Twixtmas Celebration Filled With Music By Panacea & Friends

Local legendary rock band Panacea performed its second annual Panacea & Friends Twixtmas show at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards last weekend.
The band is comprised of original members and siblings Leslie Ballard on vocals, flute, and percussion, and Corky Ballard on vocals, guitar, and bass. The December 28 lineup also included Christian Martirano on vocals and keyboards, Tony Traina on drums and vocals, and Steve Moran on sax and melodica.
Musical selections drew from rock, blues, jazz, and funk, as well as holiday music. The set list also included Corky Ballard’s new jazz arrangement of “Summer Breeze,” which his sister said “was a hit!”