Music:

Member Since: 6/16/2006
Band Website: www.kimrea.com
Band Members:
Kimrea the Dreamdogs, Joe Lococo, Russ Whitehead and Joost Vonk are currently finishing up their first studio album together at Narada Michael Walden's Tarpan Studios .
Grammy Award winning producer, Narada Michael Walden (Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin) & Drummer (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck) produced her song "What Do You Want From Me" for this album. It features Narada Michael Walden on Drums and Background vocals.
The new album also features Hamonica genius Norton Buffalo (Steve Miller Band) on the track Paradise. It is due for release in August of 2007.


The Dreamdogs, with Joe Lococo on lead guitar and fiddle, Russ Whitehead on bass and Joost Vonk on drums, formed around songwriter Kimrea five years ago at the No Name Bar in Sausalito California, where she has performed every Monday night for the last 6 years. They play regularly in various venues all over the Bay Area, and beyond. Dreamdogs are available for weddings & partys.

Booking InfoKIMREA & DREAMDOGS SHORT BIOGRAPHYS

KIMREA - RYTHYM GUITAR - LEAD VOCALS:

Born in Michigan, the gifted singer, Kimrea has been composing songs, playing guitar, performing, and growing her musical talents for over 30 years. She writes and sings with a soulful, compassion of spirit that reaches young and old alike. Drawing from a vast variety of covers as well as from her own extensive catalog of original songs, Kimrea performs a strong show that has the power to delight and entertain a broad audience.JOE LOCOCO - LEAD GUITAR, FIDDLE, VOCALS:

A seasoned pro, Joe Lococo, is a highly respected, sought after Bay Area sideman and bandleader. He currently plays in a number of bands, including (for over 15 years) with world reknowned, Jazz Saxaphonist, Jules Broussard. Joe Lococo is the leader of the popular San Francisco Funk Band, Rhythm City, and has performed for years at San Francisco's oldest Bar, The Saloon, as lead guitarist with thier house Blues Band, Lucky Strike. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Joe Lococo has been a full time professional musician all his life, and has the chops to show it. From Country to Rock to Blues, he is one of the most knowledgeable players around.

RUSS WHITEHEAD - BASS, VOCALS
& JOOST VONK - DRUMS, VOCALS:

Drummer, Joost Vonk & bassist, Russ Whitehead, founding members of the popular 70's band Cruisin', have shared more than 30 years of professional experience playing together as the foundation of many successful bands. They toured with Crusin' extensively and lived "that life" with enthusiasim. The stories they tell!

Russ Whitehead, born in Oakland, California, is the band's harmony expert. With a great ear, & perfect pitch, Russ is an "in the pocket" bass player, coveted by many bands.

Drummer Joost Vonk a classic rock drummer, is originally from Holland. He is also an excellent vocalist like his father who was a well known Opera Singer in Holland. Mr. Vonk's solid rhythm helps to shape the great sound of Kimrea & "Dreamdogs".

Check out the Dreamdogs' recordings "DREAMDOG MUSIC"

Influences: Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Joan Byaz, Janis Joplin, Billie Holliday, Janis Ian, Barbara Striesand, Bonnie Raitt, Jules Broussard, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, Carlos Jobim, Santana, Moody Blues, Joan Byaz, Sheryl Crow, Marvin Gaye, Riki Lee Jones, Little Feat, John Haitt, The Beatles, John Lenin, Leonard Cohen, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, U2, Rego Jackson, a vibe player I played with in the Street in San Francisco, George Benson, Devo, I am influenced and inspired by good songwriting and performers of all styles and eras. I like melody, I like groove, I like strong lyrical content. I like the old, I like the new. I love timeless music.-Kimrea
Sounds Like: People say I remind them of Jewel, Sometimes they say I sound like Phoebe Snow, Other times they say I sound like Joni Mitchell, then they say Janis Joplin. Certain times they say I sound like Grace Slick, Sometimes, it's Norah Jones. Different songs got different sounds. They wanna be sung with certain inflections. I sound like myself, influenced by every great singer I have ever heard.
Type of Label: Major