Come down and see Almost Chaos play live in the shop also support them in their music competition http://www.schooljamusa.com/bands/almost-chaos vote for them and support local kids making a difference!!!

Almost Chaos in Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop 1pm Saturday November 19th

Almost Chaos is a classic rock/reggea/funk/folk band from Santa Cruz, CA.  At just 14 and 15 years old the members include Jose Picazo, Derek Mather, Mac Hesson and Cameron Smith. The four member band came together in 2008 at just 11 and 12 years old, through a community music program called “Be in Your Own Band”.  With the guidance of Nat Condit-Shultz the young musicians released their first CD in November of 2009.  With seven original songs the band soon began playing at local events.  “One gig led to another” says Jose Picazo and soon the band was scheduled  for over 100 gigs in 2009-2010.  Since then the band has raised over $40,000.00 for local schools and community charities, including “Jacobs Heart”. 
Almost Chaos has been recognized by the Mayor of Santa Cruz and Congressman Sam Farr for their “contribution to their community”.  It has been their pleasure to play at “the Catalyst, the Crows Nest, Britannia Arms, the Rio Theater, the Monterey Strawberry Festival, the Monarch Butterfly Festival, Your Music Magazines/Music Olympiks. (just to name a few).  Their second CD is scheduled for release in summer 2011 and will include 10 original songs.  You can catch them at upcoming shows:  “Capitola Art and Wine Festival, Watsonville’s Fathers Day Celebration at Ramsey Park, Monterey Strawberry Festival, and Hot Rods for Kids” Check them out online at:  www.myspace.com/josederekmac or Facebook (Almost Chaos).

Fast forward to 3:45 to see School Jam segment and if you are really impatient you can fast forward to 5:20 and see Almost Chaos interview piece. Congrats to these young musicians and we are proud to have you in the Family!

Young, local and SC Family…Almost Chaos opens up for The Expendables at The Catalyst on December 18th geared towards “Toys for Tots” drive. These guys are on fire, look for the trio to travel to Anaheim in 2010 for the SchoolJam Contest, one of only two bands in the USA to qualify. Super stoked to have Almost Chaos represent…enjoy the clip.

Almost Chaos is a 3 man group all 13 and 14 years old and killing it! They just opened for The Expendables at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz and currently on track to play in Anaheim for SchoolJam USA contest. Please welcome Almost Chaos to the Family!