Pinch Me! is a fresh, powerful mix of music and energy that resonates with everyone. This band is highly organized, well motivated, and very professional. Pinch Me! manages sound levels for comfort, and plays all the songs that inspire their growing fan base. We are the local leaders in the entertainment industry!
Pinch Me! is Southern California’s premier entertainment band, made up of five seasoned musicians with respected backgrounds in the music world. The band features some of the greatest hits from the 60’s to today, providing a wide spectrum of entertainment rarely seen elsewhere. Powerful saxophone, keyboards and guitars accompany exceptional vocal harmonies. The band’s diverse song list emphasizes high-energy tunes for dancing and fun until the party’s over. Pinch Me! has a heart and is very active in supporting causes including CASA, Down Syndrome, Autism Speaks, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, Cure Duchenne and more.
MEMBERS:
- Chandra Shumway – Lead Vocals
- Norman Merten – Lead Guitar and Vocals
- Malcolm Turner – Bass Guitar and Vocals
- Gary Wails – Saxophone, Keys, Percussion and Vocals
- Rick Allen – Drums, Percussion and Vocals
PINCH ME! WAS THE HEADLINE ACT AT THESE EVENTS:
- Corona del Mar Christmas Walk 2007-2019
- Irvine Cove Labor Day Celebration 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Newport Beach Lobsterfest 2015, 2016, 2019
- Annual Balboa Island Parade “Anchors Aweigh” 2015
- Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Benefit and Triathlon 2014
- Semester at Sea Benefit – Orpheum Theater Los Angeles 2014
- Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County – Island Hotel Newport Beach 2013
- Sage Hill School Benefit 2009, 2012, 2013
- Rex Hudler’s Team Up for Down Syndrome 2013– Angel Stadium of Anaheim
- CASA Benefit 2012
- Walk Now for Autism OC 2008, 2009, 2010 –Angel Stadium of Anaheim
- “Black Gold” Feature Film ( DeLaurentiis Productions) 2010
- Lakeside Golf Club President’s Ball 2010
- Walk Now for Autism LA 2009 – Pasadena Rose Bowl
- Mr. Irrelevant Arrival and Press Event 2009
- Cure Duchenne Benefit 2009
- Pegasus School Benefits 2007, 2009
