CAKE
Friday, July 17 at 8:00 pm on the Rogers Stage
CAKE was formed in 1991 in Sacramento, California. The band had several hits throughout the '90s and 2000s from its five albums. Although CAKE’s music is often classified as alternative or indie rock, it combines multiple musical genres, such as funk, ska, pop, jazz, rap, and country. CAKE’s music features droll lyrics rife with word play and syncopation (laconically voiced in a rap-like style by lead vocalist/guitarist John McCrea), catchy distorted guitar riffs, and a solo trumpet. CAKE’s musical style has been compared to They Might Be Giants, Talking Heads, and The Cars. Best-known for their ubiquitous hit The Distance, CAKE’s other gems have included Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle, No Phone, Short Skirt/Long Jacket, and an alternative remake of Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive.
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