Metropolis Arizona - Local Prescott Cover Band. 2003 - 2010 | Forum

Metropolis Arizona - Local Prescott Cover Band. 2003 - 2010

‘Metropolis Arizona’ was a group of several Prescott, Arizona area musicians who had been playing music for most of their lives. Metropolis was not limited to just one genre. Styles of music included: 'Rock', ‘Classic Rock’, Funk, Country and an occasional dash of ‘Surprise!


Some venues played by Metropolis Arizona were:

*Prescott Courthouse Square and the Gazebo.
*4th of July Celebration for both the City of Prescott and Prescott Valley.
*Courthouse Square Gazebo - Sen. John McCains’ Presidential Campaign April 2008.
*Prescott Valley Battle of the Bands 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008
*Prescott Valley Entertainment District numerous times.
*‘Street Fair’ – Westcore Gateway Mall
*AZTV numerous times
*A gaggle of bars and clubs

Two lineups consisted of:

2003 - 2005
Craig Abernethy - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Ian Michaels - Lead Guitar
Howie Roxx - Keyboards, Guitar, Harmonica
Steve Rivera - Bass Guitar
Fred Lombardo - Drums
Jenny D -Lead and Backup Vocals

2006 - 2010

Craig Abernethy - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Ian Michaels - Lead Vocal, Lead Guitar
Howie Roxx - Keyboards, Guitar, Harmonica
Steve Rivera - Bass Guitar
Wes Sheldon - Bass Guitar, Backup Vocals
Dan Carlson - Drums

* "Close To Home" was Metropolis Arizona's original song written by Craig Abernethy and used in several local promotions.