5 Star Band

About

5 STAR BAND
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The 5 Star Band is a well seasoned group of musicians that play a variation of different types of music, ranging from rock n roll, oldies, blues, jazz, swing and country and everything in between. The 5 Star Band members can play different types of instruments that include: bass, rhythm, lead and steel guitar, as well as banjo, mandolin, fiddle, keyboards, sax, trumpet, drums and a host of other instruments. All members are professional musicians and have entertained throughout the United States and abroad. The 5 Star Band has been performing together for about 10 years. The Band has played for private social clubs, weddings and other parties, as well as corporate functions and city events.

Below is a short Biography of each Band member.

Craig Rowe – Band leader, drummer and percussionist. Craig has been playing drums for over 30 years and is passionate about his music. He has performed with such artists as Doug Stone, Tanya Tucker, Chuck Berry, BTO, Lacy J. Dalton and others. Craig has played at the Crazy Horse, The Palomino Club, Cowboy Boogie, The HOP, Madam Wong’s, The Forum, The Silver Bullet and other well known clubs. Craig was born in Whittier, CA and moved to Fullerton when he was just a year old. His mother said that when he was just a baby he would stand up against the side of his crib, and pound on the railings when listening to Lawrence Welk on TV, and it was then that his mother realized he had a passion for music. So when he turned 3, his mother bought his first drum set, from then on it was history.

Skip Harrison – Bass player and lead vocalist. Skip has been playing music for over 40 years and has a great love for all types of music. His vocal ability ranges from alto to baritone and loves performing with the 5 Star Band. He’s a good front man and relates well with the audience. Skip has done studio work for many other musicians. He played in Las Vegas, Reno and Tahoe, and
also played in clubs such as The Crazy Horse, The Palomino Club, Cowboy Boogie, The Silver Bullet as well as others. Skip has also played for military bases for about 5 to 6 years, up and down the coast. He played for 2 months in Japan for a Naval Base and also loves singing in Christian churches.

Tracy Sands – Keyboards, bass and lead guitar and vocals. Tracy was born in Santa Monica, CA. and has been playing music for over 40 years. Tracy is the oldest of 4 Children. He comes from a musical family background, and learned to play the piano at a young age. His father was a pianist during the Big Band Era. Tracy was a Top 40 junkie and liked all kinds of music. His first guitar was a beat up old Archtop which he played through a knight amplifier. He’s invested a lot of studio time and has played with The Lively Ones. Tracy loves to write music and has occasionally had brainstorming sessions with Jim Masoner. Tracy currently is an electronic engineer at Bad Cat amplifiers in Corona CA., and also owns his own company called Vintage Technology.
He’s opened for Jewel Akens, Brian Hyland, The Buckinghams, The Rip-chords, The Rascals and The Fireballs. Tracy has a profound ability to captivate his audience with his unique humor while performing.

Tony Ortiz – Lead guitar & bass player and vocals. Tony started playing guitar at a young age before playing with local bands in 1959 till present day. He has played with bands throughout The United States and has also toured military bases in the mid-west and western states. Tony has appeared with various Rock N' Roll bands backing The Platters, The Shirelles, Jimmy Clanton and Johnny Tillotson. While living in Las Vegas Nevada he played the Showroom in the Alladin Hotel, and Lounges in the Desert Inn and the Silver Slipper on the strip. Played the Union Plaza, Golden Nugget, Mint, Four Queens, and the California Club in Downtown Vegas. Then he moved to Memphis Tenn., and played with various country groups. He also entered and won First Place in a Flat Picking competition at a Bluegrass Festival. He then moved to California and played with a cover band "Code 3", formed the band "Midnight Special", played with a variety of Rock N Roll Bands and Country bands, the most recent being "The Rock-Its and 5 Star Band. Tony is a well accomplished, professional guitarist that never fails to captivate his audience with his own unique style of performing.

Buddy Mercer-is our 2nd lead guitar player and lead volcalist and plays on certain gigs with the band.His style is very out going and intense and has played for over 30 years,with top artist's thru his life.He also plays banjo,mandolin,and is a awesome musician.

Ray Hughes-Steel Guitar,Guitar,vocals.Ray has been playing steel guitar and guitar since he was knee high to a grasshopper!He has played for top name artist's and is well known at the yearly steel players convention back east.He loves to entertain everyone and enjoys his music.He is an all around great musician!
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Personnel

Craig: Drummer / percussionist and band leader
Ray: Steel guitar,rhythm guitar,bass guitar,vocals.
Skip: Bass player / lead vocalist
Tony: Lead guitar / bass / vocals
Tracy: Keyboards / bass / lead guitar / vocals
Buddy: 2nd Lead Guitar/Banjo/Vocals

Influences

All types of artists and music.the band likes playing oldies music of the 50s to the 80s,but can play other types of music also.It depends on the event,it could be for Christmas,Halloween,Valentines,or 4th of July!

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 90 - 270 minutes

Enjoyment and dancing to live music. And just having a good time!! The 5 Star Band can also play any song you ask them to. This band as played all types of music, and would enjoy, playing your favorite songs.They have entertained all types of audiences and love to get everyone to dance and sing with the band,and just have a fun time!!

Stage/Setup Requirements:
Outside event:electricity,stage or concrete floor,patio or canopy cover.

Additional Notes:
Night gig: Lighting for outside night gigs.canopy cover for performaces outside durring summer months

Set/Song/Sequence List:
40's to 80's requests, Plus set lists.

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

02-28-2011 — Senior Center Orange Ca 10:30am to 11:30am mondays
02-25-2011 — American Legion Orange Ca 8pm to 12:00am Friday
02-21-2011 — Senior Center Orange Ca 10:30am to 11:30am mondays
02-14-2011 — Senior Center Orange Ca 10:30am to 11:30am mondays
02-12-2011 — La Habra Senior Center Fundrasier,hosted by the Lions Club of La Habra. 7pm to 9pm Saturday
02-11-2011 — American Legion Buena Park Ca 8pm to 11pm
02-07-2011 — Senior Center Orange Ca 10:30am to 11:30am mondays
02-04-2011 — American Legion Buena Park Ca 8pm to 11pm
01-31-2011 — Senior Center Orange Ca 10:30am to 11:30am mondays
01-28-2011 — American Legion Orange Ca 8pm to 12:00am Friday
01-24-2011 — Senior Center Orange Ca 10:30am to 11:30am mondays
01-17-2011 — Senior Center Orange Ca 10:30am to 11:30am mondays
01-14-2011 — American Legion Buena Park Ca 8pm to 11pm
01-13-2011 — Senior Center Fullerton Ca 3pm to 6pm Thursday
01-10-2011 — Senior Center Orange Ca 10:30am to 11:30am mondays
01-07-2011 — American Legion Buena Park Ca 8pm to 11pm

Experience

2006: 150 gigs
2007: 210 gigs
2008: 175 gigs
2009: 200 gigs
2010: 210 gigs
2011: 210 gigs

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Available for Your

Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Ethnic Celebration, Festival, Funeral Service, Grand Opening, Launch Party, Private Party, Prom, Religious Celebration, Restaurant, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception

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