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What Aspen fans are saying.
Jean, Tom and Hanna. Hi Guys! How did it go? We think we know that you would have been absolutely wonderful and that everybody that was lucky to be there enjoyed themselves. We wish you all the success in everything you do and look forward to seeing you all in the not to distant future. Love, As always your greatest British fans
Dan
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George I thought your band was fantastic! Great songs, great harmonies - I was very very impressed.
Emily Hi - The show was awesome! I had a great time, and the band sounds better than ever to me.... can't wait to bring Miguel to a show! XOXO
Anthony you guys rocked like you always do! awesome show!!!
Cristina We had so much fun last night. You guys sounded awesome. We'll be going to your show in Ventura. See you soon.
Brian Hey George, awesome show! Really had a blast.
Hi, MY FRIEND AND I SAW YOU WHEN YOU OPENED FOR LOVERBOY LAST FRIDAY JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW WE THOUGHT YOU WERE REALLY GOOD SINCERELY EILEEN
Emily Preciado The band was wonderful!! Can't wait to see you guys again.
Diane Menjivar Thank you for the show, it was great! We enjoyed it completely. where do I get your CD?
Kevin Had a great time, almost lost my voice.
Jose Hey George....... First let me say what a great site you guys have really proud of all you accomplishments and aspirations, " the best is still at hand"
Tom in the UK Hi, George, have played your Blue Sky album we all love it including my 13 year old Daughter and she is a music nut and if she likes it every one will. I have just had a look at your web site, fantastic my friend
Rob & Minky, What a new line of music...easy, soothing....Just loved all the songs....thanks.. From: Whittier, California,
Tiffanie and Giselle, Paula took us to see you play at The Key Club in Hollywood! You guys rock!!!!! You sound kinda like The Eagles..... and who doesn't love them. When are you playing again? From: Ventura, Ca
Chad Story What's up guys, seen you play at Club Fred's on Thursday and was impressed. Look forward to seeing you guys on MTV soon. From: Fresno
Michelle You guys were great on k-pig today!! I love you music. Keep on rock'n in the free world!!! Hubba hubba Michelle From: Santa Cruz, Cal
Eve Smith I love to listen to Aspen on a Sunday in the park. From: Agoura Hills
Bob Lefebvre We saw and spoke with a couple of members of the group. Thought the concert was great. Looking forward to the new CD. Will their be any advance copies? Or let us know who will be carrying it, okay? Thanks, Bob From: Oak View, CA
Emily Love your singer and am looking forward to seeing you at a show in October. Keep bringing us cool music..... From: San Diego
Tommy bass I just wanted to let you know how good you sounded Saturday night. That was the best Aspen show I've seen! It was very powerful & professionally done, great sound, great show. The guitars were crystal clear sounding, and Albert & Daniel were an awesome rhythm section.
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good, all around. Pennie Hi George, Sooooo great to hear from you. Thanks for the CD, I LOVE IT!!!! I added it to my ipod. I hope my latest project gets rolling so you can do my music. I see you guys are playing at the Canyon soon. Can't wait to catch up. Cheers!!
Deez I had such a great time dad. there's nothing like being on stage with you. you ripped!!!
Cheryl Hi George You really know how to throw a party! Thanks again for letting us play with you guys. |
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By Michael Picarella for the Acorn Aspen isn't a household name in music, but famed musicians often show their respect by requesting that the Thousand Oaks group open for them.
Tomorrow night, Aspen (some compare their sound to The Eagles rock band), will be the featured group at The Canyon in Agoura Hills. Sea Cloud, a local group, will open the show.
"We were one of the first bands to play at The Canyon Club," Rangel said. Since those early days of the club, Aspen has changed members for various reasons. In 1998, Rangel, Lou Garcia and Zamora Rodriguez met, and in the next year formed Aspen. Soon after, the band made a CD called "Blue Skies." (An instrumental version of the song "Blue Skies" was recently included in the Shout Productions film, "Fired," starring Tim Allen.)
Aspen's current band lineup includes Rangel on vocals and guitar, Garcia on vocals and guitar, Cheryl Pederson on vocals, acoustic guitar and the flute, Albert Shotwell on bass, and Daniel Rangel, Rangel's son, on drums. Rangel's 22-year-old son is the newest member of Aspen. "Right now, one of the things I'm really loving about life is that I'm playing with my son," Rangel said. "We've only done two shows together. But I look back at him and he's got a big old smile on his face, that's become "the ultimate."
The band has established a good reputation for playing on stage with some of the biggest names in music, including Los Lobos, Men at Work, Ambrosia, Venice, Herman's Hermits and Eddie Money. Aspen has also shared the stage with actor Gary Sinise's band Lt. Dan Band, with comedian Tim Allen and many other notable talents.
"It's really cool because we get the respect from the people we respect," Rangel said. "That says something about who the band is as far as the musicianship level." Rangel said the group is "in talks" with the music label EMI/Capitol in the U.K. for a recording deal. "If anything hits, that's great," Rangel said. "That would be the icing on the cake. But at the end of the day, we do this because we love it."
VC Reporter With soaring four part Eagles like harmonies and a big guitar sound these guys are poised for the big time. They are fresh off of touring with Ambrosia and have recently shared bills with Leon Russell and Steppenwolf. Acoustic and Electric Southern Rock Harmony Band--imagine the Eagles blending with The Allman Brothers but with Aspen's own distinctive style. They will start out the evening with an unplugged and put things into overdrive as the night goes on--turning the evening into a dance. Catch these guys now in a small venue.
Thousand Oaks Acorn IT WAS A MAGICAL NIGHT OF MUSIC. A PLEASANT BLEND OF TWO GREAT BANDS. Rock legend Ambrosia, was in Thousand Oaks and entertained about 2000 folks during an afternoon concert that is part of the on going series produced by the Conejo Recreation and Park District. Opening for Ambrosia was Aspen, a soft rock group known for its tight harmonies and superior musicianship.
Ventura County Star HOME GROWN MUSICIANS They Rocked the House! The band Aspen recently played the Majestic Ventura Theater as the opening act to rock legend Leon Russel. Aspen had the audience dancing in the aisles to the beat to their incredible sound. Aspen will be coming to Thousand Oaks to play as part of the annual summer concert series.
By Stacy Hale Ojai News Head over to the bash at the Libbey Bowl and check out the heavy harmonies of Aspen. These boys have only been together a short time and already have received such an overwhelming response from fans, promoters and record labels that one can only wonder if they are the "next big thing"! When I spoke with front man George Rangel, he was extraordinarily positive about Aspen's future. And who wouldn't be. Playing opening slots for such classic rockers as Spencer Davis, Ambrosia, Eric Burdon, Eddie Money and the like?
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