Members
Scott Harris I Jeff Jacobi I Scott Bays I Aldo Benz I Tommy Martin I Sherry George I Past Members
About Tommy Martin
A student of the Los Angles film school and a melodic hard hitting rock guitarist that has a modern sound that is firmly based in the best of guitar featured rock.
With inspiration from the greats like Randy Rhodes, Tony Iommi and Jimmy Page, guitarist Tommy Martin weaves elegant themes and melodies that have stood the test of time.
Tommy Martin has been in several Major International Publications, he have been seen in: Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Revolver, Hails & Horns, Bam Magazine, Your Music Magazine, and Zero Magazine.
1987 Tommy Martin started out as a recording studio 20GRIT records, he composed written over 500 original songs.
Tommy Martin on guitar, he should be on the list of guitar gods, this dude is awesome and sounds like no other, he must be the best kept secret in metal and rock.
His sound is awesome, his playing is awesome, and his solos are awesome. I know what I want to be now when I grow up (LOL) Stephen Blackwell
Tommy Martin from Miami, Florida. Stepfather Ted Piercefield was married to Linda Piercefield, Ted was the singer trumpet player for the group CHASE.
CHASE 1971
Linda and Ted Piercefield
Photo courtesy of Tommy Martin
CHASE 1971
Tommy and Ted Piercefield
photo courtesy of Tommy Martin's mom Linda Piercefield
CHASE 1971
Bill Chase - lead & solo trumpet
Ted Piercefield - trumpet, lead vocal on "Handbags and Gladrags" and "Boys and Girls Together"
Alan Ware - trumpet
Jerry Van Blair - trumpet, lead vocal on "Hello Groceries"
Phil Porter - keyboards
Dennis Keith Johnson - bass guitar, vocals
Angel South - guitar, vocals
Jay Burrid - percussion
Terry Richards - lead vocals except as noted above
ABOUT TED PIERCEFIELD and CHASE Band 1971
Ted Piercefield was in an early seventies band CHASE, whose continued rise in the international music world was cut short by the tragic death of four of the band members in a 1974 plane crash.
On a couple of occasions, Johnny Carson and Doc came in to hear CHASE. Months later, CHASE played on The Tonight Show. Chase" and the single, "Get It On" came out. After the single made it to the top ten, Chase also bought an old DC 3 airplane, which used to fly to gigs within the central U.S.A. "maiden voyage" in the "Chase Plane", were about to land, Ted Piercefield looked out the window and saw the runway lined with fire engines. It turns out that one of the engines had stopped working. Chase landed with one engine, no problem. Right off Chase should have known about musicians and private planes!
The group was later nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best New Artist". Chase played two different Newport Jazz Festivals. One was in Newport and the other was at Carnegie Hall. Both were very exciting venues and Chase were well received at both.
While in New York Chase played a concert at Radio City Music Hall. Chase were booked as an opener for Billy Preston, who had a big hit at the time. This concert stands out as one of the "all time worst" gigs Chase ever played. It was a TOTAL mismatch, booking wise. The people that night were there to see Billy Preston! They didn't want to hear anything Chase were doing. Ted Piercefield was watching Terry Richards singing in front of Chase, and Ted Piercefield saw a pencil bounce off of his hat! That happened one more time when Chase were mismatched with ZZ Top at the "Warehouse" in New Orleans. They couldn't wait for Chase to get off the stage. It really wasn't funny at the time but memorable, to say the least.
Chase toured South Africa in 1971, and that was during appartide and the situation there was far different than it is today. They had many restrictions as to the mixing of races. Chase were only able to play one concert for a "non-white" audience. Good or bad, the people CHASE saw and met, seemed quite happy. However, Ted Piercefield sure Chase were only shown the "good side" of the situation.
The country and beaches were just beautiful. The people were great and the food was amazingly inexpensive. They also had wonderful champagne that was made in South Africa. It too was inexpensive and really very good. While in Cape Town with a couple of days off, some of the guys went on safari and some stayed and "partied" in Cape Town. All in all, a trip of a lifetime!
Chase also toured Japan. What beautiful and "super clean" country that was. Chase show was broadcast, "live" on Japanese TV, and Chase "still" filled the arena. The people from Sony were just terrific to Chase.
Chase were treated like royalty when Chase would go out to a night club or press event, or just shopping in Tokyo. Chase all loved Japan, and Japan seemed to love Chase!
Exposure to these professional musicians and experience in many different bands help hone Tommy's commitment to his vision and excellence in its musical execution.
After the plane crash killed 4 band members, Tommy Piercefield name was changed to Tommy Martin, Tommy has his grand fathers last name, Tony Martin passed away 1982
Ted Piercefield passed away June 23, 2021
TOMMY MARTIN MUSIC HISTORY
1977 - BMX bicycle motocross
Tommy began racing BMX won his first trophy Dec 3, 1977 Tommy got 3rd Place. Years latter Tommy became professional BMX rider ranked #18 international in his age group.
1978 - GUITAR LESSONS
Tommy had guitar lessons in 1978 from Spencer Clark at guitar showcase San Jose, California.
1978 - 1979 ARBENGER
Tommy started his first band Arbenger.
