| MASS KUNFUZION MARCH NEWSLETTER
Can you believe it's March and we are still waking up to temperatures in the 30's? If I'm not mistaken, March is the first month of Spring. Where's Spring? We live in Pensacola, The Western Gate to the Sunshine State. We are supposed to be wearing shorts by now, not scraping ice off our windshields. I think when the Saints won the Super Bowl (WHO DAT! by the way), the world momentarily came to a standstill (both the population and the physical planet earth) and the seasons were interrupted . . . at least, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Hopefully, Spring will be sprung soon and we can say hello to warmer temperatures Anyways, welcome to March! Speaking of March, we had a great February. Since we didn't have any gigs scheduled for this, the second month of the year, we utilized our time learning some new material and incorporated the new songs into our set lists, some of which we will be playing this Friday night at Seville Square at 7pm. Choosing new material is not as easy as it looks . . . or sounds. We want to be sure the music we play, depending upon the venue, is something that our audience will like, can dance to and sing along with. So with that said, we would like to ask for your help! WHAT SONG(s) WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR? Give us your suggestions and if your song is chosen, you will receive a fabulous *prize. *(we don't actually have any prizes to give but when we get our t-shirts, which should be sometime in the not so distant future, you will be sure to get one!) Send us an e-mail with your suggestions to
brian@masskunfuzion.com We really appreciate your feedback. Now on to March. We have a few gigs this month and we hope to see you there: March 5th & 6th - "Smokin' in the Square" BBQ Cookoff" Seville Square Downtown Pensacola MASS KUNFUZION performs on March 5th 7pm - 9pm The "Smokin' in the Square" BBQ Cookoff is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and is designated as a State Championship. The public is invited to share in the fun and to visit with the cook teams to see the variety of techniques and equipment. There will be entertainment for the kids and who can resist the great aroma of BBQ in the air! We will have vendors on site to help satisfy your appetite for BBQ, as well as arts and crafts for those treasures you seek. Proceeds to benefit local charities. March 12th - Catholic High School Annual Alumni Fish Fry 5pm - 7pm 3043 West Scott Street
Pensacola, FL 32505-5499
(850) 436-6400
This will be our 5th year performing at this event. March 26th & 27th - UWF Festival on the Green 11000 University Pkwy. Pensacola, FL 32514 MASS KUNFUZION performs on Saturday, March 27th 1pm - 230pm Fine artists from our region will display and sell their artwork. The juried show features painting, jewelry, pottery, glass and other media. Chat with the artists as you shop at their displays set along a sidewalk boulevard lined with Magnolia trees. There will be live entertainment, a Children's Fair, Crafts Fair, FOOD, UWF Showcase, Dog Sports Exhibition, The Society for Creative Anachronism & Empire of Chivalry and Steel and much, much more. March 27th - Founder's Day Dinner Dance St. Anne's Catholic Church Parish Office
100 Daniel Drive
Gulf Breeze, Fl 32561 (850) 932-2859 Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing on March 27 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in Nickelsen Hall. The evening will feature entertainment by Mass Kunfuzion. Beer and wine will be available for $1 a glass. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in the parish office or directly from the Knights. The menu is also available in the parish office.
As always, we would like to thank you for your support throughout the years and thank you in advance for your continued support. You can find us on our website at www.masskunfuzion.com and also on facebook. Just search for MASS KUNFUZION and become a fan. Lastly, please don't forget to send us your song suggestions. Thanks and have a great month, Dave G, Mark, Steve, Tom, Dave C, Mike, Angie and Brian
and we are . . . MASS KUNFUZION
www.masskunfuzion.com 
| | Recently published in the Independent News
Local Groups Have Got You Covered
by Bradley "Beej" Davis Jr.
