The Chris Anderson Group (CAG) will “rock out” at noon on the main stage of the 34th annual Cypress Community Festival on Saturday, July 26 at Oak Knoll Park in Cypress.
The musical trio has delighted audiences throughout Southern California with its Texas style blues, soul, rock and reggae tunes at venues such as Lucille’s BBQ, Stubrik’s in Fullerton, Taps in Brea and the Cask and Cleaver in San Dimas.
The CAG three-some of Chris Anderson, Mike Casper and Nicolas DeGaulejac have a combined total of more than 60 years in the music industry. Anderson serves as the lead singer and plays guitar, while Casper plays base and provides backup vocals. New to the trio, DeGaulejac is a drummer with a master’s degree in music and studied at the Toulouse Conservatory in France.
In 2012, the group competed against bands from all over Southern California in the Anaheim Ducks O.C./L.A. Concert Series where they walked away with the grand prize. Information about CAG and tracks from their latest album “Indecision” is available online at www.chrisandersongroup.com.
The group joins a growing list of entertainers scheduled to perform at the Cypress Community Festival. Also on the entertainment list are Peter Brandon, the Altar Billies and Creekwood. The Corral Stage will feature shows of special interest to the younger set such as the ReallyShooo Kids Music Review, Fun with Puppies, Fun with Reptiles and Ronald McDonald.
The festival will also feature a 5/10K Walk/Run, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, arts & crafts section, Cypress Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, a classic and vintage car show along with the big chili and salsa contest. There will also be rides for the kids, softball games and a variety of food booths.
For additional information on all facets of the Cypress Community Festival including applications for all types of businesses, vendors, non-profit organizations, the chili/salsa contest and for car show contestants, please visit their official website at www.cypressfestival.com.