Bada Bings bring 'good time rock and roll' to Wenatchee Valley

The Bada Bings have become a familiar presence on stages across the Wenatchee Valley, but the band's members say their goal has never been to become the busiest act around.

Instead, they want every performance to leave audiences smiling.

"Our objective is to be the best musicians we can be without taking ourselves too seriously," drummer and vocalist Brent Rhodes said. "We all want to be good at what we do and continue to improve. But the main objective is always making sure that, when people see us, they walk away thinking, 'That was really fun.'"

The Wenatchee-based rock band will continue its summer schedule with a performance at Union Hill Cider Co. at 6 p.m. July 10, one of about 20 shows the group plays between March and October.

Rhodes describes the Bada Bings as "Wenatchee's good time rock and roll band," performing familiar classic rock hits from the 1960s through the 1990s.

The six-piece band includes Brent Rhodes on drums and vocals, Dani Fisher on lead vocals, Chris Bailey on guitar and vocals, Corey Fowler on guitar, Jason "Hot Boots" Bruce on bass and Nato Nápoles on guitar, piano and vocals. Dan Harmon is expected to join the band on bass later this year.

Nápoles said the lineup creates a full sound with two electric guitars, acoustic drums, bass, piano and strong vocal harmonies.

The Bada Bings formed about three years ago after Rhodes stepped away from a previous band with a demanding performance schedule.

"I love playing music and I wanted to continue," Rhodes said. "I just didn't want to continue at the rate that I was playing."

Rather than turning music into a second job, Rhodes envisioned a group of like-minded musicians who wanted to perform regularly while still leaving room for family life and other commitments.

"We play regularly, but we don't overplay," he said.

That philosophy shapes the band's calendar, with most performances during the warmer months and fewer appearances in winter.

The upcoming show at Union Hill is one of the band's favorite venues.

"Union Hill is always special because it's such a beautiful venue," Rhodes said. "The people that run it are fantastic. The view is phenomenal."

The group's origin story also includes a few unexpected twists.

Rhodes credits his wife with suggesting the band's name, inspired by the HBO series "The Sopranos."

"The name is definitely derived from The Sopranos," Rhodes said with a laugh. "My wife actually came up with it."

Finding musicians, Rhodes said, often comes down to chance encounters.

He first met Nápoles after a mutual friend introduced them during a holiday performance at the Numerica Performing Arts Center while Rhodes was searching for another guitarist and pianist.

"I think musicians have a way of finding themselves," Rhodes said. "We find our way to one another."

Another key addition was lead singer Dani Fisher, whom Rhodes had known for three decades through community theater but had never seen perform with a rock band.

"I reached out to Dani. She was my first thought as a singer," Rhodes said. "She'd never sang in front of a band before, but she's very talented."

After convincing her to attend a rehearsal, Rhodes said Fisher immediately found her footing.

"She fell right into it, and she's been fantastic," he said.

For the Bada Bings, that mix of experienced musicians, fresh perspectives and a relaxed approach has become the formula for building a loyal local following.

Whether playing wineries, cideries or community events, the band's focus remains unchanged: familiar songs, energetic performances and an atmosphere where audiences can simply enjoy themselves.

The Bada Bings post upcoming performances and updates on their Facebook page.

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This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM.