Guest Emcee: Greg Kihn

Greg Kihn began his career in his hometown of Baltimore, MD as a singer/songwriter. He switched to rock & roll when he moved to San Francisco in 1974. In 1976 he recorded his first album with his own band, which consisted of Ronnie Dunbar (guitar), Steve Wright (bass), and Larry Lynch (drums). Through the '70s, he became Beserkley label's biggest seller. In 1981, he earned his first bona fide hit with the Top 20 single, "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)," from the "RocKihnRoll" album.

GK's most recent project is a book, "Carved in Rock," a collection of short stories written by musicians such as Ray Manzarek, Pete Townsend and Joan Jett. Greg is the No. 1 morning drive time jock for KFOX in San Jose / San Francisco.

Comedy By: Tina Allen

A California native with one foot stuck in New Jersey.

Her comedy covers dating, family, kids, skiing, being a teacher, growing up Catholic in today's world, and getting older. Bay area audiences are entertained by her quick wit and cynicism. You can relate to her experiences, but don't be fooled, she looks like she has a soft side but it's not easily found.

MidLife Vices

A collaboration of veteran musicians performing songs ranging from the Beatles and the Who to the Gin Blossoms, MidLife Vices has been entertaining crowds at local bars, private events, and public fairs in the SF Bay Area since the Spring of 2001. With 5 strong vocalists and over 100 years of professional experience amongst the band, MidLife Vices brings powerful harmonies and a tight, driving band sound to the stage for each performance.

Cocktail Monkeys

The Cocktail Monkeys bring you more than exciting music and perfect vocal harmony; they bring fun, camaraderie and professionalism to each show. With an alluring and powerful stage presence, from the first song, Renee leads you through a fantasy evening covering your favorite songs by your favorite bands. From note one, you realize you are among the Bay Area’s top notch musicians. Mark St. John plays a screaming guitar while Bobby Asea sets the beat on bass with Will Diamond keeping it rock steady all with the drive and passion you will come to see as the heart of the Cocktail Monkeys.

T Clemente Band

TClemente Music - is all about life, our children, our environment and our world spiced up with rock music influenced by great rock artists. We also encourage people to speak their minds & don't hold back. If you don't like what you hear or see on what's going on in this world, you need to express yourself, ............we do.

Crimes of Passion

Crimes of Passion was born in October of 2005 by guitarist Juilana Tarter and bass player Donna Chin. They added Jesse Battles on vocals and Eric Wilbanks on drums. The band entered Greg Kihn's Last Band Standing Contest and placed in the top 4 in the 18 and under category. In 2006 and 2008, they placed in the top 4 and won the video category in 2009. The band has opened for Pat Travers, Steve Miller, The Doobie Brothers,(at Shoreline) Foghat and Greg Kihn.

Juliana was endorsed by Sfarzo Guitar String Co. in 2006 and started playing at the NAMM show each year after that. In 2007 she was picked up by Jackson Guitars and Clayton Guitar Picks. She plays the NAMM show every year now.

Juliana has also opened as a solo guitarist for Michael Schenker in June 2009, Jan. 2010 and August 2010. She is also sponsored by the family of the late Randy Rhoads.