Johnny Russler - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar Ian Roque - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Guitar Tom Rucker - Bass, Background Vocals Joe Arteaga - Drums, Percussion Joe McKee - Congas, Timbales, Percussion Tyler Smith - Steel Pan
Influences
Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Sublime, Warren Zevon, Paul Simon, Kenny Chesney, Wailing Souls, Greatful Dead, Jimmy Cliff, Harry Belafonte, Jerry Jeff Walker
Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band combine the tropical sounds of Caribbean rock, reggae, and calypso by pouring great original music along with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Sublime, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many more into a musical blender to create a strong concoction direct from the lower latitudes!
From steel pans to strong percussion, driving bass to skanking guitars, the Beach Bum Band has a fun and danceable sound that appeals to all ages.
The band has performed to enthusiastic crowds at venues from Omaha to the Carolinas, from Minnesota to Key West, from community festivals to college campuses to Parrothead gatherings to Alpine Valley, Tweeter Center, Target Center, and Wrigley Field as the pre-show entertainment for Jimmy Buffett concerts, and even on stage several times with Buffett as his backup band.
The Beach Bum Band has performed for the Jimmy Buffett tour as the pre-show entertainment in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin, Tweeter Center in Illinois, Target Center in Minneapolis, Wrigley Field in Illinois. The band has also been invited for repeat appearances at Margaritaville in Key West.
And the Beach Bum Band has performed on stage with Jimmy Buffett ("Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Bum Band!") for his charity appearances in the Eastern U.S. as part of his Cheeseburger in Paradise bar and restaurant openings in 2003, 2004, and 2005. The Beach Bums performed favorites such as "Margaritaville", "Five O'Clock Somewhere", "Fins" and "Volcano" on stage with Buffett himself. The Beach Bum Band has also headlined other Cheeseburger in Paradise openings without Jimmy, and so far the Beach Bum Band, Buffett, and Cheeseburger in Paradise have raised over $360,000 for charity at these events!
The band has a good relationship with the Buffett organization, but the Beach Bum Band is NOT a "Jimmy Buffett tribute band". The band plays enough of the Buffett favorites to make please the Parrothead crowd, but also mixes it up with plenty of other island, warm weather, and beach music to offer variety for everybody!
The Beach Bum Band Band was started by Johnny Russler, whose personality and songwriting chart the course for the band's unique sound and energy. Add the diverse musical backgrounds and years of entertainment experience of the eight to twelve member Beach Bum Band, and you have a recipe for great music and a great evening of fun with your own Beach Party!
Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band's Friend Space (Top 20)
Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band has 1604 friends.
Missed you guys at Buffett. Actually had a group of people walk by and say, " Hey, there's Johnny Russlers twin" It was a typical drunken, nudity ridden, sunny afternoon in southern Wisconsin. Maybe we'll see you guys next year.
Beach Bums, I had a blast all day Saturday from Harrahs to Duffy's. You guys are the best. Thanks for contantly bringing the party! I turned on a few more beachhead virgins on to your special style of fun..... and the party grows!! See you next week at the Benefit!!!
Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band, make your plans now for Memorial Day Weekend '08
For more info, feel free to contact me via MySpace or call the Uptown "Hotline" 563.359.1015. Sign up for the sand volleyball tournament starts Friday May 9th. Details on hotel discounts for the weekend coming soon.
I will be sure to invite you and any friends to future Paties. You can also fine more info on myspace or at www. meetthephlockers. com/profile/KokomoJoe any questions or to request an invite, e-mail: info@kokomojoes.us I hope to see you and your friends at the Luau.
Hey guys... Thanks so much for the friend request! You're music is so much fun :] haha. I hope you all are having an awesome week so far. peace&&love, Jordyn
love your songs...senoritas and margaritas is great..THANKS for the add!! MM
