Update 26 June 2010
Presently the group is working on originals, they took time to record some promo demos to include a demo of their original song, "Solid Core (We're Gonna Fly)". You can hear these demos on the Video and Sound Clips page. You can also hear them perform this and many other songs live, check the Calendar page for their schedule. Also, if you have Bright House you can catch a glimpse of the group recently at AJ's Sports Bar & Grill on Tampa Bay on Demand channel 340.
Update 3 June 2010 Coming soon ORIGINALS!
Update 10 March 2010 Solid Core celebrated it's first year as a working unit. The guys are getting ready to get busy...make sure to check the Calendar page for upcoming dates. Rumor has it that the band will be back this year at the Cotee River Blues Festival. Stay tuned for confirmation and more information....and other things.
Update 21 February 2010 Solid Core introduces new saxophone and percussionist Ric Santiago....welcome aboard brother.
Update 15 January 2010 Unfortunately The Venue is in the process of changing it's format and Solid Core will not be playing as scheduled. Please stayed tuned to updates and new locations coming very soon.
Update 7 January 2010 HAPPY NEW YEAR! A new page has been added to the site to showcase the wedding receptions the band has played, be sure to check out the new Wedding Reception page. Apologies to all those who were anticipating dates at Sam's Hudson Beach that were canceled, a decision made by the establishment due to inclement weather. Be sure to check the Calendar page for updates. The band has been hard at work on their original songs soon to be released. Stay tuned.
Update 31 December 2009 If you've been to the Calendar page you will notice that the dates for Sam's have been canceled for December and January. Sam's thought it best to wait until spring since this has been a rough winter season for them in terms of the weather. Meanwhile, exciting things are on the horizon for the group. Be sure to stay tuned for new dates. Happy New Year to all our fans, family, and friends, we'll see you in 2010. Update 13 November 2009 Though the band is looking forward to seeing all of our old friends and new friends, please remember that Sam's Hudson Beach is an outside venue and that any date at that venue can be canceled due to inclement weather. For information concerning possible cancellations contact Sam's Hudson Beach at 727-868-1971. Be sure to check the Calendar page for new dates and updates.
Update 6 November 2009 Many requests have been received for Solid Core t-shirts, pricing and availability information will be coming soon.
Update 25 October 2009 Solid Core played its first wedding as a collective this past Saturday and the guys were in rare form. It was a great reception with a truly handsome couple. Solid Core would like to wish the happy couple all of God's blessings. The band received many requests for new dates and are happy to report that there are new dates posted on the Calendar page for November and more in negotiation, so stay tuned and check back often.
Update 19 October 2009 The band does not like or enjoy canceling a gig, we always look forward to having a good time. Unfortunately due to inclement weather it was inevitable to cancel the show at Sam's Hudson Beach on 17 October 2009. For those of you that unfortunately made the trek to Hudson Beach we apologize for the inconvenience. There was no way we could have played when there were wind gusts between 25 and 35 miles an hour....and it was pretty chilly as well and folks started leaving. Solid Core says thank you for your support and we'll see you next party!
Update 7 October 2009 Coming soon new pics and a new video.
Update 13 September 2009 The word is Solid Core will be headlining New Port Richey's Founders Day Celebration 2009 on Friday September 25, 2009, be sure to check the Calendar page for more information.
Update 2 September 2009 Now you can view the band's ever growing play list on the Video and Sound Clips page. If you have a suggestion email us and let us know.
Update 23 August 2009 Surprise! We've got a new face. Be sure to check our schedule, dates will be added shortly.
Update 25 July 2009 The band has been very busy with behind the scene stuff and getting ready for upcoming shows and events. Technical issues have been worked out and now the video has been uploaded with controls on the Video and Sound Clips page. A new video is presently being worked on with new pics that will be displayed above and throughout the site.
Update 7 June 2009
Bay News 9 has a new spot on Sam's Hudson Beach on Channel 340, go to Bay Area Guide, select Bars & Clubs and find Sam's Hudson Beach. You'll find Solid Core in action. The band has a great time when they play Sam's and look forward to the next party.
Update 3 June 2009 Bay News 9 has been running the ad on Sam's On The Beach since May 15, it has been moved to Channel 340 for those of you in the Pinellas/Pasco area. Go to Food, then select On Dining, then search for Sam's Hudson Beach. Better yet check out our next date at Sam's and come out for a good time. Many folks have been emailing and calling to find out where Solid Core will be next. Be sure to check the Calendar page for all updates on scheduled events.
Update 3 May 2009 Bay News 9 did come to Sam's On The Beach, the band is waiting to see when that will air.
Update 19 April 2009
First off, welcome home from celebrating their anniversary in Dublin, Ireland, Bill and wife Sandi. The rumors are true, Bay News 9 will be at Sam's Hudson Beach when the band is playing, so come on out and be apart of the fun. There have been additions and changes made to the schedule, so be sure to check the Calendar page. Did you see the new pics from the first gig?
Update 5 April 2009 Solid Core's first gig at Sam's On The Beach was a blast! Great party people. More to come for sure.
Update 2 April 2009
Invisible no more, the band would like to officially bring Austin Vickrey, sax man, into focus.
Update 27 March 2009
The News - IT'S OFFICIAL! Solid Core's new site is
here. The planning stage will show some results here shortly and
everyone is hyped. You will be too when you get a dose of these guys
from the Tampa Bay area. Coming soon, that invisible 6th member. Be
sure to come
back, there are dates lining up at present to be added to the Calendar
page and of course the site will be morphing as we grow. Thank you for
your support and we will see you at the next party....