"It was twenty years ago today Sgt. Peppers taught The BoogieMen to play"

Founded twenty years ago, "The BoogieMen" is a high-energy ten piece band which specializes in "Rock & Soul Music". The band, under the direction of Michael Riley, who also plays Rhythm Guitar, is fronted by an electrifying duo of vocalists, Ashley Wester and Jackie Birner. They blend to make our vocals a dream come true. The harmonies are surreal and when taking a lead, any of them can "bring down the house". The Horn section consists of, Evan "The Wailer" Dowling on Saxophone, Robyn "Hot Lips" Oestreich on Trumpet and Fluglehorn and Rhett "The Butler" Jarret on Trumpet, they cradle our songs with their "swells", then "Rock the Cradle" with their powerful horn blasts. Jimmy "Snuggles" Doherty wields a blazing ax on Lead Guitar, while Dave "Alvie" Alvarez, an "Original BoogieMan" plucks a thunderous Bass. "Diamond" Don DaVia tickles and then hammers the keyboards, while Tim Short, "Percussionist Extraordinaire" drives the band, and keeps them, "In the Pocket" to compliment the powerful music of this Rock & Soul Orchestra.

"The BoogieMen" cover everything from Aretha to Zeppelin. The band likes to keep their music local due to the fact that everyone has day jobs and family commitments. With eight vocalists we blend a variety of musical talents and tastes, which include Folk, Symphony, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Rock and Soul, thus presenting a Kaleidoscope of musical expressions. In the past the band has played the following events: The Annual Punta Gorda Block Party (16 years), Boca Grande Tarpon Street Party (10 years), Charlotte County Waterfront Festival (9 years) Englewood Community Hospital Festivals (5 years), St. Joe's International Fall Festival (8 years), United Way Fundraisers (5 years), Punta Gorda Kiwanis 4th of July Fireworks (16 years), Charlotte and Bonita Springs Chamber Banquets (10 years), Englewood Sunrise Rotary's Spring Fling (4 years), Boca Grande Green Gala (5 years), Special Olympics, (5 years) and opened concerts for: The Beach Boys, Kansas, The Edgar Winter Group, Rick Derringer, Bertie Higgins, Dr. Hook, The Lovin Spoonful, Derek Trucks, Confederate Railroad, "Dangerous Dan Toler" formerly of The Allman Brothers Band, Herman's Hermits, Rare Earth, Tinsley Ellis, The Outlaws, Grand Funk Railroad, The Grass Roots… countless private parties, dances and weddings and our favorite haunt, Harpoon Harry's on Charlotte Harbor, in Fisherman's Village, Punta Gorda, Florida.

"Do you like good music, yea, yea, that sweet soul music"
Contact: "The BoogieMen" at (941) 766-1398, Michael Riley

Slick Willy is among the hottest, hardest working, and 'in-demand' bands in Southwest Florida. Ever changing and constantly re-inventing themselves, the band has been going strong since 1999. From Tampa, to Naples, to all of Central Florida, and far flung points beyond, Slick Willy has enjoyed longevity and success delivering outstanding performances at clubs, events, concert halls, and stadiums.

Uniquely refreshing and equally entertaining, their raw yet polished sound embraces a repertory spanning more than 60 years, as well as their own original music. Spawned as a hybrid of players and singers from the region's most popular and successful bands, Slick Willy offers some of the area's finest talent. The current line-up includes three original and founding members: the powerhouse vocals and dramatic stage antics of the legendary Tom Guidry, along with Tom Vaidik on keyboards/piano, and Tony Donza on drums. They are joined by the rock-solid bass guitar of Taylor Eli, who has been a vital fixture with them since 2004; and the searing, hard edged guitar of Jeff Pardi completes the bands quintessential rock sound. Radio show host and personality, Samantha Jo teams with Tom Guidry, on both lead and backing vocals to form a truly impressive stage dynamic - a soaring duet pure and riveting that radiates energy and soul. Slick Willy has been a consistant band, performing monthly at Harpoon Harry's since December of 2000.

To catch one of the band's live performances in an intimate setting, please check our website for our band schedule at www.slickwilly.webs.com or contact Tom at (863) 494-4629.

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