This band of seasoned musicians recreates the sounds of the 1980s; a day when Ronald Reagan was President, M-TV first aired, CDs emerged, Acid Washed jeans were "Cool" and alternative music was called "New Wave". This period has resurfaced in today's entertainment industry. VH-1 has multiple segments echoing from the 80's Video Generation, radio stations across the U.S. feature artists from the 1980s in daily "flashback" programs while 1980s anthems have permeated TV commercials.

The Reagan Years has achieved "headline status" in both nightclubs and concert venues throughout the Mid-Atlantic. After a brief hiatus, the talent that united in 1996 regrouped in the winter of 2000 to wave the 80's flag again... As a tribute, the band leads a high profile campaign of events such as entertaining Baltimore's New Year's Eve celebration in 1998 and 2002. The event held at the Innerharbor amphitheater includes an audience estimated at 175,000 people. The band has been featured four years at the Harborplace Summer Concert Series. Other large-scale concerts include Herndon, VA's Friday Night Live, Gaithersburg Olde Towne Days, Bowie and Frederick, MD's Independence Day concerts and Frederick, MD's In The Street festival as well as the Maryland Seafood Festival in Annapolis. TRY headlined the 2003 Mid-Maryland Music Festival at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick and was part of WHFS's sold out Classic Cracker show in 2005.

The group has drawn the attention of the Media. Several articles have been written about the band. TRY was featured in The Baltimore Sun , Washington City Paper The Frederick Post, twice in the Gazette (Gazette 1 and Gazette 2) and PA Musician magazine as the March 1998 cover story. The band was interviewed on Baltimore's WJZ-TV Channel 13 in preparation of their 2002 New Year's Eve performance. The band appeared on Frederick Cable's entertainement show, Out On The Towne.

In the corporate setting, the quintet is experienced in private gatherings, wedding receptions and holiday parties. Most Private Engagements remain confidential however this Fund Raiser drew press. The band has also shared the mainstage with 80's legends such as Starship , Uncle Kracker, The Psychodelic Furs, The Violent Femmes and Bow Wow Wow.

TRY's stage show creates a party atmosphere filled with fun college and high school memories. Throughout a performance, the quintet changes lead vocalists and plays special requests from the Reagan era. Musical selections although diverse in style, all share the "common thread" of success during the 80's decade. The Reagan Years: no Voodoo Economics, just great music!

Speaking of "tribute", we need to acknowledge former cabinet members that helped get the "campaign" rockin'. HERE is how it all came together.


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