CARLOS VALENTINO

On June 20th I photographed a fund raiser in Loomis California for the Marello Youth Retreat Center and in the process auctioned off one of my portrait packages. There on the same floor with Pottery World and Hubacher Cadillac, SAAB, Buick, Pontiac and GMC sat one of my latest portraits; it felt good.

That is where I met this unique and fun Sacramento rock On Air. “…For more than twenty one years, On Air’s eleven-piece power horn, classic rock sound has captured audiences with classy musicianship, quality showmanship and an attitude of sheer joy. They play, and dance, up a rock ‘n’ roll storm! The group first appeared at the old Woodlake Inn on New Year’s Eve 1985. In previous years they have played such popular venues as the Sacramento Blues Festival, the California State Fair, the Vacaville Onion Festival, the Nevada County Fair and other regional events. On Air specializes in solid rockers that lean heavily toward the style of Chicago and Tower of Power. The repertoire ranges from hot Motown and Rhythm & Blues to favorites by Steely Dan, Van Morrison and The Doobie Brothers. The group can also pull out lots of popular frat rock and also includes a smattering of jazz, swing and soul. An On Air performance is a visual treat as well; the group’s showmanship is as superb as the music itself…” I look forward to working with them in the future.

Tags: Fund Raiser, Loomis, Marello, On Air, Youth

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