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09 feb 7:30 pm Little River Band 7:30 pm Ruth Eckerd Hall

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Little River Band with Rock Symphony & special guests Pablo Cruise Little River Band returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall with the Florida Rock Symphony bringing their vocal and musical energy along

Little River Band with Rock Symphony & special guests Pablo Cruise

Little River Band returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall with the Florida Rock Symphony bringing their vocal and musical energy along with special arrangements of their timeless classic hits! Joining them is special guest, Pablo Cruise ! Little River Band has claimed their place as one of the great vocal bands of the 70s and 80s with chart-topping hits including Reminiscing, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, The Night Owls, Take It Easy On Me, Help Is on Its Way, Happy Anniversary and many more!

Special Guest Pablo Cruise is known for such hits as Whatcha Gonna Do?, Love Will Find a Way, A Place In The Sun, Cool Love, I Want You Tonight and I Go To Rio.

(Friday) 7:30 pm

Ruth Eckerd Hall

1111 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, FL 33759

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Graded on a Curve: Pablo Cruise, Lifeline

Are there any Pablo Cruise fans out there? Hello? A single one? Or have they all disappeared like the canaries from the Canary Islands? I was never a fan—in fact I regularly planted claymores in their front yards—but I needn’t have bothered; history has more or less erased them from the modern consciousness. All that’s left is the cover of 1976’s Lifeline, on which they show more flesh even than Orleans on 1976’s Waking and Dreaming —which should have been entitled Waking and Screaming —and a pair of desultory hits, which you can still hear on easy listening stations.

Pablo Cruise were so middle of the road they caused numerous highway fatalities, with tractor-trailers jack-knifing to avoid them only to run into decrepit Ford Pintos, which promptly exploded in balls of fire. This was the only exciting thing about Pablo Cruise, because their AOR approach to rock wasn’t in the least incendiary.

The band—which for some reason I always thought hailed from Australia—was formed in San Francisco in 1973, and didn’t really break through until 1977’s A Place in the Sun and 1978’s Worlds Away. So why am I reviewing their sophomore LP, which wasn’t nearly so successful? God only knows, although I have to admit I was swayed by Robert Christgau’s cryptic review of the album, which went simply, “You can take the Doobie Brothers out of the country, but you can’t turn them into Three Dog Night.” I don’t know what it means, but it always makes me laugh.

The most exciting track on the LP, “The Good Ship Pablo Cruise,” invites you to climb aboard. It has an Island beat, the chorus actually works, and it’s all performed in a high humor, with one player calling out, “Yeah, that’s nice.” That said, I have no intention whatsoever of boarding the good ship Pablo Cruise, because, well, the ship’s band is Pablo Cruise. “Who Knows” is also an okay tune, a kind of blues with great harmonies that isn’t so lightweight you’ll need a paperweight to hold it down. Nice organ too. I listen to this one and think these guys could’ve been somebody, because that guitar is nice and the vocalist once again shows some real spunk. “Never See That Girl Enough” is as smooth as they come, and comes complete with the usual complaint about touring, and is just soulful enough to demonstrate that these guys have no soul whatsoever.

“Crystal” boasts an Elton John-like chorus and an Elton John-like piano, but lacks Elton John’s personality, which can transform material like this into a hit. And who is this Crystal, who will “do anything you tell her too,” but a lurid fantasy of a bunch of shameless chauvinists? Fortunately “Don’t Believe It” has actual spunk, an excellent chorus complete with ringing guitar, and a funky beat that won’t—unlike many of their other tunes—make you wish you were deaf. As for the lyrics, they’re bad, bad, bad. “I’m in the country club,” sings vocalist David Jenkins, “Tryin’ to explain/Why she prefers to stay at home/With her friends/And entertain.” What kind of rocker sings about hanging out at the country club? The tone deaf kind, because it certainly doesn’t win him any sympathy with those of us who don’t hang out at country clubs, and we are legion. And then he has the unmitigated gall to sing, “Don’t believe it/It’s a dog’s life we lead.” Yes, I’m sure life gets difficult, what with all your golf balls landing in the sand traps and what. “Tearin’ Down My Mind” is an inoffensive tune that can be listened to without pain, and even builds to an exciting climax featuring multiple vocalists throwing in to the accompaniment of horns. I would never buy it, but I might let it play on the car radio without reaching for the dial.

