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| By What's Up Hutch | |
| Thursday, 09 April 2009 | |
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Ten Day Wish TenDay Wish is a longtime band from Wichita that still has three originalmembers. Tom Faulkner (drums/vocals), Tanya White (vocals/keys) &Sandy White (guitars/vocals) started the band as Exit Stage Left in1992. The "new" guy is Steve Tankersley (keys/vocals), and there's DanLuce (bass/vocals). To get band updates, try texting "tendaywish" to46786.
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 316.722.7887
Web: tendaywish.com, myspace.com/tendaywish
JasonCallahan started the Callahan Band in Summer of 2004 as a solo act.Shortly their after a friend introduced him to Kenton Ashcraft. Theybegan gigging around Wichita playing open jams and small clubs. Afterabout a year and a half Jason decided to look around for a bass player.A few phones calls later Jason Cunningham and Dave Fortune joined theband. Since becoming a four piece the Callahan Band has played prettyconstantly around Wichita and the surrounding suburbs. Venues includeJohn's Bar in Newton, 5th Street Pub in Herington, Donnie G's in DodgeCity, and countless other clubs and honky tonks around Kansas.
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Web: myspace.com/thecallahanband, callahanband.net
Ask Vinnie
Ask Vinnie has been playing around Dodge City for about 5 years. Clubs,benefits, weddings, private parties, etc. There currently are sevenband members: "Two cops, a chiropractor, a physician assistant, anaccounts recovery specialist, a lifetime musician/teacher/rocker, andmost recently replacing Captain Carl, an appliance repairman and ex-80shairband rocker with 30 years of lead guitar shredding licks!"
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Web: myspace.com/askvinnie67801
Bobulele
Bob'sbeen uking around for a few years. He performs tin pan alley songs,swingy country stuff, strange originals as well as the occasional Cakecover. He also plays bass in a bluegrass outfit, plays uke with BlisterMonkey and performs bass guitar duets with his wife Tammy as Simone& Garfunk.
Contact: www.myspace.com/bobulele
Web: www.bobulele.com
Band Members: Bob U. Lele - "Torturer of smallstringed instruments," including Baritone Ukulele, Soprano Uke, BanjoUke, Harmonica, Acoustic Bass, Upright Bass.
SameAzU
SameAzUhas been together since May, 2004 and has been doing gigs since July,2004. They still have their day jobs and play wedding dances, schoolreunions, bar gigs and anywhere else you would them to play.
Contact: P O Box 647, Inman KS 67546, 620-585-2884
Web: www.sameazu.com
Standard Deal Alternative/Acoustic/Rock Hutchinson, Kansas StandardDeal is the third generation of the collaboration between Wes DeWittand Adam Alexander. Both have diverse musical backgrounds. Recently,the band added bassist Jerry Kinser. Look for them every Tuesday nightat Grand Slam and every Friday night at The Red Lion. Influences: Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Petrucci, Tommy Emmanuel, Monte Montgomery, Hanson, Edwin McCain.
Nandez
Nandezhas been writing and producing hip-hop music, along with other genres,for over15 years. He draws inspiration from the current negative stateof hip-hop/rap music, and is also inspired by all genres of music. Ifyou are looking for a fresh take on the music business, politics orlife — he is your emcee.
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Web: www.thekeymakersonline.com
Klatch
4guys, 27 personalities, 1 Rock Band....Klatch has been around sincelate 2001, playing consistenly over the past years throughout centralKansas. With a book of 125 or so songs to choose from, what you hearfrom one show to the next will always change. They pride themselves onfilling the dance floor quickly.
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Web: www.klatch.us
The band consists of: Don Mercer, vocals; John Dobbin, bass, vocals; Don Kuchta, guitar, vocals; D.A. VanSickle, drums
Second Nature Classic Rock/Rock Hutchinson, Kansas Withan average of 12 years experience playing at clubs and taverns inKansas, Second Nature strives for a high-energy show with an emphasison entertaining and interacting with the crowd.
Contact: 316-210-3824 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: wearesecondnature.com, myspace.com/secondnaturekansas
The band consists of: Bruce, lead guitar/vocals; Carlos, bass guitar/vocals; Dee, keyboards/vocals; Tricia, vocals; Rusty, percussion/vocals
Fragmented Minds Band Classic Rock/Blues Wichita, Kansas Influences include rock from the '50s to the present day, but mostly '60s, '70s, '80s, as well as American and British blues. Web: myspace.com/fragmentedmindsband
The band consists of: Kelley Chesney, guitar/vocals; Steve Cotter, guitar/vocals; Dan DeBoer, drums/vocals; Jeff Taylor, bass/vocals
The Banned Classic Rock Wichita, Kansas
Web: myspace.com/thebannedrocks
The band consists of:Shannon, vocals; J.D., guitar; Johnny, bass; Fraz, skins
Signum A.D. Rock/Alternative/Metal Augusta, Kansas SignumA.D. is a four piece band, comprised of frontman David Ruyle, guitaristElliott Ecton, , drummer David Lyon, and live bassist Brentin Diemel.In their attempt to break the mold of metal, Signum A.D. developed asound that is fresh, yet familiar. Heavy, yet melodic. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: myspace.com/signumad
All Axcess Variety Wichita, Kansas Formedin 2007, All Axcess consists of Terry Henry on lead guitar/vocals, RonTucker on rhythm guitar/vocals, Clark Engbrecht on keys/vocals, RandyEllis on bass guitar/vocals, Scott Lee on drums/vocals and Tisha Tuckeron vocals. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: allaxcessband.com
The David Holland Band Country/Classic rock Wichita, Kansas "FearlessCountry" is the way the Wichita Band Scene describes the repertoire ofThe David Holland Band. While almost everything pops up sooner or lateras the band members bring lots of different styles to the table, butthe music is predominately grass roots country.
Contact: (316) 835-8533
Web: davidhollandband.com
Variety Wichita, Kansas
Playing everything from rock to pop to country; the classics to the contemporary, Lip Survis's playlist is long, from Kravitz to Keys; Gretchen to Shania; Aerosmith, Kelly Clarkson and everything in between.
Members: Heather, lead vocals; Bob, vocals/keys; Keith, guitar; Kevin, bass; Chris, drums
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Web: lipsurvis.com
Rain Classic rock Wichita, Kansas Rainplays the good-time songs you remember, mostly from the '60s and '70s.With timeless classics by Wilson Pickett, The Beatles, John Mellancamp,The Doobie Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Bob Seger, Van Morrison, StevieWonder, Queen, Joe Cocker, and lots more (even a little Travis Tritt),plus some one-hit-wonders you might have forgotten about.
Contact: (316) 644-6379 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text33132 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: rain-band.com
Classic Rock Wichita, Kansas
This is your father's rock 'n' roll. Clean, well-manufactured classic rock hits that are everyon's favorites and sure to have the crowd singing and dancing.
Contact: Via Web
Web: wichitarockband.com
Pop/Classic rock/Jazz/Disco/Soul Wichita, Kansas TheSource is an 8 piece party band that specializes in dance music rangingfrom Top 40 to Jazz, Motown, Disco, Classic Rock, and Big Band Swing.Now in their 13th year of performing, including 9 years as the houseband at Yia-Yia's,The Source features energetic vocalists along with funky horns and agroovin' rhythm section that will keep you dancing all night.
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Web: thesourceband.com
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