 Cover Bands a Staple of the Local Live Music Scene
They get you on your feet at weddings. They are an integral part of outdoor festivals such as Bands on the Beach and Evenings in Olde Seville Square. They add that special touch to local fundraising events. They are cover bands. "We've found out over time, people hire us to play music they're familiar with," said lead vocalist Billy Harrell of Reunion Band. Harrell said his group, like many local cover bands, has some original tunes. But at the end of the day, or at the end of the dance floor, guests of private parties as well as music fans at local venues enjoy songs that they can dance to and sing along with. Other acts have found a way to slip their originals into their unique set of covers. "We perform some original music during our live performances, but we also put our spin on some classic blues-based tunes. We just returned from Memphis, Tenn. where we performed all original material," adds Reddog of the collective Reddog and Friends. There is also a group of talented solo acts who can be found at local venues making a contribution to the cover genre. "I won't try to define myself from other musicians/bands in the area, but I will give my modus operandi: I only play songs I like, and they're rarely left unchanged," claims regular Fish House performer Lucas Crutchfield. "In my head, I need to validate playing someone else's songs by shaping it to fit me, to give myself some creative license and subsequently, a creative outlet. Like a pair of hand-me-down jeans: once they're given to you, you make them yours." Some groups are more apt to perform more unfamiliar covers to keep their sets fresh and stand out from other cover groups. However, it's still all about the crowd's response and participation. "We pick cover tunes you don't usually hear bands play, but that are extremely well known and loved," says Bill Dossey of Lektric Mullet. "We love what we do and it shows, and the crowd loves to see that. (There is) lots of energy." The following is a random, non-comprehensive sampling of some notable local cover bands:
Reunion Band
Members: Billy Harrell, Charlyne Kilpatrick, David White, Larry Northup, Ed Nickinson, Ross Orenstein, Ken Wallace
What they play: Set list predominantly features rock oldies and R&B hits from the 60s
Where you can see them: Private parties, weddings, reunions, local fundraisers, Bands on the Beach, Evenings in Olde Seville (slated for the Thursday prior to the Fourth of July weekend)
For more information: facebook.com/reunionband
MoJiles
Members: John Kott, Michael Jenks, Justin Smegelksi, Sims Chadwick
What they play: Blues, rock, reggae, country, funk, bluegrass, pop, the old classics, and even a little hip-hop
Where you can see them: From Gulf Shores, Ala. to Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. Catch them at Bamboo Willies March 12 and 13.
For more information: Facebook, YouTube, myspace.com/mojiles
Lektric Mullet
Members: Billy Dossey, David Glencoe, Ricky Lee Phelps, Randy Whitaker
What they play: Remakes of many of the ultra classic rock songs from the late 60s and early 70s. The band carefully handpicks the songs that they know all ages will remember, yet songs that are rarely heard performed by a live band.
Where you can see them: Regular appearances include Paddy O'Leary's Irish Pub, Sandshaker, Bamboo Willies, Hub Stacey's, Flounders and the soon-to-be-open Grand Marlin on Pensacola Beach.
For more information: lektricmullet.com
Timberhawk
Members: Aubrey Nichols, Josh Barnhill, Jordan Richards
What they play: Southern rock
Where you can see them: The Islander Bar, The Ready Room
For more information: Facebook, myspace.com/timberhawkmusic
Caught on Camera
Members: Gabriel Steeves, Rick Wallace, Steve "Bishop" Maples, Christian McArthur
What they play: Ranges from 50's rock to modern R&B with a heavy emphasis on the "party rock" genre
Where you can see them: Seville Quarter, Bamboo Willies, Grand Central in Mobile, Ala.
For more information: Facebook, myspace.com/caughtoncamera, caughtoncameraband.com
Lucas Crutchfield
Members: Lucas Crutchfield
What he plays: Acoustic, James Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Pearl Jam, Scissor Sisters
Where you can see him: Sunday through Thursday, 6-10 p.m. at The Fish House Deck.
For more information: myspace.com/lucascrutchfield1
The Modern Eldorados
Members: Gretsch Lyles, Monte Tredway, Bruce Nystrom, Jason Bagwell
What they play: A Modern Eldorados show will send you back to the days of honky-tonk, hardwood floors and crooning jukeboxes.
Where you can see them: Seville Quarter, local fundraising events, Bands on the Beach, The Pub in Fairhope, Ala.
For more information: Facebook, myspace.com/themoderneldorados
Reddog and Friends
Members: Reddog, John Fountain, Travis "T.J." Jackson
What they play: Southern style rock and blues.
Where you can see them: Playing once every week or two at Hopjacks, Paradise Bar & Grill, Pirates Cove in Josephine, Ala. and Blues Tavern in Mobile, Ala.
For more information: Facebook, myspace.com/reddogblues, safereturn.home.mindspring.com
Mass Kunfuzion
Members: Dave Gagnon, Mark Whibbs, Steve Hernandez, Tom Baroco, Dave Clark, Mike Vogel, Angela Baroco, Brian LeBlanc
What they play: Classic covers from The Beach Boys to Van Morrison
Where you can see them: Bands on the Beach, Festival on the Green at UWF, local fundraising events (American Cancer Society Cattle Barons' Ball July 30), weddings, private parties
For more information: Facebook, masskunfuzion.com | |