Get OUT OF CONTROL

The Out of Control Rhythm & Blues Band: Thursday, August 2, 2007

The Bayou Café

They are back! The Out of Control Rhythm & Blues Band. With that same horn-driven, powerhouse sound that turned many a performance into a funky, no-holds-barred dance party during the ‘80’s & ‘90’s. Thursday, August 2 – The Bayou Café, 79 North Pearl Street, Albany - 9:00PM – immediately following “Summer Brass Night” at “Alive at 5”.

So Where Have They Been? After over 20-years blistering the local and regional music scenes with incredible blues and funk, Out of Control members took a

2-year hiatus to recharge their blues batteries and complete some personal music projects. But now they’re back and taking no prisoners. Expect to hear funky covers and originals from their ’96 release Shake The Nation as well as many of the other tunes they’ve performed over the years.

Who’s In The Band Now? Out of Control is still eight members very strong. The band features seven familiar Out of Control faces: Denny Dwyer on guitar and lead vocals; Rick Rourke on lead vocals, saxes, harp and rhythm guitar; Ken Drumm on baritone sax; Chris Cernik on keyboards; Joe Rocco on drums; Lucas Ruedy on bass; and Pete Giroux on trumpet and flugelhorn.

There’s One New Guy Too! There is one new member on the group: 16-year old tenor sax wunderkind Nate Giroux, who just finished his junior year at Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School. Yes, he’s Pete’s son. And the kid’s amazing! Wait until you hear the kick ass Out of Control horn section with young Nate trading solos with Rick Rourke.

Don’t Miss Our Return Performance. OOC plays R&B that'll start your hands a-clappin'. Funk that'll get your body shakin'. An' blues that'll tear your heart out & sacrifice your soul.

So, don't fight the feelin'...., GET OUT OF CONTROL. Thursday, August 2 - 9:00PM at The Bayou Café, 79 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY (immediately following “Alive at 5”)