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Farmington, MI -
Classic Rock Band
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2 Verified Bookings
Jim D. said “This band is one of the best I’ve ever heard!!”
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Overview
SideTrak'd was formed in November, 2011 by five musicians who have each spent 20-plus years in music. We specialize in danceable rock-n-roll from multiple eras, 60s to 90s, primarily classic rock with some soul/R&B, Motown and modern rock mixed in. We feature the rhythmic backbone of longtime Detroit rocker Gary Smith on bass guitar and John Wisnieski on the drums. Howie Howe provides his throaty, punchy lead voice, with the added flavor of our outstanding lead instrumentalists: Rod Gonzalez on lead guitar and John Kelley on keyboards. A guaranteed GOOD TIME for all who come to listen and dance with us!
2 Reviews
Scott P. •
July 28, 2022
ok, i am not affiliated with the band. I hired them for my brothers 60th birthday party. here are all of the great things that happened:
the showed up early
communicated throughout the process
brought HIGH-QUAITY gear. The sound was amazing
the set list was filled with nothing but fun songs
they even learned 2 songs that my brother loved
they took very short breaks, so they played A LOT of songs
engaged with the crowd by remembering names and coming out in the audience with their wireless guitars and mics
played longer than i booked them
quality of play was fantastic. great musicians
Overall, it was a great performance. My friends and family were truly amazed how great they were. It wasnt a big party, but the band played like they were playing an arena. Tons of energy.
If you want fun classic rock, please, do yourself a favor and book Side Trak'd!!!!!
video is not the best quality, but you can tell how fun they are!
Hired as:
Cover Band, Classic Rock Band
Cover Band, Classic Rock Band
Response from SideTrak'd:
Great group, awesome client and good fun! Thanks for the review!
Kathleen T. •
June 19, 2022
I can’t say enough amazing things about the friendly members of the band, the sound, the song selection, the extraordinary talent, I could go on and on. Bottom line, book this band and you won’t regret it!!
Thanks for a great time yesterday gentlemen!!
Hired as:
Cover Band, Classic Rock Band
Cover Band, Classic Rock Band
Response from SideTrak'd:
Thanks! Great event, and the band had a blast performing!
Booking Info
Price Range: $600 and up
Gig Length: 120 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
We are "danceable rock 'n roll with a little bit of soul." We provide high-energy, danceable rock-n-roll, plus some soul and Motown, mostly late 60s-early 90s. Some newer songs. We have all necessary sound/PA equipment and lighting.
About
SideTrak'd is...
ROD GONZALEZ: Lead guitar, backing vocals
STEVE "HOWIE" HOWE: Lead & backing vocals, guitar, harmonica
JOHN KELLEY: Lead & backing vocals, keyboards
GARY SMITH: Bass guitar
JOHN WISNIESKI: Drums, backing vocals
We provide high-energy, danceable rock-n-roll. Artists covered, but not limited to: Rolling Stones, The Doors, Joe Cocker, Eddie Money, ZZ Top, Rare Earth, Wilson Pickett, Bob Seger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, Judas Priest, etc.
Additional Booking Notes
We provide all necessary sound/PA equipment and lighting. Prefer a minimum 10 ft. x 20 ft. stage area, but drummer kit can be cut down in size as needed.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| May 18, 2024 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Grand Opening |
| August 26, 2023 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | A.B.A.T.E. of Michigan Party |
| July 22, 2023 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Party - Whitmore Lake |
| July 13, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Metamora Music in the Park |
| June 23, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Harbor Beach Music on the Beach |
| March 25, 2023–March 26, 2023 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Tap & Barrel Grill |
| February 25, 2023–February 26, 2023 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Tap & Barrel Grill |
| January 21, 2023–January 22, 2023 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | SideTrak'd @ Tap & Barrel Grill |
| November 05, 2022–November 06, 2022 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | 10th Anniversary Show |
| October 22, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:30pm | Tapper's Pub - Roch. Hills |
| October 15, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Booking |
| August 20, 2022–August 21, 2022 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Andy's Seney Bar - Seney MI |
| August 18, 2022 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Chamberlin Inn - Curtis MI |
| August 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Erickson Center Music in the Park - Curtis MI |
