Featuring opening performance by Sterling Brownell!
Red Bandana is a group of Central New York musicians who came together last summer for a one-time gig, and enjoyed it so much, they decided to form a band. Annette Gurdo - lead vocals and guitar, and Mike Bondy - lead vocals, guitar and slide, were past members of local favorite, Black Tail Rat. Chris Pepe, who plays banjo and upright bass, is also a member of the folk/bluegrass band, Cincinnati Creek. Dan Stone, who played with DharmaBums String Band, and is currently with Continental Kit and Above the Dam, brings his harmony vocals and multiple instruments- mandolin, lead guitar and upright bass. John Foppes joined the band this spring with his tenor sax, adding a cool dimension to the mix.
A blend of Folk-Rock and Americana, Red Bandana covers a wide assortment of old and newer tunes, from Hank Williams and Fats Domino, to Neil Young and Lucinda Williams, to name a few. With their versatile instrumentals, unique arrangements, sweet harmonies, and fun loving spirit, they are sure to please and entertain.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts.
