Low Flying Penguins take off with set of Beatles

It is always fun to see a new band playing around the city. The Low Flying Penguins played an eveningof Beatles covers at the Slice Aug. 21. Photo by Richard Amery
I caught a new band called the Low Flying Penguins at the Slice, twice, on Wednesday as well as Aug. 21.

I don’t know what this band’s vision is yet, but it includes several familiar faces including bassist Paul Holden, Brad Brouwer on djembe, and Jon Martin, and in the case of Saturday’s show, James Oldenburg on guitar as well as Jason Oakes, gtr/vocals and Anthony Pittarelli , drums and percussion.

They played a set full of early Beatles hits including “Help,” “Hard Days Night” and “Back In The USSR ” to name a few. Jon Martin has a heck of a voice and together, they had the ’60s pop sound nailed as well as the vocal harmonies. They definitely have potential.

— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat editor

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