video by Jimmy Olson, live band footage by Mike Robinson
Paul Shaffer - Lead vocals & guitar
Jack Butler - Lead guitar, slide guitar, bass, keyboards & vocals
Gregg La Rocco - Drums
Jim Reeves - Bass & vocals
additional musicians:
Jake Najor - Drums
Gary Nieves - Drums
Dave McKewen - Drums
Mike McMahon - Bass
Dean Smith - Bass
Larry Morgan - Bass
Rob Gironda - Bass
Ed Leiser - Guitar
Influences
Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, John Hyatt, David Lindley, Ry Cooder, Jeff Beck, AC/DC, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Jiva, George Harrison, Neil Young, Captain Beefheart, Lester Bangs, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Neville Bros, Allman Bros, Jerry Raney, Beat Farmers.
Sounds Like
check out this vintage video from 1983 or 84 of us doing our song Absolute Perfection live with Chris Drake on bass and Dennis Sedillo on drums. This was while the band name was still Bratz.
here is a cool surf video of another version of our song
Private Domain was formed in San Diego in 1985 by guitarist/ songwriter Jack Butler and vocalist/ songwriter Paul Shaffer, featuring Jim Reeves on bass and Gregg La Rocco on drums. They have been a consistent Southern California live attraction, recently appearing at HooleyFest, SD Street Scene, KGB Skyshow, Budweiser Charger Power Parties at Qualcomm Stadium, as well as performing regularly at many SD night clubs including Dick’s Last Resort, Humphrey’s, Hooley’s, plus Viejas, Barona, and Harrah’s casios.
With Paul Shaffer (once voted San Diego’s Entertainer of the Year) as lead singer and frontman, killer original tunes and an impressive cover song list that includes only songs that "don’t suck," Private Domain can always be counted on to pump the energy level and keep it there.
Private Domain has had their original music appear in several major motion pictures, as well as having had a radio hit with their song "Absolute Perfection." They currently have three original CD’s available. The newest CD "Great Leaders" was released March 1st.
Starting in 1999, the band has endorsement agreements with Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Electronics, S.I.T. Strings, and Pro-Mark Drum Equipment.
~ If you can't make this one, stop by to see me perform at ArtWalk 2008 in Little Italy on Saturday from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. I'll be at Stage 3 at India and Cedar!
One more week left...including matinees this Sat.@4pm or Sun.@2pm!! It's gonna be a freakin' franchise! Do your best to be there and say "I saw it when it started'.....m
I just realized we are MySpace friends...a little late folks. Diggin the music here made me crank the speakers and it's early morning. Thanks much for including me on your page. Peace, Love, & Great 08 Wishes!
