MUSIC

OK all you Filoli Retro-swingers!! Put on your gangster threads and prepare to be royally entertained by the highly energetic and swinging Royal Crown Revue. Since exploding out of L.A.’s underground scene in 1989, Royal Crown Revue's unique combination of swing, jump, jive and jazz has yielded a dream career in the music industry. Behind the timeless voice of Eddie Nichols, RCR has performed in many of the world’s most prestigious venues, from the Hollywood Bowl to Radio City Music Hall. They can now add Filoli to that list!

This well-regarded band features vocalist Eddie Nichols, guitarist James Achor, bassist Veikko Lepisto, tenor saxophonist Mando Dorame, baritone saxophonist Bill Ungerman, trumpeter Scott Steen and drummer Daniel Glass. Debuting in 1991 with the LP Kings of Gangster Bop, the group was almost the first to catch the wave of swing-era nostalgia that crested during the latter half of the decade. With 1995's Mugzy's Move, Royal Crown Revue made their major label debut, signing to Warner Brothers. 1997's live album Caught in the Act generated the cult hit Barflies at the Beach. The following year's The Contender featured the single Zip Gun Bop (Reloaded). Walk On Fire, which appeared in 1999, featured the Revue's tightest presentation with vintage instruments including original "44" ribbon microphones. Tours of Japan and Australia were successful and the Royal Crown Revue celebrated by issuing the live effort Passport: Live In Australia in 2001.

RCR has also worked with a stunning variety of top artists – from James Brown to Bette Midler to Gene Simmons. And the band’s music – in particular the breakout track Hey Pachuco! - has been featured in countless motion pictures, television shows, and commercials.