QUOTES

“JERRY & THE STAGEHOGS have performed for me in both intimate venues and large festivals. If you love the blues, here is a band with great presence that put fun back into the joy of live music performance. Would heartily recommend them no matter what the occasion.” -Tim Flowerday, Executive Director, Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce and owner of The Event Managers, LLC (541)942-2411

"I have had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Jerry & the StageHogs many times and all I can say is ‘WOW! Why isn’t this band on world tour opening for the biggest bands in America?' There is so much talent in this group, it’s always a wonderful surprise every time I hear and see them perform. Any show that includes Jerry & the StageHogs is a must see in my book!" - Carl E. Sundberg, Manager and Director of Engineering Eugene School District 4J Public Radio KRVM AM & FM (541) 687-3370

"Jerry & the StageHogs took control of the place on our Luckeys stage at the Eugene Celebration this year. What a show! The street was packed and the crowd was loud and loving every minute of it. What an incredible band!" – Linda S. Dievendorf, Eugene Celebration talent buyer (541-485-8688)

"Forged together with years of experience and passion for what they do, Jerry Zybach & the StageHogs are the real thing! With a combination of solid original songwriting and uniquely covered blues classics, their music is both entertaining and timeless. Whether at a big festival or at a more intimate club, Jerry Zybach & the StageHogs always bring it!" – Greg Carter, Breakfast with the Blues DJ, KRVM FM radio (541-485-8688)

“JERRY ZYBACH has definitely got the blues and knows how to share the music and the good times with an audience.” -Michael “Hawkeye” Herman, blues recording artist and W.C. Handy award winner www.hawkeyeherman.com

“…a fantastic band complimented with the highest level of musicianship and professionalism…I regard the STAGEHOGS as one of Oregon’s’ top 1% of premier live bands…they will become a hugely popular band for clubs, regional festivals and as a national touring act…we plan to have them play whenever possible at our Cascadia Music live events.” Keith Schneider, owner, The Velvet Lounge recording studio (541)914-3349
“Top notch band. You guys thrilled the crowd!” -Charlie Redfern, festival director, Philomath Blues n Jazz Jam, director, Philomath Chamber of Commerce

“Fresh new blues from an outstanding band” -Carl Stolz, host of Blues Power at KLCC Radio …great crowd pleasing blues band. Encore! Encore!” -Kim Stills, director, Eugene Saturday Market

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JERRY ZYBACH APPEARANCES

Starting off 2006:

--Host of Jerry Zybach’s weekly blues jam, Eugene Red Lion Hotel, acoustic and electric
--Rogue Valley Blues Festival, Ashland, OR—SOLO act and MC for Alex’s stage
--KRVM radio live broadcast fundraiser show, WOW Hall, Eugene, OR
--Roots & Rhythm Series, Hilton Hotel, Eugene, OR—SOLO act including cigar box guitar and in the grand finale with the BLUES SCOUNDRELS as backup band for DAVID “HONEYBOY” EDWARDS and MICHAEL FRANK
--Microbrew Festival sponsored by KLCC radio—headliner Friday night with the Stagehogs
--Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce “Speakeasy Night”—20-30’s era show with his BLUES SCOUNDRELS (five piece with guest vocalist Barbara Healy)
--Opening act for Pat Travers band
--Roots Music Festival, Detroit, Michigan—solo with resonators and cigar box guitar
--Slide guitar and vocals for annual George Harrison tribute with MAYA LOVE BAND
--Cigar Box Guitar Festival, Huntsville, Alabama
--Alaska State Fair, Haines Alaska Some of the highlights of the 2005 appearances:
--Host, Jerry Zybach’s Blues Jam, Red Lion Eugene, Sunday evenings
--Eugene Holiday Market
--Played guitar with NOKIE EDWARDS of the VENTURES, Relay for Life
--Played bass with NOKIE EDWARDS of the VENTURES, corporate function
--Opened for SPENCER BOHREN
--Opened for CHRIS CAIN BAND
--Opened for MARY FLOWER
--Opening act for JOHNNY DYER & MARK HUMMEL
--Opening act for MICHAEL BURKS, on cigar box with Blue Owens and joined by Burks’ drummer, “Popcorn” on snare
--Rogue Valley Blues Festival, Ashland, OR—solo, Alex’s stage
--3rd Annual Animal House Celebration, Cottage Grove, OR
--Eugene Celebration, Saturday Market stage
--Eugene Celebration, Luckey’s stage
--Hurricane Katrina Benefit, Eugene—with the STAGEHOGS; backup band for BILL RHODES and in finale as solo backed up by the SORUMUNDI choir
--Filbert Festival, Springfield, OR—Saturday night headliner
--Backup band for the Pacific Northwest Harmonica Championships, Eugene
--Lane County Fair, Eugene
--Blackberry Jam Festival, Friday night headliner
--Sunriver Blues Festival, headliner
--Bohemia Mining Days Celebration, headliner
--Oregon Country Fair, guitar and backup vocals for ROB TOBIAS & FRIENDS,
--Willamette Folk Festival, guitar and backup vocals with ROB TOBIAS & FRIENDS
--Annual George Harrison Birthday Tribute Concert—slide guitar and vocals with MAYA LOVE BAND
--SOLO including cigar box guitar, Rogue Valley Blues Festival, MC Alex’s stage