The members of Broke ‘N Hip are seven Beaumont-Wilshire neighbors with day jobs who have also been playing music individually for as long as they can remember (which is a long time) and collectively for special occasions for a number of years. The initial force that brought them together was the wedding of a group member’s daughter. They had such a fun time playing that gig that they decided to continue, performing at weddings, parties, and other events ever since. It was BWNA Board member Cliff Goldman who first suggested featuring Broke ‘N Hip at National Night Out Picnic in Wilshire Park, and thanks to Cliff’s initiative, neighbors will have the opportunity to enjoy oldies-but-goodies performed live while noshing on juicy burgers. (Read Tim Hemstreet’s “President’s Message” in this issue for more information about National Night Out Picnic in Wilshire Park on August 1.)
Band member Jean Czuba says, “We play cover songs, only the best cover songs, huge cover songs…you won’t believe how great these cover songs are! We enjoy bringing people and families together to share in our music. We like playing songs that you either know or remember and loved listening to…and we love it when folks get up and dance!”
Broke ‘N Hip is comprised of Jean Czuba (vocals, percussion, ukulele), Pat Hatten (vocals, percussion), Dan Hayes (keyboards, vocal), Karl Krcma (bass), Ben Dudley (guitar), Tim Janes (guitar, vocals, mandolin), and Joe Beede (drums). Rock on, B-W!