Bio
Frankie Hickey
Frontwoman, vocalist, and interstellar legend: Frankie travels the stars, bringing her musical brilliance to the entire universe.
Simone Temkin
A Santa Barbara resident since 1986, Simone has spent decades sharing her love of dance and music with the community. From performing with dance troupes to singing backup or taking the lead on vocals, she thrives on connecting with audiences and supporting the local live arts scene. Offstage, Simone’s creativity continues—whether she’s in a chef’s coat in the kitchen or wearing her gardening boots outdoors.
JT Whitney
JT Whitney has been playing accordion with JT and the Zydeco Zippers for 25+ years on piano, accordion and brass, he will delve into Louisiana musical styles, both rural and city.
Barry Birmingham
Barry Birmingham has been playing drums since the early 70s, he has studied with such instructors as Ed Shaughnessy from the Tonight Show, Tommy Alldredge from Whitesnake and currently with Greg Bissonet from the Ringo Starr All-Star band. Barry is a local teacher in the Santa Barbara area and teachers out of SB drum lab in Santa Barbara
Gary Sangenitto
I’m a triple A four string bass playing fool and I’m of middle class suburban upbringing. I moved to Sb in 71 to go to UCSB, knowing that I loved all kinds of Sounds and began my musical journey. I bake a mean sour dough loaf, and roof part time to pay the rent.
Rich Fragosa
Rich has been playing in bands since 2018 and just loves it! Born and raised in Santa Barbara he is used to paying high rent. He loves jamming while cats listen in (“I have 4 cats that love to hear me sing tenor… Ten or twenty miles away”). He can also play the guitar a bit.