We are excited to introduce you to the musical talents for this year! This year's Spring Fling will feature two local bands that both love animals! We are excited to have a returning Jazz band and a new-to-Spring-Fling Americana/South Rhythm band.
12 pm - 3 pm: Cane Creek Rhythm Section
First up, we are so excited to welcome Cane Creek Rhythm Section! All of the members of CCRS have been longtime friends and have played in various bands together, collectively bringing over 200 years of performance experience. This will be their first time performing at Spring Fling!
In 2019, Gary Epperson, Jimmy Atkins, Art Melvin, Chris Jepsen, and Teddy Ray began planning a "BADGE BAND" reunion. Their only performance took place in February 2020, just before the pandemic brought rehearsals to a temporary halt. When rehearsals resumed, only Art, Chris, and Gary were able to continue until November 2020, when Jimmy was able to rejoin. During this period, the trio shifted focus to original material, leading the project in a new direction. After one performance, they decided to expand their lineup, and Harry Teuting joined in December 2022. The band then began recording their album, Better Late Than Never, in March 2023, with a planned release in early 2025.
Their repertoire consists of 50% original music and 50% cover songs, blending blues, rock, and country into what they describe as Americana/South.
The band covers artists such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Seger, Poco, The Byrds, Little Feat, The Allman Brothers, Outlaws, The Eagles, and more.
Learn more about Cane Creek Rhythm on their website!
3 pm - 6 pm: Steve Hobbs & Friends
Next up, taking the Stage from 3-6 pm, we are thrilled to have Steve Hobbs & Friends joining us once again! Steve is a huge animal supporter and has always been a part of Spring Fling, since the very first one! He has also been a customer of Unleashed since the Flea Market, so we love having him as part of our big event!!
Steve Hobbs is a celebrated jazz musician whose love of music started at the age of 7. Hobbs received his Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from Berklee College of Music in 1978 and a Master of Music in Jazz Mallet Performance from the University of Miami in 1982. He has toured with multiple bands and groups like the Art Van Damme Quintet, pop group, Janice, and Jum200pin’ Johnny. He has released multiple albums and compilations, like Steve Hobbs’ “Tribute to Bobby” and Steve Hobbs Quartet Vibes, Straight Up. Hobbs has 6 "Top 10" Recordings, 5 albums in the top ten charts, and was listed in the BMG All Music Guide to Jazz as one of the most influential jazz vibists in the world. He is listed in the New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, and featured in many magazines, radio show, and more!
Steve will have several guest musicians joining him on stage and we can't wait to see, and hear, them all! Get ready to pull up a chair and enjoy the good vibes at Spring Fling!
We hope that you enjoy the musical entertainment at Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 12-6 pm at Koka Booth Amphitheatre!!
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