Crazy 8's to Perform at IFCC Homecoming
Crazy 8s ruled the road from 1983 through 1993 as their legend as a ska/funk/rock/reggae outfit made them a college radio success. Touring endlessly, they employed a grassroots indie approach, borne out of a series of successful indie recordings which earned respectable positions on the College Media Journal, Gavin Report, and Tower Records Pulse charts. “Law and Order” sold over 20,000 copies and featured the track “Johnny Q.” which became an instant hit becoming the “Screamer of the Week” at Alternative rock powerhouse WLIR-New York.
Rolling Stone named the 8s as one of “9 Bands to Watch” and locally the 8s had two songs , “Touchy Situation” and “Luv’ll Find You” go Top 20 at Z100 while being consistently featured on KINK radio’s “ Local Music Spotlight” and being named to KGON’s list of “The Top 920 Bands of All-Time”. All the while performing with acts including The Clash, The Neville Brothers, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oingo Boingo, The Violent Femmes, UB40, The English Beat and Steel Pulse to name a few.
Opening An IFCC Homecoming is one of my favorite local groups Sneakin Out. No one can rock a mandolin and spoons like these guys. Seriously, you have not properly rocked until you have heard them play AC/DC’s Back in Black or Van Halen’s Jump.
Next get your dancing shoes on because Melao De Cuba and dancers from Hurricane Tumbao are going to be creating some sensational Latin grooves. If you have caught this band at Mississippi Pizza you will know that the dance floor is packed with sexy dancing all night. So let your hips fly and let’s dance!
As long as no one drops some red paint on me (Carrie) this will be the perfect homecoming dance ever!
-Adrienne Flagg, IFCC Creative Director
