Dual Guitars

The power of much 60s rock is based on having at least one guitar with an artist who can carry the show with the rhythm and the lead lines. No great group was lacking a lead guitar who could rip out a memorable lick and the drop of a guitar pick. The New Invaders, a group with considerable versatility, has a pair of guitarists who fit the bill.

Lefty Joe Garcia not only drives many of the songs with the guitar, but also moves to bass guitar on certain songs and even sits in behind the drum kit during the course of the night. This allows the bass player and drummer to move to different locations on the stage and adds to the range of music the group can handle.

Jim Herter, seen here with the guitar at rest while he plays the flute, also works saxophone and harmonica into his contributions. His rocking lead lines warmed up the night at the Taste of Glen Ellyn, and he capably fills the role of lead vocalist on certain songs as well.

The tight rocking group's bassist and drummer will be featured in the next post.