The title track is pleasant enough in a vacuous way, just like most of Pablo Cruise’s songs are pleasant enough in a vacuous way. The female vocalists add a little zing, but the musicianship is humdrum and, speaking not as a rock critic but as a medical professional, this is the kind of song that can kill you if you listen to it too often. “Zero to Sixty in Five” opens with an angelic choir that segues into a slow piano march, and you’re tempted to change its title to “Zero to Zero in Five.” There’s some fancy piano, and strings, but no vocals, until at about the halfway point the boys make an effort to see that the song lives up to its name by finally taking off, although it has no more balls at high speed than it did in low drive. Okay, so the guitar solo demonstrates some skill, and I like how Jenkins lets out a scream for no reason whatsoever before scatting some before the ending. What this song really sounds like is the soundtrack to a sixties cop TV program, which will either entice you or cause you to not get within 50 yards of it.

“Look to the Sky” boasts some tasty guitar licks but otherwise might as well have come off a bad Poco album. And who is that on tambourine? Why, it’s none other than Andrew Gold, the guy who gave us “Lonely Boy,” sitting in. He also gave us the treacle-infused “Thank You For Being a Friend,” and is on The Hague’s Most Wanted List for crimes against music listeners. “(I Think) It’s Finally Over” actually shows some muscle, a chorus that is both appealing and English-sounding, and Jenkins practically roars, and this one is a keeper solely for the fact that it shows the band is capable of producing a song that doesn’t sound like it was written by committee.

Pablo Cruise will be remembered, if they are remembered, as a poor man’s Little River Band, or Kenny Loggins on Prozac, or as England Dan and John Ford Coley both severed down the middle to make four people, none of them with a single interesting musical idea in their half-heads. But why be cruel? They were a product of their time, and the fact that it was a horrible, horrible time notwithstanding does not subtract from the fact that they were no better or worse than Andrew Gold. Theirs was the age of pop schlock, California Division, and it makes no more sense to blame them for that than it does to blame a dog for contracting rabies. People who like this sort of thing will go on liking this sort of thing, and that’s okay. You like what you like. So if you’re a Pablo Cruise fan, go in peace. I will never like their brand of the blahs, but I will defend to the death their right to produce them.

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Just saw Pablo Cruise recently at the Elsinore Theater in Salem, Oregon...Amazing!!! These guys are true professionals. Loved the sense of humor between Dave and Cory. I have been to a lot of concerts and this is my first time seeing PC..bums me out because they are one of the greatest bands I've ever seen! They were very gracious to come out at the end of the show and spend time talking with fans. THESE GUYS CAN PLAY AND SING!!! I can't wait to see them next time they come thru . Thank you; Dave, Cory, Steve, Larry and Robbie...

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This show was excellent! The music sounded great and the band performed beyond our expectations. Larry played the bass guitar better than I have ever heard before in any concert, he is impressive. The band all outdid themselves at this concert with their music and humor. Great guys that have not lost their quality of sound. I will see them again when they are back in the Northwest. And yes, they even did a bit of a meet and greet afterwards. Thanks guys!

The band hasn’t lost its touch. They sounded as good as their albums from the 70’s What a great performance and very fun interaction with the fans so personable and fantastic night. Played for 2 hours had a marvelous night. Would go and see them again and again great voices and music was as good as being in the recording studio with them in 1976. Highly recommend going to see them.

I just saw them in Medford,Or. at the Craterian Theater. What a great show they put on. Being from the Bay Area as they are. I have always loved their style of rock. Of course they played all their hits and some new ones as well. I look forward to seeing them live again in the future.

I have Been fortunate to have seen them a couple of times.

They are fricken fantastic. There are no words that can possibly describe how great they sound and in a more intimate venue they bring their A game and will take the house down.

I have seen Pablo Cruise one time and have brought every LP and all of their cd’s and have followed them thru the years and have their latest cd and they are still wonderful and looking fantastic!

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Saw them - my first concert ever- in 77 when I was ten. LOVED them. The lead singer's energy was what sold me and made me broke on going to live shows ever since! LOL Look forward to seeing them again. Sharon in NC!

