About Angela O’Neill and The Outrageou8

A unique jazz oriented 8 piece mini big band, performing songs in the Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerlad style, with top class, ‘lean and mean’ arrangements by Harry Smallenburg.  The band is based in Burbank where most of the members live and although they do play at events and around town, their home base is the VFW Burbank.  Angela O’Neill and The Outrageous8 draw people from all over town and appeal to a wide audience, making their music accessible to music lovers and casual jazz fans alike.  Being an 8 piece band, they have the fullness of a big band, like a condensed orchestra and each of the musicians are talented in their own right. The arrangements allow for individuality to come through, giving them a vibrant and dynamic sound. It’s been said they sound like the Duke Ellington band with a little Stan Kenton thrown in.

The VFW

The VFW located in Burbank California caters to local veterans, guests & family members. The Gudgeon is a full bar with a traditional 50's style.

The purpose of VFW is fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational. “We preserve and strengthen comradeship among our members; we assist worthy comrades; and perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever.”

Our thanks goes out to the VFW Burbank for their continued support and making it home for The Outrageou8. Special thanks to Shelly Bric and all of the people at the VFW.

The Outrageous8

Hank Mehren – keys

Harry Smallenburg – trombone and arranger

Ron Cyger – alto sax

Richard Walker – baritone sax / flute

Nathan Phelps – trumpet

Michael Rosen – drums

Sam Morgan – tenor sax

Phil Romo – bass

Al Timms – voice

Angela O’Neill – voice