A-Town Agency presents:
Friday June 1st, 2012
Female Vocalist Extraordinare!
MARTI BROM (From Austin, Texas)
SLIM JENKINS (From San Francisco)
GOLDEN WEST TRIO featuring MISS KAY MARIE (From Reno)
The career of Marti Brom offers evidence that the freshest rockabilly of the modern era has been made by female performers. Possessing a driving, expressive vocal style influenced by the likes of Janis Martin, Patsy Cline, and Dorothy Shay, the Missouri-born singer-songwriter has crafted a compelling body of work that has earned her a loyal following at home and overseas. Whether she is performing variants of rockabilly, western swing, or rhythm and blues, her vocal style is noted among roots music fans for its authenticity, taste, and heart.
Slim Jenkins is a gritty yet smooth, hard hitting blues and swing act out of San Francisco. Their version of Voodoo Blues and Dark Swing will always keep the dance floor packed and draw the lovely ladies by the dozens.Felix Macnee beating the drums and Timothy Vickers walking the upright bass, launch fans into a frenzy. Add the charismatic Joel Martinez with his blues guitar licks, Randy Johnson and Byron Burchard's rippin' sax riffs, and the roof is on fire! Finally, front man Justin Oliver shouts out the swinging lyrics and everyone can't help but move.
Golden West Trio featuring Miss Kay Marie: This bands brand of country, roots, rock n roll crosses over many generations. Derek McDonald on drums & Kevin Morrison on the upright bass provide a solid swingin' rhythm section. The highlight of the act, brother & sister, Aaron Acquafondata & Kay Marie wow audiences and capture the hearts of fans far and wide. Aarons lead guitar work and deep vocals mix perfectly with Kay Maries rhythm guitar and soulful Americana voice. They will leave you wanting more, the newest sensation on the scene, THE GOLDEN WEST TRIO featuring MISS KAY MARIE.
Dj Tanoa "Samoa Boy": host of "Get with the Beat" Tuesdays 2pm-4pm on 87.9fm, radiovalencia.fm, will be spinning 33 and 45pm, 1930s thru 1960s Toe Tappin Twistin', Hip Shakin, Soul Strollin', Jive Boppin' records...Rockabilly, Classic Country, Jump Blues, Doo Wop, Swingin' Jazz, Boogie & Surf... Music for your dancing, drinking & listening delight...
Jumpin' Jeff Kroll, bay area superstar teacher will give a beginning swing dance class at 8:30pm
$12 at the door, Full Bar, All Ages, 8pm doors, 8:30pm dance lesson
The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Ave., San Francisco