Sands' pool parties and free music
Tonight, Pushbox is playing a free concert at a Sands Regency pool party. From listening to their clips on their Web site, Pushbox reminds me of the early hits of Gwen Stefani before she got into dance mixes. The lead singer seems to have the same hyperactive, frustrating sensuality. The songs have a good rhythm and lead singer Georgia alternates between fast paced teasing and feminine roaring.
Best of all, at tonight’s event there’s no cover. Food and alcohol are served. Three nights a week Sands hosts a different musical genre whether it’s Blues Wednesdays, Rockin’ Fridays or Jazz Sundays. The festivities will continue until the last week of August. (full concert listing)
The philosophy behind the pool parties is simple. As Johnny Buzzell, one of the event’s enthusiasts, said, “Enjoy life, go to a pool party.”
Blues start playing on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Usually, local blues musicians are highlighted. The Sunday Jazz concerts are generally more mellow than the other two events and is an Artown event. Fridays are the rowdiest with an average of 300 people attending.
Sands spokeswoman Stephanie Short said it’s easy to explain the popularity of Rockin’ Fridays.
“It’s a venue that’s really conducive to unwinding on a Friday,” Short said. “We strive to get bands that appeal to everyone. We got top notch bands that you would have to pay a cover for any where else.”
Last Friday, Jay Karle said he couldn’t agree more with the excellence of the music. Karle said the band, Saddle Tramps, pulled off an amazing Misfits cover and had several stellar songs of their own.
“I came here for the music.” He said raising a beer in their direction.
The Saddle Tramps are best classified as a comedic, rockabilly band that doesn’t mind making fun of western culture. To put it simply, one of their song titles is “White Trash Chicks on Speed.”
Friday nights draw and eclectic group of people not limited to any age group above 21.
The music is only one of the draws on a Friday night. Short said during the swimsuit contest the crowds often peaks to 400 people. With the first place female winner taking home $500, it becomes quite a contest. This is NOT family entertainment. The Sand’s advertising slogan of “No strings attached” may best allude to what you might see.
Men do compete as well. Last week Roger Vind was awarded third place and he wasn’t happy about it.
“I got robbed,” he said.
Best of all, at tonight’s event there’s no cover. Food and alcohol are served. Three nights a week Sands hosts a different musical genre whether it’s Blues Wednesdays, Rockin’ Fridays or Jazz Sundays. The festivities will continue until the last week of August. (full concert listing)
The philosophy behind the pool parties is simple. As Johnny Buzzell, one of the event’s enthusiasts, said, “Enjoy life, go to a pool party.”
Blues start playing on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Usually, local blues musicians are highlighted. The Sunday Jazz concerts are generally more mellow than the other two events and is an Artown event. Fridays are the rowdiest with an average of 300 people attending.
Sands spokeswoman Stephanie Short said it’s easy to explain the popularity of Rockin’ Fridays.
“It’s a venue that’s really conducive to unwinding on a Friday,” Short said. “We strive to get bands that appeal to everyone. We got top notch bands that you would have to pay a cover for any where else.”
Last Friday, Jay Karle said he couldn’t agree more with the excellence of the music. Karle said the band, Saddle Tramps, pulled off an amazing Misfits cover and had several stellar songs of their own.
“I came here for the music.” He said raising a beer in their direction.
The Saddle Tramps are best classified as a comedic, rockabilly band that doesn’t mind making fun of western culture. To put it simply, one of their song titles is “White Trash Chicks on Speed.”
Friday nights draw and eclectic group of people not limited to any age group above 21.
The music is only one of the draws on a Friday night. Short said during the swimsuit contest the crowds often peaks to 400 people. With the first place female winner taking home $500, it becomes quite a contest. This is NOT family entertainment. The Sand’s advertising slogan of “No strings attached” may best allude to what you might see.
Men do compete as well. Last week Roger Vind was awarded third place and he wasn’t happy about it.
“I got robbed,” he said.
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