1985 - CONSCIENCE Band
Tommy’s band Conscience was offered a record deal with American Artist records, producer J.D.
1987 - AUDITION / LEONARD HAZE Y&T
Tommy Martin audition for Leonard Haze the drummer from Y&T.
A limousine driver by the name Thomas drove Tommy Martin to Leonard Haze home in Hayward, California. Tommy Martin gave Leonard Haze a demo tape, at later date Tommy Martin and Thomas came back to Leonard Haze home, Leonard Haze opened his door said there looking for more of a blues guitarist.
1987 - 20GRIT Records
Recording studio to present
Tommy built a recording studio.
1987 - Los Angles Ozzy Osbourne Audition
Tommy Martin was ask to go and audition for Ozzy, Tommy stayed for 3 days in Los Angles couldn’t find were the audition place was ended up recording his music behind a school, Tommy came back to San Jose, CA.
Tommy rejoined the band Conscience while auditioning vocalist, Pete Zeiner was one of the vocalist from New Jersey Pete says his friend Zack Wiled is coming out in three months with an album with Ozzy, Zack got the job. Pete Zeiner also friends with Bon Jovi,
Pete Zeiner moved to Santa Cruz, California. Tommy continued to keep contact with Pete over the months. Pete Zeiner introduced Will Pocket keyboardist from Santa Cruz, California to Tommy, Will Pucket has a recording studio setup in his home were Pete, Tommy and Will began recording music for battle of the bands, the last 30 minutes of the dead line for battle of the bands Will’s computer crashed.
Tommy Martin in Santa Cruz, Ca. searching for musicians passing out tape cassettes of his music recordings to musicians in Capitola, Ca.
1991 - Buddy Miles drummer
Buddy Miles stayed for one night at Tommy Martin’s house located San Jose, Ca. Buddy Miles played Tommy’s keyboards EPS 16 + Ensonic. Tommy still owns today, the track was recorded not labeled with a name. Buddy Miles slept in Tommy Martin’s bed with a blond hair woman Tommy Martin slept in another room in the same house.
The fallowing morning Tommy and Buddy ate at Carrels restraint off high way 17 in Campbell.
Buddy ask for $175.00 to get a motel in Los Angles in return Tommy Went to
NAMM in Los Angles with legendary drummer Buddy Miles from Jimmy Hendrix group, Tommy Martin carrying a fender guitar with Jimmy Hendrix face panted on the guitar.
Buddy Miles wanted the guitar displayed with fenders booth, they told Buddy
Miles no, Buddy Miles ask Tommy to put the guitar back in the limo, Tommy returned back hanging out with Buddy Miles and Neil Shone guitarist from Journey, later that evening Tommy hung out with guitarist from Rod Stewart.
1991 - Eric Gales Band
Tommy played August 13th - Cabaret - San Jose, California. with Eric Gales Band - Eric gave Tommy the thumbs up for Tommy’s guitar playing.
1992 Tony Anthony Audition Metallica 1986
Tommy Meet with Tony Anthony Bassist who Audition for Metallica he was the chosen bassist but Metallica got Jason Newsted.
1993 - Janis Joplin guitarist Sam Andrew
Tommy played at rout 66, after the show At Rout 66 Janis Joplin guitarist Sam Andrew came up to Tommy Martin shook his hand and congratulated Tommy for his guitar playing.
1994 Tony Anthony / with Tommy Martin
Tony Anthony signed a contract with Tommy Martin, Tommy wrote a bass line for an original song and had Tony re record bass for the song called Since You Been Gone written by Tommy Martin guitarist of the 20GRIT band. Tommy paid Tony $75.00. Tony Anthony Signed with Shrapnel Records.
2003 - 20GRIT / TRADEMARK FILING DATE 3/8/2003
Tommy’s filing date for the 20GRIT TRADEMARK March 3, 2003
The band name 20GRIT has been registered as a Trademark International class 41, Band Name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Tommy has written over 500 songs and has registered each one with the Library of Congress office in Washington D.C.
2004 - 20GRIT in MAGAZINES
Zero magazine
Your music magazine May 2004 #19
Your music magazine May/June 2004 #20
Your music magazine July 2004 #21
Your music magazine Aug 2004 #22
Your music magazine Sept 2004 #23
Your music magazine Oct 2004 #24
Zero November 2004
Your music magazine Dec 2004 #26
2005 - 20GRIT in MAGAZINES
Your music magazine 2005 #27
Your music magazine 2005 #28
May Your music magazine 2005 #30
June Your music magazine 2005 #31
2007 - 20GRIT in MAGAZINES
Your music Magazine June 2007 #50
Your music Magazine July 2007 #51
Rolling stone Magazine Yearbook December 2007
2008 - 20GRIT in MAGAZINES
Revolver Magazine 2008
Hails and Horns Magazine 2008
Guitar World Magazine 2008
Guitar World Magazine 2008
Your music Magazine 2008 #52
Your music Magazine 2008 #53
Your music Magazine 2008 #54
Your music Magazine 2008 #55
Your music Magazine 2008 #56
Your music Magazine April 2008 #58
Your music Magazine Oct/Nov 2008 #63
Your music Magazine 2008 #64
RANDY RHOADS
WHITE MARSHALL HEAD
Tommy owns the 25 Year anniversary of Randy Rhoads white Marshall head.
