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About
The Derringers are a San Diego-based band playing good time Blues, Boogie and early Rock n Roll music.
Genre
Blues
Boogie
Band Members
Fred Kokaska (vocals, guitar), Barry Farrar (vocals, drums),
Barbara Kokaska (Vocals), Larry Logan (Keyboards), Victor Franklin (bass)
Hometown
San Diego, CA
BARBARA KOKASKA
Vocals & Harmonica
Barbara has been performing on stages across Southern California since she was 16. For 10 years she fronted "Funky Pox", a 7-piece band playing the best of funk and Motown. Her important musical influences include Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Eva Cassidy, and Stevie Nicks.
Victor Franklin
Bass
Victor Franklin, is a San Diego transplant, born and raised in the deep south. Victor’s musical background spans over 45 years, including 36 years of professional stage experience with the Electric Bass in various local bands, in and out of the San Diego area. Victor’s seasoned touch using the various popping, thumping and strumming techniques on bass, along with a pleasant baritone singing voice, make up the low end of The Derringers’ unique renditions.
Larry Logan
Keys
Larry is in demand as a much revered blues player. He’s been a southland pro for many years. He has played with many great blues players. From 1994-2005 Larry toured Switzerland and Europe with Earl Thomas. He has also toured with Soloman Burke. He toured with Soloman Burke in 1994-1995. While in the Soloman Burke band they played a series of gigs at Smokey’s here in San Diego. Here he caught the attention of a number of San Diego Blues artist including Ruby Presnell, from the Red Hots, Bill Magee and Buddy Blue.
BARRY FARRAR
Drums & Background Vocals
A versatile south land pro for over 25 years, he has played all styles of music. Barry studied at the Dick Grove School of Music under Joe Porcaro. Barry has freelanced with various artists including Lamont Johnson, Graham Nash, Barbara Morrison and Burt Bacharach. His musical credits include producing radio and TV spots for local production companies. A complete percussionist Barry plays all hand drums as well as the drum set.
Song List
Ain't no Sunshine
Almost
Angel from Montgomery
Burning Love
Cissy Strut
Crosscut Saw
Drowning in Sea of Love
Flip, Flop and Fly
Game of Love
Gimmie One Reason
Hey Bartender
How Blue Can You Get
I'd Rather go Blind
Johnny B Goode
Little by Little
Little Sister
Love me like a Man
Mary had a lamb
Mary Jane Last Dance
Messin' with the Kid
Move it on Over
Mustang Sally
RESPECT
Rhyannan
Route 66
Tina Neena Nu
Too Many Drivers
Valerie
Wee, wee Hours
What you want me to do
You Know I'm No Good
Bill Withers
Blues Brothers
Bonnie Raitt
Elvis
Meters
Albert King
Eva Cassidy
Joe Turner
Santana/Branch
Tracy Chapman
Floyd Dixon
BB King
Etta James
Chuck Berry
Junior Wells
Elvis
Bonnie Raitt
Buddy Guy
Tom Petty
Junior Wells
Hank Williams
The Commitments
Aretha Franklin
Fleetwood Mac
Bobby Troup
Slim Harpo
Lightening Hopkins
Amy Winehouse
Chuck Berry
Jimmy Reed
Amy Winehouse