Redbud is a high energy dance band out of the Ukiah area.
Playing since Autumn 2000, Redbud has many original tunes
- rock, pop, some blues, reggae, ska, punk, surf, as well
as their own renditions of a wide repetoire of rock favorites.
Redbud consists of Yoli Rose, lead singer and rhythm
guitarist, Gary Pedroni on lead guitar and back up vocals,
Bob Dress on bass and vocals, and, Tom Gorton or Frankie
Robletto, on drums and vocals.
Redbud has played quite a number of local gigs, private
parties, Shanachie Pub in Willits, Ukiah Brewing Company,
Potter Valley Cafe, Blue Lakes Lodge, Club 7-11, the Ukiah
Airport event, the Pastels in the Plaza , Downtown Joe's
in Napa, etc. They were winners in the K-WINE Homegrown
Tones radio contest two years in a row.
Redbud recorded two CDs of original tunes, “Smoke
& Mirrors,” and their latest "Feels So Good".
They are working on their third CD.
Redbud’s songs have varied topics, including relationships,
love, sex, emotions, consumerism, dreams, nature, travel,
spaceships, redemption, insomnia...even one entitled “Nothing
at All”. Many of the songs have been collaborations
between bandmembers.
Redbud has a lot of fun writing songs and playing music,
and that radiates to those who listen and dance to the
music.
Redbud enjoys playing for parties and events, as well
as venues. Have some fun: come hear Redbud perform. Or
better yet - hire us for your next event! Homegrown Mendocino
County music - FUN!