Sweet Voodoo is a solid band of talented musicians playing super danceable covers & mashups of classic rock-funk-soul from the 60's, 70's & 80's. With a tight rhythm section, smokin' guitarist, and sassy leading lady, this band always rocks the party!

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Bad Case Of Loving You

Wild Thing

Hold The Line

I Love Rock & Roll

One Way Or Another

Going Down

Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'

Turn Me Loose

Fire

Roadhouse Blues

Pinball Wizard

I Love Rock N' Roll

Whole Lotta Love

Thank You (Falettinme Be)

Smooth

Cheap Sunglasses

American Woman

Them Changes

White Rabbit

Start Me Up

Sweet Voodoo is a solid band of talented musicians playing super danceable covers & mashups of classic rock-funk-soul from the 60's, 70's & 80's. With a tight rhythm section, smokin' guitarist, and sassy leading lady, this band always rocks the party!

Veda Ozelle
Lead Vocals

Veda

The talented and sassy "dynamic front lady" of Sweet Voodoo brings her powerful voice, full-tilt electric energy, creative costumery and groovalicious vibes to the stage at Every. Single. Show. Influenced by Zep, Hendrix, Aretha, Janis and other epic voices of eras gone by, she'll surprise you with maush-up styles from various genres and tickle your funky bone until you can't resist shakin' that booty. She REALLY enjoys pumping up the crowd and building on the collective energy to create a dance party you won't soon forget!

Dan Shugar
Guitar

Dan

Dan Shugar, aka Shug, is a six-string sorcerer, conjuring sonic spells that ignite the soul and move the body. Shug says “I just follow Veda and it all works out” and that “making music with Sweet Voodoo is my favorite elixir and endorphin generator; we give folks a delicious groove fever for which there is no known antidote”.

Leslie Heinrichs
Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals

Rich

Leslie Heinrichs adds her talented backup vocals, along with carrying the bottom end for the band on bass. Leslie was born and raised in San Jose, CA, then lived in Austin, TX for 17 years. She's performed all over the states live, playing in an all-female Journey tribute band, a No Doubt tribute, an Alanis Morissette tribute, and a 90’s rock cover band, along with numerous other groups. Currently, Leslie is the bassist for a national touring artist, the George Michael Reborn tribute band. Her smile and bass-playing light up the world!

Jurgen Krehnke
Keyboards & Guitar

Marco

Jurgen Krehnke has been playing keyboards on small to large stages in Europe, US and Central America since his teen years, which gives him solid 20 years of live music experience, give or take 25. More recently he is also doing duty on rhythm guitar, mostly to get extra credit while on stage. Covering blues, rock, funk, soul, pop or whatever other style needs backing and color, he gets his kicks out of a happy, dancing audience. Every single time.

Seth Baron
Drums

Seth

From Los Altos Hills, CA. Dropped on the kitchen floor in 1964. Found a 2 quart saucepan and wooden spoon appealing and it cost my parents nothing - until later. After beating my piano to death with real drumsticks at the age of 11, the choice was made. There was no going back. Yes, Genesis, Rush, Marching Band, Zep, Van Halen all had a huge influence on me and dashed any hopes of a normal life with babies, computers or adult responsibilities of any kind, except learning the next riff or tunes for rehearsal. See you at the next show. Peace out.

Frankie Dee
Drums

Seth

Frankie Dee is a solid groove drummer who has been playing since childhood, starting in his father’s Marin County family band, Deepstone Drive, when he was in the 4th grade. Known for playing off the emotions and feel of the band, he spent 2011–2025 behind the kit for the infamous Billy Martini Show. He later connected with members of Redwood Groove while performing with local group The Swagtones, sparking a collaborative passion project and bringing his solid rock and rhythm to the Santa Cruz music scene. Now drumming for Sweet Voodoo, Frankie brings that signature groove and lifelong love of rhythm to the band.”

Sweet Voodoo

Friday April 3rd, 7-10pm - Abbott Square
725 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
https://www.abbottsquaremarket.com/events
Saturday April 18th, 8:30-11:30pm - The Sand Bar
🏴‍☠️ PIRATE-THEMED COSTUME PARTY!! 🏴‍☠️
211 Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010
https://thesandbarcapitola.com/events/
Saturday May 30th, 7-10pm - Vino By The Sea
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
https://www.vino-by-the-sea.com/upcoming-events-1

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