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When The Relics from Riverside, California take the stage, they bring with them a celebration of classic rock favorites from the greatest guitar bands of the sixties and seventies such as: Hendrix, the Who, Deep Purple, the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Clapton and many more.  For the members of the Relics, this project represents a journey back to the beginning  to the time when they fell in love with music.  With popularity growing throughout Southern California, the Relics always earn rave reviews!

Experience: Members of the Relics have worked together and independently as local music-scene sidemen throughout Southern, California.  They have opened for country artists like T.G. Sheppard and Tony Joe White; rock bands like War, Three Dog Night and America, Christian contemporary artists like Rebecca St. James and Dennis Agajanian, oldies groups like the Coasters and the Driffters, and Jan and Dean.  They have played in numerous top clubs such as, the Palomino, the Crazy Horse, the Golden West Ballroom, the Bandstand, Universal City Walk, Gazzaris, the LA and OC fairs, and many other concert venues, including the LA Collesium. 

Booking: The Relics are currently seeking bookings through the rest 2012 and into 2013.  Their primary interests are outdoor festivals, seasonal concerts series, corporate and private parties, and nightclub or lounge venues in Southern California. To book your event, please contact them by email at therelicsinfo@gmail.com or by phone at (951)489-8801. 

The Relics Musicians:  

Mike Barnes: lead guitar

Jim Emerson: drums

Adam McIntyre: bass and vocals

Tracy Childs: lead vocals

Dave Stewart: guitar

Quotes from Fans & Clients:

“The judges have decided which band will be declared the winners in our 2010 Battle of the Bands competition, and they are “The Relics”!

     ~Sean Faustina, Riverside Plaza Marketing Director

"Your superb phrasing and tone have set the benchmark for rock guitarists, nobody in your genre rocks in the pocket like you do, Mike. The Relics are an amazingly tight and dynamic band and I know you are very proud of the musical level they have achieved. You guys are the best!!"

    ~Pat Ciliberto, gypsy jazz guitarist, leader of the Pat Ciliberto Trio, Los Angeles, CA.

"I come from a family of musicians and you guys sound better than the original bands do live."  

           ~Jody Rizzuto, Riverside, CA

"I have had the pleasure of working with these guys the Relics as a sub and I have to say that they are one of the best classic rock cover bands out there."

            - Jody Cortez, Drummer for Cinderella, touring drummer for Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Boz Scaggs, Christopher Cross and many others.

"Mike, you get the best sound out of your guitars.  It is so much fun to watch you play. You absolutely have all of the skills to have been a famous player. You are as good as many of them and better than most. I am so glad you are playing again because you are so good. And, your band is excellent! What a blast it has been to watch you today."

           ~John Lee, TV & Radio Personality, Little Rock, AK

"I would highly recommend your band for any venue. You guys are awesome....As we like to say at GC, Your guitar playing is SICK!"

           ~Jerry Burks, guitar specialist. Guitar Center, San Bernardino

"I'm tellin' ya, the Relics Rock! They bring a fresh and spirited spin on all the great classic tunes."
 

  ~Steve Probst – lead guitar and vocalist, Hotel California – Eagles Tribute

“The Relics are great!  I have told my booking manager to book them as often as possible.  If you have a chance to get the Relics for your club or event, “Do it”!

    ~Michael Huddleston, owner Law’s Nightclub, Riverside, CA