Biography:

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Spinout has started to create quite a stir lately in the Bay Area by presenting the most timeless and enduring early rock and roll and classic rock music in an energetic, passionate and fun filled show that pulls the audience directly into the heart of their performance. This 3 piece band’s appeal is so broad that it can play anywhere from major nightclubs like Bimbo’s and Slim’s to restaurants to garage sales to private parties and have everybody dancin’, drinkin’ and singin’ along. Come to a show and have a rockin’ good time!

Matt Tidmarsh, the courageous leader of Spinout, first started playing the up right bass at the tender age of 10. After seeing how fun the electric bass was joined the San Francisco original music scene. After a short stint as an Elvis impersonator in Japan, Matt became a founding member of the popular cover bands Super Diamond and Tainted Love.

Stewart Burr, started playing drums at age 10. Stewart attended Cal St. Northridge and later transferred to Sonoma St. where he graduated with a degree in Jazz Studies. Stewart got his first break playing with Jazz pianist Bob Lucas during his college years. After college he landed the gig with Bay Area favorite Red Archibald and the Internationals. In fall 1999 Stewart relocated to New York where he got the gig with the legendary Chubby Checker.

James Smith has lent his guitar-playing prowess to many artists and groups during his career.