Live Music in the San Bernardino Mountains
Need a musician? Here's a list of mountain pros!
Noisy Neighbors
A classic rock band with Virgin Owens on bass, Patrick Shepard on drums, Fred Wilkens and Matt Warren, both on lead and rhythm guitar.
email: virgilowen@charter.net
John McGill
"Part folk, part rock and all truth…He hits major emotions with such a skilled touch that his listeners are put at ease and become part of his world," --Music Connection. Winner of the 2005 Tucson Folk Festival songwriting competition, and a finalist in the 2004 Kerrville Folk Festival Newfolk Concerts, John is a singer/songwriter/guitarist. As an individual artist, he performs his original songs solo and in a duo with his wife, Sally McGill.
web: johnmcgill.com
myspace: myspace.com/johndmcgill
email: john@johnmcgill.com
Mostly Harmless
Songwriters, Ralph Torres (keyboards) and John McGill (guitar) provide the unique blend of existential roots pop that form the original repertoire of this ensemble. The line-up is completed with uber production guru, Phil O'Keefe on bass and Dennis (whose last name shall remain unmentioned for reasons of crowd control) on drums.
web: lurkermusic.com
myspace: myspace.com/theralphshow, myspace.com/philokeefe, myspace.com/johndmcgill
email: john@johnmcgill.com
Wake the Bard
A traditional Celtic / Irish band playing jigs, reels, and traditional songs. Features hammered dulcimer, harmonium, bodhran, mandolin, fiddle, and guitars. Wake the Bard has been featured in many area Irish pubs, including Killarney's in Riverside, Finn McCools in Twin Peaks, Liam's in Colton, and the former Redmond's in Running Springs. Regular appearances at Killarney's and the Lake Inn in Green Valley Lake.
Website: www.wakethebard.com
Email: wakethebard@yahoo.com
Senara
An acoustic music trio featuring two hammered dulcimers and a Celtic harp, Senara plays beautiful music suitable for weddings, receptions or any elegant party. Performing from Big Bear to Arrowhead and throughout the Mountain communities, Senara offers the most uniquely beautiful selection of Celtic and traditional melodies. To hear samples of their music, go to www.senarastrings.com
Email: huckaby49@yahoo.comThose Guys
A popular female-fronted, 6-piece cover band. Plays Top 40, classic rock, funk, jazz, 80s, oldies, blues or any combination that fits the crowd and venue. The number one goal of this band is to get people up dancing and having a good time. The band is currently ranked number 2 in the top 100 hot bands for the Los Angeles area on Barstar.com.
Website: www.thoseguysband.com
Email: Troy Johnson
Nothing Matters
An All Star MT Band formed by the guitar talents of Bruce (Brewski) Martinelli and featuring John McGill on bass, vocals and guitar as well as Ron Davis on drums and vocals, BD Fitz on vocals and guitar, and Robert Parlee on vocals and keys. The band played 40 shows last year doing classic songs by Blind Faith, the Doobies, Stones, U2, and Led Zeppelin along with new originals.
Website: www.myspace.com/nothingmattersband
E-mail: John McGill
Eric Prell
Bass Player 20 yrs experience
Classic rock, Blues, Alternative, Etc...
All Pro Equipment, and Attitude.
Website: www.myspace.com/ebass1000
E-mail: Eric Prell
David Hitchings - Crestline
Freelance drummer with over 25 years professional experience. Available for casual engagements, corporate events, concerts, shows, restaurant and club gigs, church gigs, musical theater, etc. Specializing in jazz, but play all styles. Excellent reader.
Email: David Hitchings