FROM THE MUSICAL MELTING POT THAT IS AMERICA COMES AN IRISH FOLK GROUP WITH DOWN HOME STYLE AND A DEVOTED FOLLOWING; A CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED GROUP KNOWN AS THE "SOUTH BAY WAILING COMPANY". INDIVIDUALLY THEY HAVE PLAYED IN THE STREETS OF BELFAST AND IN THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO AND IN EVERY DIRTY OLD TOWN IN BETWEEN. TOGETHER THEY FORM ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FOLK GROUPS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, WIDELY KNOWN FOR THEIR SOARING FIVE PART HARMONIES, VIRTUOSO INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCES AND ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION.TEN YEARS AND THREE ALBUMS LATER, "SOUTH BAY WAILING COMPANY" HAS BECOME A MAJOR MUSICAL PRESENCE. THEIR MOST RECENT ALBUM, "COME BY THE HILLS", IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST SELLING LOCALLY PRODUCED ALBUMS IN THE BAY AREA AND HAS GONE THROUGH SEVERAL PRESSINGS. "SOUTH BAY WAILING COMPANY" PLAYS AT SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR CLUBS IN THE BAY AREA, WHERE THEY ARE BOOKED MONTHS IN ADVANCE, ARE FEATURED AT SOME OF THE BIGGEST FESTIVALS, SUCH AS THE GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL, AND YET STILL ENJOY ENTERTAINING AT PARTIES, PICNICS AND CHARITABLE CAUSES. NO MATTER WHERE THEY PLAY, THEIR FANS ARE ASSURED OF A GREAT SHOW.
"SOUTH BAY WAILING COMPANY" IS THE RESULT OF THE COMBINED SKILLS AND PERSONALITIES OF FIVE MUSICIANS, EACH OF WHOM CONTRIBUTES A UNIQUE INDIVIDUALITY TO THE WHOLE.
THE MEMBERS ARE:
- RONNIE BEARD: Gifted with an immaculate and clear voice, Ronnie is a true vocal talent. It is the rare audience that is not bewitched by the sound of her voice. Ronnie was a musical prodigy and has performed in concerts since a very early age with her sisters.
- DENIS EASTWOOD: A native of Belfast, Denis' delightful humor and knowledge of Celtic folklore makes him the on stage spokesman for the group, as well as the male lead singer and percussionist.
- BOB DERBACHER: Originally from Connecticut, Bob's folk music career began on a Boston college campus and swept westward with his bass fiddle to California. He has backed up folk, jazz and rock bands with equal success. Bob's professionalism and hard work make him the "mover and shaker" of the band.
- STEVE KRITZER: Steve is the "multi-instrumentalist extraodinare" of the band. His talent with a variety of instruments, as well as his creativity in writing songs, is nothing short of amazing. It is not surprising that Steve has a successful solo career as a songwriter and performer. His popularity is National and International, with numerous gigs in Nashville and Europe to prove it.
- PADDY DRUKIM: Like Denis, Paddy is a native of Belfast. Paddy has played in America for over 20 years and has led several very popular pub bands. Paddy is famed for his stories, charming wit and audience rapport.
THESE FIVE TALENTED MUSICIANS MAKE
"SOUTH BAY WAILING COMPANY"
WHAT IT IS: A VERY SPECIAL BAND FOR THAT
VERY SPECIAL CONCERT OR EVENT!