The Fabulous Rhythmatics are a 5 piece
dance band, playing mostly blues and rhythm & blues music. As
the Island Sounder newspaper recently wrote, "Roll out the
rhythm, pound out the pace, and don the dance shoes, because
these guys won't wait for anybody".
Well, we do a few slow songs,
especially at weddings, but this is a band for the working
person. Our idea of a good time is to work up a sweat on Friday
and Saturday nights, and work out the kinks from the week just
ended. With this band, you gotta dance.
The Rhythmatics are: James Barkshire on
vocals and guitar; Roger McGilvrey, drums; Steve Keys, vocals,
guitar and harmonica; Michael Adams, vocals and bass guitar; and
Teddy Deane, saxes & flute. It's a weekend band, and most of us
hold down regular jobs. That's because the islands are too small
to make a living playing music full time all year. We've moved
here for the natural beauty and the laid back lifestyle. But
make no mistake --band members have some serious musical history
under their belts. The boys hail from the Midwest and Canada as
well as the Left Coast, and have spent many years gigging all
over North America. We know our stuff.
On any given night you'll hear a pretty
wide range of tunes: reggae and R & B, Irish soul, the Allman
Brothers, blues ranging from Robert Johnson to Stevie Ray,
gospel shouts and funky shuffles. All danceable. No disco.
Check us out at summer fairs and
festivals. We're also available for weddings and parties. We
live in the beautiful San Juan Islands in the northwest corner
of Washington State. Whether you are a local or planning a visit
to the islands, come on out and join us for some good times.
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The
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