Canceled: weather & canceled flight – Robin Taylor Zander (of Cheap Trick) + John Courage

Sun, February 4, 2024, 7:30 pm

$15 General Admission

Doors at 7:30pm.

Show from 8:15-10:30pm with one intermission

A career in music was inevitable for Robin Taylor Zander. It’s in his heart, his soul — and his very DNA. “RTZ,” whose father is the founding frontman for iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Cheap Trick, steps out with
his debut solo album, The Distance. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Robin is now a full-time member of Cheap Trick, a seamless utility player on guitar, bass, drums, and backing vocals.
The Distance is awash in smoothly textured instrumentation and soaring, layered vocal harmonies and pop melodies. Robin melds together the influence of the Beatles and Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, the Move and the Who and so many others, in a sonic palette that’s Robin’s own. Writing all the songs and recording guitar, bass, drums, and vocals for his solo debut, Robin reveals his exceptional musical chops, range, and versatility.
Growing up in a house filled with musical instruments, recordings, and memorabilia, Robin’s own musical journey goes back to the age of 3, when he got his first ukulele. He graduated to guitar when he was five,
followed by drums, bass, and piano, and singing in his school chorus. “When I was little, I would take a record and try to learn the bass part or the guitar part, then the next day try to learn the drum part and piano part. Then I’d sing it and I’d be able to record it in my own.”
If there’s anything he’s learned since picking up that ukulele 25 years ago, it’s that there’s always something to prove, whether it’s in the studio or on stage. As Robin readily acknowledges. “The one thing I know is this
is exactly what I want to be doing — and what I’ve always wanted to be doing.”
Confidential Records NYC is the record label of legendary producer Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick). Jack has had the honor of producing five bands inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“Cheap Trick’s Secret Weapon. Remarkably versatile musician.”
– Rolling Stone
“No stranger to keeping the crowd entertained.” 
– All Music Magazine
“Memorable and unique melodies, with a silky vocal style that is hauntingly beautiful.” (9 out of 10 star album review)
– Music Connection

 

John Courage started performing solo in 2001 shortly after recording a demo EP and  his high school band parting ways. This quickly prompted a detour through various American musical idioms- before the genre we now know as Americana was as ubiquitous as it is now. Through many lineups over the following decades, and sonic detours – the one constant was the dedication to a great song at the heart of every tune.

John has opened for Rambling Jack Elliot, Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen, The Devil Makes Three, The Brothers Comatose and has worked for years as a sideman in various bands, traveling across the country and the globe.

Now entering his 13th year with the current trio lineup, John also has solo recordings due out this year and solo acoustic touring planned as a return to his roots as a singer songwriter.

Vaccines, boosters, and masks are strongly encouraged, but are not required as per local Public Health Policy.

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576 Ross Street - Santa Rosa

Price: $15.00