Nightclubs, private events, banquets, receptions... anytime you want the music to be provided by talented professionals whose specialty is good times!

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Hire The Flames to play:

Contact: Glen Anderson

909-591-8885

gdapotsdam@aol.com

 

 
Band Members

The
FLAMES is comprised of a group of dedicated professionals who provide outstanding versatility, fun and terrific entertainment at all their engagements.
 

The 2011 FLAMES lineup:

Glen Anderson : Guitars/Lead Vocals: Glen is a career musician/bandleader who has performed with John Lee Hooker, Mitch Ryder, and the Climax Chicago Blues Band. An established bandleader and dynamic guitarist in Los Angeles, who has consistently assembled the top musicians in LA to perform with the FLAMES.

Michelle Cole : Lead vocals : Michelle Cole is a professional musician with over 20 years of stage experience. Michelle began her career in the Boston Area and began touring the East Coast with a number of Top Artists, including featured performances in Key West and cruises in the Caribbean. Michelle has created two original CD's of her compositions, in addition to successful song placement on several prime time television series. All of the members of the band are proud to have Michelle as the primary weapon in our arsenal - she is an absolute pleasure to hear and to see!

Kevin Karamitros : Drums/Vocals : Kevin's music career has taken him all over the world; from major concert performances and touring with the legendary Iron Butterfly, to performing in top Las Vegas show groups. He has numerous television credits including performances on The Howard Stern Show, The E! Channel and The Big Breakfast Show, in London. Kevin and bass player Dennis Cottone combine to create the high-octane groove mix that ignites the FLAMES!

Dennis Cottone : Bass/Vocals : Dennis plays a wide range of basses including electric, fretless, and upright to compliment his exposure to artists in multiple genres including R&B/Funk, Rock, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Blues, and Latin styles. As an L.A. based player, he has played on several recordings in these genres and has worked with multiple artists headlining the Whiskey, Roxy, Troubadour, House of Blues, B.B. Kings, etc...Most recently, he has played with the most sought after groups and venues in Orange County.

Terry Lawrence : Keyboards/Vocals: Terry started his entertainment career as a child actor... at the tender age of four years old! His credits include appearances in movies, with such legends as Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McRae, and Abbott & Costello, and on TV, including The Lone Ranger, The Art Linkletter Show, The Millionaire and The Lawrence Welk Show.
Terry changed his interest to music at age six, and started playing professionally at the ripe old age of fifteen. Since then, Terry has recorded numerous albums and performed all over the world with such greats as Ike & Tina Turner, Little Richard, Louie Prima, Bill Medley, and War. We welcome Terry's vast musical experience and keyboard expertise to the Flames!

 

When the FLAMES get a night off, you may catch some of the band playing with Papa J and Friends - so check out www.papajandfriends.com for more information.

Contact Glen Anderson at 909-591-8885 to book THE FLAMES for your next event.

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