Clairemont High School All Class Reunion and Band Jam
There will be over 40 musicians including the band and jam musicians playing at this event. Its not only a class reunion it’s also a San Diego 1970s Musicians Reunion!
Music includes the following bands whose members have either attended Clairemont Hight School or have close ties to CHS. Many went on to successful professional careers in the music business.
Some of these bands include....
Pendulum:
In the late 70s Don Bogtong, George Gagarin, Mike Collamer and the late Jay York and Ken White formed the original members of Pendulum. Rounding out the Pendulum lineup today are Clairemont alumni Roger Baquial, Rick Miller, LA Studio drummer and recording engineer Mike Sandberg, and Phil Jones on vocals.
The Nowhere Men:
The Nowhere Men are a group of baby-boomers who grew up in Clairemont in the 60s and 70s. Hard core Beatle fans they eagerly awaited each new Beatle album prior to its release and developed their chops learning those songs. The band’s repertoire includes tunes from The Beatles, Stones, Bee Gees, Smokey Robinson, Everly Bros, Creedence Clearwater and many other bands of the era.
The Monroes:
Bob Davis Monroe and Eric Denton formed the Monroes in the late 70s. The Monroes signed with Alfa/CBS and a had a huge hit with their song “What do all the People Know’ released in 1982. They still tour and record music to this day.
Cocoa Blue:
In the '70s a group of young musicians formed and played at parties and rock dances all over San Diego. Members of the band went on to play in other groups you may have heard of...
Chicago, 707, Robbin Crosby, Ted Nugent, Ace Frehley, Cheap Trick, etc. etc.
Peter Rabbitt: Peter Rabbitt formed in 1973 with original members John JT Thompson, Randy Flores, Ernie Erbie and Johnny Gilstrap. The band started playing locally in the San Diego Area and after a few personnel changes they went on the road to tour nationally. They produced 3 albums, Peter Rabbitt “Roadstar”, “Give the Kid a Break” and “Peter Rabbitt lll’”
Band Jam Session to follow with other talented CHS musicians.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022
Time: 5:30 p.m. to Midnight
Location: The Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Tickets: $55 each
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