ABOUT - 20GRIT
Tommy Martin started out as a recording studio 20GRIT records in 1987, through many personnel changes 20GRIT has gelled with their current line up and they are ready and eager to expose their brand of music and performance style to the Los Angles area. This is not to say that they have not been on the radar screen. They have been quietly working in the background to build name recognition.
20GRIT A dramatic, melodic hard hitting rock band that has a modern sound that is firmly based in the best of guitar featured rock. With inspiration from the greats like Randy Rhodes, Tony Iommi and Jimmy Page, guitarist Tommy Martin weaves elegant themes and melodies that have stood the test of time.
The latest lineup brings together significant experience and musical talent. New members --, -- and -- have opened new musical roads for 20Grit.
With the new lineup, the 20GRIT band is hitting the Los Angeles music scene with extreme power and energy. Listener response has been tremendously positive. Look for the 20GRIT band this summer at clubs and concerts.
For a fascinating glimpse into their background promotional activities, check out the news section at their website www.20grit.com Of particular fascination is their back and forth communications with Metal Blade Records' band 40 Grit who was infringing on the name 20 Grit. Also read agouti KSCO response to their submittal of their music for airplay.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, as proof of the aforementioned contentions, look no further than their latest CD titled BEYOND DISORDER. If you appreciated the groundbreaking sound that was coming out of Seattle during the initial burst of grunge, this band is for you. If you appreciate passionate, strong, thunderstorm vocals with precisely positioned instrumental hooks and melodic rhythms, this group is for you. If you liked early Alice in Chains and Sound garden with God smack given vocals and a bit of the Oz thrown in, this band is for you.
If your time is limited in this Age of Terrorism, go straight to Track 3 "Black Ashes," and see learn" doesn't burn a groove on your mental disc. And as they reiterate on Track 1, nothing will stop them now. Good luck gentlemen and thank you for the 10 songs and the generosity with your time.
John Lewis
Music Written by Tommy Martin All Rights Reserved
Nothing Can Stop Me / Come Alive / Black Ashes / Heroine / Paper Airplane / Sunset Night / Looking At You / Papa / Round And Round / Drag The Chain / Beyond Disorder / Linda Jacky.
20GRIT is one of the "Top Unsigned" acts at Soundclick.com with several top 10 MP3s and their CD. "Beyond Disorder," was at Number One for almost two months. And even further in the background, several of their tunes are being considered for major motion pictures.
Demo CD Review 2002 - 2005
By Stephen Blackwell / metal soldiers -
(Review) 20Grit's BEYOND DISORDER CD Rocks.
There music is a Heavy, Dark, Powerful. Awesome Metal/Rock. There is not enough words in the dictionary to describe this CD.
*So let go visual. MEET DR. JECKEL and MR. HIDE!!
MR. HIDE rips you apart with pleasure on hard hitting songs like Beyond Disorder, Black Ashes, Come Alive, Nothing Can Stop Me, Round and Round.
Then the good DR. JECKEL sews you up during Sunset Night, Papa and Linda.. Jackie. These songs are masterful compliments blending musical feeling with instrumental technique.
The vocalist blows my mind on Round and Round with the evil dark laugh and then high pitch screams. This mad metal vocalist does not have a range limit.
Then you have Tommy Martin on guitar. He should be on the list of guitar gods. This dude is awesome and sounds like no other. He must be the best-kept secret in metal and rock. His sound is awesome, his playing is awesome, and his solo’s are awesome. I know what I want to be now when I grow up (LOL)
GO ORDER THIS CD AT Itunes Apple
And meet the DR and MR.HIDE
Stephen Blackwell also reviewed Kevin DuBrow lead singer for the band Quiet Riot, Judas Priest, Dokken, Twisted Sister, WARRANT, Leather Wolf, Animal (WASP), Keel, Stryper, Lizzy Borden, Iron Maidens, Guardian, Holy Soldier, Tempest, Stryken, Kings X, Barren Cross, Roxy Petrucci of Vixen, Madem X and her new band Roktopuss, Holy Knight, Blissed, Desyre, Bride, Bloodgood, Saint, Hawk, White Cross, Thor.
The band 20GRIT has been in several Major International Publications, they have been seen in: Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Revolver, Hails & Horns, Bam Magazine, Your Music Magazine, and Zero Magazine.
The band 20GRIT has been on "The Metal Scene T.V Show" Airing Date On Commercial T.V Tuesday Nov 24th 2009 @ 10:PM On T.V Station "KJLA" aka "LATV" reaching over 4.5 Million Homes in the Southern California Area on Satellite, Cable and Regular Digital T.V Airwaves, anyone with a T.V Set can watch the show in the Sothern Cal Area!
BROADCASTS through out Hollywood, Los Angeles and Orange County California on Time Warner Cable. A new Japanese Rock n Roll website that is seen by Millions of people in Japan. "The Metal Scene T.V Show" will also be airing the show in New York, this fall.
