Left to Right: Sean T, Mike Bigelow, Lynn Graciano, Hugh Messer, Rayna Graciano, Mark Richards
Lynn Graciano "Bad Shark" -Tenor Sax, Vocals, & sometimes Keys
Rayna Graciano "FlipPer" -Keys
Mike Bigelow "Mr. Bigs" -Trumpet, Flugal Horn
Mark Richards "The Shredder" -Guitar
Hugh Messer "Happiness"-Percussion
Sean T. "Uncle Sean" -Bass
Influences
Brian Setzer, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Nat King Cole
Tacoma Professional Musicians
Can You Find Me?
Sounds Like
Here's a song list of the type of music we perform:
Set I
1) Go Daddy Oh
2) Jump, Jive, & Wail
3) Europa
4) In The Midnight Hour
5) Jump With My Baby Tonight
6) Night Train
7) Basin Street Blues
8) Try A Little Tenderness
9) Under The Boardwalk
10) What A Wonderful World
11) The Seattle Swing! new original tune
12) Just Can't Help It (Mike Bigelow original!) Set II
1) In Walks Mr. Bigs (Original)
2) Celina (Original)
3) Harlem Nocturne
4) In The Mood
5) Almost Like Being In Love
6) Up On The Roof
7) Opus One
8) Mustang Sally
9) Somewhere
10) Route 66
11) What A Wonderful World
12) I Have A friend (Jesus)
13) My Girl
14) Knock On Wood
15) O' Darlin
16) Sign Sealed Delivered
17) Domino
18) Framed
And much, much, MORE!
Lynn Graciano (sax) studied at Seattle Pacific University and received his BA in Music Education. He then attended Southern Oregon University where he received his Masters in Music. He currently is the Band Director at Spanaway Junior High. He is married to Rayna who plays the keys in the band. They have three awesome children, Jonathan, David, & Celina.
Rayna (keys) is the secretary at Shining Mountain Elementary in the Bethel School District. She is an award winning classically trained musician until she was corrupted by the HOT TAMALES!
Mike Bigelow (trumpet) went to Spanaway Lake High School where he was a student of Lynn's. He then went to PLU and got His BA in Music Education. He did his student teaching with Don Rose at Washington High School and currently plays with the Hot Tamales and the Clan Gordon Pipe Band. He is an incredible composer and musician!
Mark Richards (Guitar) has been in the Northwest gigging scene for many years. An experienced pro, he brings a professional sound, and star studded talent to the group. Mark teaches privately in his home studio and also at the Annie Wright school.
Hugh Messer (Drums) Has been playing drums for many years and after serving time on Nuclear Submarines he likes to use his talents for the Lord by laying down the beat at Real Life Family Center.
Sean (Bass) owns his own business and plays for many groups around the Northwest. He's recently been spotted at the Elks Club, Pierce College, and most recently with The Hot Tamales!!
Oh wait, you guys are on the 28th! I'm so glad I didn't miss it. ;) Count me in for that day, I'll be looking forward to seeing you guys swing it. Heck, I'll even bring my hummingbird if you guys wanted to jam on a song or two.
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I love how Hugh's official nick name on the page is happiness. HAHA! I love that story, and the fact that I came up with it. Good times. I can't wait to see you guys again!
Thanks Papa G.! You could have spoke that message yourself, you are an extremely generous person. Thanks for your love and support, you are a great friend.
Happy New YEAR! Yeah, you like how I left that up? Just for you. So have you guys had any swingin' gigs since I've been gone? I really miss watching you guys and dancing. Well, I hope you all had a great New Years, and that no one got sick this year.
