The Rockingbirds

• Michael Colford - Guitar, Vocals
• Mitchell Widmer - Drums, Vocals
• Gemma Colford - Vocals
• David Close - Bass, Vocals
• John Ghirardini - Keys, Vocals

The Rockingbirds take rock and pop music way back to where the good times began – the 1960s and 1970s-- when great music was the norm, and ran the gambit from the happy sounds of harmony-laden pop to the guitar driven anthems of classic rock. The Rockingbirds do it all with an ear for the sounds that made these songs so great.

Bringing this music alive at your event, theme party or festival are five veteran musicians who perform this time-honored music with all their hearts and souls. These are the kinds of songs that bring back strong musical memories and make people smile.

Refusing to treat these hand-picked classics as "oldies," The Rockingbirds combine powerfully executed renditions of these songs with tight harmonies floating above a bottom-end groove provided by Bassist David Close and Drummer Mitchell Widmer. Groovemaster John Ghirardini uses an authentic Hammond organ and swirling Leslie cabinet to create the signature 60s big piano and organ sounds. Michael Colford wrings shimmering riffs and thoughtful tone from his vintage guitars and Gemma Colford's voice honors the spirit of 60s female sirens like Dusty, Grace and Janis. The harmonies with all five vocalists in the band--that's right, all The Rockingbirds sing--creates a kaleidoscope of sound that is rare to hear "live" these days.

A Rockingbirds performance is an irresistible musical brew that intoxicates listeners with the desire to dance, sing, and remember... there was a time when music really did make you feel this good.

• All Day and All of the Night - The Kinks
• Band of Gold - Freda Payne
• Because - Dave Clark Five
• Born to Be Wild - Steppenwolf
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Cinnamon Girl - Neil Young
• Closer to Home - Grand Funk Railroad
• Devil With A Blue Dress - Mitch Ryder&The Detroit Wheels
• Down By The River - Neil Young
• Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones
• Feelin' Alright - Joe Cocker
• Hang On Sloopy - The McCoys
• Hush - Deep Purple
• I'm a Believer - The Monkees
• Kicks - Paul Revere and the Raiders
• Kind of a Drag - The Buckinghams
• Light My Fire - The Doors
• Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
• Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf
• Midnight Confessions - The Grassroots
• No Matter What - Badfinger
• Piece of My Heart (Janis Joplin) - Big Brother&The Holding Company
• Ride Captain Ride - Blues Image
• Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
• Somebody to Love - Jefferson Airplane
• Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
• Sunshine of Your Love - Cream
• Suspicious Mind - Elvis
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• To Sir With Love - Lulu
• Twist and Shout - The Beatles
• Walk Away Renee - The Left Banke
• We Can Work It Out - The Beatles
• We Gotta Get Out of This Place - The Animals
• White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
• You Didn't Have to Be So Nice - Lovin' Spoonfuls
• You Were On My Mind - We Five
• You're Gonna Lose That Girl - The Beatles

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Baby Showers, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Sweet 16 Parties...and more.

• The Rockingbirds were amazing for my parents 50th birthday party! They played awesome music and had everyone dancing all night!! The band members are incredibly nice and accommodating. Loved having them. -- Nicole H, Kennesaw, GA, 8/13/2011