BOOMTOWN

If diversity is what you are looking for, you've come to the right place. From high energy country on the main stage at WE-FEST, classic rock in your small town bar, or anything in between, BOOMTOWN can satisfy the masses. Once you've visited BOOMTOWN you'll never want to leave. Make BOOMTOWN your HOMETOWN!!

Band Members:
Bass Guitar/Lead Vocals Richard “Ratch” hails from Natchez, MS, the oldest city on the Mississippi river. He grew up listening to and then later performing with various local ‘delta blues’ bands. At the age of 21 he hit the road as a keyboardist for the famous Clarence Carter (Strokin’) and at age 25 was picked up by R&B legend Percy Sledge (When a Man Loves a Woman). After Percy, Richard moved on to Nashville, TN to pursue a country music career. There, he laid down vocal demo tracks for numerous artists while studying the bass guitar in his spare time. Finally, after beating down the doors he found himself playing bass guitar for the notable Nashville recording artist, Martina McBride. What a TRIP!! Touring the USA with Martina ultimately landed Richard in the great “North Country” where he met his wife, Brandi. Thanks to Gary Bitzer of Bitzer Entertainment for hooking him up with the popular local band “Sub Zero,” Richard has been able to make some strong connections on the local music scene. In BoomTown, Richard acts as front man, lead singer, and bass player. His smooth, soulful voice and solid bass lines play an integral part of the BoomTown sound. Richard’s high voltage energy on stage is contagious and will jolt you right out of your seat and on to the dance floor! If you can’t find him on stage he’s probably out entertaining the crowd!! Look for Richard to get you energized and ready for a good time!!! Glenn resides in Fargo, ND. He likes to be referred to as a blue collar musician. He believes that true success is getting paid to do what you love. How COOL is that?! In his case that is a successful studio drummer, writer, composer, and performer. Glenn has studied and perfected many styles of music during his career such as country, rock, blues, jazz, and latin, to name a few. Drums/Vocals With BOOMTOWN, Glenn contributes all these assets and more. While laying down a rock steady beat, he is also singing backup. Glenn's rich tenor voice adds to the unique blend that completes BOOMTOWN. Glenn feels that BOOMTOWN is not just a band but his family. "Brotherhood is the key to a successful product". You can count on Glenn to make you want to get up and DANCE!! Can you feel it? Have beat will travel!!

Lead Guitar/Vocals Born into a musical family in northwestern Minnesota, Buck started playing in bands in 1974 after a youth spent jamming with his two younger brothers.

Rock, blues, funk, country and bluegrass have all been passions for him with equal love for all!! Buck is also an engineer/producer at B.A.M. Studios where BoomTown records, and proud to be the latest resident of BoomTown!

Buck brings a solidity to the BoomTown sound. His outstanding vocals and rock steady guitar licks will lift you up right off of your seat and make you shout Hell yeah! Let-er-BUCK!!!!!

Lead Guitar/Vocals Mike has played in many groups in his musical career, from 3-peice bands to 18-piece swing cover bands, covering a wide variety of musical styles including 40's swing, blues, jazz, country, and rock.

Regional bands he's played and recorded with include Sheyenne River Band, $2 Pistol, Fat Daddy's, Bryan Blues band, Karma, Deadringer and Jason Lee Austin.

Mike knew right away that BoomTown was for him. "The chemistry was unmistakable from the first night, both onstage and off. We complement each other musically and the guys are all like brothers to me."

Mike's tasteful guitar licks and precise harmony play a prominent role in the BoomTown sound. Vroom Vroom!!

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