OTR
Rock n’ Roll from the 70’s all the way to today’s latest hits
Promotional Kit
Revised 10/2012
© 2012 OTR Band, San Jose, California
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Dear OTR Customer,
Thank you for your interest in OTR!
OTR performs Rock n’ Roll and R&B dance music from the 70’s all the way to today’s latest hits
– older songs that are already classics and new ones that will be! Check us out when planning
your next festival, party, summer music series, club event, wedding, corporate event, church
event – or whenever you’re looking for a band that can provide great music and a fun time!
OTR is honored to have been named the Best Cover Band in the 2009 KFOX 98.5 Last Band
Standing competition.
The band performing at San
Jose’s Music in the Park,
sponsored by KFOX, as the
opening act for Y&T.
.
We are looking forward to the opportunity to perform at your event and will be glad to work with
you to make it a success. This promotion pack will introduce you to the band and provide you
with everything you want to know about us.
Rock On!
OTR Band
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Contacts:
Phil Griego at (408) 891-0669, [email protected]
Peter Filice at (408) 806-4674, [email protected]
OTR Playlist
This is only a partial playlist with examples of OTR’s repertoire from the 70’s to present
day. We perform many other songs from all eras.
Do you have new tunes you’d like us to consider for your event? Just ask!
Sample audios are available by clicking any blue song title below.
Photos and sample videos are available at http://www.otrband.net/photos.html
Beatles
Birthday
I Saw Her Standing There
Twist and Shout
Doobie Brothers
Listen to the Music
Long Train Runnin'
Eagles
I Can't Tell You Why
Love Will Keep Us Alive
Hotel California
Disco/Funk
Play that Funky Music, White Boy
Get Down Tonight
Love Rollercoaster
70's
25 or 6 to 4
Brown Eyed Girl
Gimme Some Lovin’
Heat Wave
Mony Mony
Rock and Roll (Led Zeppelin)
When Will I Be Loved
80's
Beat It (Fallout Boy cover version)
Black Velvet
Can’t Get Enough of Your Love
I Love Rock n' Roll
Jane
Anyway You Want It
Separate Ways
Don't Stop Believing
Stone in Love
Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’
The House is a’Rockin’
Power of Love
I Want a New Drug
Working for the Weekend
Hit Me with Your Best Shot
Heartbreaker
867-5309/Jenny
Oh, Pretty Woman (Van Halen cover version)
Rebel Yell
Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo
Summer of 69
Sweet Child o’ Mine
What I Like About You
You Really Got Me (Van Halen cover version)
90's, & 00's
Rolling in the Deep
Follow Me
Dance with Me
Game of Love
Real Emotions
So What
Soak Up the Sun
The Middle
OTR Past Gigs
KFOX Kihncert 2010 at Shoreline Amphitheater
San Jose Music in the Park 2010 – Opening act for Y&T
Safeway Fresh/KOIT Concert at Great America, Santa Clara, CA
Oracle Openworld 2010 Welcome Reception – Yerba Buena Gardens
Mountain View Art and Wine Festival
Mountain View Arbor Day Celebration
Mountain View Summer Music Series
Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival
Foster City Art and Wine Festival
Burlingame Music in the Park Concert Series
Menlo Park Connoisseur’s Marketplace
Cupertino Summer Concert Series and July 4th Celebration
Downtown Campbell First Fridays
Almaden Art and Wine Festival
Los Gatos Bandstand Boogie
Moraga Summer Concert Series
Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras
Rose, White and Blue July 4th Parade and Festival, San Jose
San Carlos Summer Music Series
Relay for Life events – Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Campbell, Blossom Valley
Number One Broadway, Los Gatos
Los Gatos Brewing Company, San Jose
Neto’s Market and Grill, Santa Clara
Ridgemark Golf and Country Club
Jason-Stephens Winery Friday Night Music Series, Gilroy, CA
Sarah’s Vineyard, Friday Night Music Series, Gilroy, CA
Loma Prieta Winery, Los Gatos
Holy Family Parish Festival, San Jose
Sacred Heart Parish Festival, Saratoga, CA
Holy Spirit Parish Annual Charity Auction, Santa Clara
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Annual Barbeque, San Jose
St. Catherine’s Parish Festival, Morgan Hill
Good Shepherd School Annual Auction, Santa Cruz
Sacred Heart Schools Annual Charity Auction, Atherton, CA
St. Joseph Cupertino Family Fun Festival, Cupertino
Sacred Heart Prep Father/Daughter Dance, Atherton
Leland Blue and Gold Charity Auction, San Jose
San Jose Exchange Club Cioppino Feed, San Jose
Numerous private events -- weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, etc.
OTR References
We will be happy to provide reference telephone/email contacts upon request.
