The Spokes

The Spokes were created in January of 2004 when two former members of the coed a cappella group the Liquid Hotplates decided the time had come for an all-women’s group at UC Davis. Co-founders Camaron and Jaclyn posted many fliers in order to find the most entertaining, cute, and fun-lovin’ bunch of girls in Davis. After several rounds of auditions there were eight Spokes, each one dedicated to creating a beautiful sound and having tons of fun. They practiced in the beautiful and brand-new music room of the Infill dorms, and relied equally on the acoustics of Andrea’s apartment. Just as a bicycle wheel cannot spin without the strength of all its spokes, the all-women, all-fabulous a cappella group The Spokes depends on all its great girls.

The Spokes set out to entertain the masses with their unique aura of pink and black. Though they’ve only been together since January 2004, they have already captivated many ears in the Davis community and beyond. With their combination of good tunes, great charisma, and excellent choreography, they make fans wherever they go. They have traveled to the Bay Area, to Los Angeles, to Santa Cruz, to Santa Barbara, and beyond. Their lifetime goals include learning new songs, making new friends, and performing all over the world.

The Spokes hold annual concerts, including "Hella Cappella: An A Cappella Festival in True Nor-Cal Style" in the Winter, and "Local Tones" in the Spring. This year, The Spokes will be holding a charity concert on November 21, 2009 at the Arc ballroom dubbed "Sing For Schools." The proceeds will go to VH1's "Save The Music Foundation" to keep music programs in our nation's schools alive.

1. A.Tianna Scozzaro
   

2. Alicia Flor
   

3. Andrea Howard
   

4. Allie Pedrazzi
   

5. Camaron Ochs
   

6. Elana Segal
   

7. Jaclyn Fromer
   

8. Katrina Soo-Hoo

1. Kate Brody Adams
   

2. Jordan Steiner

1. Alexi Elconin
   

2. Annie Pestolesi
   

3. Emily Sklar

1. Andrea Pasiliao
   

2. Paris Perrault

1. Katie Bowen
   

2. Amelia Hassani
   

3. Claire Krohmer

1. Jennifer Pugh
   

2. Lena Schiffer
   

3. Meredith Laird
   

4. Sara Scheller
   

5. Emily Pena

1. Mercy Albaran
2. Greer Shively
3. Shauna Payyappilly

1. Julie Athans
2. Katie Darfler
3. Camille Martinez

1. Emily Randall
2. Caitlin Kollgaard

1. Jaki Joanino
2. Kaci Contreras

See their website at http://www.davisspokes.com/.

The Spokes' second album, This Means Go, completed recording in May 2006 by Aaron Kash and Redwood Lane Studios, and has been released! It is available for only $10! Songs include "Behind These Hazel Eyes/Sugar We're Going Down" hybrid, It's Raining Men, and the Spokes version of "Gold Digger." Complete track listing coming soon!

The Spokes' first album, Just Ride It, was released in May/June 2004. The track listing is as follows:

1. Fever
   

2. All this Time
   

3. Ring My Bell
   

4. Fools Fall in Love
   

5. Either Way
   

6. Kiss da Girl
   

7. Bohemian Rhapsody/Golden Slumbers
   

8. Love me Tomorrow
   

9. BONUS TRACK!

The Spokes at UC Santa Cruz, 2007.

The Spokes at Local Tones 2007.

Founding members

The Spokes host Hella Cappella, February 2006.

The Spokes on Picnic Day, April 2006

The Spokes on the Bay Area Tour, May 2006