Tempa - Lead Vocals/songwriter
Joseph - Guitar/songwriting
Dave Solzberg* and a few other Dtown thumpers - Bass Guitar
Peter Gregory- Drums
Jared Johnson-Sax
Tempa's searing, soulful voice brings energy and excitement to the Colorado Music Community. She is most commonly compared to Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, Koko Taylor, and Diana Krall. With more than 20 years of professional experience, Tempa knows how to entertain her audience. Before starting her own band, she captured the attention of Denver music lovers as a member of the Flesh Mannequins. Tempa has shared the stage with BB King, Koko Taylor, Tab Benoit, Jimmy Thackery, Bernard Allison, Luther Allison, Lonnie Brooks, Jeff Beck, and many others.
The Tantrums evolving lineup includes Joseph Barton on guitar. Joseph is also Tempa's songwriting partner. They must be doing things right because their fan base is growing!
Tempa and the Tantrums have been nominated for 5 Westword Music Showcase Awards in the last 7 years and WON Best Blues Band in Colorado in the Westword Music Showcase Awards 2006.Hapi Scratch Records named their lastest album "Voodoo & Angels" Blues Album of the Year for 2007. Tempa and her Tantrums have hosted an award winning Jam..openstage for the last 8 years.(Best Allcomers Jam, WestWord Awards 2007)
Tempa and the Tantrums has 3 CDS of their own and their music has been included on many national and international Blues compilation CDs as well.Tempa is currently on tour & teaching in Israel.
Hello friends,
Yes, it's that time of the year again: The 3rd Annual Fall Jam! This
annual all-ages event brings the community together to celebrate and
bring exposure to the diverse Colorado music scene and give people of
all ages the chance to see great live music. Stanky Pockets will be
headlining!
Here are the details: Saturday, October 3rd@Lizard’s Bar and Grill 1920 Blake Street Denver, CO Doors 5pm, Showtime 6pm All ages and 21+ w/ID $10 advance, $12 at the door; children 12 years of age and under free Free compilation CD of performing bands, free drink ticket and free raffle ticket with admission
Bands: Miracleband GrownAss Man Band 10-4 and the Good Buddies Ground Up Stanky Pockets
Tickets are on sale now! Save yourself $2.00 be getting them early...they're going fast! To purchase tickets go to: www.myspace.com/jbdrumz
Hey Tee, cant wait to see you at the outlook. been a long time. saw randy this past weekend at the belvedere blues festival. he was awesome as usual. have a great week. see ya soon.
hey!! we should see each other. we're actually playing tomorrow night and it would be sweet if you can make it out. keep us posted about your stuff as well! <3
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