Promo Kit 2014

1. Promo Kit 2014 www.facebook.com/TransformationTheBand http://transformationtheband.com Contact Joe Stopka (847) 867-8920 info@transformationtheband.com

3. Transformation The Band Rocks You All Night Long Transformation is a cover band from the Chicago area that plays popular music of many genres and styles. With 7 incredibly talented musicians, four who aptly handle lead vocals, Transformation presents versatility in nearly all pop music styles from the 60’s through today. That includes music from artists such as Vintage Rockers like The Beatles, Aerosmith, U2, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, Chicago, John Mayer, Santana, Neil Diamond and more. Other sets include today’s Country from Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Keith Anderson, Gretchen Wilson, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert. Then you can boogie down to R&B/Funk & Disco from the likes of K.C. and The Sunshine Band, The Commodores, Sly & The Family Stone, Cee Lo Green, Daft Punk, Robin Thicke, Wilson Picket, Vintage Trouble and more.The band includes seasoned studio and live professional musicians like Jimi Hornof – Lead Vocals (DeepSix), Dave Geer – Drums (Who’sWho), Joe Stopka – Guitar/Lead Vocals (Crawdads, Rif Raf), Bill Protine – Guitar/Lead Vocals (The Rob Post Band), Kyle Johnson – Keys, Larry Neubauer – Bass and the ever so talented Kristen Jean Geer – Lead Vocals.Transformation performances are like going to see a whole bunch of mini concerts of the original artists from Vintage Rock through Today’s Country to Funk/Disco/R&B. You will absolutely be stompin’ your feet to the music of Transformation.One Transformation Fan says, "These guys are like The Beatles, Aerosmith, Keith Urban and KC and The Sunshine Band all rolled up into one delicious night of party mania!“

4. Dance/R&B/Funk/Disco Forget You – Cee Lo Green Get Lucky – Daft Punk Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Get Down Tonight – KC & Sunshine Band That’s the Way (I Like It) KC… I Wish – Stevie Wonder Superstition – Stevie Wonder Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder Le Freak – Chic Brick House – Commodores Right Place, Wrong Time – Dr. John Give Up the Funk – Parliament Thank You – Sly and the Family Stone Get It Before What’s To Be Got – Vintage Trouble Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett Material Girl - Madonna Vintage Rock & Blues Hold On Loosely – 38 Special You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC Chip Away the Stone – Aerosmith Sweet Emotion – Aerosmith Walk this Way – Aerosmith Jealous Again – Black Crowes Hard To Handle – Black Crowes Josie – Steely Dan China grove – Doobie Bros Jesus Is Just Alright – Doobie Bros Listen To the Music – Doobie Bros Long Train Runnin’ – Doobie Bros Takin’ It To The Streets – Doobie Bros Can’t Get Enough – Bad Company Eight Days A Week – Beatles In My Life – Beatles Come Together – Beatles Boom Boom – Big Head Todd & The Monsters Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers Sweet Home Chicago – Blues Bros Grits Ain’t Groceries – Bluesbreakers Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple 25 or 6 to 4 – Chicago I’m A Man – Chicago Beginnings – Chicago Roadhouse Blues – Doors Forever Man – Eric Clapton Little Wing – Hendrix Them Changes – Clapton/Winwood/B.Miles Tuff Enuff – Fabulous Thunderbirds Workin’ For A Livin’ – Huey Lewis Hip To Be Square – Huey Lewis Good Booty & BBQ – Howard & the White Boys The Letter – Joe Cocker Feelin’ Alright – Joe Cocker Waiting For the World To Change /ohnMayer Oh Well – Kenny Wayne Sheperd Roxanne – Police Message In A Bottle – Police I Just Want To Celebrate – Rare Earth Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke Sunshine Of Your Love – Cream Layla – Eric Clapton White Room – Cream Evil Ways – Santana Oye Como Va – Santana Black Magic Woman – Santana Whole Lotta love – Led Zeppelin House Is A Rockin’ – Stevie Ray Vaughan Pride & Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan Mama Told Me Not To come – Tom Jones Harder To Breathe – Maroon 5 Fire On The Bayou – Neville bros Gimme’ Some Lovin’ – Spencer Davis Where The Streets have No Name – U2 Tush – ZZ Top Train Don’t sop – Los Lobos Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond Today’s Country Save A Horse – Big & Rich Who Says You Can’t go Home – Bon Jovi Last Name – Carrie Underwood Here For The Party – Gretchen Wilson Hicktown – Jason Aldean Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash Pickin’ Wildflowers – Keith Anderson You Look Good In My shirt – Keith urban Country Girl (shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan That’s My Kind of Night – Luke Bryan Sweet home Alabama – LynyrdSkynyrd Kerosene – Miranda Lambert Gunpowder & Lead – Miranda Lambert Copperhead Road – Steve Earl And The List Grows Daily…………. Song List

