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The Andes, 11:30 p.m. March 1 at Michigan's Pub

Posted by: Heather on February 28, 2008 at 11:49AM CST

The Andes will be playing Saturday at Michigan’s Pub, 1300 Michigan Blvd., as part of the annual Thoughts for Food fundraiser which benefits the Racine County Food Bank. Tickets cost $10 in advance, or $15 at the door.
The Andes are an alternative/rock band from Racine with influences ranging from 1960s classic rock to ’90s rock bands such as Pearl Jam and Oasis.

They have been playing together for three years and have had two consecutive appearances at HarborFest, in 2006 and 2007.

Lead guitarist and vocalist Joel Johnson has been writing songs since he was a teenager at Park High School, and the idea for The Andes came while at school in Illinois. The acoustic demos he recorded on a four-track recorder were expanded upon by his friend Jazz Sommers in Minneapolis, where both had gone to college.

Once back in Racine, Joel recruited his brother Nate as bassist and his old high school friend Tony Hetland to be the explosive drummer The Andes music required.
Rooted in the songwriting traditions of John Lennon and Paul McCartney and given a more modern rock edge, The Andes combine the best elements rock music has to offer.

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Posted by: my2sense on February 28, 2008 2:53PM CST

I will admit I don't actually subscribe to the RJT, but I'm a bit suprised at the lack of advertising I've seen RE: this years Thoughts for Food.
How many has it been now? Think this will be the first I've missed in several years.
Hope they have a good turnout. I see Reason for Leavin isn't playin this year :( Although as said I can't make it this years so I guess I don't feel quiet as bad for missing...
By the way Heather were you able to get to the Foo Fighters concert?

Posted by: JT Webhead Dennis on February 28, 2008 3:56PM CST

I'd like to hear more about Mohr Ave. Heather. Kthnx. :-P

Michigan's will be rocking on Saturday with Mohr Ave. and the Andes both playing together again. I shall be there with various bells on.

Posted by: drewzepmeister on February 28, 2008 10:31PM CST

I'll be at George's checking out Mean Jake,rockin' with Lyden Moon, and hanging out with the guys from Pvt. Saunders. I haven't missed Thoughts for Food for three years now.

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