TOMMY MARTIN PAST BANDS / SHOWS
1978 - Arbenger Band
Tom Harris - Glenn Akino - Tommy Martin - Tim Silbernagel - Ernie Perez
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October 12th
San Jose, California
House Party,
BANDS PLAYING
Arbenger
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1979 - Arbenger Band
June ?
Almaden Valley, California
Garage Party,
BANDS PLAYING
Arbenger
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1982 - Centerline Band
Larry Weber - Lisa - Mike Lopez - Roger - Tommy Martin
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1984 - Centerline Band
Month ? -
San Jose, California
Strawberry Festival
BANDS PLAYING
Center Line
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1984 - Conscience Band
Deric Collect - Tim Getz - Tommy Martin - Mark Burtwright - Billy - John Lembcke
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1985 - Conscience Band
December 7th 1985
Keystone
260 California Avenue,
Palo Alto, CA 94301
BANDS PLAYING
Conscience
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1986 - Conscience Band
January 14, 1986
Keystone
260 California Avenue.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
BANDS PLAYING
Conscience
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October 3, 1986
Leland High School
6677 Camden Ave,
San Jose, CA 95120
Leland High School
BANDS PLAYING
Conscience
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November 17, 1986
Mabuhay Gardens
443 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133
BANDS PLAYING
Conscience
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November 21, 1986
Boccaccio's
San Francisco, California
BANDS PLAYING
Conscience
1987 20GRIT Records
Tommy built a Recording Studio
20GRIT Records to present
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1988 - Emerald City Band
May 1988
Santa Cruz, California
Tommy Martin & Jim Leach
Forming Emerald City
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July 13th 1988
Santa Cruz, California
Unem
Tommy Martin & Jim Leach
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1989 - Emerald City Band
Month ? 1989
Santa Cruz, California
Scott Harris - Tommy Martin - Matt - Marieo Martinez - Jim Leach
Vocal Audition
Scott Harris
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October 28, 1989
Santa Cruz, California
Party
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City Band
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November 12, 1989
Franswa studio
Watsonville, California
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
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November 24, 1989
Santa Cruz, California
Party
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City Band
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December 7, 1989
O.T. Price's Music Hall
3660 Soquel Drive,
Soquel, CA 95073
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City Band
T.Y.R,
Red October
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December ? 1989
Brewing Comp
Monterey, California
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
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1990 - Emerald City Band
March ? 1990
Bea's
1602 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
Strong Hold
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April 6, 1990
Bea's
1602 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
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April 13, 1990
Bea's
1602 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
St.Rexx
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April 18, 1990
Bea's
1602 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
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April 18th 1990
Santa Cruz, California
Emerald City
Voc Audition
Becky Duran
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April ? 1990
Santa Cruz, California
Emerald City
Press Release
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1991 - Emerald City Band
Tommy Martin - Mike Wahlers - Becky Duran - Jim Leach - Marty Olander
Feb 8 1991
Krazy's
Aptos, California
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
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Feb 15, 1991
Santa Cruz, California
Emerald City
Press Release
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March 8, 1991
Santa Cruz, California
Emerald City
Press Release
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April 21, 1991
Bam Magazine
Rock War Official Entry Form
Emerald City
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April 26, 1991
Bam Magazine - Rock War
Emerald City Has Been Selected
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May 8, 1991
Rock War
Standard Release Form - Bam Magazine
Emerald City
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May 8, 1991
Cabaret
370 Saratoga Avenue,
San Jose, CA, 95129
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
Hydra
Tramontane
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May 16th 1991
Zapps
Campbell, California
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
Saber
Boneyard
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May 21, 1991
Rumors
Santa Cruz, California
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
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May 25, 1991
Bea's
1602 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
Saber
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June 8, 1991
Hard Disk
Sunnyvale, California
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
Steel House
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June 13, 1991
Cabaret
370 Saratoga Avenue,
San Jose, CA, 95129
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
Run 21
Mr. Circus
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July 4th 1991
Niles Station
37051 Cabrillo Terrace
Fremont, CA 94537
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
Criss Cross
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July 19th 1991
Cabaret
370 Saratoga Avenue,
San Jose, CA, 95129
Kome radio Concert Contest
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
Jack the Lad
K Sterling
Sweet Evil
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July 28th 1991
Rock War
Marine Center, California
The Official Premiere Bay Area Rock War - Bam Magazine
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August 4th 1991
Watsonville, California
Becky Duran Happy Birthday Going Away Party
BANDS PLAYING
Emerald City
Abrupt
