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“Gatorhead”

Let’s do it Gator-style!

You need three things to do it right:  A PBR, Hoss’ Deli and GatorHead!  And you don’t have to go to the Everglades to get it! 

GatorHead is a 6-piece Southern, Classic Rock band who has been rocking steady since 2004 and sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon.  They deliver a dynamic boost with four guitars. In addition to their technical ability to stay true to the music, they interact with their audience, joking among themselves and inviting the audience to sing along. 

The set Friday night featured music from the bands who defined the greatest music era of all time (especially if you are an old timer.)  By opening with the energetic “Needle and The Spoon,” they hit the ground running.  Bassist - Ron Reagan; Rhythm guitar - Brian Hunt and Alan Brown on Lead guitar, joined forces to serve up a show equal to a large concert band’s musical sounds, vocals and harmonies. Rick Napier led songs with his striking husky-throated blues vocals in addition to his Lead guitar on Molly Hatchett, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot tunes. Impressive lead vocalist and also a remarkable keyboardist, Matt Stern, might have channeled Ronnie Van Zant on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Tuesday’s Gone.”   A beautiful song sometimes rushed by other bands, but GatorHead performed it at the perfect, relaxed pace intended. Kenny Craig’s drums were powerful and precise to keep GatorHead’s pounding rhythm steady. 

Special guest, Tonya Reagan, was a showstopper with Janis Joplin’s up tempo “Bobby McGee.”  She got everybody on the dance floor on that number.  The long dance set was incredibly fun for those of us who love to dance. The electrifying light show and sound were by Johnny St. Clair, HBP Audio Pro of Williamsburg, VA.

Early March 2008, they will be recording their first CD which will be available on the website along with their “Gator” gear.  They play regularly at Rock’s River Road House at the Rockahock Campgrounds in Lenexa, Bay Haven Bar & Grill in Yorktown, Cruiser’s Sports Bar and Hops & Barley both in Mathews. All these are great places for another rockin’ GatorHead performance.  We strongly suggest checking this group out.  We’re glad we did and will do it again…soon!

To contact GatorHead, call Ken (757)850-3273 or Dreama at (757)567-9994. Check out their web page for show dates on www.gatorhead.net or myspace/gatorhead.

By: BZgal, Tigger & Apehanger

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