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We Play For Cash (WP4$) is a four-piece show band that plays “Arena Rock for the New
Millennium.” The band is based in Atascadero, and has been active in the central coast since
2012. The band is touted for engaging stage presentations that connect with all-age audiences
across a broad range of songs and instrumentation. Think modern-day Fleetwood Mac meets
Cheap Trick on a Led Zeppelin tour.
WP4$ was started by award-winning, hot shot guitarist/producer, Ron Hagadone (“Lef D
Troyt”), along with seasoned vocalist/writer/musician, Sharine Borslien (“Tryxxie Pyxis”), who
Ray Charles called “a great singer and songwriter.” Local musicians bassist Daniel Kieselhorst
(“Phil Durt”) and drummer Bill Watson (“Bam Bam”) complete the lineup. The WP4$ goal is to
bring high-energy, visually appealing performances to area stages, while showcasing their band
members’ unique abilities.
WP4$ take their music seriously, but they love to have fun. Members have stage names, often
donning colorful costumes. Male and female singers trade lead vocal duties and combine
harmonically in a well-rounded ensemble. They create a real rock ’n’ roll show that captivates
audiences with a feel-good experience.
Another important aspect of WP4$ is its wide variety songs by venerated artists that include Tom
Petty, Janis Joplin, Neil Young, Jefferson Starship, Santana, Chrissy Hynde & The Pretenders,
and Led Zeppelin. Musical genres range from 60s folk to 70s classic rock and contemporary, and
from 80s pop to 90s alternative, with offerings of well-loved songs from the 21st century. The
band is also known for its excellent original songs, dozens of which have received airplay on
KLOS 95.5 FM, over 100 college and community radio stations across the country, in addition to
being streamed on all major digital platforms including Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, and others.
WP4$ also features a versatile lineup of instruments, including electric and double-neck guitars,
keyboard, bass, drums and percussion, harmonica, flute, and the Theremin. Such multiplicity
provides significant musical flexibility that keeps listeners from being sonically fatigued.
Audience members may choose to dance, sing along, cheer, or just listen appreciatively to the
presentation of vocals, guitar rhythms and solos, and musical interludes.