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LARRY ANTONINO

Bass, Vocals

SERGIO GONZALEZ

Drums, Percussion

STEVE PRICE

          Drums, Percussion

DAVID JENKINS

Guitar, Vocals

CORY LERIOS

 Keys, Vocals

ROBBIE WYCKOFF

 Vocals, Percussion

In 1975 Pablo Cruise released its first A&M album simply entitled Pablo Cruise. The album cover was shot in the tropical gardens of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and it featured a huge gorilla standing front and center. The band, David Jenkins (guitars, vocals), Cory Lerios(keyboards, vocals), Bud Cockerel (bass, vocals) and Steve Price (drums, percussion) were no where in sight. At that point there was a bit of a mystique surrounding Pablo Cruise and when asked what Pablo Cruise meant, the well-rehearsed answer went something like this: “Pablo”, represents an honest, real, down to earth individual, and “Cruise” depicts his fun loving, easy going attitude towards life: In essence that’s what Pablo Cruise music is all about. Honest, real down to earth vocals, accompanied by fun yet elegant, infectious grooves. To hear Pablo Cruise on record is one thing, but to experience the band live is an exhilarating event!

From 1975 to 1985 the band toured the United States, Canada and Japan extensively, welcoming fans to “Climb Aboard The Good Ship Pablo Cruise.” Reaching the top 10 with mega hits like “Whatcha Gonna Do When She Says Goodbye?” and “Love Will Find A Way,”and several other top 20’s, the band went on to sell several million albums and singles collectively and established themselves as well respected writers and performers within the industry. They appeared on numerous TV shows, including Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, The Merv Griffin Show, The Dinah Shore Hour and in 1979 they broke Elvis Presley’s attendance record at the Sahara Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, becoming the first rock band to play a casino showroom. They also became the first rock band to grace the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, but by 1985 after completing several national tours and releasing 7 studio  albums in all, the band decided to take a hiatus……one that lasted nearly 20 years.

Fast forward 20 years…. In 2005 a reunited Pablo Cruise picked up where they left off and today the band performs all over the U.S. and Canada and they’re enjoying it more than ever… Since getting back together, they have released two live CD’s and a DVD all through Sony Music documenting their exceptional live shows.  During the Pandemic the boys wrote and produced a new single (through Sony) entitled “Breathe” which received considerable critical reviews!  One of the great things about playing shows after all these years, is that primary songwriters David Jenkins and Cory Lerios are still on board!  “Cory says, going out and playing shows these days, gives us the opportunity to not only pay tribute to our timeless repertoire, it also gives us a chance to see old friends and fans from back in the day, as well as gaining a whole new audience!”  Today Pablo Cruise is bringing more energy and excitement to the stage than ever before and with the addition of Larry Antonino (bass, vocals), Robbie Wyckoff (vocals, percussion) and Sergio Gonzalez (drums, percussion) the band has never sounded better!   If you get an opportunity to see Pablo Cruise live, don’t pass it up……IT’S GOOD TO BE LIVE!   www.pablocruise.com

Founding Members

DAVID JENKINS (guitar, vocals)

Throughout the late 80’s, original lead vocalist David Jenkins continued touring and garnered acclaim in world of country music with  the slightly ahead of their time country-rock band Southern Pacific. As they racked up hits like “Midnight Highway,” the chart topper  “New Shade of Blue” and “Honey I Dare You” (co-written by Jenkins) the band toured all over the U.S. In 1992 Dave connected with  Hawaii’s native son Kapono Beamer, and in ’95 the duo released the album “Cruisin’ on Hawaiian Time,” that became a critics  favorite as well as being nominated for Hawaii’s prestigious Hoku Award for “Album Of The Year”. Dave has recorded with many  music industry greats such as: Micky Hart, Buddy Miles, The Jefferson Starship, Huey Lewis, The Doobie Bros. to  name just a few!….Since ’99 Jenkins has joined forces with the composite group, Rock & Pop Masters, that includes some of the

great singers of the ’70’s and ’80’s. In May of 2011, Dave traveled to Iraq to perform for the troops with Bobby Kimball (Toto) and Bill  Champlin (Chicago)… The troops were thrilled to have them even though the band barely escaped being blown off the stage…. for  real!!! (Dave’s credits)  http://jaimekylemusic.com/www.Jaimekylemusic.com/Dave_Jenkins.html

