Artist description The Rock Boy band spreads feelings of harmony and beauty through uplifting, positive music. A “purpose with a band”, Rock Boy serves up adventurous tunes with soaring melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and grooves you can dance to. Their collaboration is in a mythological, story-telling tradition, emphasizing community. All ages enjoy Rock Boy’s fun, positive energy - from 6 to 96! Rock Boy is a character who yearns to soar, to fly free above the Earthand what he knows. The music tells the story of his journey of traveling - to find harmony and beauty, and returning - to share love and compassion. An undercurrent of darkness gives way to a world of hope and joy. Rock Boy returns home, happy to be on the Earth! Rock Boy goes to Space and discovers... TO: ROCK BOY FROM: THE MILKY WAY SUBJECT: ORDERS THROUGH MUSIC, ART AND YOUR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS (HUMANS IN PARTICULAR), YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO SEND THE UNIVERSAL SIGNAL OF PEACE AND HARMONY....Songs of Love and Compassion

Music Style Rockin' Fun Space Pop For Galactic Travelers Of All Ages

Musical Influences Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Art Rock, New Wave

Similar Artists Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, Talking Heads

Artist History Formed in 1996, Rock Boy plays a full range of venues, from festivals and street fairs to clubs and special events. Their vision is large; their sound, expansive - much more than the sum of their diverse influences and over 50 years of collective performing experience. Climb onboard with Rock Boy for a ride around the Milky Way - one you won't forget!

Group Members Singer/Songwriter Jim Papp pilots the rocket ship named Rock Boy. He plays bass, mixes in atmospheric synthesizer tones, and paints his costuming and the band’s mysterious faux-rock stage scenery, inscribed with evocative Mayan symbols. Jim has also composed music for theater and film, shows his artwork in Seattle area art galleries, and – get this – will paint anything to look like rock! Electric guitarist Harris Taylor dials up beautiful and intriguing galactic frequencies, navigating the rocket ship and singing harmonies. He has performed in many fine West Coast groups from San Diego to Seattle, from clubs and festivals to 10,000 seat venues. His exquisite, soaring guitar melodies boost Rock Boy into space, taking him way out on his flight adventure. Orchestral drummer Elizabeth Maes heads up the engineering department, keeping the ship's mighty engines fueled and powered up. Trained in Drum Corps, her rock-steady beats have propelled Pop, Rock and Jazz groups from the Bay Area to Seattle. Elizabeth’s credits include performing in the Sonics Band and the Seafair Parade. She is also an accomplished painter. In-flight tech support is provided by Dave Coate who twists all the necessary knobs and dials to keep the band flying straight and sounding great. A true sound aficionado, Dave has helped Rock Boy with live mixing and studio recording for many years. He also sequences and duplicates the band’s CDs.

Instruments Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Vocals, Hand Percussion, Flute

Albums Songs from the Sun, Rock Boy Goes to Space

Press Reviews Resume of Selected PerformancesConcertsThe Gorge at George, Washington *Earth Power! Concert, Greenwood Masonic Lodge, SeattleWashington State FestivalsEarth Fair, Marymoor Park, RedmondEarth Day, Western Washington University, BellinghamSeattle Supersonics Opening Day, Seattle CenterFirst Night, 7th & Broadway, TacomaCruelty Free Day, Westlake Center, SeattleColumbia City Beatwalk, Columbia City, SeattleWhidbey Island Dance Festival, GreenbankFremont Street Fair, Fremont, SeattleHeritage Festival, Marymoor Park, RedmondAuburn Arts Festival, AuburnGreenwood Art Walk, Greenwood Masonic Lodge, SeattleSeattle ClubsThe Central Tavern, Pioneer SquareOK Hotel, Pioneer SquareBallard Firehouse, Ballard **The Backstage, BallardEmerald Diner, Queen Anne (NAMA Showcase)JC’s on Lake Union (NAMA Showcase)Parker’s, North SeattleUnder the Rail, BelltownBedrock Café, RedmondThe Attic, Madison ParkPrivate PartiesMetropolitan Grill Christmas Party, ACT Theater, SeattleHighland Community Center Holiday Ball, BellevuePioneer Square Community Council Christmas PartyCoupeville Community Dance, Whidbey Island _________________________________________________________________* Rock Boy opened (on outside stage) for Neil Young and Pretenders,Sep.9, 2000** Rock Boy opened for A Flock of Seagulls, New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31,1998 Rock Boy opened for Gene Loves Jezebel, Dec. 3, 1998

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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