Meet The Band
sMALLTIME is a five-piece, classic rock outfit from Orange County, California, with a unique blend of raw, take-no-prisoners energy. Their music is a cohesive mix of your favorite classic hits, from Led Zeppelin to Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steppenwolf to Cheap Trick, that seamlessly blends into original songs. It’s clear these rock-n-roll veterans know how to use their road-honed chops to take you on a trip down memory lane, when rock ruled the airwaves.
This band doesn’t just play classic rock, they are classic rock.
sMALLTIME slays fans in clubs around Los Angeles and Orange County, opening for such classic rock notables as Jefferson Starship, Ambrosia, Blue Oyster Cult, Y&T, and The Pat Travers Band. The band's name, sMALLTIME, slaps of irony, considering the huge, fiery intensity of their sound. Every show guarantees the audience a night full of heart-pounding rhythm and rippin' guitar solos; like stepping back in time to a great rock concert.
Bring your friends and prepare to dance ‘til you drop.
This band doesn’t just play classic rock, they are classic rock.
sMALLTIME slays fans in clubs around Los Angeles and Orange County, opening for such classic rock notables as Jefferson Starship, Ambrosia, Blue Oyster Cult, Y&T, and The Pat Travers Band. The band's name, sMALLTIME, slaps of irony, considering the huge, fiery intensity of their sound. Every show guarantees the audience a night full of heart-pounding rhythm and rippin' guitar solos; like stepping back in time to a great rock concert.
Bring your friends and prepare to dance ‘til you drop.
DANNY VAN: LEAD VOCAL, Rhythm guitar
Front man and rhythm guitarist, Danny Van, was lead singer in the duo, Sunday Shoes, who released four independent CD’s and toured nationally for eight years. His raspy vocal delivery and commanding stage presence ensures a unique rock 'n 'roll experience.
Kenneth Goorabian: LEAD GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
As a member of Sacramento-based, RCA recording artists Steel Breeze, lead guitarist Kenneth Goorabian toured with Hall & Oates, and shared the stage with such rock luminaries as The Who, John Mellencamp, Peter Frampton, Jefferson Starship and Kansas. He also wrote Steel Breeze's 1983 top 20 Billboard hit, You Don't Want Me Anymore. If you're a fan of classic rock guitar, this guy lives and breathes it.
RIC JARA: BASS GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
Bass player, Ric Jara, left formal musical training and performing classical and baroque music to become a member of a popular Orange County band, Blue Licorice. They went on to win a local South Bay Battle of the Bands which enabled them to open for chart busters Blue Oyster Cult, Grand Funk Railroad's Mark Farner, Mahogany Rush, Quiet Riot's Kevin Dubrow and the L.A favorites, The BulletBoys. He moves like a ninja. Oh, yeah. He has a black belt, and we're not talking fashion statement.
DUSTY SLAYBAUGH: Drums
Drummer, Dusty Slaybaugh, played in the Sacramento-based band, Spider Kelly, who opened for such classics rockers as Cheap Trick, Rick Derringer, Ronnie Montrose, The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Lydia Pense’s Cold Blood and Elvin Bishop. He went on to tour nationally with The Cadillacs. He's also considered among the few one-take-wonders in the studio.
TOBY TRYON: GUITAR/VOCALS
Newest member, guitarist Toby Tryon, is cut from the same sweat-drenched denim as the rest of the group. His L.A. bands, 11 Sons, Willoughby (Twilight Zone fan trivia), and The Tantrum were popular club mainstays through the '90s. He later toured with John Easdale as a guitarist for the '80s hit-makers, Dramarama. His addition to the band gives sMALLTIME a triple threat of raging guitars and the bonus of another voice. Be sure to welcome him aboard when you come see us.
sMALLTIME exclusively uses Fender, Epiphone and Ibanez guitars, Friedman and Fender amps, Barber, Lovepedal, Electric Magik, Analogman, Basic Audio, Keeley Electronics, Wampler and Snouse pedals, Steinberger basses, Mapex and Pearl drums, Paiste cymbals and DW drum pedals.
