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Dylan Vargas & the Black Belt Band Rocks!

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A local Rock ā€˜nā€™ Roll band that categorizes themselves as Heavy Blues, they are adept in covering songs from AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Heart, Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Judas Priest, Journey to also playing oldies in a style with a unique twist.

The band members in the picture above are: left to right, Phillip Romero, Dylan Vargas, Cindy Vargas, and Charlie Vargas. Tim Martin (not pictured) is a big asset to the band and one of the best guitar players, keyboard players and singers the other members have collaborated with in their careers.

The band also does their own original music and is working on CD to be released in April.

Dylan grew up listening to Rock ā€˜nā€™ Roll and is an amazing bass player and song writer. His youth and energy really brings out the best in the band. Dylan and his mother Cindy have both been winners in the Colgate Country Showdown and will restart their musical season in February, after the Karate championships.

Dylan Vargas & the Black Belt Band played in June 2015 at the World Karate Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. Playing for a pool party at the tournament venue, the band was then asked to play during the championship finals right next to the competition stage.

When Dylan made it to championship finals, the band had to stop playing so he could compete. When his match finished, the young pro walked off the stage like a boss, strapped on his bass guitar and the band continued playing.

By Tom Hartsock

Sun Correspondent