5. Bios Jimi Hornof –  Whether it be the drawl of Toby Keith, the angst of Eddie Vedder, or the piercing screech of AC/DC's Brian Johnson, as Transformations front man and lead vocalist, Jimi gives the band "tribute quality" vocals in every genre! Jimi’s been fortunate to have played with some great players as well as make many great friends while pursuing his obsession - music. Jim co-founded the band DeepSix and has performed for significant charity organizations with the band SPAKL. Dave Geer – A seriously sought after drummer in the Chicagoland area, Dave performs with several mainstream acts including “Who’sWho”, a formidable Who Tribute Show. Dave also performs with Rex Carroll and tours with Maron Gaffron. Joe Stopka – Active as a session guitarist over the past 3 decades Joe ‘s vocal and lead guitar roots are deep in Chicago’s rich rock heritage performing with Dance R&B band Rif-Raf and New Orleans R&B influenced Crawdads. Joe has written and produced commercial and industrial music for international corporations and music libraries. You can catch Joe’s original music on CDBaby.com. Joe’s recent projects include the Beato Band of L.A. which features Dave Pack (Ambrosia), Steve Porcaro (Toto, Michael Jackson), Rafael Padilla (Miami Sound Machine/Chris Isaak) and more. Bill Protine – Also currently featured with another Chicago area favorite, The Rob Post Band, Bill is an accomplished composer and music producer with a solo CD and has worked with the famous Morris Day (Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis/Janet Jackson). Bill’s versatility on guitar and vocals along with an incredible wit adds the perfect edge of fun and excitement to the bands arsenal. Kyle Johnson – With a diverse background of composing and producing music for the gaming industry as well as commercial music Kyle offers a depth of experience on keyboards to the Transformation line up. Kyle brings new soundscape enhancements to the Transformation song list through keyboard technology found in top recording studios and concert stages of the world. Larry Neubauer – Holding down the bottom for Transformation, Larry excels at incorporating the perfect combination of cover song bass lines and his own originality that creates the perfect foundation for the Transformation sound. A long time resident of the Chicagoland northern suburbs Larry offers his talent to several church Praise Bands in the area that get the benefit of a true professional player. Kristen Jean Geer – Offering the perfect edge to the Transformation sound is vocalist Kristen Jean Geer. Nailing the vocal likings of Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson is just one dimension of Kristen’s abilities. Transformation gets the incredible enhancement to a fun packed set of Disco/Funk/R&B from Kristen’s vocals making the Transformation sound truly versatile.

6. The Mission • Transformation wants to be your choice for the ultimate musical entertainment for your venue or special event. Transformation can cater to your events theme. Vintage Rock, Modern Country or Funk/R&B/Disco. Transformation plays all kinds of music that gets people on the dance floor and keeps them there “All Night Long”. • Venues: • You name it we cover it. • Night clubs • Festivals • Corporate Events • Fundraisers • Private Parties • Indoors or outdoors Transformation is available. • Price: Available upon request • Sound and Lights: Available upon request. Ask for pricing. • Technical Requirements: Minimum stage size 16’ W X 10’ D. • (3) 20 amp circuits (4) 20 amp circuits required when supplying lights and PA • With a growing Fan base and Social Media marketing Transformation has a very effective reach throughout the entire Chicago Metro area.

7. What they Say!!! Jerry Fox - CEO/Bish Creative Display We use Transformation for all our events. Just the best, most fun band we could ever ask for. All our people love this talented fun group of musicians. Austin's - The Fuel Room A terrific local band that brings their very own fun Chicagoland crowd – music that rocks the ages! Fan – Anonymous at Austin’s The Fuel Room These guys are like The Beatles, Aerosmith, Keith Urban and KC and The Sunshine Band all rolled up into one delicious night of party mania! - An Innocent Bystander Neil & Kathy Patrone/VP Sales & Marketing – TTB Fan and Client Thanks to the members of Transformation!  The music was great and made the party so much better.  Everyone had a fantastic evening. Jim Huisel/ Business Development Manager - TTB Fan The name Transformation says it all. Their music selection, musicianship and showmanship will transform you. You'll be Rockin' “all night long!” Mike Mooney/VP of Sales - TTB Fan at Street Scenes "The musicianship is phenomenal, up there with the top pro players of any era in rock music!" - Mike Mooney - TTB Fan For Bookings Contact Joe Stopka (847) 867-8920 www.facebook.com/TransformationTheBand http://transformationtheband.com info@transformationtheband.com

8. Transformation Live At Your Club Festival Private Event Transformation is Chicagoland’s Ultimate Party Band Available For All Venues. Nightclubs, Corporate Events, Festivals, Private Events Contact (847) 867-8920 or info@transformationtheband.com

10. Transformation Live Grayslake Concert In The Park Saturday, July 19, 2014 7 to 10 PM Central Park Pavilion Contact (847) 867-8920 or info@transformationtheband.com