Artist description We are a 6 piece horn driven Blues/Rock band. We have a very diverse group of players with influences from Blues, Classic Rock, Jazz, Funk and even classical training. Our goal is to create music that has a driving rhythm under-current that allows our lead players to play a variety of styles over this base. We strive to make our music fun and interesting at the same time.

Musical Influences Delbert McClinton, Tower of Power, Roomfull of Blues, Stevie Ray Vaughn

Similar Artists We have been described as The Blues Brothers band meets Tower of Power and Steely Dan. We are deciples of Delbert McClintons driving Texas blues style but also have jazz and funk influences

Artist History The Aardvarks were formed about 8 yrs ago as a 4 piece band. Through the years we have evolved and added players to round out our sound. Currently playing as a 6 piece band we have 1 CD out and are working on recording our 2nd CD. We have played many gigs around the Northwest United States and have opened for artists such as Delbert McClinton.

Group Members Bill (Sparky) Parks: Various Saxophones and Flute Brian Clark: Trumpet & Fluegelhorn Vic Perez: Guitars Blake Poston: Keyboards and vocals George Speropulos: Drums and vocals Allan Romriell: Bass Guitar

Instruments Sax, Trumpet, Fluegelhorn, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Drums, Guitar and various percussion.

Albums "Rise Above It"

Press Reviews By Jennifer Layton: Indie-Music.com In their press materials, Sparky Parks and the Aardvarks say they're as much fun to watch as they are to listen to. Just from the astonishing keyboard playing alone on this blues/jazz/funk CD, I believe it. The piano player must have five or six hands. He is all over the keyboard on tracks like "Hey Little Girl." There also must be smoke pouring off the horn section because those guys are on fire. "Rise Above It" contained good old fashioned, horn driven jazzy blues with all the spirited fun of the Blues Brothers. The Title track has attitude and "Boise Ain't Chicago" is an example of pure blues lyrics set to jazz instead of the standard blues riff. This music has spunk. It also has humour, as shown by the gossipy phone call intro to "Crazy Talk." My Favorite tracks are the slower ones like "You Musta Forgot" and "Fillin in the Blanks."... I love how the vocalists voice gets cool and seductive. The sax also wails and moans on these tracks. Beautifully done..

Location Payette, Idaho - USA

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