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a Central Coast directory of performers TALENT
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Records in SLO. Call or e-mail for bookings; check their site for upcoming shows. The 1st Line (Aggressive Rock) Contact: Dom Atoigue, (310) 528-2447 URL: the1stline.com Hailing from the Central Coast, The 1st Line is fueled by ferocious drums, catchy lyrics, aggressive guitars, and the Levins brothers battling in a Fugazi-like vocal duel. Their album What’s New to the Old You? is available on northeastrecords.com and iTunes. For fans of Pegboy, Face to Face, and Rise Against. Fish Out of Water (Rock/
Funk/Reggae/Hip-Hop) Contact: Greg Deane, 234-4547 URL: myspace.com/fow
Fish Out of Water has been performing all original (emphasis on original) rock, funk, reggae, and hip-hop for more than eight years. They have toured the West Coast and Hawaiian Islands extensively and recently completed a fourmonth tour across the United States playing more than 50 shows to Boston and back. Five City Five (Jazz/Classic
Rock/R&B/Blues) Contact: Steve, 473-3481
Together playing the Central Coast for 14 years at parties, weddings, wineries, and local venues, they serve up a wide variety of music for your enjoyment. Exper-
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Funk:30 (Funk/Blues/R&B/Rock) Contact: Terry Cline, 434-3348 or Jeff Smith, 423-0263, Info@funkthirty.com URL: funkthirty.com
ience the powerful dual vocals of bassist Andy Garrett and drummer Gary Liwanag, with Steve Scudder and John Messer on guitars and Doug Shelton on saxes. Flight (DJ of Hip-House, Electro-Hipster, Flight-Hop, Throwback Hits) Contact: Bryan Sosa, 354-2132 or DJFlight Online@Gmail.com URL: DjFlight.us, Myspace.com/slodj, or Myspace.com/theDJFlight
In haiku form: Mind transforming beats/ unique, fresh, innovative/ SLO’s home grown talent. Catch Flight rockin’ the decks at The Library Lounge, Native Lounge, and DTB every week! “Guitar Wizard” Billy Foppiano (Rock/Blues and Beyond) Contact: Billy Foppiano, 546-TUNE (8863) URL: billyfoppiano.com
Award-winning “Guitar Wizard” Billy Foppiano dishes up lively tunes using an electronic feature called “looping” to create musical layers that form a dense palette of sounds. He can create atmospheric ambience with a fat slice of joy. This accomplished professional musician is equally at home playing warm, mellow acoustic guitar accompanied by heartfelt vocals or dazzling electric. From accessible favorites to humorous originals, “Guitar Wizard” Billy Foppiano creates an exhilarating musical experience.
What time is it? It’s Funk:30, delivering a killer mix of funk, blues, R&B, and rock right to your front door. And this summer we’ve got Chris Anderson joining us on keyboards bringing the big Hammond B3 sound with him. It’s a slice of funky heaven! Garon (Folk/Country/
Americana) Contact: Gary or Sharon, 543-7385 URL: myspace. com/garyandsharon
Garon (Gary + Sharon = Garon) is a folk/country/Americana duo that plays a variety of music, from Patsy Cline to John Prine, from Carole King to BB King, some well-known songs and some you’ve never heard before—maybe a few you’ve heard before, but won’t recognize! Imagine that! Ghostporn (Minimalist Pop/ Rock) Contact: ghostporn@ gmail.com URL: myspace.com/ blackblackshirts
Find irreverent, iconoclastic feverdream pop inspired in equal parts by heartbreak, nightmares, and fun. Glitch (Alternative Rock)
Contact: Rolf Gehrung, rolfgehrung@hotmail.com URL: broadjam.com/rolf
Glitch has a rockin’ ’80s sound that core member Rolf Gehrung describes as “97 percent water, two percent organic matter, one percent magic.”
Richard Green (Jazz/Folk/ Rock) Contact: Richard Green, 801-1412 or richardgreenmusic@ yahoo.com URL: myspace.com/ richardgreen805 Richard Green is a talented multi-
Jenn Haase (Indie/Folk)
Contact: luv2sing4you@yahoo. com URL: myspace.com/jennhaase
New SLO Town transplant Jenn Haase, a Los Angeles native, has been a part of the Hollywood music scene since 1998. Her incredible vocal stylings and profound original lyrics tell of her life experiences, hopes, and dreams. Catch Jenn at local venues she frequents such as The Clubhouse, Gather Wine Bar, Steynberg Gallery, Otter Rock Café, and The Pour House. Natalie Haskins (Blues/ Jazz Vocalist) Contact: Natalie, thesoundsoflovelylady@hotmail.com URL: reverbnation.com/nataliehaskins
Natalie’s recent performance on her original song “Crying These Blues” won its inclusion in the New Times Music Awards’ Top 20 CD. Her stunning voice and stage presence make her a welcome addition to any concert. Matt Hatfield Trio (Folk Rock)
Contact her through myspace.com/ jennhaase
instrumentalist, singersongwriter, arranger, and producer with a home studio for hire. He leads the Richard Green Band performing inspired originals, solo in supper clubs, or his comprehensive repertoire with his wife for weddings. From Beatles to Brazilian samba, he covers the musical bases. Green Ribbon (Rock/Surf/
Dub) Contact: Glenn URL: myspace.com/greenribbon or greenribbonband.com
Having a party and need the ultimate party band? Green Ribbon is it. A favorite south of the border, the Paso Robles-based band will recreate a hot Mexico
se a a H Jenn afternoon at Papas & Beer just for you.
Grenade for Pacifist
(Prog/Live Electronica/Alternate) Contact: Brett, grenadeforpacifist@yahoo.com URL: myspace. com/grenadeforpacifist
At times gloomy, other times New Wavey, always trippy, Grenade for Pacifist is a musical entity on the Central Coast. Scott Handley (Rock/Jazz/
Country) Contact: Scott Handley, solsticerecords@aol.com URL: myspace.com/scott handley1
Scott is a musician, songwriter, and record producer located in Pismo Beach.
Contact: Matt Hatfield, 541-4642 or angelandmatt@yahoo.com
This trio plays an assortment of original and traditional folk songs with a lively country-bluegrass feel. Expect professional delivery and friendly music with upbeat, danceable rhythms enjoyed by people of all ages. Suitable for small or large gatherings. Held For Ransom (Country/Rock) Contact: Shannon Ransom, 674-3258, rockreport77@att.net
This new country and rock band plays bars, wineries, and private
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