CORY LERIOS (keys, vocals)

Pianist, vocalist Cory Lerios decided to turn his writing and producing skills to Film and Television. In 1986 he landed his first scoring  opportunity when he was asked to write the music for the now “cult classic” “One Crazy Summer” starring Demi Moore and John  Cusack. In 1987 Lerios landed his first network series, scoring ABC’s critically acclaimed “Max Headroom.” ABC’s “O’Hara and  “Police Story” immediately followed. Writing to “picture” became Cory’s new found passion and in 1989 Cory partnered with long  time friend and composer John D’Andrea. Together they formed Lerios D’Andrea Musicworks and aside from scoring 300 episodes  of “Baywatch,” they garnered several Emmy Nominations and won the coveted award for “Music Direction for soap “Days Of Our  Lives.” Lerios D’Andrea Musicworks went on to produce countless hours of TV scores and themes including “Diagnosis Murder,” “Flipper,” and “Marshall Law.” In 2005 Lerios and D’Andrea parted ways and Cory has continued to write themes and underscore for  several shows including Disney’s “Kim Possible,” Universal’s “Land Before Time.” In 2015 Cory released an EP under his  pseudonym, “Cory Charles”  corycharles.com  entitled “If I Could Change Anything, It Would Be You.” (Cory’s credits)

www.corylerios.com

New Members

LARRY ANTONINO (bass, vocals)

Bassist and vocalist extraordinaire Larry Antonino is a very busy musician and aside from playing with Pablo Cruise, Larry has kept

his calendar full through the years, playing with the some of music’s finest. Air Supply, Barry Manilow, Ronnie Laws, Jeff Beck and

Al Jarreu, Jennifer Holiday, Bobby Caldwell all share one thing in common and that’s Larry Antonino. Larry also had a classic role in

the Tom Hanks movie “That Thing You Do” where he appeared as “The Wolfman”…. If you saw the movie, Larry’s role was

unforgettable! Pablo Cruise is thrilled to have him on board as his rich vocals and extraordinary bass playing fills out the Pablo

Cruise signature sound! (Larry’s credits)  www.facebook.com/larryantonino

ROBBIE WYCKOFF (vocals, percussion)

The newest member of Pablo Cruise, Robbie Wyckoff, Lead Vocals and percussion has a huge history in not only live performance,

but television and film as well. Robbie recently finished up  5 years of international touring with The Roger Waters Band. (Pink Floyd) Robbie has also shared the stage with Michael  McDonald, Keith Emerson, The Gregg Rolie Band, Jackson Brown, and Barbara Streisand to name a few. His voice can be heard  on several Disney T.V. series including Phineas and Ferb, The Emperor’s New Skool, The Replacements and he’s appeared on The  Voice, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. As soon as Robbie hit the stage with his amazingly powerful voice and presence it was as  if he’d been singing with Pablo Cruise since it’s inception! (Robbie’s credits)  www.robbiewyckoff.com

SERGIO GONZALEZ (drums, percussion) Veteran Drummer, Sergio Gonzalez has played, recorded and performed live with many top artists including Jennifer Lopez, Queen Larifah, Steve Martin, Gavin Degraw, Don Was, Jessie J and Keb Mo.  Simply said, Sergio likes to hit things. A professional "hit man" if you will, but he hits them in such and extraordinary way, that it has allowed him to perform all over the world, twice over. He has performed privately for the Queen of England and the Sultan of Brunei. After high school he was invited to play with a traveling gospel group and traveled around the world for three years. His highlight was playing in Bethlehem, Israel on Christmas Eve. Soon after that he auditioned for the main show Band at Walt Disney World in Florida, working there for three years, then transferring over to Disneyland, California for three more years. It was there where he started meeting and playing with some very talented and special friends whom he is very grateful to have in his life. Sergio's has a vast range of experience from World music, Jazz, R&B, Rock and Latin meld together to create his unique and personal style and groove. Sergio continues to make his mark in the music industry currently performing with the band Pablo Cruise. (Sergio's credits)  www.sergiodrums.com

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