Probably the best "classic rock" cover band performing today, THE ANSWER, has been around in some form since the late 1960's.
Formed by Jim Searing and Van Mosley, these long time school chums have weathered jobs, careers, families and the usual ups and downs of the music industry to hold the title as maybe the most successful working band in the greater LA area.
No easy task when the competition is stiff and venues are scaling down or being taken over by recorded music. These guys have a calendar that leaves few days off the entire year.
I had the opportunity to work with these guys when I was just getting started as a professional singer, and learned from the best. Their meticulous attention to vocal harmony taught me invaluable lessons and the overall perfection demanded by the band, although at times difficult, honed me into a better singer and performer.
Around the time disco was "king", the band took some time off and we all went different directions. I started my own band, and set out on the road for many adventures and years of perfecting my craft.
But it always came up in conversation about influences that led to my decision to pursue active performing, my tenure with The Answer.
Thanks to the Internet and networking, I found my long lost friends in cyberspace. Back together with longtime partner, Dave Slater and an incredible singing drummer, Ray Garobo.
Still setting the standard for all other cover bands, the band plays 300 dates a year or more.
I was invited to do some shows with the band last summer as "Stevie Nicks" in duet with Van--who by the way can and does sound like anyone he is covering from Jim Morrision to Tom Petty---
It was like coming home for me. To be on stage again with these guys is nothing short of inspirational.
This summer I am excited to be doing more shows with The Answer and am looking forward to rocking with these great musicians. If you are in Southern California, try and catch a show--you will see why they are called "The Answer to Classic Rock." A title well deserved.
http://www.theanswertoclassicrock.com
Upcoming Shows with The Answer:
May 9- Private Event
June 20-Concert in The park Laguna Hills
July 3- City of La Mirada Concert in the Park
July 4-City of La Verne Concert in the Park
July 13- Concert in The Park Glendora
July 24- Concert in The Park Rancho Cucamonga big EFX show!
July 27- Concert in The Park Rancho Santa Margarita
August 9-Concert at Discovery Center Big Bear Lake
August 23- Flashback Glendora Classic Car Show big EFX show!
August 27- La Habra Concert in The Park
August 31- Concert in The Park La Verne
September 1-Lake Arrowhead Center Stage Big EFX show!
September 3- City of Temple City Concert in The Park
September 6- Concert in The Park Santa Ana
September 24- Los Angeles County Fair Concert
