Throughout the 1970s, you could hear Janice Sands singing in Erie bands like Holy Smoke and Mercy Sakes. In the 1980s, she moved to Las Vegas to continue to pursue her musical career, playing in bands, as a backup singer (including a short stint with Wayne Newton), and as a solo act. She continues to perform in Vegas today and was a lot of fun to interview.
Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo 4 days a week and is available for rentals.
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For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.
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