Swing Shift Band (Free afternoon show)

FREE SHOW! 21+ The Swing Shift Band started out in 1991 as an oldies band in Lompoc, CA. Band leader Bernie Espinoza had just moved up from the LA area. His musical vision at that time was to put together a band that would honor the music from this genre. The band became quite adept at playing anything from Motown oldies to classic rock. As time went on, with changes in personnel, and an ever- growing demand for a musical variety, the Swing Shift Band has enhanced its repertoire. Aside from the oldies and classic rock, the band also plays old school/R&B funk, Latin, blues, as well as a sprinkling of country and swing music, thus resulting in a party that thrives on a non-stop dancing, toe-tapping, finger-popping groove; a recipe for a real good time. The band is all about having fun and making new friends. Based on the Central Coast, these musicians that form the Swing Shift Band come from diverse musical backgrounds: Espinoza is the founder, lead singer and harmonica player of the band. He started singing in bands when he was 11 years old growing up in San Pedro, CA. At 18 years of age he taught himself how to play the harmonica, playing along to blues tunes, music by WAR, as well as to Mexican ranchera and bolero music. He continued to sing throughout the LA and San Diego club scene, playing with salsa, Mexican and rock bands. He has had the pleasure of playing with Los Lobos in San Diego in 1978. Bernie’s musical influences are Carlos Santana, Joe Cocker, Los Lobos, Flaco Jimenez, The Temptations, George Harrison and Lee Oskar. Bernie now resides in Port Hueneme, CA. Adding the “bottom” to the SSB sound is Bob Goff on bass and vocals. Starting out in Ventura, CA, Bob has played guitar or bass in various groups featuring bluegrass, country, folk, rock, and contemporary Christian music. Bob’s musical influences started with his father (who played country and bluegrass guitar), The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Steppenwolf, Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Eagles. Bob…