King Comets
Description:
The King Comets focus on the swing era, early rhythm and blues, and the roots of rock 'n roll by covering such groups as Louis Prima
("Oh Marie," "Jump, Jive & Wail"), Bill Haley & His Comets ("Shake, Rattle & Roll") and Louis Jordan ("Caldonia," "Choo Choo
Ch'boogie"). The King Comets mix in a bit of swing-inspired 50's music with Elvis Presley ("One Night With You," "One-Sided Love
Affair"), Carl Perkins ("Gone, Gone Gone," "I'm Sorry I'm Not Sorry") and Bobby Darin ("Mack the Knife," "Beyond the Sea"). The
band also covers the corners with a bit of famous country from Johnny Cash ("Folsom Prison Blues," "Ring of Fire") and Patsy Cline
("Walking After Midnight").
The King Comets also write their own music inspired by the swing era with such crowd-pleasing favorites as "No Money Honey,"
"Paradise," and "I Like Her Liquor Better." These and more newly-penned tunes are featured on their debut release, "Gonna My Baby."
Their vocals, harmonies, and instrumentals are so contagious and all-encompassing that audiences have again and again approached the
stand with such raves as "We can't sit still when you play!" and "You four cats sound like an eight-piece band!" Dressed-to-perform in
1940's and 1950's-styled suits, the KING COMETS have inspired some members of their audiences to wear similar fashions, making an
evening of their music into the best kind of happily-wild participation and pleasure.
Names of band members:
Steve Braun-drums & screams, Michael Fricke-guitar & vocals, John Steffes-upright bass & vocals, Dennis Tomashek-saxophone & vocals
Style:
Swing
Influences:
Louis Jordan, Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Bill Haley & His Comets, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Johnny Burnette and Tiny Bradshaw & his Orchestra
Discography:
"Gonna My Baby" - 14-song original music cd released in February, 2002.
Website:
http://www.kingcomets.com
Booking Information:
Steve Braun
kingcomets@yahoo.com
|
|
