Rob Lowery-Lead Vocals, Rick Thompson-Guitar, Glenn McCarty-Guitar, Chuck Naubert-Bass/Cello, Neal Veitenhans-Sax/Keyboard, Ron Rustad-Sax, and Billy Barner-Drums.
Influences
James Brown, B. B. King, Ben E. King, Fats Domino, Little Richard, The Fabulous Wailers.
Sounds Like
The Great Pretenders, Jr. Cadillac, The Kingsmen, The Fabulous Wailers.
Direct from The Castle, The Cresent, The Red Carpet, Parkers, Lake Hills, The Evergreen, KJR Pat O'Days' NW Dance circuit and more, more, more - live and from Tacoma, THE GALAXiES are once again having a great time bringing PNW Audiences their energized "1960's Rock" experience. ORIGINAL BAND MEMBERS Rob Lowery-Lead Vocals, Ron Rustad-Sax, and Chuck Naubert-Bass/Cello are TEAMED UP WITH POWER VETERANS Rick Thompson-Guitar, Glenn McCarty-Guitar, Neal Veitenhans-Sax/Keyboard, and Billy Barner-Drums, creating what some say, is a sound even more "WOW" than what is presented in the 20+ recordings the Etiquette Recording Artists turned out in the 60's.
As Dennis Flannigan says, " Northwest Rock is the quintessential blending of R&B and rock and roll – the home of hidden giants of Rock. Tacoma created the Northwest sound and Seattle and the rest of the state followed. ……..The Galaxies helped make Tacoma, garage bands and history." As one of the architects of the Northwest Sound, they currently receive international attention through Big Beat Records in the Garage Rock Revival.
Originally drawing from the likes of blues legends B. B. King, Ben E. King, Fats Domino, funk god James Brown, wild man Little Richard, and later those British Guys, they injected their unique Northwest sound, while packing Pacific Northwest venues along with The Wailers and The Sonics.
It looks to be a bright future for the group too! On March 1st, 2008 they packed the floor again with 500 fans hoppin' and clappin' and gyratin' their booties – dancin' all night long at The Temple.
The Galaxies are available for Private Functions, Dances, Car Shows, Festivals, Fairs, Casinos and Concerts.
Website: www.thegalaxies1964.com
CONTACT/BOOKING: MICHAEL MITCHELL *253 549-6294 michaelmitchell1947@hotmail.com or CHUCK NAUBERT *253 221-0991 cbnaubert@hotmail.com
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