| August 06, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Customer Appreciation Event |
| July 16, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Party - New Boston |
| July 02, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 30, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Festival - Metamora |
| June 24, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Harbor Beach Music in the Park |
| June 18, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
| March 19, 2022–March 20, 2022 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Tapper's - Roch. Hills |
| January 21, 2022 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Anniversary Party |
| July 20, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:45pm | The Shipwreck - Curtis, MI |
| July 18, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | The Erickson Ctr - Curtis, MI |
| June 23, 2018 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Lewiston (MI) Beach Party |
| June 09, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:45pm | Club 54 - Sterling Heights |
| March 19, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Packard Grill - Shelby Twp. |
| February 13, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Avery's Tavern - Rochester Hills |
| January 16, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Club 54 - Sterling Heights |
Set List
Ain't Too Proud to Beg (Temptations / Rolling Stones)
All Day and All of the Night (The Kinks)
All Summer Long (Kid Rock)
Basket Case (Green Day)
Be My Lover (Alice Cooper)
Birthday (Beatles)
Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd)
Breakup Song (Greg Kihn Band)
Brick House (Commodores / Rob Zombie)
Burnin' Love (Elvis Presley)
Call Me the Breeze (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Cat Scratch Fever (Ted Nugent)
Cheap Sunglasses (ZZ Top)
Dizzy (Tommy Roe)
Drift Away (Dobie Gray)
Every Rose Has Its Thorn (Poison)
Feelin' Alright (Joe Cocker)
Get Ready (Rare Earth)
Gimme Some Lovin' (Spencer Davis Group / Blues Brothers)
Gimme Three Steps (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Give Me One Reason (Tracy Chapman / Black Stone Cherry)
Gloria (Shadows of Night / Them)
Hard to Handle (Black Crowes)
Hash Pipe (Weezer)
Here Without You (3 Doors Down)
Higher (Creed)
Honky Tonk Women (Rolling Stones)
Hush (Deep Purple)
I Got a Line on You (Spirit)
I Think We're Alone Now (Tommy James & the Shondells)
Keep Your Hands to Yourself (Georgia Satellites)
Knock on Wood (Eddie Floyd, others)
Land of 1000 Dances (Wilson Pickett / J. Geils Band)
Lean on Me (Bill Withers)
Let Her Cry (Hootie & the Blowfish)
Little Miss Can't Be Wrong (Spin Doctors)
Little Sister (Elvis Presley)
Livin' After Midnight (Judas Priest)
Lonely Boy (The Black Keys)
Mony Mony (Tommy James / Billy Idol)
Musta Got Lost (J. Geils Band)
Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett)
My Girl (The Temptations)
One Headlight (Wallflowers)
Pink Cadillac (Bruce Springsteen)
Roadhouse Blues (The Doors)
Ridin' the Storm Out (REO Speedwagon)
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (John Mellencamp)
Rock & Roll All Nite (KISS)
Rock and Roll (Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels)
Rock 'n Roll Fantasy (Bad Co.)
Roll with the Changes (REO Speedwagon)
Route 66 (Rolling Stones)
Running Down a Dream (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers)
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting (Elton John)
Separate Ways (Journey)
Sex Type Thing (Stone Temple Pilots)
Shakin' (Eddie Money)
Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top)
Soul Man (Sam & Dave / Blues Brothers)
Stealin' (Uriah Heep)
Steppin' Stone (The Monkees)
Summer of '69 (Bryan Adams)
Sunspot Baby (Bob & the Silver Bullet Band)
Superstitious (Stevie Wonder)
Surrender (Cheap Trick)
Take Me Down (Pretty Reckless)
Takin' Care of Business (Bachman-Turner Overdrive)
The Jean Genie (David Bowie)
The Letter (Joe Cocker)
Turn the Page (Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band)
We're an American Band (Grand Funk)
What I Like About You (Romantics)
Whiskey in the Jar (Metallica / Thin Lizzy)
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
Workin' for a Livin' (Huey Lewis & the News)
Working for the Weekend (Loverboy)
You Can Leave Your Hat On (Joe Cocker)
You Really Got Me (Van Halen / Kinks)
You Wreck Me (Tom Petty)
Team
| Gary Smith | Bass |
| John Wisnieski | Drums (full drum kit) |
| Stephen "Howie" Howe | Lead Vocal, Guitars, Harmonica |
| Rod Gonzalez | Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals |
| John Kelley | Keyboards, Lead & Backing Vocals |
Influences & Inspiration
Rolling Stones, Beatles, The Who, The Doors, Joe Cocker, Eddie Money, Wilson Pickett, Bob Seger, ZZ Top, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, Judas Priest, Grand Funk, Motown (various), classic soul and R&B.
Setup Requirements
AC outlets
Approx 8 x 20 ft. area
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