Ten Cent Lure is a dynamic, multi-genre band that combines elements of groove, funk, rock, and yes, even country to create their trademark Funkin Swanky Tonk sound. Mixing East Coast southern rock and blues with West Coast funk and rhythm, Ten Cent Lure incites an urgency in their music that gets crowds up, smilin’, and movin’. Fueled by a pure love for music and fun, the band excels in transferring inspiration and good vibes to crowds in an exciting, high energy rock n roll experience.Emerging on the scene in late 2006, Ten Cent Lure has entered 2008 with its debut album, Trollin’, and a solid lineup starring a cast of diverse musicians. Following the motto of “Everybody plays their own part,†the band focuses on a strong “team before individual†concept that allows each member to add their own distinct flare to the sound. The band features Bay Area native “Fuzzy†John Oxendine on drums and percussion. A living product of the 60’s San Francisco psychedelic scene, Fuzzy’ 40 year professional career has landed him spots in Moby Grape, Sons of Chaplin, and The Jerry Miller Band. Fuzzy has also shared music with greats like Jerry Garcia, Duane Allman, Van Morrison, Bozz Scaggs, and Steve Miller to name a few. Fuzzy is still a current member of The Jerry Miller Band which features Jerry Miller ( 68 on Rolling Stones all time greatest guitar players list) on guitar and Doobie Brothers greats Tiran Porter on bass and Dale Ockerman ..s. Joining forces with Fuzz on the backline is fellow Cali native Chad Oleson. Oleson’s steady style and musical presence on bass solidify the bands’ natural ebb and flow between tight, focused rock tunes and open ended improvisational jams. Always meshing in time with Fuzz’s beat, together they lay down the driving grooves that are the foundation of the Ten Cent Sound. Completing the lineup are front men, and co- “Southern Boysâ€, Sean Groover and Jason Sherman. Groover excels as a singer/songwriter and his lyrical prowess ranges from witty to inspirational to “poetically in your face.†Together with Sherman’s songwriting skills, they account for the backbone and the creative force behind the bands’ music. On guitars, Groover’s smooth rhythms blend seamlessly with the melodic, improvisational styling of Sherman’s leads. Sherman’s extensive musical path started early with a spot as a singer in a country-western band and has led him to stints with several East Coast bands including Treading Evans, Bolweevil, and Taller Than You before moving west.Despite only one year together, Ten Cent Lure has moved by leaps and bounds in the Nor-Cal music scene and has proven established itself as a fan favorite in the Tahoe local music scene. The band has brought the Funkin Swanky Tonk to over 40 different venues across Northern California and Nevada and has had the pleasure of sharing billings with top acts like, The Jerry Miller Band, Delta Nove, Porter, Batiste, and Stolz, Karl Denson, On the One, Frame of Mind and Blue Turtle Seduction. Ten Cent Lure has also emerged as a crowd favorite in the Sierra festival scene with performances at the Lake of the Sky, Tahoe Aqua Boogie, Earthdance, Earthday, and Hellaween festivals. After combining efforts with Nick Catanella at Paesano Productions and releasing their debut album, Trollin’, the band looking up in 2008 with high hopes and great expectations. So get up, come out, and get down. You’ll be hooked.
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