Electronic Press Kit 805.794.7323 j erry.breiner1@gmail bigadventureband

1. Electronic Press Kit 805.794.7323 jerry.breiner1@gmail.com bigadventureband.com

3. Big Adventure is a pop trio, known throughout Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties as a versatile, professional highly-respected, great-sounding band that sounds much bigger than it really is. Big Adventure first formed in the late 90s as a live tech duo, performing many of the current songs in the roster with CD or MP3 accompaniment created by the team. Adding live bass and additional vocals in 2005 enhanced our already large variety of songs. We usually perform as a tight 3-piece band but easily augment that to 4- or 5-pieces, depending on the venue. Check out our demo video link on the last page 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

4. VENUES Big Adventure has been performing both as a duo, trio or 4-piece band since 1999 and has played all over California. 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

5. songlist – constantly evolving (page 1) 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

6. songlist– constantly evolving (page 2) 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

7. songlist– constantly evolving (page 3) 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

8. Jerry Breiner (guitar, vocals) is a Midwest native, though he has called California home since 1980 and has been a mainstay of the local Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara club and concert scenes since. Performing professionally since the age of 8, Jerry is a multi-instrumentalist on guitar, piano, organ, marimba/vibes, mandolin, banjo, dobro and percussion instruments, and he has performed and recorded as both a singer-songwriter and multi-tasking session musician and producer in St Louis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boulder, Nashville and Orlando, FL.  Jerry was signed as a staff writer to Sony-Tree Publishing in Nashville for a number of years before moving to California, and he has played with or opened for acts as diverse as Al Stewart, Karla Bonoff, Mama’s Pride, Heartsfield, Emmylou Harris, Billie and the Beaters, John Batdorf (Batdorf and Rodney) and many others. short bios – guitar/vocalist jerry breiner 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

9. Chris Longo became involved in music at the age of 9, playing instruments ranging from trumpet to tuba. It was The Beatles, however, that ignited the desire to learn how to play guitar. Chris had the unique opportunity to see The Beatles perform at Dodger Stadium and he was hooked. While in school Chris was awarded 2 music scholarships, one of which was to study big band jazz with the Stan Kenton Orchestra at the University of Redlands. He switched to bass and started playing professionally while attending San Jose State University as a music major, playing many of the local clubs , then touring the country for a couple of years before ending up in Hollywood, CA. In 1976 he received a call to audition as the bass player for Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, renowned for their 1974 #1 hit record “Billy Don’t Be A Hero” and their follow-up hit “Who Do You Think You Are”. He was selected from among 100 other bass players competing for the position. Chris toured the U.S. performing in concerts and TV shows such as Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve with Bachman Turner Overdrive before deciding to return to L.A. to start his own band with some Heywoods alumni. short bios – bass/vocalist chris longo 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

10. Bob Nichols (drums and percussion) is a native of Southern California.  Playing drums professionally since the late 70’s, Bob has had extensive experience in a diverse range of music styles from rock, pop and country to r & b and jazz and has been a regular in the local club/concert music scene for many years. Bob is a seasoned session player having worked in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles and Nashville. Bob studied with legendary drummer David Garibaldi (shown here) during the 80’s, and has performed/recorded with Jim Messina (Loggins and Messina), Chris Hillman (The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, Desert Rose Band, Manassas), Randy California and John Locke (Spirit, Nazareth), Peter Lewis (Moby Grape) and many other artists and notable session musicians such as David Hungate (Toto) Buddy Emmons, and Johnny Gimble. Bob currently tours with Marley's Ghost. short bios – drummer bob nichols 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

11. Our band is highly adaptable to accommodate a wide range of event formats, from corporate retreat events, restaurants and clubs to weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, family reunions and others. As you will see on our website we have performed for many years in many different sized venues. In addition to 100s of songs on our ever-increasing song list, we can provide background, cocktail, or casual pre-recorded music during our breaks. We can also handle Master of Ceremonies duties so that you have one less thing to worry about at your event. We would be happy to work with you ahead of time to make your event a memorable one. 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

12. We are available in a number of different variations depending on the event and the venue’s requirements/needs: ~ As a three-piece (guitar, bass, drums with vocals), ~ As a four-piece (plus sax, female vocalist or guitar) ~ or as a five-piece band (plus sax, female singer and guitar) We are always on-time, We are easy-to-work with, and we’re fun… 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com

13. 805.794.7323 - jerry.breiner1@gmail.com bigadventureband.com