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August 13th 1991
Cabaret
370 Saratoga Avenue
San Jose, CA, 95129
BANDS PLAYING
Eric Gales Band
Emerald City
Sweet Evil
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August 25th 1991
Voc Audition
Santa Cruz, California
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1999 - Mind's Eye Band
kay Coghlan - Mary - Greg - Tommy Martin
September 11th 1999
Santa Cruz, California
Private House Party
BANDS PLAYING
Mind's Eye
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October 12th 1999
The Usual
400 S 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95113
BANDS PLAYING
Mind's Eye
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October 21st 1999
Cactus Club
San Jose, California
BANDS PLAYING
Mind's Eye
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October 28th 1999
Quarter Note Bar & Grill
1214 Apollo Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
BANDS PLAYING
Mind's Eye
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October 31st 1999
Santa Cruz, California
Private House Party Two Shows
BANDS PLAYING
Mind's Eye
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November 2nd 1999
The Usual
400 S 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95113
BANDS PLAYING
Mind's Eye
20GRIT HISTORY
20GRIT - 2023
Feb 17th 2023
The Canby Bar
19312 Vanowen St,
Reseda, CA 91335
8 PM to midnight no cover.
BANDS PLAYING
Bannister Void
Flying Scorpion
20GRIT
Those You Avoid
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20GRIT - 2022
January 27th 2022
Universal Bar and Grill
4093 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91602
OVER 50 YEARS OF GOOD FOOD, GREAT TIMES & AMAZING MUSIC
When you step through the doors of Universal Bar & Grill, you aren’t walking into just another restaurant. You are entering a music and dining experience in North Hollywood that has been delivering memorable entertainment for over five decades.
Whether you are looking for a quick drink, a satisfying meal, or a night of rock & roll, we’ve got it all. Regardless of what night you stop by, you’ll be treated to an amazing time.
Some of our nightly events include:
Original rock acts Cover bands
Blues jams
Country night
Comedy performances
MUSIC IS IN OUR VEINS
At our Los Angeles bar and restaurant, our owners have a deep passion for music. It’s like oxygen for us, and we find it hard to breathe without it. Though our hearts are forever dedicated to 80s rock & roll, we have a vast appreciation for music of every genre. If it makes you move, makes you think, makes you feel, you’ll find it pouring off our stage and into the hearts of our patrons. Check out our events page for an updated schedule of upcoming performances!
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES
Universal Bar & Grill is situated at the base of the Hollywood Hills and is down the street from the world-famous Universal Studios and Warner Bros. Studios. We welcome wandering tourists and neighborhood locals alike to join us for happy hour on our outdoor patio, play a round of pool, or take in an original musical performance. We are open late, so stop by and say hello to the friendliest bar staff in Hollywood!
Universal bar and grill.
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20GRIT - 2021
July 6, 2021
Tommy Martin In the studio remixing Songs
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20GRIT - 2020
Dec 2, 29 2020
Mt San Jacinto College
1499 N State St,
San Jacinto, CA 92583
11am-3pm
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
20GRIT volunteering to help future of sound techs!
Building 6500. It is located adjacent to the main parking lot, which is the 2nd entrance with the marquis.
If weather permits, audio technology will have a sound system setup in front of the building when 20GRIT arrive. If the weather sucks, audio technology will move it indoors.
Once 20GRIT are all set up, audio technology will dial 20GRIT mix in and demonstrate to the students what instructors expect from them.
Then he will zero out the console and each student will talk to 20GRIT and run a soundcheck.
They will set the house mix first then dial in your monitors. Then we will have you play a song while they refine their mix. The instructor will listen and critique and grade their skills and then we do it all again with the next student.
There are 8 students and this is the last advanced class before they get their Certification in Audio Technology.
This is the future of sound techs that 20GRIT are helping out. should be done by 2pm, but have booked til 3pm just in case.
20GRIT will always be honored to help future musicians and technicians to succeed. Thank you very much sincerely 20GRIT Band!
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20GRIT - 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Celebrity Center Garden Pavilions
5930 Franklin Ave
Hollywood, C.A. 90028
7:30 P.M.
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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Oct 1, 2019
Celebrity Center Garden Pavilions
5930 Franklin Ave
Hollywood, C.A. 90028
7:30 P.M.
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2017
Dec 12, / 16, 2017
Rock The Bells Concert
Heading Dirty Machine
PBW Pomona
$12 Pre Sale
$15 Door
All Ages
25 Ticket Minimum”
BANDS PLAYING
Opener Slot 7pm- 7:30 PM
Open Slot 7:45-8:15
Open Slot 8:30-9pm
Surge 9:15-9:45pm
The 95th 10pm -10:30 PM
Rev. Underground 10:45-11:15 pm
Dirty Machine 11:30-12:15 am
20GRIT 12:30am-1am
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November 15, 2017
Celebrity Center Garden Pavilions
5930 Franklin Ave
Hollywood, C.A. 90028
Doors open 7:00 P.M.
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
SHIRTS available at the show
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November 7, 2017
Celebrity Center Garden Pavilions
5930 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
7:30P.M.
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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Oct 27, 2017
Tiki Bar
1700 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
20GRIT
With 8 bands
TBA 7pm - 7:30 PM
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT 7:45-8:15
WAKING THE GIANT 8:30-9pm
SURGE 9:15-9:45
REVOLUTION UNDERGROUND 10pm-10:30
BLAMELESS (3) 10:45-11:15
WOLF RAGE 11:30-12mid
TOWER GUARD 12:15-12:45 am
Wright Records Presents
Rocktober Halloween
Costume Concert
$10 Presale/ $15 Door
Live Music 7pm-1:30 am
$1000 FREE STUDIO TIME TO BEST DRESSED PERFORMING BAND!!!
21+ ID Required
Bar Specials!!
