| About JOHNNY MADDOX | JOHNNY MADDOX & THE FANTASY BAND PROMO Johnny and the Fantasy Band is the #1 act coming out of the Florida Keys. The all star band delivers the best of Rock&Roll, Boogie Blues, Biker Rock, Classic Rock and Pop with hit covers and smoking original songs from two CDs. For a great show and music and lots of fun, Johnny is your choice to pack your house. Johnny has appeared with, 38 Special, Marshall Tucker Band, Kansas, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer in the last couple of years alone. The Fantasy Band delivers an all pro show. From a 5 piece band to the 8 pieces you need, it's The Fantasy Band. For years the clubs and festivals has drawn Johnny and the Band in to belt out some rock and blues tunes and pack their house. The best musicians have coming together to make the Fantasy Band, inspired by a fistful of original songs penned by Johnny. Tim Dee- Guitar&Vocals, Mike Young- Bass, Michael Gillis- Lead Guitar, Gordy Michaels- Keys&Vocals, Robert Jefferson- Drums. Johnny has a deep history as an entertainer dating way back. As a teen Johnny excelled as a Rock&Roll drummer and was fortunate to perform with a few national and many regional acts. In his mid 20's while in New Orleans, Johnny experienced a good taste of jazz, blues and zydeco, and teamed with many local groups performing in and around the French Quarter, Fat City and regional festivals. You can expect to find Johnny and His Fantasy Band taking stage with the likes of Rick Derringer, Edger Winter, Kansas and 38 Special but Touring with Eric Clapton anytime soon (NOT)-although that wouldn't bother Johnny. He's been performing and peddling his original songs from coast to coast with some pretty strong interest from people in the Biz. . 'If it is meant to be, it will be,' Maddox said. That's how this whole collection of original tunes and the Fantasy Band came together.' The songs are a collection of rock and soul infused pop, blues and country songs focused on the familiar themes of unrequited love, requited love, fantasy and DUI. Johnny's voice carries a gritty powerful style and it’s his showmanship and charter that makes him stand out from the rest. Johnny and the Band will always get the crowd going and on the dance floor. Johnny lists contemporary bands and artists like Clapton, The Stones, Skynyrd, Stevie Ray, Joe Cocker and Tina Turner as some of his musical influences. Even country great like Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Gretchen Wilson, Hank Sr. & Jr. and Garth give him a thrill,' says Johnny. With these influences on the album, and the tone of the songs like 'Just Like Me' reflect that. Most of the tunes like 'Sugar Cookie' ‘Rolex Cowgirl’ and 'Hey Trooper Man' seem to owe more of a debt to the soul of music, the gritty country rock of the South and Midwest, Motown and Memphis Boogie Blues. The cohesion of the band come from artist's gigging and jamming together in one venue or another for years. This allows Johnny and the band to run through the tunes real tight and switch up members with ease. The Bands three part vocal harmony is as tight as it gets. Johnny’s lead guitarists is the famous Michael Gillis. Gillis looms large on the music scene throughout south Florida and the Florida Keys. World renowned, Michael has played with legends like “Smoky Robinson”, “James Brown”, Marvin Gaye” and many more. Johnny Maddox and the Fantasy Band really rocks the docks as they say in the Keys. Contact Johnny for your club or event at 305-481-3259 www.johnjohnny.com , www.myspace.com/johnnymaddoxband , www.youtube.com |
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