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Gales, Chambers and Sheehan
Brought Rock, Blues And Jazz To The Kent Stage
 GCS |  Eric Gales |  Billy Sheehan |  Dennis Chambers |
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 Billy and Rick |  GCS |  Billy and Eric |  Eric Gales |
 Billy Sheehan |  Eric Gales |  Dennis Chambers |  Billy and Eric |
 Billy Sheehan |  Eric Gales |  GCS |  Billy |
 Billy and Eric |  GCS |  Gales, Chambers, Sheehan |
November 12, 2026
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A new supergroup that consists of guitarist Eric Gales, bassist Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big) and drummer Dennis Chambers (Santana, P-Funk) graced The Kent Stage last night.
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Calling themselves GCS, this power trio showed off their chops all night long by playing some original tunes as well as a few covers and music that inspired them.
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Gales told the audience that he was having dinner with Billy Sheehan one night and noted that they needed to play together. Sheehan agreed and Gales said all they needed was a drummer. Billy retorted, "I know a guy" and called up Dennis Chambers and bam, a new group was formed.
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The trio came out playing an improvised jam that went into the "James Bond Theme."
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Several other songs like "Ghost Notes," "Run Away Child" and "Jeff Beck" had some improvisational jams in them as well.
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Gales noted that he didn't understand why some veterans are at the side of the road with a sign asking for help. Being Veteran's Day even added more importance to his statement. He said that he wrote "Red White and Blues" and plays a seven minute guitar solo until his fingers hurt for them.
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Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" closed out the main set and the band closed the show with "Caution."
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In a great move, Gales told the audience that he and the band would be meeting fans at the merch table to shake hands, kiss babies and take pictures. A free meet and greet! These guys not only rock on stage, they rock off it as well.
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Photos and review by Greg Drugan
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