I WANT MY GEN X'ERS BAND!!!!
Whether it's a Let's Go Crazy dance hit or a couple skate only, Generation X is partying to the best music like it was the 80's all over again.
Relive your early Mtv music days and everything Gen X with the The Gen X'ers Band. Playing all the classic 80s hits with a touch of grunge too! I WANT MY GEN Xers!!! A guaranteed awesome party and dance band, The Gen X'ers Band is a tribute band dedicated to celebrating the music that shaped a generation. We focus on the early years of MTV videos and delivering an authentic live experience that resonates with everything Generation X. The Gen X'ers Band is perfect for any occasion including festivals, theaters, night clubs and weddings.
The Gen Xer's Band can also provide top notch quality PA systems and lighting for any and all sized events and venues.
Raised on hose water, lawn darts, wooden spoons & neglect.
RJ Hammon - Lead vocals, Keys, Electric & acoustic guitar, banjo, melodica, jews harp, cowbell & tambourine. Is that enough?
RJ Hammon - With over 1500 shows under his belt, RJ hails out of the greater Sacramento and Bay area. Born into a long bloodline of professional family musicians and Inspired by his cousin Richie Albright, longtime career drummer & producer for Waylon Jennings, he was destine to follow suit. RJ has conquered many aspects of the rock n’ roll Gen X puzzle. RJ’s history started with writing, singing and playing bass in 80’s punk bands, to fronting largely successful corporate cover bands, lead guitar in alternative rock bands and creating layered symphonic synthesizers and keyboards in many successful local and touring tribute bands. RJ Hammon has shared the stage with many talented national touring musicians from bands such as Y&T, Smashmouth, Journey, Dokken, Quiet Riot, Montrose, Great White, Paris Jackson, Gilby Clarke, Tori Amos, Montgomery Gentry, Santana, John Lee Hooker Jr. and many more. Proud Generation X'er and wears his Vans proudly on a daily basis!
Dave Garrity - Bass & Vocals
Bassist Dave Garrity has been a fixture of the Sacramento music scene for the past three decades. He has been a member of highly visible bands such as House of Stone, The Luminators, The Mind Club, Rowdy Kate, Big Boss Graffiti, and now The GenXer's. Dave won multiple “Sammies” (Sacramento Area Music Awards) with The Luminators & The Mind Club as well as Critic’s Choice Award for Outstanding Bassist in 2008 as a member of Rowdy Kate. Over the years, the various bands Dave has been a part of have opened for the likes of Run DMC, Greg Allman, Edgar Winter, Elvin Bishop and KISS. Recently, Dave was notified that in September of 2025 he will be inducted into The Sacramento Blues Society's Hall of Fame.
Matt Diggs - Lead guitar & vocals
Matt Diggs -Matt grew up in a musical family in the San Francisco Bay Area and discovered his passion for music at an early age. With a few years of piano lessons and a steady diet of hard rock classics from his older sister’s record collection, Matt soon gravitated towards an obsession with the guitar and a fascination with the songwriting and recording process. This initial curiosity has blossomed into a 25-year music career, where Matt has performed at over 1,500 shows across North America and produced global events promoting the latest audio and video production technology. Matt is the master of any and all 6 stringed instruments and holds the crown for the king of harmonies as well!. Prove us wrong!
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Brian Daniels - Drums
Brian’s been drumming it up since 1974 and has appreciation for all styles of music. He’s drummed in over 20 bands including Trip-centric bands like Freudian Trip and Cheap Trip, a tribute to Cheap Trick. Brian’s got more flair than a cassette mixtape made with love. Warning: prolonged exposure may result in spontaneous moonwalking. With a snare that hits harder than your high school crush’s rejection, Brian brings the pulse of the 80s to every show.
Pics of latch key Gen X kids.
Contact our rad Gen X'ers manager for a booking!
