DON OTTING: Lead Singer & Drums..........
RICHARD (DICK) MURDOCK: Guitar, Lead & Backup Vocals..........
JOHN ANDREWS: Lead Guitar & Backup Vocals.........
JAKE RAHIJA: Bass Guitar & Backup Vocals.........(SOUND: Richard Murdock)..........(LIGHTS: Jake Rahija)
If You Could Only See (Tonic)........Open Up Your Eyes (Tonic)........When Im Gone (Three Doors Down)........Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)........Long Cool Woman (Hollies)........You Wreck Me (Tom Petty)........Break Down (Tom Petty)........Last Dance With Mary Jane (Tom Petty)........Runnin Down A Dream (Tom Petty)........Already Gone (Eagles)........Arms Wide Open (Creed)........Low Rider (War)........Far Behind (Candle Box)........ Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Jett)........Fame (David Bowie)........Satisfaction Guaranteed (The Firm)........Shooting Star (Bad Co)........Rock & Roll Fantasy (Bad Co)........Cant Get Enough (Bad Co)........Cowboy Song (Thin Lizzy)........The Boys Are Back In Town (Thin Lizzy)........Voodoo Child (Hendrix)........Little Wing (Hendrix)........Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry)........Pride & Joy (SRV)........ Save A Horse Ride A Cowboy (Big & Rich)........Purple Rain (Prince)........Need You Tonight (Inxs)........Bring It On Home (Dave Mason)........Keep Your Hands To Yourself (Georgia Satellites)........Some Kind Of Wonderful (Grand Funk)........Fast As You (Dwight Yokem)........When Sept. Ends (Green Day)........Road House (Doors)........Fall In Love Again (Sammy Hagar)........Sex Type Thing (S T P)........Leave Your Hat On (Joe Cocker)........Jailhouse Rock (Played The Kicks Way)........Free Fallin (Tom Petty)........Good Times Bad Times (Zepplin)........Rock Steady (Bad Co)........Tush (ZZ Top)........Nicole (Point Blank)........Perfect Stranger (Deep Purple)........Hey Baby (Ted Nugent)........Listen To Her Heart (Tom Petty)........Dreams (Molly Hatchet)........Allright Now (Free)
The Kicks Band is a classic rock and alternative musical entertainment group. With John Andrews and Jake Rahija along with Don Otting and Dick Murdock, The Kicks blends tight instrumentation and vocals.
With a musical repertoire that spans five decades [70’s - 00’s] The Kicks appeals to a wide range of ages.
Over thirty years of professional musical experience and stage performance allows The Kicks to provide a show that both sounds and looks fantastic. Please read further for individual band member bios.
Don Otting has been the lead singer, and front man for Frisk, Vaudeville Circuit and Kansas City’s very own Ossian, for whom he was an original member and song writer. With a unique and distinguished voice, Don does most of the lead singing for The Kicks. But that’s not all. Don is an extremely accomplished drummer as well. He has entertained with his musical abilities all over the Midwest.
On rhythm guitar and vocals is Dick Murdock. Along with Don he is an original member of Ossian and Vaudville Circuit. His guitar synthesizer allows The Kicks to cover many musical styles and sounds including, standard synth, trumpet, piano, Hammond B3 organ, harmonica and much more. Because Dick and Don have played together for over 30 years, they have a unique blend of harmonies that only time and experience can produce.
John Andrews has the musical range and diverse guitar sound that is seldom found in contemporary guitar players today. His styles range from blues to rock and he plays them all with a sound that leaves audiences rocking. John has played in The Kick Band And Triaxe. His background vocals allow The Kicks to cover many difficult vocal genres.
On bass guitar, Jake Rahija anchors the bottom end along with background vocals and running lights. Jake has been around the Kansas City music scene for over 30 years, playing lead guitar with the band Filmore in the 70's and 80's. His styles range from classic rock to modern funk and he does a sensational job on everything in between.
If you are interested in having The Kicks Band play at your next event you can contact the band thru this myspace page or contact The Kicks by contacting (Jake Rahija 913-710-0085 Don Otting 913-680-8910)
Past places The Kicks Band has Rocked! Slowride, in Lawrence...Fat Chance, Independence...Gails Harley Davidson, Grandview... Lakewood Pub, Lees Summit...Jerseys, Independence...Firehouse, Blue Springs...Foobars, Shawnee...Petes Inn, KCMO...Cyclones, Leavenworth...Speedway, Edwardsville...Mac's, Edwardsville...Kobi's, Bonner Springs...Lansing Days, Lansing Ks...Jolly Troll, Holton Ks...Jeremiah Bullfrogs, Topeka Ks...Doc Hollidays, Indep. Mo...Flamingo Lounge, Raytown Mo.
Help the band Under the Influence win a chance to open for KISS on Dec. 10th at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. All you have to do is place an online vote. Go to http://www.101thefox.net/Contests/OpenforKISS/tabid/672/Default.aspx You don't have to be from KC so pass the word along. Voting ends Monday the 7th.
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Dee Snider, Bikers for Babies® National Spokesperson and Twisted Sister frontman, will join long-time Kansas City rock band Teacher’z Pet on the main stage, at the Kansas Speedway. This performance will take place September 20th, 1:30 pm, at the 15th Annual March of Dimes charity event. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!
Help THE INDULGERS celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the "2009 KANSAS CITY IRISH FEST", located at the Crown Center Square in the heart of Kansas City, Misouri! The band is looking forward to returning to Kansas City and playing the 2009 Irish Fest. The Indulgers will kick off the events Saturday morning Sept. 5th with a show on the Boulevard Stage from 11:30AM -12:30PM and perform again on Sunday, Sept 6th on the Boulevard Stage from 4:00-5:30PM. Join us in Kansas City for a kick-ass Labor Day Weekend! Hope to see all our old friends and many new friends at the shows. * *
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Enjoy our new song "Whiskey Tonight" and drop by our site for a free download of the song. ** Cheers!
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