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Member Since: 8/8/2005
Band Website: forcedcall.com
Band Members:
JOHN PARKER
LEAD GUITAR & VOCALS
John was raised in the Santa Cruz area, playing for hire at age 14. A score of bands later, he wound up in the Atlanta, Georgia music scene where he found the blues calling. Now, he's back in California playing what he loves about Georgia the most - The Blues. Favorite artists he has had the pleasure to perform with include Chicago Bob Nelson, Big Joe Jackson, Tinsley Ellis, Butch Travette & the Alley Cats, Coco Montoya and the late Piano Red.
DANNY COSTELLO
LEAD GUITAR & VOCALS
Originally from New Jersey, Danny began playing at age 13. His early influences were Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Johnny Winter. Their great technique and use of raw emotion was a great inspiration to Danny as he was moving on in his career and performing with members of Toto and Joe Cocker. Danny has also been privileged to open for Edgar Winter, B.J. Sharp, Dick Dale and Three Dog Night.
TOM COSTELLO
DRUMS
Tom also hails from New Jersey. His early influences were The Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix, Toto and drummers Jeff Pocaro and John Bonham. Toms had the good fortune to work with such great artists as Ike & Tina Turner, The DeFranco Family, Christopher Cross, Eddie Money, Rick Springfield, The Elton John Band, Joe Cocker and Jace.
STEVE HALTER
KEYBOARDS
Steve, better known as The Lord of the Boards, started playing piano at age 5 and worked as a full time session player/arranger for over 20 years. Steve grew up under the influence of the old time rock & roll piano and organ players like Jimmy Smith. When its time for his solo, he just closes his eyes, feels the vibe and lets his soul take over.
BRIAN DUNNAGAN
BASS & BACKUP VOCALS
Brian was born in New York to Kentucky parents who exposed him to a family full of Bluegrass Musicians and he started playing guitar at a young age. In his teens, he fell in love with the Bass and he switched from 6 strings to 4. His influences are Cream, Jimmy Hendrix, John Mayall and Tommy Shannon, he studied with Tim Bogert and Bunny Brunel and has opened for Joe Diffie, Tammy Wynette and Rick Van Shelton.
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"OFF THE CLOCK REVIEWS ON CD BABY: Off The Clock author: Jordana Capra
Forced Call's music touches your soul, in fact it does more than touch, it ENLIVENS your soul! I have had the privilege of enjoying John Parker performing live at a couple of different events and Man-Oh-Man there is nothing better!
I just can't get enough of this CD... author: Harold, "Blues 4 U"
What a great CD..I just keep playing it over and over. The songs flow so seamlessly from one to another. I keep it in my car and play it constantly while I drive. This cd is just plain Great! author: Kayla B.
Every song has its own feel and they are all terrific. This cd is so solid that I can listen to it all the way through over and over - I never get tired of it! What a great blend of rock and blues! author: Kyle Jones, Blues City Radio
A DJ friend of mine turned me on to this cd by Forced Call and I was amazed when I gave it a listen....half rock, half blues and a great mix of both. This band is really entertaining and the music on this new cd shows how much heart and soul went into the production. Very good, guys! I hope another cd is soon in the works - I can't wait to hear it. I was completely blown away!! author: Bluesorama Radio
Just caught these guys at a concert at the Redondo Beach Pier and I was completely blown away!! They're just bigger than life on stage and put on a really great show. I couldn't wait to get my hands on one of their cds to play it for the world. I hear a new cd is in the works for an early 2006 release and I know it will really be hot as well. GREAT CD !! Love the originality.. and you too, Parker author: Alicia Clark
Original songs by very talented people. The last song touched me..Good Job! I AM LOVING THIS CD!!!!!!!! author: DEBI
I HEARD BITS OF EACH SONG ONLINE...AND HAD TO HAVE THIS CD!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!! What a great variety of music... author: Patricia Kenney
There's a lot of different sounds here and they are all great. The layout of the songs is perfect. I can't stop playing it over and over. How about those keys? author: Martin Schiller
Boy, the keyboard player, Steve sure is the "Lord of the Boards". Great sounds!!!! Hottest tracks I've heard in years.They're great live onstage author: George "DUFFY" Duffield
In a day when most of what you hear is techno-hi speed sampling, this is raw music, directed to the soul and with no holds barred. A pleasure to listen to and you'll find yourself playing it over and over. It is a "must buy" for any serious music lover. If you get the chance you need to check them out live. It's the bomb. After over 25 years in the music business I know a hit when I hear it. The last song is so beautiful, it makes me cry. author: Judy Watson
I love rock and I love blues and "Off the Clock" is a really cool mix. All the songs are really good and the last one "When I Reach My Destination" is so incredibly beautiful. It should be a hit single. Keep up the great sounds... This guitar is incredible! author: Andy V.
This cd sounds exactly like listening to Forced Call at a big concert. I saw them perform in front of over 4,000 people and they were great. Listening to this cd gives me chills. What a great "live" sound it has! You guys ROCK!!!!!!!!!! author: Carol Carlson
This is such a great blend of music...I just keep playing it over and over!!! WE WON THE "OUTSTANDING BLUES BAND" AWARD LAST NIGHT AT BB KING'S IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD!!
Thanks again to all our Family, Friends and Fans who voted for us. Without you, we couldn't have done it! Also, thanks to Rock City News for holding such a wonderful event. It was Spectacular!!
Influences: Tinsley Ellis, Eric Clapton, BB King, Jimmy Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Jimmy Smith, Stevie Ray Vaughn
Sounds Like: Robben Ford, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, BB King
Record Label: Parker/Costello
Type of Label: Indie
