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90 Proof - Booking Info ~ Send email to la90proof@yahoo.com to book this band.
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90 Proof - Booking Info ~ Send email to la90proof@yahoo.com to book this band.
About 90 Proof :
The band formed in the Summer of 2003. Jason Barrett and Greg Jackson (long
time
friends and band mates) wanted to return to their roots, and put
together a group that would have tons of fun playing songs from their
high school years. Below you'll find a sample list of songs
you
might hear in a 90 Proof set. They continue to expand this
list
to include everything from sweet, acoustic versions to full-out, loud
rockin' sets, tailored to fit any venue. Although
90’s
bands have been the main focus, they’ve been known to throw
in
some classic tunes from decades past as well as a few current tunes
that have been deemed worthy.
Currently, you will find Mike
Basica on screaming guitar. Jason Barrett beats the drums and
lends his serene voice on the mic, swapping harmonies and melodies with
Greg Jackson, trying his best to make all sounds go
from squeaky clean to chaotic distortion! Rico Molden thumps the fat
strings holding down the low end. Be sure to catch
one of
their upcoming shows, or book them to play at your bar, club, coffee
house or private party. It's a nostalgic experience you won't
want to miss . . .
Read on for more band history:
Since it's inception, 90 Proof
has
included a number of equally enthusiastic players in the line-up.
Rock music veteran, Mike Basica, is the band's own personal Slash
when it comes to cranking out solos on his Les Paul or PRS. Being
a long time friend of the family, Mike was the first to introduce Greg
to the ways of making distortion and feedback noise become beautiful
music to your bleeding ears! Mike joined the band for their
second show ever, and has rarely missed a gig since.
Founding member, Kaytee Bodle, was the original bass player
along with Greg on guitar and Jason on drums. Greg met Kaytee at
Pitzer College in Claremont, CA when they both auditioned to play in
the band for the Claremont Colleges' live production of Rocky
Horror. Greg realized Kaytee also loved 90s music when she was
rocking out to a Foo Fighters song one day at rehearsal... and the seed
was planted! The two of them were able to stay in touch easily,
both being music majors at Pitzer, and playing together in other music
ensembles on campus like West African Drumming, and Balinese Gamelan.
Kaytee's voice was perfect for high harmonies and lead vocals on
songs by the Pixies, Breeders, and Veruca Salt, just to name a few.
Fellow Pitzer music major and Gamelaner, Pete Steele, showed
interest in playing keyboards for the band after attending a few of the
early 90 Proof performances. Pete also learned to play the bass
guitar and fill in for Kaytee over the summer, and after she graduated
and left So Cal for the Bay Area. Sadly, not only did Kaytee
leave town, but Pete also had to go when he was accepted to a Masters
program in Vancouver, B.C.
Greg picked up the bass for awhile to fill the void and so began
the 90 Proof trio as it is today. A few other local friends have
stepped in on bass to give Greg the chance to play guitar again.
Mike Greco played bass with Jason and Greg "back in the day" and
spent some more time with 90 Proof, helping the band rise to a new
level of professionalism. With an accomplished bass player back
in their midst, they were able to attempt more difficult songs, and the
sets got tighter with each rehearsal and performance. When Greco
left the band to concentrate on his own original song writing,
Greg went back to the bass, developing his own style based a lot on the
energy and technique of the band's former bassists.
Most recently, a new face has been seen at 90 Proof shows.
Rico Molden was a stand-in bass player for one set in October of 2007.
He learned 10 songs and Greg was able to grab the guitar again
after a few seasons on the bass. Rico kept learning more songs;
some that the band had already performed in the past, and some new
additions to their list. Now he's looking more like a permanent
member, rather than only making guest appearances! The band
couldn't be happier.
Shows, Music, Pics, & Links :
Go to the shows
page for more info.
Listen to clips from the demo CD.
See some pics from past shows.
This page highlights members of 90 Proof.
Video clips too! Sublime - Alice In Chains - STP
90 Proof's Myspace. Leave a comment or make a friend request.
*More shows are on the horizon... Check back often!
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A peek at the set list . . . (Click to play selected live tracks)
1. Plush
2. Vaseline
3. Wicked garden
4. Art school girl
5. Better Man
6. Rearviewmirror
7. Meantime
8. Lounge Act
9. Sweater Song
10. Creep
11. Man in the box
12. Would
13. No Excuses
14. Basketcase
15. Everlong
16. I’ll stick around
17. Been caught Stealin’
18. Take a picture
19. Fell on black days
20. Sweet emotion
21. My friends
22. Under the Bridge
23. I alone
24. Selling the drama
25. All over you
26. Tomorrow
27. Inside out
28. Bad Fish
29. Lump
30. Promise
31. Song 2
32. All day & all night
33. All I Wanna Do
34. Interstate Love Song
35. Message in a bottle
36. Wind Cries Mary
37. Long Song
38. No Rain
39. All Mixed Up
40. Trippin on a hole
41. Good
42. Sex & Candy
43.
Last Dance with Mary Jane
44.
You wreck me
45. Killing in the name
46. Say it ain't so
47. Losin my religion
48. Ready to go
49. Volcano Girls
50. Cannonball