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

Fire

Roadhouse Blues

Pinball Wizard

I Love Rock N' Roll

Whole Lotta Love

Thank You (Falettinme Be)

Smooth

Cheap Sunglasses

American Woman

Them Changes

One Way Or Another

Going Down

White Rabbit

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 full-tilt electric energy, creative costumery and groovy good 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. Dedicated to the pronouns "We/Us", she enjoys hyping 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”.

Rich Valentine
Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals

Rich

Rich is a seasoned bassist with many decades of experience, covering a wide variety of musical genres and sonic flavors. From the 80's hair metal band days to today's expressive and varied musical landscape, Rich holds it down like no other. He is the solid anchor and driving melodic rhythm keeper of the band, creating a foundation from which the rest of us can launch into the stratosphere.

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.

Marco Palermo
Drummer Emeritus

Marco

Wunderkind Marco Palermo is the original drummer of Sweet Voodoo, and although he is currently engaged in other life pursuits, he still sits in occasionally on skins for us! A Santa Cruz local boy and funky-rock aficionado, Marco began beating on drums as a youngin', trying his hand at Taiko, and various other percussive art forms. Rock on and dig that beat, Sparky!

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Hope to see you on the dance floor soon!!