- Farmington, MI
- Classic Rock Band
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Jim D. said
“This band is one of the best I’ve ever heard!! ”
SideTrak'd
Overview
SideTrak'd was formed in November, 2011 by five musicians who have each spent 20-plus years in music. We specialize in danceable rock-n-roll from multiple eras, 60s to 90s, primarily classic rock with some soul/R&B, Motown and modern rock mixed in. We feature the rhythmic backbone of longtime Detroit rocker Gary Smith on bass guitar and John Wisnieski on the drums. Howie Howe provides his throaty, punchy lead voice, with the added flavor of our outstanding lead instrumentalists: Rod Gonzalez on lead guitar and John Kelley on keyboards. A guaranteed GOOD TIME for all who come to listen and dance with us!
Reviews
3 reviews
Niki M.
September 21, 2025So amazing!
Sidetrak’d was such an amazing group. They were so fun with their performances and they were very talented. Everybody from our party had nothing but good things to say about them and kept raving all night long. If you’re questioning booking them, I promise you JUST DO IT. you won’t regret it.
Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Cover Band
Scott P.
July 28, 2022Absolutely Bonkers Fun!!!
ok, i am not affiliated with the band. I hired them for my brothers 60th birthday party. here are all of the great things that happened:
the showed up early
communicated throughout the process
brought HIGH-QUAITY gear. The sound was amazing
the set list was filled with nothing but fun songs
they even learned 2 songs that my brother loved
they took very short breaks, so they played A LOT of songs
engaged with the crowd by remembering names and coming out in the audience with their wireless guitars and mics
played longer than i booked them
quality of play was fantastic. great musicians
Overall, it was a great performance. My friends and family were truly amazed how great they were. It wasnt a big party, but the band played like they were playing an arena. Tons of energy.
If you want fun classic rock, please, do yourself a favor and book Side Trak'd!!!!!
video is not the best quality, but you can tell how fun they are!
Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Cover Band
SideTrak'd
Great group, awesome client and good fun! Thanks for the review!
Kathleen T.
June 19, 2022You need to book this band!
I can’t say enough amazing things about the friendly members of the band, the sound, the song selection, the extraordinary talent, I could go on and on. Bottom line, book this band and you won’t regret it!!
Thanks for a great time yesterday gentlemen!!
Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Cover Band
SideTrak'd
Thanks! Great event, and the band had a blast performing!
Booking information
Price range: $600 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes
What to expect
We are "danceable rock 'n roll with a little bit of soul." We provide high-energy, danceable rock-n-roll, plus some soul and Motown, mostly late 60s-early 90s. Some newer songs. We have all necessary sound/PA equipment and lighting.
About
SideTrak'd is...
ROD GONZALEZ: Lead guitar, backing vocals
STEVE "HOWIE" HOWE: Lead & backing vocals, guitar, harmonica
JOHN KELLEY: Lead & backing vocals, keyboards
GARY SMITH: Bass guitar
JOHN WISNIESKI: Drums, backing vocals
We provide high-energy, danceable rock-n-roll. Artists covered, but not limited to: Rolling Stones, The Doors, Joe Cocker, Eddie Money, ZZ Top, Rare Earth, Wilson Pickett, Bob Seger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, Judas Priest, Loverboy, etc.
Additional booking notes
We provide all necessary sound/PA equipment and lighting. Prefer a minimum 10 ft. x 20 ft. stage area, but drummer kit can be cut down in size as needed.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
12
Friday
Graduation
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Birmingham, MI
Past booked events
September 2025
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Fenton, MI
May 2024
18
Saturday
Grand Opening
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Oxford, MI
August 2023
26
Saturday
A.B.A.T.E. of Michigan Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
July 2023
22
Saturday
Private Party - Whitmore Lake
5:00pm - 9:00pm
13
Thursday
Metamora Music in the Park
7:00pm - 9:00pm
June 2023
23
Friday
Harbor Beach Music on the Beach
7:00pm - 10:00pm
March 2023
25
Saturday
Tap & Barrel Grill
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
February 2023
25
Saturday
Tap & Barrel Grill
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
January 2023
21
Saturday
SideTrak'd @ Tap & Barrel Grill
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
November 2022
05
Saturday
10th Anniversary Show
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
October 2022
22
Saturday
Tapper's Pub - Roch. Hills
8:00pm - 11:30pm
15
Saturday
Private Booking
7:00pm - 10:00pm
August 2022
20
Saturday
Andy's Seney Bar - Seney MI
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
18
Thursday
Chamberlin Inn - Curtis MI
6:30pm - 10:30pm
17
Wednesday
Erickson Center Music in the Park - Curtis MI
6:30pm - 8:30pm
06
Saturday
Customer Appreciation Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
July 2022
16
Saturday
Private Party - New Boston
5:00pm - 8:00pm
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Detroit, MI
June 2022
30
Thursday
Festival - Metamora
7:00pm - 9:00pm
24
Friday
Harbor Beach Music in the Park
7:00pm - 11:00pm
18
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
White Lake, MI
March 2022
19
Saturday
Tapper's - Roch. Hills
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
January 2022
21
Friday
Anniversary Party
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Macomb, MI
July 2018
20
Friday
The Shipwreck - Curtis, MI
9:00pm - 11:45pm
18
Wednesday
The Erickson Ctr - Curtis, MI
6:30pm - 8:30pm
June 2018
23
Saturday
Lewiston (MI) Beach Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
09
Saturday
Club 54 - Sterling Heights
9:00pm - 11:45pm
March 2016
19
Saturday
Packard Grill - Shelby Twp.
7:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2016
13
Saturday
Avery's Tavern - Rochester Hills
7:00pm - 8:00pm
January 2016
16
Saturday
Club 54 - Sterling Heights
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Team
Gary Smith
Bass
John Wisnieski
Drums (full drum kit)
Rod Gonzalez
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Steve "Howie" Howe
Guitar, Harmonica, Lead & Backing Vocals
John Kelley
Keyboards, Lead & Backing Vocals
Set list
Ain't Too Proud to Beg (Temptations / Rolling Stones)
Basket Case (Green Day)
Be My Lover (Alice Cooper)
Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers (ZZ Top)
Birthday (Beatles)
Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd)
Breakup Song (Greg Kihn Band)
Burnin' Love (Elvis Presley)
Call Me the Breeze (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Cat Scratch Fever (Ted Nugent)
Cheap Sunglasses (ZZ Top)
Drift Away (Dobie Gray)
Eruption/You Really Got Me (Van Halen / Kinks)
Every Rose Has Its Thorn (Poison)
Foolin' (Def Leppard)
Get Ready (Temptations / Rare Earth)
Gimme Some Lovin' (Spencer Davis Group / Blues Brothers)
Gimme Three Steps (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Give Me One Reason (Tracy Chapman / Black Stone Cherry)
Hard to Handle (Black Crowes)
Hash Pipe (Weezer)
Here Without You (3 Doors Down)
Higher (Creed)
Honky Tonk Women (Rolling Stones)
Hush (Deep Purple)
I Got a Line on You (Spirit)
Land of 1000 Dances (Wilson Pickett / J. Geils Band)
Let Her Cry (Hootie & the Blowfish)
Little Sister (Elvis Presley)
Livin' After Midnight (Judas Priest)
Lonely Boy (The Black Keys)
Mama Kin (Aerosmith)
Monster Mash [Halloween only] (Bobby "Boris" Pickett)
Mony Mony (Tommy James / Billy Idol)
Musta Got Lost (J. Geils Band)
Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett)
No More No More (Aerosmith)
Nothin' But a Good Time (Poison)
Old Time Rock and Roll (Bob Seger)
On the Dark Side (John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band)
Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Ian Hunter / Great White)
Paranoid (Black Sabbath)
Roadhouse Blues (The Doors)
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (John Mellencamp)
Rock and Roll (Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels)
Rock 'n Roll Fantasy (Bad Co.)
Roll with the Changes (REO Speedwagon)
Route 66 (Rolling Stones)
Running Down a Dream (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers)
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting (Elton John)
Sex Type Thing (Stone Temple Pilots)
Shakin' (Eddie Money)
Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top)
Stealin' (Uriah Heep)
Steppin' Stone (The Monkees)
Summer of '69 (Bryan Adams)
Sunspot Baby (Bob & the Silver Bullet Band)
Superstitious (Stevie Wonder)
Surrender (Cheap Trick)
Take Me Down (Pretty Reckless)
Takin' Care of Business (Bachman-Turner Overdrive)
The Jean Genie (David Bowie)
The Letter (Joe Cocker)
The Middle (Jimmy Eat World)
Turn the Page (Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band)
We're an American Band (Grand Funk)
What I Like About You (Romantics)
Whiskey in the Jar (Metallica / Thin Lizzy)
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
Workin' for a Livin' (Huey Lewis & the News)
Working for the Weekend (Loverboy)
You Can Leave Your Hat On (Joe Cocker)
You Wreck Me (Tom Petty)
Influences and inspiration
Rolling Stones, Beatles, The Who, The Doors, Joe Cocker, Eddie Money, Wilson Pickett, Bob Seger, ZZ Top, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, Judas Priest, Grand Funk, Motown (various), classic soul and R&B.
Setup requirements
AC outlets
Approx 8 x 20 ft. area
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