Entertainment

Extra Large

Because your booty was meant to bounce, Extra Large is the perfect soundtrack for ‘throw your hands in the air’ fun. Voted Best Local Band in Santa Cruz County eleven times running, Extra Large splices together funk gyrations, Latin spice, fun-in-the-sun reggae, and classic California rock vigor. This veteran six-piece ensemble has become a California coast staple adept at heating up dance floors, concert stages, and festivals. What sets Extra Large apart from the ‘dance band’ pack is that their dance music is original, upbeat, positive and fun! Bursting with screaming horns and steaming strings, with drums and bass bulldozing any listener’s attempt to stand still, this band continues to reign as the ultimate party starter for any upbeat occasion. Sometimes size does matter, and Extra Large dutifully fills every musical gap.

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Fascinating Creatures Of The Deep is Santa Cruz, CA's newest Surf/Instrumental band.

We're not going to tell youabout all the ass-kicking bands we've been in before because that's boring, sentimental and in some cases, may be incriminating: you were either there or you weren't.

That said, here are three nice guys you should get to know:

Guitarist and songwriter Adrian Cavlan has a long history in the San Jose/NorCal punk scene. His guitar style has evolved a bit over the
years, but one look at an FCotD live performance will show that without any doubt, the fire remains intact.

Bassist Mic Jennings is the very definition of professionalism, competence and artistry on the bass guitar, which has made him a first-call player in the Bay Area since the early 1980's.

Drummer Dave Shankland, a.k.a. "The Hard-Knock Kid" is just a straight-up badass: shredding Santa Cruz surfer, Niners & Giants fan, motorcycle builder & rider and the best damned reefer repair guy in town. His rhythmic sense and creativity are a driving force in FCotD.

So - we hope you enjoy our music! And if you don't... well, we'll do so for you.

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Ted Sanchez

Ted Sanchez is featured in three venues of music:

Big band dance music with the “South Bay Swing Band” Greg Chamber Conductor who recently received Masters in music from UCLA. Sharing the Stage with Ted are two Female Singers Sandra Marlow and Patty Lemon

Four piece Group “Ted Sanchez and Friends” non-dance Band Featuring Dale Walter Bass Guitar, John Franks Harmonica, and David Powell on Conga and Keyboard

Solo performance Guitar and some recorded back ground if necessary