"Thank you so much for playing in the Cupertino Summer Concert Series. OTR was a great addition to
the series and the crowd absolutely loved you guys! It’s always great to see so many people singing
along to the songs, dancing, and just having a great time! You made Thursday night fun! I must say
besides playing great music, the band as a whole was so nice to work with! Thank you for being flexible
on the sound issues, and helping us keep our park neighbors happy. Thank you!! Thanks again for a
wonderful concert. Hope OTR enjoyed playing in Cupertino as much as we all enjoyed having you!"
Kelsey Hayes, City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation
"You guys were amazing! Our wedding guests kept commenting on how fantastic the band was, and
everyone (young and old) had such a good time dancing and listening to your music. You all were so
professional, considerate, and totally ROCKIN! Thanks for being a part of our magical evening...We
couldn't think of a better group to rock the house at our wedding, and would pick you again in a
heartbeat!" Diana and Steven Neebe, Mountain View, CA
"We were absolutely thrilled to have OTR play our Burlingame Music in the Park concert series. They had
everyone dancing and singing along! The crowd insisted on an encore and OTR gave one with much
enthusiasm. We will definitely look for them to play our next Summer concert series!" Jaime Parres, City
of Burlingame Parks and Recreation
"OTR put on a great show at California’s Great America for 96.5 KOIT. Their set list was perfectly tailored
to the occasion and the radio station. Great to work with such a talented band who ‘brings on the fun."
Jude Heller, Marketing Director, Entercom SF
“It was lovely to have all of you out there last night, and last week at Music in the Park! Thanks for always
putting on a great show - we love working with you guys!” Sharon Kenney, Marketing Director, KFOX
98.5
"It's been a week since OTR performed at my 50th birthday party and I am still getting asked where I
found the band because they were the best band ever! You had everyone from my kids in their 20s to my
70+ year old tennis partners rocking on the dance floor! Thanks you guys, for making it such a fun party
for everyone!” Michele Peterson, Pleasanton, CA
“OTR are wonderful musicians with a great sound. You will have a great time!” Steve Austin, Holy
Family Parish Festival entertainment coordinator
“As a music-loving ‘Baby-Boomer’ and still an occasional, though mediocre, guitar ‘picker’ myself, I have a
particular appreciation of the superb musicality of OTR both in it's instrumentation and harmonious
crooning of a variety of tunes -- focusing, primarily, on music from "my" generation. The band's repertoire,
moves even the most die-hard wallflower out of his seat and onto the dance floor. Fellow music devotees
will not want to miss a performance by OTR!” Roger Brandon, San Jose, CA
“OTR puts on a great show playing the rock ‘n roll classics that make you want to dance. You can find
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OTR and your dancing shoes at the Rose, White and Blue 4 of July Parade festival here on The
Alameda in San Jose.” Larry Clark, Parade Organizer
OTR – Band History
The band originally formed in 2002 when long-time friends Phil Griego and Peter Filice came
together with several other musicians. The band had their first public appearance at a San Jose
Exchange Club fundraiser for underprivileged kids — an event they have repeated every year
since then. Craig Martin on drums joined the band in 2006, Megan Gluhan on vocals and
keyboards arrived in 2007, and last but not least Dave Gundacker rounded out the band as lead
guitarist in 2008.
The band is constantly adding new material, focusing on rock n' roll and R&B dance music from
the 70’s to today’s latest hits with our own unique interpretation.
In November 2009, the band was named the Best Cover Band in the KFOX Last Band Standing
competition, and was first runner-up in the 2010 competition also. Rock on!
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Band Members
Craig Martin, drums & percussion
Craig (a/k/a “The Animal”) began his professional career at the age of
16 playing night clubs at night and going to High School by day. During
the formative years he had the opportunity to gig with such artists as
Robyn Trower, Lydia Pense, Snail, Y&T, Traffic, Stoneground, Helix,
Icon, Long John Baldry, The Tubes and many other artists. During that
period (80’s) he recorded an album with MIRAGE, toured Canada, and
the United States. In the 90’s Craig played with Rukus, a very busy
cover band, and sat in for other bands needing assistance. He was also
a session drummer for Soundtec Studios playing all styles of music. In the 2000’s he has been a
freelance player with many varied artists playing blues, rock, Latin, drumming for plays, vocal
ensembles, church groups and teaching.
Dave Gundacker, lead guitar and vocals
Dave (a/k/a “Dr. D”) grew up in Anchorage and at 16 began playing guitar
after playing drums in school since he was 10. At 19, he and his brother
joined a band called Hydra. Hydra quickly released a three-song demo
that was entered in a homegrown album contest that won. Two years later
at 21, Dave’s band Hydra got a chance to open for Jefferson Starship in a
new stadium that was sold out and held 10,000 people. Dave wrote all the
music for Hydra. Hydra also opened for Eddie Money and Blue Oyster
Cult. A few years later in Alaska, Dave met a new lead singer, moved
down to San Jose and started a band called Nvs. Dave also entered a
guitar competition, in which he placed 3rd out of 90 guitar players, for
which Dave received a full endorsement from Jackson Guitars and Dean Markley guitar strings.
