Bass player Kevin could be considered the Hippy.  While Singer Chris used to be in the Navy on Submarines,, so,,, a squid.  The original start of this band had a percusionist named Brandon Heinemann, he was the other Navy guy which  columnated into squids.

This is a 3 piece band.  Acoustic guitar/ singer, bass player and drums.  Every now and then,  we will have a side performer play with us.  It could be an additional singer, guitar player or even saxophone!  Got to get to the gigs to find out if theres anyone new playing!!!

This all depends on where it is, how long you want us to play and if it falls on a holiday or special event.  Send us a message through our “contact us” page on this website.

Cover songs ranging from old to new.  Mainly, a bunch of 90’s stuff, but anything from 50/60s to today.  Everything done with an amplified acoustic guitar, bass and drum set.

Would prefer not to,, but,, money talks.

Check the main ‘home’ page of this website.  There is even a countdown to the next public event!

The band was established around 2011.  Original band members were Chris Switzer (guitar/singer), Kevin Fraser (Bass) and Branden Heinemann (Percussion/Cajon).  Since Covid, Branden decided to step away from the music scene and we have juggled a few new drummers.  Kevin Blackwood has wound up being well known regular.

There are a few originals out there that we have messed with in the past.  We mainly stick to cover songs that everyone knows or has heard before.

That question is very fluid.  It would depend on who you ask and when.  A lot of the time it may be our newest songs that we have learned……….. or not.

The band has never played in a shower,,, so ,,, no

Hello, My name is Chris.  I sing and play the guitar for hippy and the squids………. I dance,,, not so good.

Well, Singer Chris is retired Navy and works a contractor job.  Bass player Kevin does a lot of work at Gold Mt Golf Course.  Kevin Blackwood / Drums actually teaches drums on the regular. Both Kevins are in multiple band while Chris does some Solo Acoustic stuff on the side.  We have additional drummers that fill in if Drummer Kevin cant make it to our shows:  Pat, Dave and Devin have been some regulars we call upon for gigs and they are all great percussionists. 

Always check the main page.  Summers are always busy.  Get your summer gigs booked early as possible.  Things tend to slow down a bit in the winter time but still rocking it.  

Typically we play 3 hours with breaks at about 50min sets.  We have enough content to play as long as you would like, we’ll just adjust the price of the gig to relfect.

Yes, we provide sound and lighting equipment, usually for smaller events.  If we need large event lighting, we can get a 3rd party lighting company come in for that.  If you have your own sound and lighting it may cut the cost  down for you for the event,, but we’ll need to talk about that.

We can usually get everything set up in about an hour but we typically like to arrive at least 2 hours early to evaluate any obstacles or issues we may occur. 

Absolutely!  We feel it becomes awkward if everything goes silent after we play a set, so we play some Spotify channels while we are on break.

Yes, we have a wireless microphone that can be handed to you and you can make your announcement.  Please let us know before hand so we can get that equipment ready for your use.

Our outside gigs usually range from May/June (still a questionable time period) to about Octobirish.  Any thing between those months just becomes to hard on the equipment and players due to temperature and dampness for the electronics.