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Oct 11, 2017
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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Oct 7, 2017
Justin Sandler Birthday party
Actor, Director Los Angeles, CA
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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Oct 3, 2017
Celebrity Center Garden Pavilions
5930 Franklin Ave
Hollywood, C.A. 90028
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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September 5, 2017
Celebrity Center Garden Pavilions
5930 Franklin Ave
Hollywood, C.A. 90028
Doors open 7:00 P.M.
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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October 30, 2017
Rainbow
9015 Sunset Blvd,
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Metal Mayhem Monday and rainbow Halloween costume party.
this is a free show live bands and Go go dancers featuring
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
Seven day sleep
Lust & lies
See you there.
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20GRIT - 2016
Dec 22, 2016
The Metal Voice - radio contest
20GRIT won the most votes
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November 5, 2016
PCH Club
6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy,
Long Beach, California 90803
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
Mr. Crowley (Ozzy Tribute),
Dio Nation (DIO Tribute),
Ed Force One (Iron Maiden Tribute)
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Dec 3, 2016
M15 Concert Bar & Grill
9022 Pulsar Ct,
Corona, California 92883
BANDS PLAYING
DIAMONDHEAD
E.M.B.O.D
Shadow God
Broken Bones
20GRIT
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August 18, 2016
Skinny's
4923 Lankershim Blvd North
Hollywood, California 91601
Thursday Night
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT - 8:30pm
Detour - 9:30pm
Amargo - 10:30pm
LA AIR Raid - 11:30pm
“New Projector 45 min set”
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August 11, 2016
Skinny's
4923 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, California 91601
Thursday Night
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT - 8:30 p.m.
Detour - 9:30 p.m.
Stereo Love - 10:30 p.m.
Wandering Monarch - 11:30 p.m.
“New Projector 45 min set”
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July 7, 2016
Skinny's
4923 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, California 91601
Thursday night 10:30 p.m.
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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June 29, 2016
HopMonk Tavern
224 Vintage Way
Novato, CA. 94945
Novato Doors: 6:00 p.m.
Show: 7:00 p.m.
This event is for all ages.
BANDS PLAYING
THE KELLER SISTERS
20GRIT
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June 28, 2016
HopMonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95476
This event is for all ages.
Doors: 7:00 p.m.
Show: 7:30 p.m.
BANDS PLAYING
CENI
20GRIT
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May 21, 2016
Pine Street Bar
875 Rincon Ave.
Livermore, CA
(925) 606-8266
BANDS PLAYING
Hartsnick
Spyder
20GRIT
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April 30, 2016
Quarter Note Bar & Grill
1214 Apollo Way
Sunnyvale, CA. 94085
BANDS PLAYING
Black Mast
Spyder
20GRIT
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April 23, 2016
Charles Barn
12780 Clayton Rd
San Jose, CA.
BANDS PLAYING
Hammer Down
Outer Edge
Sidewinder
20GRIT
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April 13, 2016
The Stork Club
2330 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
BANDS PLAYING
Seven days Straight
Slab City
Empty Vessel
20GRIT
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March 25, 2016
Quarter Note Bar & Grill
1214 Apollo Way
Sunnyvale, CA. 94085
BANDS PLAYING
Wicked Fools
20GRIT
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March 17, 2016
X-bar
20990 Homestead Rd
Cupertino, Ca. 95014
BANDS PLAYING
Pacific Elements
Hologram Sun
20GRIT
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Jan 30, 2016
Black Light District
2500 E. Anaheim St.
Long Beach, CA 90804
Wright Records Presents
Battle Of The Bands
Saturday Jan 30th
7 p.m. - 1 a.m.
First Round The Line up
BANDS PLAYING
Lunar Rogue
Pissed
Kill set
Generally Speaking
The Humble
Porcelain Hill
Long Beach Vagrant
Black Vulture Conspiracy
Bone Maggot
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2015
Nov 10, 2015
House of Blues
1530 S Disneyland, Dr.
Anaheim, CA. 92802
DISNEY 10th Annual Fall Fest
BANDS PLAYING
Sapien,
Party on elm st.
Skass
Electrik Scorpio
Frequency
20GRIT
All age’s doors 6:30 P.M.1 show 7:30 P.M.
This is a showcase gig for radio & industry.
