5 Star Band

Hello, we offer a wide variety of Oldies dance music and Country music from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. We bring all gear needed for your event and supply our own P.A. system, microphones, band gear, all backline and recorded music between sets. All band members are accomplished vocalists. The band has a drummer, guitarist, bassist, and Keyboardist, and banjo as needed. Everyone in this group is very outgoing and friendly and will take song requests from your guests if you prefer. We can make any event a great time to remember!
You can also set up a time to see our group live before your event also.
See our contact information here on gig-salad: The 5 Star Band, Craig Rowe or Diane Rowe. See videos and hear audios here on the Gig-salad website! You will also find our contact information on most browsers, like google, Bing, yahoo etc. We are from Orange County CA. And look forward to performing at your next special event!
Thank You! The 5 Star Band.

5 STAR BAND

The 5 Star Band is a group of musicians that play a variation of different types of music, ranging from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s Oldies. Rock n Roll, Country, Pop, Blues, Folk, Jazz. The 5 Star Band, members, can play different types of instruments that include: bass, rhythm guitar, lead and steel guitar, as well as banjo, keyboards, and drums. All members are professional musicians and have entertained throughout the United States. The 5 Star Band has been performing together for about 15 years or more. The Band has played for private social clubs, weddings and private parties, as well as corporate functions and city events. We Bring all gear needed for your awesome event. P.A. system, backline, microphone's, and all band gear!

Below is a short Biography of each Band member.

Craig Rowe – Band leader, drummer and percussionist. Craig has been playing drums for over 40 years and is passionate about his music. He has performed with such artists as Doug Stone, Tanya Tucker, Chuck Berry, BTO, Lacy J. Dalton and others. Craig has played at the Crazy Horse, The Palomino Club, Cowboy Boogie, The HOP, Madam Wong’s, The Forum, The Silver Bullet and other well known clubs. Craig had his first paying gig when he was 14, and has never put his sticks down. He loves playing music with a great passion!

Skip Harrison – Bass player and lead vocalist. Skip has been playing music for over 40 years and has a great love for all types of music. His vocal ability ranges from alto to baritone and loves performing with the 5 Star Band. He’s a good front man and relates well with the audience. Skip has done studio work for many other musicians. He played in Las Vegas, Reno and Tahoe, and
also played in clubs such as The Crazy Horse, The Palomino Club, Cowboy Boogie, The Silver Bullet as well as others. Skip has also played for military bases for about 5 to 6 years, up and down the coast. He played for 2 months in Japan for a Naval Base and also loves singing in Christian churches.

Tracy Sands – Keyboards, bass and lead guitar and vocals. Tracy was born in Santa Monica, CA. and has been playing music for over 40 years. Tracy is the oldest of 4 Children. He comes from a musical family background, and learned to play the piano at a young age. His father was a pianist during the Big Band Era. Tracy was a Top 40 junkie and liked all kinds of music. His first guitar was a beat up old Arch top which he played through a knight amplifier. He’s invested a lot of studio time and has played with The Lively Ones. Tracy loves to write music and has occasionally had brainstorming sessions with Jim Masoner. Tracy worked has an electronic engineer at Bad Cat amplifiers in Corona CA. He also owns his own company called Vintage Technology.
He’s opened for Jewel Akens, Brian Hyland, The Buckingham's, The Rip-chords, The Rascals and The Fireballs. Tracy has a profound ability to captivate his audience with his unique humor while performing.

Doug Miller– Lead guitar, Banjo, bass player and vocals. Doug started playing guitar at a young age before playing with local bands in 1959 till present day. He has played with bands throughout The United States . Doug has appeared with various Rock N' Roll bands backing The Platters, The Sherrell's, Jimmy Clanton and Johnny Tillotson. Doug played with a variety of Rock N Roll Bands and Country bands, and now the 5 Star Band. Doug is a well accomplished, professional guitarist that never fails to captivate his audience with his own unique style of performing.

Howard Skinner- lead guitar and vocals: Such a great guy and Lead guitarist!! He plays and sings with a passion that is unparalleled and exceptional! He has been playing guitar and other types of instruments for well over 35 years. Howards expertise shows in his playing and his vocals are also aggressive and fun! He is a musician that loves to entertain his audience and finds great joy in that. He is just a great musician all the way around.

Night gig: Lighting for the band for outside night gigs. A cement floor or, solid ground for band equipment and for musicians to stand on. Patio cover if possible or two 10X10 canopy covers during hot summer months. A professional Contract and invoices, plus a W9, are also available for your records. We will supply a sound P.A. system, microphones, all band gear, back line, and recorded music between sets if needed. We also will supply a extra set of microphones for your special announcements.