Do you like a lightning-fast switch from a catchy
Beatles tune to a good, hard Limp Bizkit song? Would
you like to hear Zeppelin, Jackyl, Audio Slave,
Aerosmith, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Motley Crue, Eric
Clapton, Cake, Black Crows, Chili Peppers, Foreigner,
Metallica, some old Van Halen, and a rendition of
"Play that Funky Music" or "Godzilla" all in the
same show? Throw in an old David Allen Coe bar tune
for fun and a good time will be had by all. Teacher'z
Pet, a local cover and original band that's been
rocking the KC metro area since 1996, is a purveyor
of just this type of diverse set list that appeals
to everyone. From today's Generation Y'ers and X'ers
all the way back to the Baby Boomers, this multi-talented
group of thirty-something musicians, definitely
puts on a show you won't want to miss. The name
'Teacher'z Pet' is a more fitting name than most
would realize. Front man Steve Waters and lead guitarist
Mike Makowski have both earned bachelor's degrees
in vocal music and, subsequently taught high school
music in area schools for several years.
The first
thing about Teacher'z Pet that grabs you is Steve's
amazing range (this guy has some pipes!) as he croons
to the ladies on a slow tune and then immediately
turns around and hits the Robert Plant, David Lee
Roth, or Vince Neil-type high notes. Just wait 'til
you hear his inflection on "Dream On" by Aerosmith.
Mike always brings the crowd to its knees every
time with guitar solos on his favorite axes. Steve's
brother, Paul Waters pounds the skins and gives
Steve a break on lead vocals regularly. And, you
may recognize the bassist for Teacher'z Pet as a
Kansas City rock icon. He is none other than Sam
Lee, the bassist who toured with the local band
Rampage from 1979-1990.
You can catch "The Teacher'z"
playing regularly at several area clubs and venues.
They are available for all types of private parties
including receptions, graduations, reunions, etc.
The band is continuously updating its lengthy set
list with current hits and original compositions,
while staying polished on the classics and super-hits
of years past.