Setlist for 20GRIT House Of Blues DISNEY
Nothing Can Stop Me
Come Alive
Black Ashes
Heroin
Paper Airplane
Papa
Round and Round
Drag the chain
Sign up to get free will call tickets thru Acropolis Tickets
20GRIT songs posted at Reverb Nation
20GRIT song Nothing Can Stop Me played on Radio & # Location Genre
House Of Blues DISNEY
KROQ K Rock 106.7 LA Rock, Alt, Indie
KYSR Star 98.7 LA Rock
XTRA 91X SD Rock
KUCI 88.9 KUCI Irvine All
KABC 790 AM LA All
KPCC 104.3 MY FM LA Rock
KOST 103.5 FM LA AC/Rock
KCRW 88.9 FM LA All
KLKX 93.5 FM Palmdale Rock / Classic Rock
KLOS 95.5 FM LA Rock / Classic Rock
KPCC 89.3 FM Pasadena All/College
KSAK 90.1 FM Walnut UC/Rock
KPSC 88.7 FM Claremont Alternative
KXLU 88.9 FM LA Progressive/College
KYSR 98.7 FM LA AC
KCAL 96.7 FM Redlands Rock
KPFK 90.7 FM LA Rock/College
KVCR 91.9 FM San Bernardino College Radio
KX 93.5 FM Orange County Public Radio
KSBR 88.5 FM Orange County College Radio
KBBY 95.1 FM Ventura Rock, Alt, Indie
KBZT 94.9 FM SD Rock, Alt, Indie
KCLB 93.7 FM Coachella Rock, Alt, Indie
KCLZ 95.5 FM Twentynine Palms AC/Rock
KHDR 96.9 FM Lenwood AC/Rock
KHRQ 94.9 FM Baker AC/Rock
KCXX 103.9 FM Inland Empire AC/Rock
TIR TitanRadio.com Fullerton All/College
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October 31, 2015
X-bar
20990 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, Ca. 95014
BANDS PLAYING
Baja Surf Trio
Lip shock
Mob land
Bad Rootz
20GRIT
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October 17, 2015
District Theater
7430 Monterey St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
BANDS PLAYING
Rudie Maham
AKA
20GRIT
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July 18, 2015
X-bar
20990 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, Ca. 95014
BANDS PLAYING
False Positive,
Bad Rootz
Heavy Hands
20GRIT
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June 27, 2015
Rockbar Theater
360 Saratoga Ave,
San Jose, CA 95129
Tommy Martin performed the guitar competition.
On June 27th, 2015 Rockbar opened its doors to some of the finest guitar players in the San Jose, California Bay area. Contestants got to show their talents on guitar and battle Satan Guitar Soul Collecting Fury for a grand prize of cool stuff and guitar glory. Celebrity rockers and guitar Gods were on hand to judge the guitar competition, lending their insight and expertise in all their respective areas.
The judging panel consisted:
1. Jake E. Lee Badlands, Red Dragon Cartel and Ozzy Osbourne.
2. Eddie Trunk That Metal Show.
3. Susan Cramer Owner of Rockbar Theater.
4. Warren DeMartini Ratt.
5. Craig Locicero SpiralArms and Forbidden
6. Erin Grupp Co-Owner of Rockbar Theater
Contestants had to prove their chops in front of the judges and then see if they could compete with Satan and his Demon band. In standard “Devil could care less style” Satan did everything he could to trip up the contestants by changing genres, speeds and styles on the fly.
Warren DeMartini was quoted saying “Putting guitar players to the test on different genres and the ability to jam and create on melodies on the move is something missing from today's playing, so it was great to see guitar players having to think on their feet”
Those guitarists able to make through the maze of shredding go on to the head to head competition with Satan. Till finally the winner is crowned and Satan lays down his guitar and walks off stage in defeat!
Jake E Lee was on hand to say “ I was looking for guitar players to not just get up there and play fast but to hold that one note with feeling, conviction and vibrato”
As guitar players hit the stage to prove themselves it became more evident that the talent on the stage of the local Bay area guitar players was in high form and the judges had their work cut out for them.
Eddie Trunk noted that the “Demon Rock Off at Rockbar was a great showcase for emerging guitar talent. It was competitive while also supportive and encouraging to the various players and a hell of a lot of fun! Great event in a great venue that I was proud to be a part of”.
50 contestants entered and over the course of the night were widdled down to one!!! Bobby Connally was crowned the VICTOR!! Able to hold his own through 15 different genre changes thrown at him as well as on his own solo performances!!
Rockbartheater plans on hosting another Demon Rock Off event this January 2016. Guitar players get practicing.
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May 27, 2015
Moss Landing Inn
7902 Highway 1
Moss Landing, CA. 95039
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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May 15, 2015
Johnny Vs
31 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, California. 95113
South County musician’s guild presents
BANDS PLAYING
AKA LIVE MUSIK
CENTER OF OWN
20GRIT
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April 19, 2015
Charly's Barn
12780 Clayton rd.
San Jose, CA. 95127
Camp out starts Friday April 17th
BANDS PLAYING
Outer Edge,
Hammer Down,
SideWinder
Bandorama
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2014
HopMonk Taverns
Open Mic in Northern Ca.
