ABOUT THE BAND
Versatility
We feature 2 and 3 part harmonies on most of our songs with 4 of our members vocalists. No voice enhancers or auto tuners ever used, everything is 100% live. We also have the ability to insert saxophone or harmonica to enhance the overall sound from the bass, guitars, keyboards and drums.
We’re a five piece Classic Rock n Roll band. Playing music from the Beatles to the Zombies, including The Rolling Stones, the Animals, Jerry and the Pacemakers from the British Invasion to American hit makers such as the Rascals, Tommy James, CCR, Youngbloods and many more.
LOVE OF MUSIC
Years of experience playing special events, reunions, parties and sharing the stage with National acts throughout Florida.
The band is a collection of old friends from successful but now defunct local groups from around Pinellas County who got together for the love of playing and performing live music. Although the Barracudas’ genre is Classical Rock, our roots cover Blues, Country, Rock, Soul and Church Worship.
DEMOS
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BOB CARTER
Guitar/Vocals
Bob Carter: Toledo, Ohio Instrument: Guitar, Vocals Musical History: Moved to Florida as a child and started playing music at the age of 8. Played with The Travelers and co-founded the British Walkers playing festivals, parties and events. Musical Background: Bob, while with The Travelers played venues throughout the Southeast as the official band of the Festival of States. Formed The Barracudas in the late 1980’s and played for 18 years as a vocalist and guitarist. Opened for such acts as: Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Billy Preston, the Turtles, Steppenwolf, as well as numerous others while with The Barracudas. Co-Founded The Southside Bulldogs prior to relaunching The Barracudas. Versatility: Plays Classic Rock, Folk. Over 50 years experience playing live and in the studio recording.
BUDDY PETERSON
Bass guitar/Vocals
Buddy Peterson: Chicago, Illinois Instrument: Bass, Vocals. Music History: Moved to Florida as a child and started playing music at the age of 13. Co-founded The British Walkers playing for parties and events. Musical Background: Buddy joined The Tempests and won the Battle of the Bands for WLCY and had the opportunity to play with numerous stars across Florida, including being named the house band in Florida for the show “Hullabaloo”. Opened for Dave Clark, Shangralas, Blues Magoos, Sam The Sham and Tommy James among many others. Co-founded The Southside Bulldogs in 2011. Plays Classic Rock. Over 50 years experience playing live and in the studio for recordings.
SCOTTY STRUTHERS
Keyboard/Harmonica/Saxophone
Vocals
Scott Struthers: Springfield, Virginia Instrument: Keyboards, Saxophone, Guitar and Harmonica, Vocals
Musical History: Started playing music at the age of 12 years and put together his first band while still in middle school. The Epics were formed and played parties and small events in Northern Virginia. He moved to Florida in 1970 and he continued to play music for local events. Musical Background: Scott formed The Struthers Brothers band where he added Bass to his variety of instruments as an accomplished musician. Joined The Barracudas and played for 18 years as a guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist. Joined The Troy Duncan Band and later formed Bad Dog Charlie prior to relaunching The Barracudas. Opened for such acts as: Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Billy Preston, the Turtles, Steppenwolf as well as numerous others while with The Barracudas. Versatility: Plays Classic Rock, Pop Country, Jazz Rock over 50 years experience playing live and in the studio for recordings.
EDDIE ST. CLAIR
Lead guitar
Eddie St. Clair: Cincinnati, Ohio Instrument Guitar, Vocals Musical History: Moved to Florida as a child and started playing at the age of 10. At 13 he picked up a guitar and formed a trio called The Spectrums. They performed at church functions, talent shows and parties. Musical Background: During his earlier years he was a side man for Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane fame. Additionally he performed as a side man for Bobby Hendricks formerly a vocalist for The Drifters playing gigs across the Eastern United States. Eddie has played bass for Jim Lamar and The Jimboes as well as The Impacs and the Silver Alert Band. Versatility: Plays Classic Rock, Doo-Wop, Pop Country and Church music. Over 50 years experience playing live and recording.
DANA GANSS
Drummer/Vocals
Dana Ganss, Oceanside, New York Instrument Drums, Vocals Musical History: Started playing drums at 13 years of age and joined local bands that played on Long Island. He was recruited by Jim Lemar and moved to Florida to join Jim Lamar and the Jimboes which was a pop country band playing for events at hotels and event facilities. Musical Background: The Jimboes played at venues all over Florida and the Southeast United States, and opened for such acts as Larry Gatlin and his Brothers as well as Lee Greenwood in Tampa. Versatility: Plays Classic Rock, Pop, Classic Country and the Blues. A versatile performer with over 50 years experience playing live and studio work.
Book the Barracudas for your upcoming events
Special Events , Conventions, or High School Reunions . We have years of performing experience to make the perfect fit.
Our members have played locally for the 25, 40, 50 and even 55 year reunions for such schools as St. Petersburg High School, Lakewood High School,
Boca Ciega High School, and Chamberlain High School to name a few.
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