What’s this band all about?
The simple concept of great music, audience participation, and stellar live performances is what The Fabulous House Rockers are all about.
The Fabulous House Rocker’s music is embellished with American blues, Latin rhythms, and an undeniable funk flavor. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Muddy Waters, Bob Marley, and Sly and the Family Stone influences can be heard in their original compositions.
The Fabulous House Rockers have been burnin’ up stages since 1992. With the debut CD release of “Playing With My Head”, fans have come out in droves to checkout FHR’s legendary live performances. “Five O’clock Blues” held the1 song position in the blues category on Garage Band.com for 8 weeks. Live show favorite “You Say You’re Leaving” was given glowing reviews from well-known English music producer Steve Lillywhite.
Summing the collective career experiences of the present day Fabulous House Rockers reads like a perpetual “who’s who” of the music industry. Add the different venues each member has performed in with the stars the Fabulous House Rockers have collectively shared a stage makes for an astonishing list indeed. Right on! I mean read on!
Chicago, Styx, Cheap Trick, Buddy Rich, Neville Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Steve Miller Band, Lonnie Brooks, Wayne Baker Brooks, Buddy Guy, Shamika Copeland, Willie Dixon, Heart, and Jeff Murphy.
Venues:
House of Blues, Milwaukee’s Summer Fest, Ravinia, Buddy Guy’s Legends, Park West, The Legendary Brat Stop, Mundelein Fest, Wauconda Fest, Lindenhurst Fest, Genesee Theatre, and all points in-between.******************************************************************
Mainstay vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Rafael Mendez proves that personality, talent, and true love for music are vital for a successful band. Add the powerhouse drummer extraordinaire Gary Donelly, bass guitar wonder Bill Bowden, and keyboard monster Bill LeClair. The Fabulous House Rockers are guaranteed to shake any festival, party, or club to its core!
It..s been a while! Stil doing your thing with the TLSE?? Well it sounds great when you play. I have some new tunes up @ myspace! Please check in some time and have a listen buddy!
Thanks! But I have a hard time believing this from the BEST guitarist/musician in the world. Thanks for your encouragement. I'm leading worship for Youth Group on Thursday, so be praying that I do well with that. Thanks again, Ben
Hey Rafael...I want to wish you and all you love a wonderful and peaceful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year....Treat Yourself Well....Lotsa Loud!!!
