They’re in the zone

The Newport Performing Arts Center might have upped its insurance before announcing the live performance by the band Tsunami Zone this Saturday, Aug. 10.

Based in Newport, this dynamic group of musicians has quickly gained a following along the Central Oregon Coast. The band offers an eclectic mix of styles: rock, blues, soul, pop, Latin, country and R&B, and plays cover songs from such artists as Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Keb’ Mo’, Darius Rucker, John Mayer and Santana.

Lead guitarist Sport Thompson a musician with more than 50 years of experience who has shared the stage with acts like Guns N’ Roses, Faith No More and Skid Row. Vocalist Dan McCue brings his rich musical history to the table, joined on keyboards and vocals by Tom Ettel, who has a background in jazz, country, barbershop and honkytonk piano. Drummer AC Johnson is seasoned in rockabilly and blues and has played with bands including the Unlikely Saints, Smokewagon and Revolving Door; while Jan Kaplan, providing both bass and vocals, originally hails from the Bronx and has played locally with The Bristones, Weird Science, Blue Variant, King Mixer and more.

This good-time musical collective is known for getting audiences to smile, dance, sing along and generally enjoy a wonderful evening of fun.

The group will play at 7:30 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center, located at 777 W Olive Street. Tickets are $15. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.