Nvs became a local hit in San Jose and opened for a number of big bands like Mr. Big, Y&T,
Lita Ford, Don Dokken, and others. Dave likes to joke that he wrote every song that OTR
performs... and who knows, it could even be true!
Megan Gluhan, keyboard & vocals
Megan (a/k/a “Bango”) started playing the piano at age 5. And five
short years later, when St. Patrick's Church in Watsonville was
desperate for a pianist, Megan was booked for her very first gig! From
there Megan started playing for the Moreland Notre Dame School
masses, and then weekend liturgies thanks to the encouragement of
her music teacher, Leslie Henderson. More encouragement came
from Fr. Matt Pennington, who got Megan to first start singing about 5
years ago at San Agustin Church in Scotts Valley. Fr. Matt convinced
Megan to do a duet with him on Holy Thursday in front of the Bishop!
When Megan discovered she could sing, it inspired her to start writing music for the Catholic
Church. Since then Megan has written over 30 songs, many written with the help of her silent
writing partner Jan Smith. Megan is currently the Music Teacher and Music Director for Holy
Spirit School & Church in Almaden Valley. It's a dream position because she gets to use her
gifts and talents and love of music to serve God!
Peter Filice, rhythm guitars & vocals
Peter (a/k/a “Pedro Capo”) has been playing and performing for over 35
years in bands and liturgical music groups in the Bay Area. He has
eclectic tastes in music and enjoys listening to everything from classical
to grunge. He is constantly working on increasing his guitar collection,
currently standing at five acoustic and electric guitars. He has also been
known to be a fierce competitor in karaoke, singing and drinking many
Asian business associates under the table and winning an "American
Idol" style karaoke competition on a cruise ship in 2006. Peter's day job is
in sales at the world’s #1 Software Company -- and no, I don't mean
Microsoft (think large yachts and the Oakland Arena...ding ding ding)
Phil Griego, bass, harmonica, & vocals
Guitarist Phil (a/k/a "Philibuster") Griego, has been playing music
since his first garage band days at age 14 in the high desert of
Antelope Valley California. His passion for music never wavered
throughout his scholastic career when he moved to San Jose to
attend San Jose State University and then Santa Clara School of
law. Music is the right brain balance to his day job as a lawyer in
downtown San Jose, specializing in labor relations disputes.
OTR Equipment List
PA for small-sized venues:
2 ea. Behringer Europower PMH2000 PA/Mixer/Effects Head
3 ea. 12” floor monitors
Misc. spot monitors
2 ea. Yamaha AS312 main speakers
2 ea. Speaker stands
Misc. Shure 57, Shure 58, Shure Wireless, Sennheiser, and Audix OM2 mics w/stands
PA for medium-sized venues:
2 ea JBL SR-X Series Subs SR4718X
2 ea Peavey SP5XT Scorpion 15’s w/horn
1 ea Sonic 18” sub Monitor
1 ea Peavey 16 Channel Board
1 ea Phonic XP3100 Power Amp
1 ea BBE Sonic Maximizer (crossover)
1 ea ART Pre-Amp/Compressor
1 ea Tapco stereo EQ
Misc. Shure 57, Shure 58, Shure Wireless, Sennheiser, and Audix OM2 mics w/stands
PA and Lighting for large or outside venues:
Available by quotation.
Bass equipment:
Fender Jazz Bass
Eden Traveler 550 amp, with Peavey 410 PVX 4-10” speaker
Keyboard equipment:
Yamaha S90ES keyboard
Roland KC-550 amp
Lead guitar equipment:
Custom-made Jackson
Slammer Destroyer
Schector one piece guitar
Strat EVH style hand made
Amp: Marshall EVH amp with Orange cab
OTR Equipment List (cont’d.)
Rhythm guitar equipment:
Variax 700 digital modeling guitar
Seagull SA-6 Acoustic electric guitar
Taylor 810 acoustic guitar
Line6 PodXT floorboard
Fender Twin Reverb amp
Drum equipment:
SonorLite Creme Lacquer 22,8,10,12,14,15 and 7.25 x 14 matching snare
Sonor Rosewood Teardrop 20, 13, 16,16 and 7 x14 matching snare
Gretsch 6.5 x 14 Maple Stop Sign Snare
Leedy 1939 4 x 14 Maple Snare
Sonor 7 x 14 Chrome on Brass snare
Sonor 4 x 14 Chrome on Brass snare
Leedy Tympani 24" 26"
Quika, bells, shaker, roto-toms, bongos
Zildjian/Sabian/Paiste/UFIP cymbals
Beyer Bass drum mic
Beyer Snare drum mic
OTR Contact Info
Contacts:
Phil Griego, (408) 891-0669, [email protected]
Peter Filice, (408) 806-4674, [email protected]
Or use our contact form at http://www.otrband.net/contact.html
OTR’s Facebook page is www.facebook.com/otrband
OTR is happy to quote for additional services such as advanced audio equipment, stage or
venue lighting, Master of Ceremonies (MC) duties, etc.