No Taboo played up a storm last night at Cooper’s Ale Works. They are a wonderful local dance band and they play a combination of R&B, Classic Rock, and Blues. Co-leader Bimmy Rode on congas & lead vocals. Originally from the Bay Area, she has opened for giants like B.B. King and Taj Mahal. Her genuine and rich soulful style makes her one of the most loved singers around this county and beyond. The other Co-leader Michael Powers plays Lead Guitar & Electric Violin & Lead Vocals. He has roots in Nevada City, but went on to work in Los Angeles as a songwriter/artist where he received production deals for his original music, which appeared in movies and videos in the late 80s. Jeff Marshall on Bass Guitar & vocals came from Santa Cruz where he played with the hot blues band Red Beans and Rice. David Bastian on Keyboards & vocals, can play almost every instrument there is. In No Taboo he plays the Hammond B3 organ along with saxophone, flute, and blues harmonica. David Pazos on Drums is equally exciting to watch and hear. Now this was the band for a time but they have added Aaron Gayden on Synthesizer, Piano, and Vocals. He has a four octave range and he is the vocalist for the Motown songs they perform. I know & love these guys and will always be there when they play locally. Michael told me that they are playing this summer at the Nevada State Fair in Reno, and at the Plumas County Fair in Quincy.
Festival John


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