High-Energy Soul, R&B, Classic Rock and Funk Music are released on the Tampa Bay Area and Music Scene!
Kickin’ Again, a dynamic 5 to 8 Piece Band, enters the Tampa Bay Market
 
Tampa, Florida, May 2010:  Every few years a new music sensation surfaces and Kickin’ Again is that type of band.  Delivering a high energy retro sound of the late 60’s and early to mid-late1970’s, and other select contemporary songs of today, Kickin’ Again is pure entertainment with a solid sound that showcases the vocal, entertainment and music talents of 5 to 8 entertainers depending upon Client song choice and preference.
 
What began as a dream for the Drummer, Mr. Dane LaBarr, and the Hammond B3 Organ Specialist, Mr. Ken Hoye slowly but surely came to life after long discussions and planning between these two musicians.  Not just any keyboardist and in fact the “real deal,” Ken Hoye is a “connoisseur” so to speak relative to the Hammond B3 Organ.  Ken was approaching retirement from a long career with a government company in Tampa and was looking to rekindle what years before had been a true passion.  Hailing from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Capitol of Cleveland, Ohio, Ken was immediately on board with Dane LaBarr once he learned that Dane had found and purchased a Hammond B3 Organ.  “It was a sight for sore eyes when Dane opened the door to the practice studio and there sat the “B3.” Accompanying the B3 are two Leslie Sound Cabinets that truly delivers the precious but rumbling, growling sounds of the 60’s and early 70’s.  Groups like the Rascals, Isaac Hayes, Billy Preston, Vanilla Fudge, and Booker “T” and the MG’s all played the B3, Ken Hoye stated.  Dane had done his homework and had accomplished his preliminary goal of acquiring the B3 to entice Ken to come onboard. Shortly thereafter he and Ken began discussing starting the Band, and stating the goal and vision for the sound and framework.
 
Once these two musicians came together, and with the acquisition of the Hammond B3 Organ, the foundation for Kickin’ Again was laid and in place and allowed them to move forward and recruit the rest of the Band. In late 2008, after numerous auditions, Dane and Ken would meet Garry B. Coston, a dynamic, powerful and emotional soul, R&B, and classic rock vocalist and songwriter from Bradenton, Florida. Garry’s powerful, emotional vocals and Front/Lead persona would be just what they needed out front for Kickin’ Again. In 2009 Mark Hall, a superb Bass Guitarist would join the group, take a respite and rejoin in 2010, and also in 2010 Tim Jones, a superb guitarist, and Shantel Shan Norman, a truly awesome power packed Vocalist, complementing Garry’s powerful lead, from Bradenton, Florida would also join the Kickin’ Again team. Also In 2010, Kickin’ Again would add Larry Cargolesti a super tenor and alto sax player, and Mike Rock, a super trumpet player to complete the lineup. These excellent musicians would complete the final lineup and with this great team, Kickin’ Again was ready to hit the road.
 
Together, all of these musicians provide vocal and back-up vocal harmonies in support of a wide range of genres like no other group in the Tampa Bay area.  Again, the Hammond B3 Organ is the backbone and sound staple of Kickin’ Again and is in fact the central focus of the group’s sound beyond the vocals and the back-up vocal harmonies and the tightness of the driving rhythm section. Together as a Band, this group of talented musicians delivers soul to fit your mold, rock and roll to soothe the soul, R&B to set you free and of course a “trunk full of funk!”
 
Kickin’ Again is accepting future bookings and can be reached at 813-882-3929 or 813-892-9859. 
Also feel free to email us at kicknagain@aol.com or DCLABARR@gate.net. 

Please check the website (http://www.kickinagain.com) frequently for availability and for where the
group will be performing.
 
Thank you for considering Kickin’ Again for your music, party, corporate, or other entertainment needs!