34 shows
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2010
Aug 3, 2010
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
In the Atrium
BANDS PLAYING
Outer Edge
Counter Clockwise
20GRIT
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July 25, 2010
Italian Festival
500-598 S B St
San Mateo, CA 94401
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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June 18, 2010
The Venuez
3546 Flora Vista Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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May 29, 2010
The Venuez
3546 Flora Vista Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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May 17, 2010
Rainbow Bar and Grill
9015 Sunset Blvd,
West Hollywood, CA 90069
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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May 6, 2010
Rooster RoadHouse
1700 Clement Ave,
Alameda, California 94501
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2009
Aug 21, 2009
Blue Lagoon
923 Pacific Ave,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
BANDS PLAYING
Cylinder
Aftertaste
Helm
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2008
October 25, 2008
The Brookdale Inn
11570 Hwy 9,
Brookdale, CA 95007
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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April 19, 2008
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
In the Atrium
BANDS PLAYING
Moonshine Bandits
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2005
December-31, 2005
New Years Party
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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October 8, 2005
The Claran
1251 Franklin Mall,
Santa Clara, CA 95050
BANDS PLAYING
Rezn
Southern Baptists,
Kenny Thomas - Canceled
20GRIT
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August 20, 2005
Private Party
Santa Clara, California
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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July 30, 2005
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
40 John F Shelley Dr,
San Francisco, CA 94134
BANDS PLAYING
Slidin Bye
Fog Town
Gold
20GRIT
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July 3, 2005
Santa Rosa, CA
Rave Party
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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July 2, 2005
The Claran
1251 Franklin Mall,
Santa Clara, CA 95050
BANDS PLAYING
Nuralisis
20GRIT
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May 26, 2005
Johnny V's
31 E Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113
BANDS PLAYING
The Print,
Nuralisis
Tsunami
20GRIT
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May 21, 2005
Santa Cruz, CA
Battle Of The Bands
BANDS PLAYING
Villains of Vinyl
Trigger
Renegade
Urethane
20GRIT
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May 13, 2005
Quarter Note
Sunnyvale, CA
Canceled
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April 30, 2005
The Claran
Santa Clara, CA
BANDS PLAYING
Toowamp
Mendozza
20GRIT
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March 23, 2005
Last Day Saloon
120 5th St,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
BANDS PLAYING
Three Within
Crucial Tork
20GRIT
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March 7, 2005
Aptos Club
7941 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA, 95003
BANDS PLAYING
Blame It On The Sex
Horizon Of Fire
20GRIT
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Feb 10, 2005
Spanky's
8201 Old Redwood Hwy,
Cotati, CA 94931
Canceled
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January 29, 2005
Bourbon Street
2765 Clayton Rd.
Concord, CA 94519
BANDS PLAYING
Numic
Security
Lifted
20GRIT
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January 12, 2005
Last Day Saloon
120 5th St,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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January 1, 2005
Last Day Saloon
120 5th St,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2004
December 31, 2004
Santa Rosa, California
New Years Party
BANDS PLAYING
Melissa
20GRIT
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December 30, 2004
Spanky's
8201 Old Redwood Hwy,
Cotati, CA 94931
BANDS PLAYING
Crucial Tork
20GRIT
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December 15, 2004
Last Day Saloon
120 5th St,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
BANDS PLAYING
Rek
20GRIT
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December 2, 2004
St. James Gate
1410 Old County Rd,
Belmont, CA 94002
Jam Night
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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November 27, 2004
Pine St Bar
875 Rincon Ave,
Livermore, CA 94551
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
Off Davona
Bad Influence
Left Of Normal
Nab
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November 12, 2004
The Time Out
1822 Grant St.
Concord, CA 94520
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
Kwovadis
Bong
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October 30, 2004
BB Wolf Bar
Canceled
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October 29, 2004
Mediterranean
265 Center Ave.,
Aptos, Ca 95003
Canceled
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October 15, 2004
Mediterranean
265 Center Ave.
Aptos, Ca 95003
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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October 9, 2004
Mediterranean
265 Center Ave.
Aptos, Ca 95003
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
The Fue
Nothing Less
5 Star Rising
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September 29, 2004
Last Day Saloon
120 5th St,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
Seek Irony
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September 24, 2004
Mediterranean
265 Center Ave.
Aptos, Ca 95003
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
Last Night
Finding Solace
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September 14, 2004
Tower Records
6623 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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July 4, 2004
Depot Hill Block Party
Capitola, California
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2003
August 24, 2003
San Jose, California
Party
BANDS PLAYING
Freak Wagon
20GRIT
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April 3, 2003
Tres De Mayo Fiesta
San Jose, California
BANDS PLAYING
Freak Wagon
Horchata
Jive turkey
20GRIT
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20GRIT - 2002
October 26, 2002
Mediterranean
265 Center Ave.
Aptos, Ca 95003
BANDS PLAYING
The Deed
Automatic Animal
GreenHouse Effect
20GRIT
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September 26, 2002
The Aptos club
7941 Soquel Dr,
Aptos, CA 95003
BANDS PLAYING
Faultline
7th Ave
20GRIT
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July 27, 2002
Mediterranean
265 Center Ave.
Aptos, Ca 95003
BANDS PLAYING
Grila Finger
20GRIT
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July 20, 2002
Soquel, California
Glen Drummer Party
BANDS PLAYING
Deep pocket
Phoenix
20GRIT
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July 4, 2002
Cutting Edge
815 Almar St. Suite #4.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Mario Shop Live Party
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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June 29, 2002
Mediterranean
265 Center Ave.,
Aptos, Ca 95003
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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May 25, 2002
Cutting Edge
815 Almar St. Suite #4.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Mario Shop Live Party
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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May 4, 2002
Santa Cruz, California
Scott Harris: Vocals
Tommy Martin: Guitar
Marieo Martinez: Drums
Tim Gutez: Bass
Demolition Party
BANDS PLAYING
20GRIT
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