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bringing a new sound to classic soul

While primarily a Motown band, there is no limit to what Harry & the Hit Men might try the night you catch them. Rooted in the spirit of psychedelic jamming, their music brings to life such classic songs as; Bernadette, Get Ready, Heatwave, Heard It Through the Grapevine and Nowhere to Run. Once they've captured your imagination, half the band becomes a horn section, and proceeds to blow it up. Harry & the Hit Men's focus is to combine the magic of Motown with whirlwind improvisational grooves. Often accompanied by their own lighting designer, and an innovative approach to production, their concerts create a surreal, intoxicating atmosphere. While Harry & the Hit Men are elegant enough to play at your daughter's wedding, you will usually find them entertaining a unique group of dance craves and dead heads. Whatever your needs may be, this band will deliver!

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Member Since: 3/26/2006
Band Website: harryandthehitmen.com
Band Members:

Rolf Sandmeyer:
vocals & guitar

Nick Gyorkos:
vocals, guitar & bass trombone

Ryan Morgan:
vocals, tambourine, percussion, trombone & harmonica

Scott Makson:
vocals, keyboards & trumpet

Jesse Toews:
bass

Harry Murphy:
drums

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Influences: THE FUNK BROTHERS & ALL OF THE MOTOWN FAMILY

Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Otis Redding, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Aretha Franklin, The Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Rare Earth, The Marvelettes, Edwin Starr, Shorty Long, Undisputed Truth, The Contours & Barrett Strong to name a few....

Sam & Dave, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Sun Ra, Jimi Hendrix, The Beach Boys, Medeski, Martin & Wood, The Band, Mammatus, The Doors, Isaac Hayes, Benevento/Russo Duo, David Bowie, Brian Eno, Curtis Mayfield, Frank Zappa, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Phish, James Brown, Melvin Seals, Skerik, War, Bernie Worrell, Michael Jackson, Ween, Bill Withers, Sly & the Family Stone, Elton John, Neil Young, Jethro Tull, Kool & the Gang, The Police, Radiohead, Traffic, Everyone Orchestra, Steppenwolf, Bob Dylan, Victor Wooten, BjÃ¶rk, Fela Kuti, Parliament, Beck, jazz pioneers, and way too many more to type.....

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My Blog

goat, cameron, & chris butler

Over the past few years Harry & the Hit Men have been lucky enough to feature three extremely talented lighting designers at various shows. We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely than...
Posted by HARRY & THE HIT MEN on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:05:00 PST

the plant dance party 8/16

Hairy Music and The Alabastor Mansion & Hotel Historical Society presents: THE PLANT DANCE PARTY, a unique festival featuring live entertainment, artwork, grilled food and much more. Performing ar...
Posted by HARRY & THE HIT MEN on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:58:00 PST

back at the brookdale 8/15

Harry & the Hit Men are pleased to be returning to one of Santa Cruz county's most historic gems. Formerly the Brookdale Lodge, the Brookdale Inn & Spa is located on Hwy 9 between Saratoga and...
Posted by HARRY & THE HIT MEN on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:57:00 PST

good times review

If Jerry Garcia joined The Jackson Five, the union just might have birthed the sound Harry & The Hit Men embraces. It's not an easy feat resurrecting either of the aforementioned, just imagine try...
Posted by HARRY & THE HIT MEN on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:59:00 PST

repertoire

1. Money (That's What I Want)2. Respect3. (In the) Midnight Hour4. Shop Around5. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours6. Nowhere to Run7. Get Ready8. Bernadette9. You Keep Me Hanging On10. I Wa...
Posted by HARRY & THE HIT MEN on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:09:00 PST

booking information

If you are interested in booking Harry & the Hit Men for any type of event, please contact:Harrison Murphy(925) [email protected]
Posted by HARRY & THE HIT MEN on Sat, 03 Jun 2006 12:21:00 PST