San Jose's The Bang is a modern take on the classic girl group that hearkens back to the glory days of the Ronettes and Martha and the Vandellas. Angeline King and Rachel Mae Havens are the "girl" contingent, recreating the look and the moves of the '60s and early '70s girl-pop greats. Guitarists Derek See and Alison Green, meanwhile, power the "group" part of the equation, which also includes bassist Jafar King and drummer Rich Gutierrez. Together, they lift the Bang far above what "tribute band" has come to mean, breathing new life into a once-great style and sound.-Steve Palopoli
San Jose's The Bang is a modern take on the classic girl group that hearkens back to the glory days of the Ronettes and Martha and the Vandellas. Angeline King and Rachel Mae Havens are the "girl" contingent, recreating the look and the moves of the '60s and early '70s girl-pop greats. Guitarists Derek See and Alison Green, meanwhile, power the "group" part of the equation, which also includes bassist Jafar King and drummer Rich Gutierrez. Together, they lift the Bang far above what "tribute band" has come to mean, breathing new life into a once-great style and sound.-Steve Palopoli
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