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Sam Mensch and the Bunkhouse Boys Sam and the Bunkhouse Boys have over one hundred and fifty years of combined experience playing county and western swing music. The Band consists of creator, front man and lead vocalist, Sam Mensch. Claremore’s own Bob Baker plays standup, non-pedal steel guitar. Dwayne Bowman, vocalist and lead guitarist has been a driving force in the country music scene for over four decades. In addition to leading his own band, he has played with the likes of Mel Tillis and Ray Price. Gary Hill plays bass and sings harmony vocals; he was also a member of Ray Price’s Cherokee Cowboys. The lineup is rounded out by 25 year Bunkhouse veteran Melvin Jackson on drums and champion fiddler Shawn Howe Sam Mensch Sam is a working cowboy with a love of good horses and good music. Born and raised in west Texas, Sam grew up in the saddle, working on ranches, surrounded by ranch life, and country and western music. With well over 25 years of experience behind a microphone Sam has performed all over Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. In 1986, like Bob Wills did 50 years before him, Sam made the move from Texas to Oklahoma. Sam says, “I grew up wanting to be a cowboy and a musician.” It looks like he has realized both of those dreams as he now leads Sam Mensch and the Bunkhouse Boys and owns and operates the Kissing S Ranch in Nowata County with his wife Sharon, and daughter Sammie. Bob Baker For his musical accomplishments, Bob was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame in 2000. His 40 plus years as a professional musician has given him the opportunity to play with many remarkable musicians, including many of Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys. At 13 he began studying with Bob Wills’ legendary guitarist and arranger, Eldon Shamblin, and was a member of Leon McAuliffe’s last band, The New Cimarron Boys. In 1980, Bob and his brother Scott, founded The Baker Brothers Western Swing Band, and for a dozen years took western swing music to some of the largest music venues in the country. As a member of Cowjazz Western Swing he received two Academy of Western Artists, Will Rogers’ awards. Bob plays vintage music on his vintage, 1953 Fender, stand-up, steel guitar, and has played with Sam and The Bunkhouse Boys for 5 years. He and his wife Ann have called Claremore, OK home for 30 years.
More band and contact info at: www.badneighbour.com Members Gary Trotter- Lead Vocals and rhythm guitar Erwin Platvoet- Lead guitar and back-up vocals Rob Butler- Drums and back-up vocals Keith Ward- Bass and back-up vocals Tulsa, OK Looking to establish themselves as “the band to see” and develop a devout following in their home state of Oklahoma and branching out from there. Biography: Bad Neighbour is a 4-piece classic rock band that originated in the spring of 2010 and is based out of Tulsa, OK. Bad Neighbour's writing and musical influences include Eric Clapton, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, Gran Funk Railroad just to name few. The four musicians who comprise Bad Neighbour are dedicated and focused on reaching their main goal: to have their music embraced by every listening human being. Gary Trotter is the singer and guitarist for the band. He was raised in Coffeyville, KS and attended K-State University. Gary has been playing guitar and singing for several years. After Leaving K-State, he moved to Tulsa and found him self in the local music scene. Later meeting up with Rick they begin to put the band together. Erwin is originally from Enschede, The Netherlands, but he has lived and worked in various other places such as Switzerland, Belgium and New Jersey. He has played guitar since age 16, starting with just classical for a few years. He then started playing lead guitar for various local heavy metal bands, never with much fame, but with lots of fun. Later, he branched out to cover bands, blues and even folk. The last band he played in focused on originals that were reminiscent of the 80's rock bands such as Saga, Yes and Journey. This band, called Medusa, also recorded a 5-track CD. Keith Ward is the Bassist and backing vocalist for the band. Keith grew up in Fredonia Kansas, later moving to Tulsa. Keith was first taught to play guitar by a gospel guitarist at the age of 12, and later moved into playing rock and country bands. Keith has been a compass for the band with an extensive knowledge of marketing, he has helped us come "out of the garage" so to speak. Rob Butler is on the drums and backing vocals. Originally from Virginia, Rob has travelled a lot and lived in many places, thanks to his time in the Navy, and has engineering and management degrees from universities in VA, TX and AZ . He has played in jazz bands as well as R&B, blues, country and Christian (praise and worship) bands, but is happy to be back to his roots of playing classic rock. Rob brings many years of experience playing in bands in a live setting, his most notable gig playing in a band for every port that his Navy ship docked at during a Mediterranean Sea cruise. Bad Neighbour has spent the past year amassing a number of high-quality rock songs, fine-tuning their unique tone and finding out their stage presentation. Now they are looking to establish themselves as “the band to see” and develop a devout following in their home state of Oklahoma and branching out from there. To contact Bad Neighbour, please get in touch with Keith Ward at: (918) 378-0263, krwtulsa@yahoo.com www.badneighbour.com
Book StoneWater, one of Oklahoma's fastest rising rock bands. Whether it's a multiple band show or a private party, StoneWater can bring the house down. StoneWater, over the past year, has opened for bands like CCR (Creedenece Clearwater Revisited), Eddie Money and Styx, along with working with dozens of others. They also have had radio play on hundreds of national radio stations.
Oklahoma’s hottest wedding and party band will create an unforgettable music experience for your special event. Enjoy a dinner set filled with classy jazz and swing a la Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Michael Buble, Diana Krall and more. Then, get your body in motion with tunes by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Cee-Lo Green, Estelle, Maroon 5, Lily Allen, Adele, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Journey, Styx, Outfield, Sara Bareilles, Britney Spears, and many more of today and yesterday’s biggest hit makers.
We sing No 1 and top hit songs from the 30s - 90s. We also share information about the song, singers, and songwriters that made these chart topping songs. We also spotlight area talent to showcase their own material.
We sing No 1 and top hit songs from the 30s - 90s. We also share information about the song, singers, and songwriters that made these chart topping songs. We also spotlight area talent to showcase their own material.