Brand New Classic Rock!<br /><br />A mainstay on the Northern California music scene since 1994, II BIG has been through various personnel changes over the years, but the original vision of founder and drummer Ken Ingels has never wavered - these guys come to rock!<br /><br />Whether they're playing a smoky little bar in their hometown of Ukiah or before 5,000 opening for legendary rockers in the outdoor theatre of Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa in Kelseyville, the dynamic fivesome puts on a show worthy of their status as regional legends. Over the course of hundreds of gigs, II BIG has opened for a veritable who's who of classic rock: Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Loverboy, Grand Funk Railroad, Joe Walsh, REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, Jeff Healy, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Styx.<br /><br />The vibe was more AC/DC and Van Halen-like in the early days with the original members, but since the Hansen Brothers, singer and guitarist Aubrey and keyboardist, guitarist and co-lead vocalist Tom, joined in the early 2000s, II BIG has drawn crowds from miles around to hear a sound that Aubrey calls "Brand New Classic Rock." The band is huge on the festival, fair and rodeo circuit, playing everywhere from the Bay Area to Reno and Eureka, where they recently played the Live at the Boardwalk series.<br /><br />"Although our audience seems to be made up of people of all ages, we're most popular with those folks who grew up with the sounds of classic Eagles, Bob Seger and ZZ Top," says Ingels. "When we play live, we mix in some covers with our originals, anything from Jim Croce to Eddie Money and Marshall Tucker, but whatever we're doing, Aubrey puts a boogie on everything he plays. We're always out there having a blast."<br /><br />Each of the five current members of brings the passion and perfectionism of the other work in their lives to the incredible band chemistry. The Hansen Brothers are both stalwarts in the construction business, Aubrey a concrete foreman and Tom a sheetrock texture finisher. Bassist Derek Soderquist began playing music at 15 and originally played with II Big circa 1995 (welcome back!), while Indiana Slim has played guitar alongside countless musical legends in his fulltime professional career. Ingels runs a vineyard business and also works with some of the region’s top musicians at his Russian River Studios; he formed the label Russian River Records in 1994 with David Raitt, brother of legendary singer Bonnie Raitt.<br /><br />"Each individual member of is truly an artist in his own right," says Ingels. "Their other specialties in life tie in perfectly with the artistry they bring to the band. But music is truly our sanctuary, and when we're not out playing, we're enjoying the creative energy we create in the studio. It's just very enjoyable hanging out with these guys. When we say it's 'Brand New Classic Rock,' essentially it's about carrying forward the rich legacy of that classic sound everyone knows and loves."<br /><br />All of II BIG's releases, including Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now, Like It II Much, II Big For The Radio and Sound Of The Highway, are available via outlets like CD Baby, Amazon and The Orchard. The band also has its entire catalog of over 100 songs on iTunes. http://www.imeem.com/people/e7jbuSk Delta 0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Robin Trower concert with II BIG opening the show!<br /> Friday, July 10th 2009 - 7:00 PM<br /> Konocti Harbor Resort Indoor Showroom<br /> 8727 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville, California 95451<br /> Cost: $39.00<br /><br />Night Club Show<br />Saturday, Aug. 22nd, 2009 - 9:00 PM<br />The Inn Place<br />44930 North Highway 101<br />Laytonville, California 95454<br />Cost: 5.00<br /><br />Night Club Show<br />Saturday, Sept. 12th, 2009 - 9:00 PM<br />Ukiah Brewing Co.<br />102 S. State St.<br />Ukiah, California 95482<br />Cost: 5.00<br /><br />Benefit Dance<br />Saturday, September 26th, 2009 - 8:00 PM<br />Willits Rodeo Grounds<br />E. 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