Billy Minnery - Lead/Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals
Brad Bridges - Drums, Percussion and crude humour
Nick Bourget - Bass & Backup Vocals
Mike Bridges - Transportation, Food Services, and Part-time Sound Guy
Joan Minnery - Publicity
Influences
Classic and Vintage Hard Rock
Billy Influences: Eddie Van Halen, SLASH, Angus Young, Jimi Hendrix, Zakk Wylde, Dave Mustane, Herman Li, Metallica, Megadeth, AC/DC, Van Halen (all of them), Led Zeppelin, DIO, Black Sabbath, DragonForce, Iron Maiden, Black Label Society, Ozzy, Pantera, The Rolling Stones, Trivium, Mike LaPointe, Dave McWilliams, Elvis, BB King, Bob Marley, John Mayer and I have to say this...my mom!!!
Brad Influences: Frank Zappa, Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Van Der Graaf Generator, Primus, Peter Hammill, Jethro Tull, or anything else with world class drumming.
Nick Influences: Dream Theater, Les Claypool, Led Zeppelin, Tool, Red Hot Chile Peppers. Anything progessive.
If we like it, we play it.
Sounds Like
YOU be the judge and let us know who we sound like. We hope we sound like a band that takes their music very seriously, that we play rock 'n' roll full throddle with a kick ass sound and that our music is hot!
“Power, energy, in your face excitement, high intensity, non-stop rock and roll”, that’s how fans are describing the Hard Hitting Progressive Rock band ~ ROUGH JUSTICE
Formed in May 2006; Brantford musicians; Brad Bridges and Billy Minnery first hooked up through a mutual friend and realized quickly into their first jam sessions, that they had found the Holy Grail. TJ Cassidy joined the band in June and Rough Justice was born. That line-up continued until August 2009, when TJ left to pursue other projects. Nick Bourget joined the band in October 2009, after being a fan for many years. Billy and Brad believe they have found greatness, and the missing element that was needed.
Their hard hitting, smooth/tight showcase features 20+ original Rough Justice kick ass progressive rock/metal tunes. Upon request, they also perform covers from music giants; Van Halen, Metallica, Velvet Revolver, Led Zeppelin, Megadeth, Deep Purple, Hendrix, Beatles and more. While their act does include covers, it is their original tunes that are rocking the bars and grabbing the attention of musicians and a growing legion of fans.
Over the course of the last 3 1/2 years, Rough Justice has been rocking audiences across Ontario and has several pounding shows under their belts which include: Brantford - the Alex, Brooksez, the Ford Plant, Brando’s, J’s Place, Harmony Square, Rosie’s Underground, the Creamery, Bottom’s Up; Pate’s Farm, Philthy McNasty’s, Someplace Else, Army and Navy Club,
Randy’s Lounge, Liquid Lounge, Two Doors Down; Burlington - the Red Rooster; Kitchener - The Hive, Paris - Paris Fair; Port Rowan - the Boat House; Scotland - Willow Lake; St. George - St. George Apple Fest; St. Thomas - Pinafore Park ; Toronto - The Opera House, Waterford - Waterford Pumpkinfest; Woodstock - Shades of Green, Moose Lodge.
Rough Justice Band Members
Drums ~ (Madd Brad) Brad Bridges lives in Mt. Pleasant Ontario. He has played drums for 6 years under the guidance of Lino DiClemente. He’s played with many musicians and in a few local bands. Brad’s musical
influences are Frank Zappa, Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, King Crimson, and Van Der Graaf Generator. He prefers avant-garde, experimental, and progressive rock. Brad likes to add a bit of a jazz flare to his drumming during some of their RJ set lists. He is a percussion specialist whose innate knack for showmanship creates an atmosphere of run-away pandemonium & excellence. His flamboyant show behind the kit is an always an audience favourite.
Lead Guitar/Vocals ~ (BJ) Billy Minnery is from Brantford Ontario and has been shredding the axe for 5 years. He has quickly been hailed as one of the most talented young guitarists in Southern Ontario. Studying guitar with Dave McWilliams, his influences include; Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, John Petrucci, Angus Young, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai, Dave Mustaine, Dimebag Darrell, BB King and Mike LaPointe. Billy was labelled a teenage guitar prodigy whose musical sensitivity, creativity, and guitar playing ranks to the level of genius.
Bass ~ (The Master) Nick Bourget lives in Brantford Ontario and is self taugt over the last 3 years. His musical influences are; Dream Theater, Tool, System of a Down, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Les Claypool, & Camel, while his bass heroes are John Myoung – Dream Theater & Flea – Red Hot Chile Peppers. He prefers listening to progressive rock & metal. Nick is well known as the bass player in the Dark Side of the Moon tribute, produced at St. John’s College. Nick is a uniquely talented, fabulous bass player, who complements the band and fits in nicely.
For anyone wanting to hear and see RJ please visit their video and demo website at: www.myspace.com/roughjusticernfnr OR www.roughjustice.ca OR Youtbue at: www.youtube.com/billyminnery
For bookings or more information please call: Billy or Joan Minnery @ (519) 752-1694
ROUGH JUSTICE ~ GONNA COME DOWN ON YA
Rough Justice ~ “We can promise a hard hitting, power packed rock and roll experience that will excite your patrons. Our show will not disappoint”.
That'd be great! It would take a bit of a drive, though. I live about 4.5 hours south of Chicago. But if I'm ever in Toronto, I'll for sure be looking to see an RJ show! Keep rocking!
Hey! We need your help! We got nominated to play June 19th w/ SILVERSTEIN in Brantford and we need for you guys to vote for us to play! It only takes 10 seconds! Just click on the following link, and click on Time Brings Change!
Hey Dudes! Hope you like our tunes? If your looking for a band to play with this summer definitly shoot us a message, we are looking to play this summer. City Of Snow
Hey, Hope you can make it out this Saturday! Were playing at The Ford Plant with Shortline Hero and a bunch of great bands!. We also just posted a new song so if you got a minute! Giver a listen! See you soon!
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