Almost Chaos is a classic rock/reggea/funk/folk band from Santa Cruz, CA.  At just 14 and 15 years old the members include Jose Picazo, Derek Mather, Mac Hesson and Cameron Smith. The four member band came together in 2008 at just 11 and 12 years old, through a community music program called "Be in Your Own Band".  With the guidance of Nat Condit-Shultz the young musicians released their first CD in November of 2009.  With seven original songs the band soon began playing at local events.  "One gig led to another" says Jose Picazo and soon the band was scheduled  for over 100 gigs in 2009-2010.  Since then the band has raised over $40,000.00 for local schools and community charities, including "Jacobs Heart". 
Almost Chaos has been recognized by the Mayor of Santa Cruz and Congressman Sam Farr for their "contribution to their community".  It has been their pleasure to play at "the Catalyst, the Crows Nest, Britannia Arms, the Rio Theater, the Monterey Strawberry Festival, the Monarch Butterfly Festival, Your Music Magazines/Music Olympiks. (just to name a few).  Their second CD is scheduled for release in summer 2011 and will include 10 original songs.  You can catch them at upcoming shows:  “Capitola Art and Wine Festival, Watsonville's Fathers Day Celebration at Ramsey Park, Monterey Strawberry Festival, and Hot Rods for Kids” Check them out online at:  www.myspace.com/josederekmac or Facebook (Almost Chaos).