cream, and local artist Ken Kraft. Their music blends hard rock from the past with today’s current rock scene to create a sound that raises multi-generation energy levels like no other.
Jamee Stewart and Craig Hyatt lead with melodic harmonizing guitar solos and fast paced chords to keep the crowd pumping. Bassist Jason “Ogre” Cooper keeps a solid wall of rhythm to match his solid wall of stature. Drummer Joe Nunnely keeps beats with flailing precision and speedy double bass prowess. Rob Fulton sets the sound on fire with a voice ranging from soft acoustic rock to full rock-star power. Over the past three years this socially conscious band has donated music CDs and live performances to local charities throughout Santa Cruz County. They’ve released two CDs produced by guitarist and song writer, Craig Hyatt. “How’s This Size” and “ALittle Loose”.
Mike Hadley And the Groove
12:00 - 12:45 Stage 1 3:00 - 4:00 Stage 1 mikehadleyandthegroove.com
Mike Hadley and the Groove is the culmination of six individual talents. To really get a grip on what makes this band so great you need to know these musicians’ diverse backgrounds, ranging from Gospel to speed metal.
Lunatic Fringe
is known for their popular and eclectic music performed in bluegrass fashion. They were last seen at the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival in March. Front man Eric Burman, on guitar and vocals, leads a composite of fine musicians: Johnny Campbell of Nashville on fiddle, Barbara Burman on bass, Greg Davis on guitar and vocals, Dave Goddard on mandolin, Bob Ferber on sax and Dave Gilette on vocals. 20 Aptos World’s Shortest Parade Program 2004
After the Parade,be sure to stop by the Aptos Village Park for fun,food and games! Also be sure to get your groove on listening to these great bands:
Phat Chants
1:30 - 2:15 Stage 1 phatchants.com
Rock, blues, standards and a whole lot of soul go into the engaging beats of Phat Chants. You’ll dance, you’ll shout, you’ll crawl on your belly like a reptile to the band’s great mix of original material and ageless classics of rock, blues, soul and pop. The songwriting is done by bass guitarist and vocalist, Jim Davis. Pounding on the pagan drums is John Allen. Dancing the light fantastic while caressing the ivories is Michael Shikora on keyboards and vocals. Steve McCampbell delivers on rhythm guitar and vocals.
PTO (Aka:“Power Trio Optimus”)
2:15 - 3:00 Stage 2
jim.leach@earthlink.net
PTO is three piece band based in Santa Cruz, CA. They have been building their unique blues rock sound since the year 2000. They specialize in covers by Jimi Hendrix, Cream, S.R.V., Neil Young and other 60’s and 70’s psychedelic rock and roll artists. Featuring Jim Leach on Guitar/vocals, Aku Tardiff on Bass/vocals and Frank Dicker on Drums/vocals.
NEW this year:Parade’s “Battle of the Bands” winner gets a gig at the Windjammer!
Axis
Four soon-to-be Freshmen at Aptos High School and a sophmore at Harbor High comprise the band Axis. This garage band was officially formed in January of 2004. They have performed at Aptos Jr. High “Battle of the Bands” and birthday parties.
Stingrays
Arocking surf oldies group. The band is comprised of four very talented Santa Cruz musicians, each with a wide range of musical knowledge and abilities. They have a love for Surf Music and a strong desire to help keep it alive.
Myth
Myth has been playing music together for about a year and a half. They play classic rock and have played in the “Battle of the Bands” at Aptos Jr. High.
Happy 4th of July!
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