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JAMES CROUCH
Following an eighteen month hiatus, James Crouch returns to the music scene in solo performances and also backed by current band members, Greg Gascon (drums), Eric Charles Massimino (bass), and up and coming vocalist/guitarist, nineteen-year-old Spencer Waasdorp for The James Crouch Rock n' Blues Jam dates. A seven-time ASCAP Special Awards winner for his debut CD, So Far in 1997, James' diverse 30-plus year history in the entertainment industry has featured him in opening slots for countless top-charting acts including Molly Hatchet, Blue Oyster Cult, Marshall Tucker, BTO, Rick Derringer and former Boston members, Anthony and Fran Cosmo. Watch for spring/summer live dates and don’t miss James in a guest appearance at NAMM in Nashville, TN at the Glasstones Guitar booth June 17-20.

ROCK KANDY
For more than fifteen years, Rock Kandy, one of the longest standing tribute bands to the decade of decadence, has kept the rock and roll experience alive among audiences coast to coast and beyond with performances in LA, Atlantic City, Giant Stadium, San Juan and more.

Founder and frontman, former EMI recording artist, Ian Chris leads hit after hit of top charting singles from Motley Crue to Skid Row and Poison in a unique line-up also featuring vocal talent Cathy “Cat” Garlo with a set of female-fronted rock favorites in the show’s “Ladies of the 80s” segment. Backed by guitarist Mike Biscula, bassist PJ LaMonica, keyboardist Silo Rojas and drummer Joe Haines, Rock Kandy is currently available for U.S. appearances. Stay with us for more news and upcoming events on Rock Kandy and visit www.rockkandy80s.com for scheduled live dates.

SMOKIN
With an intense catalog of the best of classic/melodic rock spanning more than three decades, Smokin brings arena rock fans one of the most technologically advanced shows offered by any U.S. tribute, making them one of the southeastern states’ most requested. Arriving on the scene in 1998, The Charlotte, NC-based band has thrilled audiences in excess of 12,000 including events for NASCAR greats Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Richard Petty and remains the only band to ever hold the title “Official Band of 99.7, WRFX, The Fox”, the flagship radio station of John Boy and Billy, one of the larges syndicated morning radio shows in the US today. This not to be missed rock experience features more than two hours of cult classics by bands like, Styx, Journey, Kansas, Van Halen, Boston, Toto, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Night Ranger and more perfomed true to form from an arena-style light show to the band‘s signature five-part harmonies with all five members offering lead vocal ability. Visit the official Smokin website for upcoming news, live dates, audio/video samples, and more at www.smokinrocks.com.