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Johnny and the Boomers
Blues / R&B / Indie

		The Working Man's Blues Band DEKALB, Illinois United States Profile Views: 5224 Last Login: 7/4/2009
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Johnny and the Boomers: General Info

Member Since	5/8/2007
Band Website	www.JohnnyAndTheBoomers.com
Band Members	John Sherman - Vocals, Guitar Ted Lawrence - Harmonica Ken Rodd - Vocals, Guitar Jim Doyle - Vocals, Drums Phil Paulson - Bass Guitar
Influences	B.B. King Paul Butterfield James Cotton King Biscuit Boy Stevie Ray Vaughn Eric Clapton Tom Petty Muddy Waters Ray Charles Tom Waits Jimi Hendrix Howlin' Wolf J. Geils Band Little Walter Juvenile delinquency...
Record Label	Unknown Indie
Type of Label	Indie

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Aug 6 2009

8:00P

The House Cafe

DeKalb, Illinois

Aug 15 2009

8:00P

Oddfest Block Party

Sycamore, Illinois

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About Johnny and the Boomers

The Working Man's Blues Band

Johnny and the Boomers is a collaborative effort of five working stiffs that grew up in Northern Illinois under the influence of Chicago Blues. This influence expresses itself through the band’s dynamic live performances. They play a wide range of music from traditional blues ballads like Little School Girl to the hard driving Whammer Jammer. Their original music proves that they are an emerging force to be reckoned with in the Illinois blues scene.

In the early 90’s when other kids were listening to Pearl Jam, Johnny was listening to his dad's collection of old blues records. John's tremendous vocal talent is the backbone to the Boomers unique sound. Johnny's father is a talented lead singer with an unrivaled ability to sing with grit and soul. Johnny carries on this legacy with his powerful vocal performance and his screaming Fender "Strat".

The Boomers are a collection of musicians with long "rap sheets" of bands and performance. Lead by Teddy's mastery of the "lick'n stick" AKA the harmonica, he provides a rock steady springboard for band's blues sound. Ted bends his way through the blues playing through his collection of antique amplifiers that compliment his wailing phrasing. Ken’s guitar playing style is as varied and beautiful as his guitar collection. His talents help provide the harmonic backdrop that the band's songs are painted upon. The bass lines laid down by Phil provide the non-stop punch that drives their music home. Slow ballads come to life with his silky smooth fretless bass work. He is equally adept at providing screaming fast licks that punctuate the band’s signature hard driving style. Growing up on the Chicago south side provided Jimmy with an unequalled platform to base his musical style upon. The big man behind the drums also provides vocals for the band.

What happens when you combine a butcher, a printer, an electrician, a day care administrator and a roof truss designer? You get Johnny and the Boomers; the working man’s blues band!

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Joanne & Big Jim	Jun 27 2009 5:42 PM You guys playing anywhere tonight? Big Jim is missing Teddy!
The House Cafe	Jun 6 2009 2:33 PM ""!!rockin set last thursday-see/hear you next month, on July 2nd!!""
{hummingbird}	Jun 3 2009 8:15 PM You guys rock my world. Miss your awesome shows. Unfortunately, Thursday is my movie night w/ the little one. I'll try to catch your next weekend gig! :D
Joanne & Big Jim	Jun 2 2009 2:45 AM I miss Ted and his harp!
The House Cafe	May 20 2009 1:15 AM Hope everyone can make it out here to the House CAfe for a great rockin blues show with the boys...johnny and the boomers on June 4th...its a great show with great talent and a little sex appeal too...(you handsome devils)
AngelWings	Apr 17 2009 4:11 AM man this is a 2 funny of a question
cheryl	Apr 17 2009 1:57 AM at my house ;)
{hummingbird}	Apr 17 2009 12:50 AM ...Inboden's?
AngelWings	Apr 11 2009 11:53 PM glitter-graphics.com
Manjo	Apr 7 2009 10:50 PM Happy Eastern , colored eggs etc... ;-D Much Greetings from Cologne Manjo
The Katz Sass	Mar 30 2009 8:04 PM
JennAy	Mar 3 2009 10:10 PM i had waaaaaay too much fun dancin to u guys up at dons alley friday haha. cant wait til ur up ther again...its always a good time ;o)
Manjo	Feb 28 2009 4:28 PM Dear Johnny and the Boomers, Blessings from Cologne <\|;^)) MANJO
{hummingbird}	Feb 9 2009 4:04 AM I agree, you totally rocked the place. It was a sweaty good time. Let's do it again sometime. :D
Shannon	Feb 9 2009 12:01 AM You guys were great at PJ's last night! Keep rockin!
Uncle Rob	Dec 26 2008 4:42 AM Whens' the next gig at PJ's, kids?
Weber	Dec 2 2008 12:42 PM Johnny and the Boomers Rock!
Resurrection Mary	Oct 19 2008 7:42 PM It's Great to have you Johnny and the Boomers as a friend, Hope you enjoyed watching our Movie trailer of Resurrection Mary. Now Available at Wal Mart & everywhere on DVD The New web site is now up, You can see another clip of the film. www. resurrectionmarythemovie. com If you like you can order online. Wishing you a Great Week, Have a Ton of Fun Pamela Jean
Fantastic Mammals (All Up In Your iTunes!!)	Sep 7 2008 7:49 PM hey thanks for the add! Great Music!! -Fantastic Mammals
Uncle Rob	Aug 29 2008 5:56 PM Good luck at on the waterfront and have fun!!!
Manjo	Aug 19 2008 10:10 PM Dear Johnny and the Boomers, You have good Music going on. Have a nice Day, best wishes to You and Regards from Cologne MANJO
Uncle Rob	Aug 17 2008 8:28 PM Lloyd Christmas - 007 - Watch more free videos
Joanne & Big Jim	Aug 11 2008 3:34 AM Ironic....I have a first cousin named John Sherman, and I'm a boomer! Plus, Big Jim will be with Bob Levis at On the Waterfront 8/30. Course you know that cause we're stealing Ted and sending him home all dirty and stuff!
CMoss	Jul 20 2008 3:41 PM I cant wait to see you guys play again!! I miss the sounds of Johnny and the Boomers or Phil and the Boomers? haha
R8chel	Jul 4 2008 3:41 PM

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