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The mission of WGTB is to provide a comprehensive musical experience for children that enriches both the individual and the community. Our vision is to develop music appreciation, performance skills, and proficiency on diverse percussion instruments while providing life skills that will take children well-beyond their WGTB experience.  We promote creativity through improvisation and composition while teaching responsibility, cooperation, leadership and teamwork through instrument care, practice, solo, and group performance.

In the year 2384, the Mantids descended upon the Earth. They struck without warning or mercy. Three (3) billion (1,000,000,000) lives ended that day. They were the lucky ones. The remnants of humanity were faced with a choice: live as slaves, or retreat into the shadows. Either meant a brutal and unrelenting struggle for survival. In a final act of desperation, three (3) brave souls were sent back in time on a mission to save humanity. They started a band for some reason. We are that band.

Peter Emerson began playing guitar when he was 10 years old, and has been playing professionally for 4 years. He was taught at a young age how to finger pick by Terry Talbot, a local musician who toured with The Eagles. Peter has a deep passion for older folk, country, blues, and rock music.

One of Fresno’s favorite cocktail jazz bands is excited to emerge from hibernation to perform your favorite love songs from the Great American Songbook & a few timeless pop gems from the 70s, 80s & 90s.  LBNO features Rick Helzer - keyboards, Peter Fashing - guitar, Nye Morton - bass, Mike Bonner - drums & Lisa Kao - vocals.  Special guest vocalist - Katie Lewis.