Trio ABC

Belmont, CA

$300-1200 depending on location

Travels up to 60 miles

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ABC Band

Overview

We're now the ABC-Band!

We are a trio of master musicians playing funked-up classic rock. We can deliver your choice of full-rockin'
danceable covers of your favorites from the 60s to the 80s or those same songs as unplugged acoustic interpretations for smaller or quieter venues.


Reviews

1 review

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Gail W.

July 28, 2022

New band, legendary music and musicians

I've followed the drummer for a long time. Now he's in this band and as musician myself, I'm amazed at how three guys can make such a big sound! Also, the level of their technique, and the tech they use to make it all happen... If you want the best of British Blues Rock from the late 60s and early 70s, check out their cuts on their website.

Hired as: Tribute Band

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Booking information

Price range: $300-1200 depending on location

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

This talented trio interprets and performs beloved rock tunes from the 1960s-2000s. Blending elements of blues and funk, ABC aims to entertain audiences with an eclectic variety of rock classics. Their combination of beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess truly brings these songs to life. Anthony, Brian, and Tim collectively have over 120 years of performing experience. They each bring passion and enthusiasm to the music. Individual bios are below. Come see ABC perform, or hire them for event/venue. You won't be disappointed!

About

Anthony Alosi (bass guitar & lead vocals):

Anthony is a veteran of the Bay Area music scene. He has performed or shared the bill with many national and top local acts over the past three decades, including Frontline, Pride and Joy, Chris Isaak, Squeeze, America, Level 42, and Toy Matinee - to name a few. A multi-instrumentalist as a child, he ultimately decided to focus his energy on the bass in the late 1980s and began to study with renowned instructor Mark Stefani. Anthony enjoys playing all styles and uses several custom-made left-handed basses built for him by Dan Ransom and Gary Brawer of Real Guitars.

His credo as a bassist is to 'Serve the song' and 'Respect the groove'.

Brian Osborn (guitar & backing vocals):

Brian began playing guitar over 40 years ago (after starting with piano and trombone). His love of guitar stemmed from the musicians he admired - including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Edward Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Alex Lifeson, Robben Ford, Steve Lukather, and Eric Johnson. Over the years, Brian has performed, recorded, and written with various musicians and groups. He's had the opportunity to gig around the U.S. (including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland) as well as in Australia - performing covers and original music. He's shared bills with prominent artists such as Jesse Dayton and members of the Neville family.

To this day, Brian continues to love creating music with others.

Tim Whipple (drums & backing vocals):

Tim has toured the U.S. and Europe as a drummer, percussionist and choral singer, working around his day jobs in music publishing and then tech startups. Although Tim's studies at the University of Miami School of Music were in jazz and classical genres, his true musical passion is for the classic rock he grew up listening to that ABC masterfully interprets for today's audiences.

Tim is so devoted to preserving that classic rock drum sound that he still plays the drum kit he got for Christmas 1974.

Additional booking notes

ABC-Band has its own PA, lights and backline. We just need a bunch of AC outlets and we're good to go!

We can tailor our amps and drums to be as loud or quiet as you need us to be - we regularly play at places that monitor the maximum decibels we can play at.

If you have a house PA, lights, a sound tech, risers, etc, we are happy to use them - please let us know in advance so we don't have to schlep our sound and lights.

Team

Anthony Bass, lead vocals
Brian Guitar, vocals
Chip Drums, vocals

Set list

All Right Now -- Free
American Woman – Lenny Kravitz
Are You Gonna Go My Way -- Lenny Kravitz
Bang a Gong (Get It On) -- T. Rex
Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen -- Santana
Born to be Wild -- Steppenwolf
Breakdown -- Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Can't Get Enough -- Bad Company
Cinnamon Girl -- Neil Young
Come Together -- Beatles
Crossroads -- Cream
Dani California -- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Foxey Lady -- Jimi Hendrix Experience
Funk #49 -- James Gang
Get Back –- Beatles
Hard to Handle -- Black Crowes
Honky Tonk Women -- Rolling Stones
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction -- Rolling Stones
I Need to Know -- Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Jailbreak -- Thin Lizzy
La Grange -- ZZ Top
Learn to Fly -- Foo Fighters
Miss You -- Rolling Stones
Movin' On -- Bad Company
Play That Funky Music -- Wild Cherry
Proud Mary -- Creedence Clearwater Revival
Purple Haze -- Jimi Hendrix Experience
Ready for Love -- Bad Company
Rebel Rebel -- David Bowie
Roadhouse Blues -- Doors
Rocky Mountain Way -- Joe Walsh
Sunshine of Your Love -- Cream
Walk Away -- James Gang
Wild World -- Cat Stevens

Influences and inspiration

60s: Santana, Steppenwolf, Beatles, Stones, Clapton & Cream, Creedence, Doors, Jimi Hendrix

70s: James Gang & Joe Walsh, Bad Co, (link hidden)x, Neil Young, ZZ Top, Thin Lizzy, Wild Cherry, David Bowie, Cat Stevens, Tom Petty

80s: Foo Fighters, Black Crowes, Lenny Kravitz, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Setup requirements

There's only 3 of us to make a big sound! We need a safe, flat space and 6 AC outlets.

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