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The Guys
MIKE LOVELESS - Guitars, vocals
The author of virtually all of YIKES! original material, Mike is a legendary guitar player in these parts with a resumé that includes Sunny Funny Company, Stillroven, Blackjack, Blackberry Winter and Jasmine. Admired for his extemporaneous lyrics and unique rhyming schemes. While some believe that he is the reincarnation of James West's nemesis, Dr. Miguelito Loveless, Mike is not an evil dwarf—he just plays guitar like a man possessed.
Mike
GREG TESDALL
- Saxophones, percussion, rhythm guitar, melodica, vocals

Versatile. Talented. Genius. These are just a few words you can find in Webster's Dictionary. And some might say they describe Greg. Seriously, Greg can play sax in any style, any key, any time. We know because we've seen it. Watching Greg unload all his musical instruments is like watching the clown car unload at the circus. Greg has played with dozens of outfits including Main Street, the Wild Clover Band and Jasmine. Start a band in central Nebraska and Greg Tesdall has to be a member of it. It's the law. But we had him first.
Greg
TERRY SINNARD - Bass, vocals
In the words of one female YIKES! fan, the power of Terry's bass is "better than sitting on the washing machine." 'Nuff said. AKA "The Velvet Fog" thanks to his silky smooth vocals, Terry's extraordinary bass playing has been the foundation for bands such as Blackberry Winter, Jasmine, High Voltage and the Jim Kaiser Band. What makes this even more amazing is that he accomplishes all this with just 8.95 fingers.
Terry
CRAIG LINK - Drums, percussion, vocals
As the drummer for Timberline, Craig toured the U.S. in the 1970s and opened for acts such as Dr. Hook, Little River Band, Charlie Daniels Band and Dolly Parton
. As the drummer for YIKES!, his life is somewhat less glamorous—but his drumming hasn't skipped a beat. Like other YIKES! guys, Craig's experience includes Blackberry Winter and Jasmine—so he knows how to keep the rest of the band on track during its occasional wanderings into the musical wilderness. And many times, takes us there himself. Known worldwide for his unmatched skill on the cowbell.
Craig

DAVE BUCHHOLZ - Keyboards, vocals
Known more for his Hawaiian shirts than for his musical ability, Dave's bandography includes stints with Duck, Straight, Starbird, The Roarin' Red Dogs, Blackberry Winter and other bands you've never heard of. Penned "Save Your Breath"—a modest 1975 hit by Straight that made the top five in Lincoln, Omaha and Red Wing, Minnesota. Dave's acerbic wit tends to alienate him from the rest of the band, so they stick him in a corner during gigs. And deservedly so.

 

 

Tunage

An evening of YIKES! music is an energy-filled evening of astounding live music and contagious fun—filled with songs you know and remember.

Name a decade and the band can probably play a hit from it. YIKES! plays songs everyone can enjoy, regardless of age. From old standards to modern country. From Top 40 to FM hits. Rock. Jazz. Blues. And we may throw in a few YIKES! originals and a few other surprises.

This is just a sample of what you can hear performed 100% live by YIKES! Note that the song list changes occasionally. And if you have a favorite tune or theme song for your event, let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to add it to the list!

The Association
Never My Love

The Beatles
Can’t Buy Me Love
Back in the USSR
Lady Madonna
I Saw Her Standing There

The Blues Brothers
Can’t Turn You Loose
Sweet Home Chicago
Work Song

Jimmy Buffett
Maragaritaville

Eric Clapton
Lay Down Sally
Wonderful Tonight

Chicago
Colour My World
Beginnings
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Mongonucleosis

Joe Cocker
Feelin’ Alright
The Letter

Credence Clearwater Revival
Proud Mary

Neil Diamond
Sweet Caroline

Doobie Brothers
Listen to the Music
Long Train Runnin’

Eagles
Take It Easy

The Four Tops
Can’t Help Myself
Same Old Song

Vince Gill
One More Last Chance

Huey Lewis & The News
Workin’ for a Living

Ides of March
Vehicle

Jackson Browne
Doctor My Eyes

Jethro Tull
Locomotive Breath

BB King
Every Day I Get the Blues

Loggins & Messina
Your Momma Don’t Dance

Looking Glass
Brandy

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Alabama

 

 

 

Pat McLaughlin
Better You Get Ready

Van Morrison
Brown-Eyed Girl
Wild Night
Domino

Orleans
Still The One

The Rascals
Good Lovin’

Rolling Stones
Honky Tonk Woman
Jumpin’ Jack Flash

Santana
Black Magic Woman
Evil Ways

Bob Seger
Old Time Rock & Roll

Stealers Wheel
Stuck in the Middle With You

Steely Dan
Do It Again

James Taylor
Fire and Rain
Shiver me Tiimbers

Temptations
Get Ready
My Girl

The Turtles
Happy Together

Keith Urban
Rainin’ On Sunday

Hank Williams
Mind Your Own Business

Dennis Yost & The Classics IV
Spooky

Jazz/Dance Instrumentals
YIKES! can also provide instrumental background music as well as instrumental dance music from the 40’s, 50’s and ‘60s including:

Put It Where You Want It/Joe Sample
Take the A Train/Duke Ellington
Satin Doll/Duke Ellington
Tune 88/Average White Band
Comin’ Home Baby/Herbie Mann
In My Life/Spyro Gyra
Sissy Strut/The Meters
All My Lovin’/The Beatles


CD

Check out the new YIKES! CD entitled "The Jasmine Years." Thirteen original songs that span a variety of styles from kick-butt rock & roll to tap-your-foot country to sweeping ballads to some unexplainable madness.

All songs written by Mike Loveless and arranged by YIKES!

1. River Blues (3:16) Listen
2. Dream My Life Away (3:32)
3. What's a Man to Do? (4:06)
4. Love You Tonight (4:58)
5. Miss You (6:17)
6. Lookin' for My Baby (3:51) Listen
7. Lack of Strength (3:43)
8. I'm Your Fire (3:52) Listen
9. Dancin' in the Moonlight (6:12)
10. Alla Luengo (2:21)
11. Is This a Dream? (3:32) Listen
12. I Remember (5:09)
13. Worry Song (3:49) Listen

To order:
Send $12 in check or money order to:

YIKES! CD
c/o Craig Link
4711 Parklane Drive
Kearney, NE 68847

Cost includes the CD plus all applicable tax and shipping charges.

© 2002, YIKES! All Rights Reserved

Dates

Thursday, May 20, 2010-Kearney, NE
Cunningham’s

Friday, May 21, 2010-Kearney, NE
Platte Valley Brewery

Saturday, May 22, 2010-Grand Island, NE
Private Event

Saturday, June 26, 2010-Grand Island, NE
Grand Island Ethnic Festival

Saturday, July 10, 2010-Lincoln, NE
Private Event

Tuesday, July 20, 2010-Kearney, NE
Cunningham’s

Thursday, August 5, 2010-Kearney, NE
Cunningham’s

Saturday, August 7, 2010-Hastings, NE
Private Event (HHS Class of 1965)

Saturday, August 14, 2010-Minden, NE
Minden Opera House

Thursday, August 19, 2010-Hastings, NE
Concert in the Park (Downtown)

Friday, August 20, 2010-Kearney, NE
Cunningham’s (Tentative)

Saturday, August 21, 2010-Davenport, NE
Private Event

Saturday, August 28, 2010-Hastings, NE
Private Event

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