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I am an:: Indie Artist

Artist's or Band's Name: Candy Jam

Indie Music Fan's Name: Dan Petry

City & State: Vandenberg Village, Ca.

Country: United States

Music Genre(s):: Soul/Rhythm and Blues, Pop/Latin Rock style Dance Band, pattern themselves after the "MOTOWN" and "STAX" studios recording artists of the 1960's and 1970's

Bio:: Retired: I was an "ALL-STAR" Baseball player (Pitcher) from 11 years old until 18, playing for: "VILLAGE HILLS LITTLE LEAGUE", "VILLAGE HILLS SENIOR LEAGUE", LOMPOC SENIOR BABE RUTH" and, of course, "CABRILLO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL" in VANDENBERG VILLAGE, Ca.I was "MOST VALUABLE PLAYER", of my High School teams twice and am fondly remembered by Cabrillo High School Alumni for pitching a 1-0 win at Lompoc High School (Cross-town rival): "THE 1976 NORTHERN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME". I pitched in a lot of big games, but this one is still talked about, 35 years after I pitched: "THE GREATEST GAME OF MY LIFE"!!...After my Baseball career ended, I started playing "SLO-PITCH" Softball and earned many "ALL-TOURNEYS" at third base, with the best being in the State and mentioned in: "SLO-PITCH MAGAZINE". I have been the Alumni Baseball coach of: "THE ANNUAL PAT OSTINI CLASSIC" for many years and counting. When I was 32 years old, I became a professional entertainer (Singer). My "KARAOKE SHOWCASE" has been the opening act at: "THE LOMPOC FLOWER FESTIVAL" the past sixteen years and counting. I am then on "THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE", as well. I work with numerous professional entertainers, like: John Vinestreet, who is now a "MUSIC CONSULTANT" in Hollywood!!...Through my "YOUTUBE" site: DANPETRYSSHOWCASE and my Facebook: Dan Petry (Vandenberg Village, Ca.)!!...I Manage: "CANDY JAM", A Lompoc, Ca. favorite family band consisting of: Miles-Pepei, Lauriekim and Candita Castro!!...
"CANDY JAM", a Soul/Rhythm and Blues, Pop/Latin Rock style Dance Band, pattern themselves after the "MOTOWN" and "STAX" studios recording artists of the 1960's and 1970's and cover a wide variety of songs by artists such as: "WAR", "SANTANA", "SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE", "AVERAGE WHITE BAND", "TOWER OF POWER", "THE ISLEY BROTHERS", "JAMES BROWN", "WILSON PICKETT", "ARETHA FRANKLIN", "DONNA SUMMER", "CHAKA KHAN" and "JOSS STONE", etc...
Lauriekim Castro: Lead Vocals and Percussion.
Miles 'Pepei' Castro: Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar and Harmonica.
Candy Castro: Lead Vocals and Drums.
The Castro's promote their original songs nationwide and are dynamic singers - musicians - entertainers, who demonstrate warm Vocal harmonies.
Johnny Valentine: Bass Guitar and Background Vocals.
Tommy Valenzuela: Percussion, Conga Timbales and Background Vocals.
Steven 'Scooby' Valdez: 2nd Lead - Rhythm Guitarist, Harmonica and Background Vocals.
Isidro Ynez: Saxophone.
Booking: Dan Petry (Manager) @ 805-757-8126, anytime, leave message.
Email: dlpetry23cabrillo@hotmail.com
"CANDY JAM" is featured on "YOUTUBE" site: DANPETRYSSHOWCASE
Facebook: "CANDY JAM", enjoy!!...
Since, I do not run Karaoke shows anymore, other then: "THE FLOWER FESTIVAL"!!...I work with: "ELECTRIC NIGHTS KARAOKE", John, Bethany, Tristan Harney and Steve Pruitt!!...They do Karaoke the right way and very professionally!!...They are available for private parties of all occasions!!...Booking: John @: 805-944-2997, anytime!!... I am also very "PASSIONATE" about:
"CLEANING UP LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THIS COUNTRY"!!...In 1980, I was a "VICTIM" of a Police crime and then a cover up attempt, of that crime, by the Police, in 1992!!...If you, your family member or neighbor are: "MURDERED" by a: "CRIMINALLY CORRUPT" and/or "TOTALLY INCOMPETENT" Police Officer, then there is no: "MUSIC"!!...So, first things first, in my opinion!!...Join me "BONO" (U2) and every other entertainer and "HUMAN BEING", in the world and help: "HEAL THE WORLD" as Michael Jackson, so eloquently put it!!..."YOUTUBE": William Wagener/Dan Petry to see my story or DANPETRYSSHOWCASE (Favorites)!!...