Extra Large is a band from Santa Cruz, California. Valerie and Russell, the front of the band are retired teachers and own a home in Shipwrecks on the East Cape. The band has six members – Valerie on Percussion and Vocals, Russell on flute, saxophone, guitar and vocals, Dan on a portable keyboard and vocals, Dave on lead guitar, Sandman on rhythm guitar, and Killer on drums. In all the shows, that I have seen, I have never seen Valerie without a smile on her face. Russell dances on stage, urges the audience to get up and dance, and even wanders through the crowd with a wireless microphone. Their repertoire is wide. The songs often have a reggae beat to them, whether a classic rock hit or an original tune. If you haven’t seen Extra Large live, you are missing a great time.

As Extra Large is so much fun, here is them performing “Fun” at Shade at La Fortuna. Enjoy!