Bands

PRETZEL LOGIC

Los Angeles based “Pretzel Logic – A Steely Dan Revue” has been playing the festival scene, as well as the club circuit in Southern California since 2001. The group’s dedicated members play with a passion the music of Steely Dan, whose legendary hits include: “Reelin’ in the Years”, “Josie”, and “Peg”.  The music of Steely Dan crosses many musical boundaries. From their jazzy horn lines and smooth vocals, to rock guitar licks and funky grooves, their appeal is wide ranging. With an array of classic songs that ease you into your seat, and upbeat tunes that get you dancing, Steely Dan’s repertoire has an impact on everyone. 

This little “big band” consists of three vocalists, three horns, and a solid rhythm section. Pretzel Logic brings the spirit of Steely Dan alive with a powerful show that leaves people buzzing.

Listen to Pretzel Logic on Reverb Nation

KARL GROSSMAN & CAMINO RIO

“Camino Rio” is led by Los Angeles concert guitarist Karl F. Grossman. Influences of Flamenco, Latin Jazz, and exciting vocal harmonies join to forge their brand, “Rockin’ Rhumba!”. The rhythms are born of cool ocean waves and warm Mexican winds. The melodies are original, the sound is Southern California. Featuring nylon guitar strings played with fingers, Camino Rio is a stylish, main stage quality act that will complement and enhance any event.

Incorporating world percussion, bass, and palmas, it is an expandable format of 2 to 8+ musicians that regularly includes dance and special guests – always exciting!

Listen to Camino Rio on Reverb Nation

KARL GROSSMAN & CAMINO RIO

“Camino Rio” is led by Los Angeles concert guitarist Karl F. Grossman. Influences of Flamenco, Latin Jazz, and exciting vocal harmonies join to forge their brand, “Rockin’ Rhumba!”. The rhythms are born of cool ocean waves and warm Mexican winds. The melodies are original, the sound is Southern California. Featuring nylon guitar strings played with fingers, Camino Rio is a stylish, main stage quality act that will complement and enhance any event.

Incorporating world percussion, bass, and palmas, it is an expandable format of 2 to 8+ musicians that regularly includes dance and special guests – always exciting!

Listen to Camino Rio on Reverb Nation

SOUL SACRIFICE

The music of Santana spans 40 years and has evolved through several artistic styles with the underlying roots always intact. The music is universal, infectious, and passionate.

Soul Sacrifice is a group of career musicians who are dedicated to bringing audiences a high energy and high quality experience performing the music of SANTANA. Chuck Alvarez leads a group of seasoned professionals who have a long list of credits. 

The various members of Soul Sacrifice have played and or recorded with the following artists: Rick Derringer, Dave Mason, Tim Weisberg, Deanna Bogart, David Benoit, The Emotions, Gerald Albright, Lisa Haley, Four Tops, Shalimar, Martha Reeves, Dokken, Jorge Santana, Bob Menser, Breakestra, Vicky Carr and Cold Blood. 

Soul Sacrifice delivers this music with the same passion and high level of musicianship that the original band is known for. Their love for the music is evident and leaves audiences satisfied with the Santana experience.

Listen to Soul Sacrifice on Facebook

FLASHPANTS

FlashPants is a High-Energy, Vegas-Style Live Comedy Band combining 80’s dance music with audience interaction in a way that will have your friends, family, and co-workers dancing, laughing and making new friends from the minute FlashPants takes the stage.

• The most booked Band in California
• Performs 200-300 Shows Every Year (from Los Angeles to New York & Beyond)
• Highest Rated Band in America with more than 100 5-Star Reviews on Yelp
• Multiple Television Appearances
• More than 20,000 Facebook Fans
• More than 3,000 Twitter followers
• More than 1,000 Instagram followers
• Zero Real Friends

Listen to Flashpants on their website

ANDY & RENEE WITH HARD RAIN

Andy & Renee, along with their band Hard Rain, have taken their unique sound to venues large and small all over the world. Local highlights include The Grand Annex, The San Pedro & Redondo Beach Lobsterfests, Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series, House of Blues, and The El Rey Theatre. They have also played to thousands at the Telluride Blues Festival, the Bob Dylan Festival in Alba, Italy and the Fringe of the Cork Jazz Festival in Ireland. Andy & Renee have also played to 35,000 at the Nanning Int’l Folk Festival in Nanning, China.
 
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain have 13 award-winning CDs and 2 DVD releases. Their PBS Concert Special, “Black Box Opens-Andy & Renee”, filmed at the ATLAS Black Box Theatre at the University of Colorado, Boulder, recently won a Regional Emmy.
 
Locally, Andy & Renee play every Friday at the Ports O’ Call Restaurant in San Pedro and The Buffalo Fire Department in Torrance every Wednesday. They play a variety of events including private parties, fundraisers and House Concerts.
 
In addition to all this, Andy Hill and Renee Safier just celebrated their twenty-fifth year hosting their own Dylanfest. What started out as a small once-a-year backyard party where a loose conglomerate of close friends would take turns performing Dylan classics all day and well into the night, has evolved into a full blown 8 hour music festival attended by hundreds of fans and featuring Hard Rain and many of L.A.’s top musicians.

Listen to Andy & Renee with Hard Rain on YouTube

RIP MASTERS

A virtuoso of boogie-woogie piano, Rip found his musical calling early in his love of Country music and old Rock ‘n’ Roll records. He sang in church and school singing groups before deciding to become a professional. He started out as a singer and guitar player, but became so accomplished on the keys that he was in demand as a session player, playing on many of the Rollin’ Rock label’s Rockabilly records, including recordings by Gene Vincent, Ray Campi, Mac Curtis, Jack Cochran, and many others. He also recorded his first album, “Rock That Rock!” for Rollin’ Rock.  He toured the Far East, the West Coast, Texas and all over California, perfecting his performing skills. His second album, “The Cool And The Crazy”, was released on Commando Records to enthusiastic reviews. Read More
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Listen to Rip Masters on his website