Main Band: The Pulsators ~ The Pulsator’s brand of music has been described as California Gumbo, a spicy mix of hard driving Rockin’ Rhythm and Blues, New Orleans style funk and Rock Steady Reggae with a steady dose of the blues thrown in. That’s a mouth full, but it’s tasty and goes down easy.
Consisting of Johnny Campbell on vocals and drums, Doug McKenzie on guitar, Mick Whittington on bass, Rick Clifford on saxophone, Glenn Sullivan on trumpet, and John Farey on keyboards. Their repertoire features self-penned songs and a few of their favorites by other artists.
The Pulsators have a straightforward yet rough and tumble sound, one that blends many influences in a way that is both unique and familiar. If you want to dance and party to a rootsy mixture of feel-good music, the Pulsators are the band for you.
Opening: The THUGZ
Put on your dancin' shoes, open your ears and join the party! The "tribal hippie underground zone" (aka The THUGZ) are sure to provide a fun time for all with their brand of original and classic jam rock.
Based in western Sonoma County, Calif. this multi-faceted band has delighted music fans of all ages and tastes. Rock, blues, country, psychedelic and various world music styles blend together at a Thugz show to bring the "positive vibes" of the "60's into the 21st century. Informed by the music of Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, the Beatles, Miles Davis and others the Thugz' original songs and cosmic jams help to create a fun, communal spirit between band and audience.
The band has played all over Northern California and beyond, including the San Francisco Giants Grateful Dead Night, the Skull & Roses Festival and many years playing for Wavy Gravy's Camp Winnarainbow Adult Camp Dance.
No two Thugz shows are exactly the same but the spirit and love of music making are always present.