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THIRTY YEARS OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE
NOW CELEBRATING THIRTY YEARS OF THE BEST DANCE HALL MUSIC IN TEXAS. FROM THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY TO THE PANHANDLE, FROM BIG BEND TO THE COASTAL SHORE (EVEN UP TO THE "ROCKIES"). THIS FAVORITE HILL COUNTRY BAND FROM AUSTIN TEXAS CONTINUES TO WIN FANS AND FRIENDS EVERYWHERE.
VERSATILITY
A WINNING FORMULA OF VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL PROFICIENCY, LIVELY PERSONALITIES AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE HAVE MADE PEOPLE'S CHOICE A TIGHT PERFORMING UNIT MATCHED BY NONE. THE LATEST TOP 40, COUNTRY, ROCK, RnB, SWING AND INSTRUMENTAL (DINNER) MUSIC IN THE REPERTOIRE MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO SATISFY A WORLD OF EVENTS! ->[CHECK OUT OUR SONG LISTS] <- FROM HIGH SCHOOL PROMS TO WEDDINGS; CONVENTIONS TO CLASS REUNIONS, WE'VE DONE EM ALL WITH AN UNPRECEDENTED TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS.
Johnny Dee & the Rocket 88's, during the past 20 years, has performed their brand of zany nostalgiz and fast-paced medleys for millions of people in the U.S. Their national TV apperances include Real People, P.M. Magazine, NBC News, & TBS with Bill Tush.
"JD & the 88's" award-winning audio and video PSA's for "Don't Mess with Texas" has been nationally acclaimed as the most effective psa campaign in the history of advertising. It has reduced trash on highways at least 60 %.
"JD & the 88's" have performed for U.S. presidents, international royalty, Governor's Balls and many major fundraisers with Dallas Cowboys, Bob Hope, United Way, American Heart Association, MS, MD and West Texas Rehab.
"JD & the 88's" have performed with artists such as Dick Clark, Wolfman Jack, James Brown, Tanya Tucker, Beach Boys, Charlie Daniels, Pointer Sisters, Ricky Nelson, and Danny & the Juniors. They perform arrangements by such greats as Glen Miller, Elvis Buddy Holly, Diana Ross, Roy Orbison, Everly Bros., and many more.
"JD & the Rocket 88's" have been celebrated by many publications: Atlanta Journal, New York Times, Houstn Post & Esquire Magazine. "Johnny Dee & the Rocket 88's remind me of SidCaesar's version of rock and roll in the 50's - The Haircuts. They offer the humor for those who have always suspected rock & roll was pretty funny ... and for those who didn't, their music is serious and true to its form." Dallad Morning News.
Earl Poole Balls is internationally knownas "Mr. Honky-Tonk Piano". His highly recommended, energetically rockin' show presents piano and vocal interpretations of Classic Honky-Tonk, Country Blues, Delta Rhythm Boogie, Gulf Coast Boogie-Woogie, Rockabilly, and hard-driving Country-Rock. "MR. HONKY-TONK PIANO" stirs the pot with an amazing blend of showmanship, mirth, and musical magic.
Copper-coiffed chanteuse Penny Jo Pullus has been living in Austin, TX for the past four years. During that time, she has been honing her pop country stylings all the while putting together a biting and twangy band. "Linda Ronstadt, Gram Parsons and The Rolling Stones all wrapped up in one lanky body," she grins. Whatever it is, Penny Jo can sing it all! Her music is kind of like a crazy quilt...different patterns and different textures. Some old, some new. When sewn together they make a wonderfully cozy and beautiful piece of art. With her proven vocal abilities, Penny Jo is an up and comer that needs to be watched closely. Her voice can morph from a sultry country croon, to a rockabilly hiccup, into the rasp and belt of a bluesy rocker with effortless ease. Hailing from The Great White North with her band of "Southern Canadians," as she is apt to call them, Penny Jo's sound harkens back to a time of donning cowboy hats, vintage suede wallabies and denim jackets. She has proven that she can ably make this genre her own.
Playing original material smattered with some choice Vintage classics, you can catch this act in two forms: the acoustic combo or the full band at any one of your favorite local digs. Lovely harmonies, great energy, and great songs... Austin Americana at its best.