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We would like to thank all of the incredible artists who have performed and supported this event each year, those returning again this year, and those joining us for the first time,
and to Ashenco Events for sponsoring the stage, sound, and lights. 
Their talent is only surpassed by the kindness of their hearts! 

 Artists Performing at "Be The Change" 2016
 



 
Jeff Keith- Best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum band TESLA, whose vocals on mega hit tracks like "Love Song", "Signs", and "Little Suzi" still resonate today.  JK started singing at 24 years old, and was in the band Troubleshooter before joining Frank Hannon and Brian Wheat in 1983 with their cover band City Kid which was later named TESLA.  JK is a huge country music fan and released his first effort as a country artist titled "Jeff Keith and Country Music Friends".






Steve Price-Founding member, drummer and percussionist of the gold and platinum band Pablo Cruise, with top 10 mega hits like "Watcha Gonna Do When She Says Goodbye" and "Love Will Find A Way". Steve has recorded and can be heard on Rick James "Street Songs" album that includes mega hits "Super Freak" and "Give It To Me Baby", The Commodores "Brick House", Grace Slick "Garden of Man" album, Huey Lewis and The News "Heart of Rock and Roll", Boz Scaggs "JoJo", and many others. 

Cory Lerios- Founding member, pianist and vocals of the gold and platinum band Pablo Cruise. Cory has written and produced for Film and Television, scoring ABC’s critically acclaimed “Max Headroom.” ABC’s “O’Hara” and “Police Story”, and the theme and underscore for NBC’s “Baywatch.” Scoring 11 seasons of “Baywatch,” garnering several Emmy Nominations, Cory won the coveted award in 1998 for his participation in the music direction of “Days Of Our Lives.” Cory has scored several animated shows including Disney’s “Kim Possible” and Universal’s “Land Before Time”. Cory has a very active catalogue and his music can be heard around the world every day! 






Dave Jenkins- Founding member, lead vocals and lead guitar of the gold and platinum band Pablo Cruise, with top 10 mega hits "Watcha Gonna Do When She Says Goodbye" and "Love Will Find A Way". Throughout the 80's Dave continued touring and garnered acclaim in the country markets with the country-rock band Southern Pacific. Jenkins has also joined forces with the composite group, Rock & Pop Masters that includes some of the greatest singers of the 70's and 80's. 


Larry Antonino-Bassist and vocalist for the band Pablo Cruise and one of the most innovative bass guitarist on the scene today.  When not touring with Pablo, Larry has is own band called "Unruly Child". A native of Santa Cruz, CA, currently residing in Southern California, Larry has performed with the likes of Air Supply, Jeff Beck, Ronnie Laws, and Al Jarreau. Affectionally known as "Wolf Man" for his role in the movie  "That Thing You Do" with Tom Hanks. 
   

Paul Holdgate- Former lead singer of the band Montrose, Heist, and Neurotica, later forming the band Barking At Flies and recording an album and touring extensively with Y&T and Great White to name a few. Currently the lead singer of Night Moves, and recently co-wrote the song  "Long Way Home" whose video has surpassed 3.6 million views on YouTube.  Paul is an incredible vocalist with a range that will bring the house down with hard hitting "Rock Candy" to a spot on tribute to Bob Segar. 



Jaime Kyle- Having had an affinity for music and melodies at age 3, it was no surprise that at 16 she put her own band together and started performing.  Jaime is an acclaimed singer-songwriter, residing in Nashville, TN. She has been seen all over the US and Europe, and released critically aclaimed CDs such as "Best Of My Heart". Her songs have been recorded by many artists to include such hits as Faith Hill's "Wild One" and Heart's "Stranded", and have been included in movies and TV.

 









The love of music pervades every note Annie Sampson sings. The youngest of 12 children, her early years were spent in the fertile musical climate of rural Louisiana surrounded by a family of teachers and ministers who sang together as a way of life. Her special gifts were first recognized at age five when she won a church talent show, and has continued to electrify, move and delight audiences ever since.

Annie Sampson's unique approach to song was honed in her youth by singing in Bay Area church and school choirs. She then landed a principal part in the hit musical Hair at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. When the popular rock group Stoneground recruited her to become lead singer, she left the show and joined the group for a series of national and international tours. Buoyed by the popularity of their four Warner Brothers albums, Annie and Stoneground played the gamut of venues - from the Fillmore West and Winterland to Oxford University and the Olympia Theatre in Paris with stops at every major American and European city and campus in between.

A big talent like Annie's did not go unnoticed by her peers. She has recorded with Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, Buddy Miles, Maria Muldaur, Eddie Money and Country Joe MacDonald, as well as performed with Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Otis Clay, Sammy Hagar, Commander Cody, Steve Miller, Nick Gravenites, Clarence Clemmons, Elvis Costello and the late Jerry Garcia - among others.

Since the mid-1980s, Annie has been leading her own band which performs regularly in the Bay Area. Under The Moon, Annie's new CD on her own Sweet Potatoe label, captures the salt and savor of her rich voice and warm presence. Backed by friends such as Elvin Bishop, Annie sculpts her own and others' blues into instant classics. Under the Moon captures Annie's definite style - with the love of music in every note.
Mr. December Band", a hard-hitting local blues band with powerful original material founded by Jimmy Papastathis (Ian Shelter) and Dana Moret. Dana’s vocals have been compared to greats such as Janis Joplin and Lucinda Williams. Along with Steve Dunn (Lydia Pense and Cold Blood), Chris Friar, and Steve Price, these five diverse talents blend together with "a little soul, a little rock, a little funk, and a little blues" that will have you on your feet. 





"Garrett Wilkin and The Parrot Heads” with Garrett Wilkin, Ellen Range, and Rick Turnage, will be performing an acoustical set. “Garratt Wilkin and the Parrot Heads“ is the number one Jimmy Buffett tribute band in the United States. This band will take you back to beaches, boats, tropical drinks with colorful little umbrellas and to where "it's always 5 o'clock somewhere"! 


John Morris- Formerly of Montrose and Gamma, currently lead guitar of Stillwood Sages,  and owner of Tanglewood Studios located in the wooded hills of Folsom Lake which he designed with long time friend Ronnie Montrose. John has been playing guitar for many years and in many forms starting with Flamenco and Classical to Rock, always playing with passion and engagement.











 




In addition to individual performances, the  "Steve Price All Star Band" with a line-up of world-class musicians that include the musicians performing that evening, along with some surprise guest appearances, will knock you off your feet! 

This is a show you do not want to miss!