Night-Creatures by Night-Creatures

Further defining their path, the Night-Creatures would feature music written and arranged by several of the band’s members, and almost immediately began the creation of unique variations of styles and sounds, which reflected the diversity of its members’ musical backgrounds. Within one-month’s time, the initial group was formed and began a six week rehearsal deadline for their debut show… opening for The Rick Derringer Band at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, Ca., in March of 2006. The 'Creatures' drew wildly enthusiastic responses from the crowd for their rockin’ blues-styled music, with slight latin and jazz influence. Later, the band received generous kudos from both Tom Curiale and Charlie Torres, Derringer's drummer and bass player.

Since that first show, the Night-Creatures have appeared with a number of well-known national acts, such as Terri Nunn & Berlin in April ’06 (sold-out show), Martha Davis & The Motels in June ’06, The Flying Other Brothers (featuring Pete Sears and Jimmy Sanchez) with G. E. Smith in July ’06, John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers in August ’06 (sold-out show), Coco Montoya and Johnny A in September ’06, and Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers in September ’06. In November, the band is slated to perform for charity event organizers for the Orange County Special Olympics and Parkinson’s Foundation. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the band’s CD will be donated to these charities at the event. We welcome opportunities to thank the community that has done so much to support us this year, and to be a part of efforts to assist those who need a helping hand.

Our self-titled CD was completed in August and is now available online, world-wide, at CD Baby at www.cdbaby.com/cd/nightcreatures. The disc features 8 original compositions, and one cover of a Robert Johnson tune, Walkin’ Blues, licensed by Music & Media International, Inc.

The Night-Creatures have appeared with several traditional blues acts, but their music does not fit strictly within that genre. Many of the groups’ songs on this first CD have sprung from a variety of rock, blues, Latin, and jazz influences. Still, the band’s music and performances appear to hold broad appeal for a wide-range of audiences and age groups.

The Night-Creatures are: Tom Bellone (Hammond B3 organ/piano/vocals), Elden Lisalda (saxophone/guitar/vocals), Jim Jensen (synthesizer/guitar/vocals), Paul “Mr. P” Lange (bass guitar), Shige Fukuyama (lead guitar), Bill McFadden (drums/vocals).

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