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The Reagan Years is a 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's music resurfaced in the mid-2000's and is strong in 2009. 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.

Although many retro tribute bands have popped up across the country, TRY helped pioneer the concept in 1996. The Reagan Years continues to reign as the East Coast’s Premier 80’s tribute band. holding attendance records at many clubs, festivals and concert series events. The secret is the music, not the costume. While other acts are stretching their spandex, rummaging for parachute pants, putting on a wig and a Miami Vice blazer to capture the era, The Reagan Years is playing uncanny reproductions of the hits to recreate the nostalgia of the decade.

The Reagan Years achieved "headline status" in both nightclubs and concert venues throughout the Mid-Atlantic. The band leads a high profile campaign of nearly 100 events in a year. Past accomplishments include entertaining Baltimore's New Year's Eve celebration in 1998 and 2002. Those events held at the Innerharbor amphitheater included an audience estimated at 175,000 people. The band has been featured multiple years in Charm City at the Harborplace Summer Concert Series and Power Plant Live. Other large-scale concerts include Herndon, VA's Friday Night Live, Gaithersburg Olde Towne Days, Bowie and Frederick, MD's Independence Day concerts, as well as the Maryland Seafood Festival in Annapolis. TRY headlined the 2003 Mid-Maryland Music Festival and 2008 Maryland Brewers Festival at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick. TRY was part of WHFS's sold out Classic Cracker show in 2005. TRY has sold out the Deck Party 4 for 4 times as part of Frederick, MD's In The Street festival.

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, 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!