HOT TICKET: KNYGHT RYDER

The 80s tribute band Knyght Ryder plays at 10 p.m. every Friday at the Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar in Long Beach.

The band includes members Matt, singer; Travis, guitar; Rick, drummer; Dave, bass and Kevin on keyboard and guitar.

Knyght Ryder cites a string of influences including: AC/DC, Asia, Big Country, Billy Idol, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springstreen, Bryan Adams, Bulles, Cars, Cheap

Trick, The Clash, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Huey Lewis, INXS, J Geils Band, John Cougar Mellencamp and many more.

The self-described five crazy rockers from Long Beach play everything from Gun’s and Roses to Flock of Seagulls to Spandau Ballet. Knyght Ryder

formed in Long Beach with five guys who determined to create the rockingist 80s band in Southern California. Each had their own special powers they

brought to the mix. Together, they capture the sound that helped end the cold war. The Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar is located at 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Long Beach, CA 90803. It is located at the corner of Loynes and Pacific Coast Highway. For more information, call (562) 596-4718.