We pride ourselves on old rock and roll(Iowa Rock and Roll Music Assoc. HALL OF FAME, 2012 inductees)Some modern country, old time, and swing if requested. 4-part harmony styles of the Beach Boys, Four Seasons, Beatles, Grass Roots, etc. “Alabama Style” fiddle too, when we deviate.
4 reviews
Kitty C.
August 27, 2018I heard you in Dubuque, IA last nite. Was with some friends & a niece w/ birthday.
This was their last concert of season & I was finally able to Dance so I was a Happy
Camper. You all have great teamwork & our favorite is talents of John. I finally had time
to buy one of your cds so will keep it in my car. I was happy to see a huge crowd show up.
Thanks for what you all do to make so Many people HAPPY.
KITTY CAVANAUGH
Dubuque, IA
Hired as: Classic Rock Band
Endless Summer
Thank you so very much, Kitty. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and, even though very warm outside, we skirted the rains. Best of luck to you and hope to see you in the future. Gene Parson(Endless Summer band)
Joann
October 29, 2017We were at Diamond Jo's last night and heard you guys playing. You were absolutely great. We have heard you play many times but last night you were especially alive and the crowd was really with you. Love the shirts.
Hired as: Classic Rock Band
Endless Summer
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'll pass this along to the rest of the guys . Endless summer band
Phyllis S.
August 27, 2017Was at the Meskwaki Casino on the 26th and 27th with my sisters and had the privilege of listening and dancing to Endless Summer. They are amazing!!!! Most of the time you had a problem remembering you wasn't listening to the original groups of the songs they sang. By far, one of the best bands I have heard in all my 61 yrs of living. I live in Florida and you can bet anytime I come to Illinois, we will be trying to find out where they are playing in Iowa. Great Job guys!!!!!
Hired as: Classic Rock Band
Endless Summer
Compliments very much appreciated Phyllis! Best of luck to you and yours. Endless Summer!!
Marty C.
September 6, 2016Endless Summer is truly Awesome!!! I felt like I was a teenager again listening to the original artists. WOW !!!!!!
Hired as: Classic Rock Band
Price range: Contact for rates
Vocal harmonies with 5 singers. Over 260 years of combined experience.
ENDLESS SUMMER
Endless Summer was formed in 1985 as a side project for already performing musicians, lead guitarist Gene Parson, drummer Shorty Shatek, and rhythm guitarist Bill Wolfe. The band started out as a seven piece group with the addition of Bruce Carr on Tenor Sax and Keyboard, Gary Parson on Vocals, John Simon on Rhythm Guitar and vocals, and Med Lewis on Bass and vocals. Including Gene and Bill, the band now had five strong vocalists and developed harmonies that were influenced by the Beach Boys, The Association, and The Four Seasons. Each of the members brought their extensive musical backgrounds and doing covers of Fifties, and Sixties hits, Endless Summer soon became a popular attraction in Northeast Iowa.
As a way for the group to gain a wider fan base, Shorty arranged for Endless Summer to host a beach party on a sand bar along the Mississippi river just south of McGregor, Iowa. It turned out to be a huge success, and became an annual event which continued for eight summers. People from Minneapolis to Saint Louis, and as far as Chicago made the trip on the river to hear the classic rock and roll covered by Endless Summer.
The band performed all over Northeast Iowa for car shows, weddings, corporate events, etc. continuing to draw large dance crowds. Bill Wolfe decided to take a leave of absence in 1989, followed by Bruce Carr in 1991. But, the band continued with Gary Parson taking up the slack with his great vocals and keyboard parts.
After years of honing their craft, the crew released their first self titled CD, the summer of 2006. At the end of 2008 Gary Parson chose to leave the group, Bill Wolfe returned on Keyboard, Guitar, and Vocals. A year later their second CD, Catch Us if You Can, was released.
Early in the year 2011 the band was nominated for induction into the Iowa Rock & Roll Music Association Hall of Fame, and formally inducted in 2012. . This is a great honor for the guys to be recognized for their efforts to provide the best of classic rock & roll to the people of Iowa and the surrounding states.
Endless Summer has performed continuously for the past 28 years, and still has the 5 original members. The guys still enjoy each other, and love playing the classic hits for all of their fans.
Beach Boys, Beatles, Grass Roots, Hollies, Elvis Presley
No special equipment other than certain power requirements that in most cases are readily available.
Classic Rock Band
