Boogie Men please area Since their humble beginnings in August, 1998, the Boogie Men have provided “Classic Rock with a Twist.” to appreciative area audiences. Their unique choice of material includes oldies, dance tunes, high energy rockers, Latin, blues, and even a few standards stretching back to the 1940’s. The Boogie Men bring a free-wheeling, family-friendly vibe to each show, whether it's a dance, festival, wedding, private party, or some other memory-making event. Their level of musicianship and humor is a true crowd-pleaser. The Boogie Men are: Martin Hernandez, lead vocals and percussion; Mark Tannehill, drums and vocals; Tom Hutchinson, bass and vocals; Rick Piechnik, sax, flute, harmonica, percussion and vocals; Charlie Marks, guitar and vocals; and Bob Long, keyboards and vocals. Martin Hernandez – The lead voice of the Boogie Men is the source of the unique Latin flavor of the band. Martin’s voice can be heard on all the Santana classics that the Boogie Men perform, from “Black Magic Woman” to “Smooth.” In addition, his frenzied conga playing adds blasts of energy to each Boogie Men performance. Martin’s second love is southern rock and roll, which is also a prominent part of the Boogie Men sound. Mark Tannehill – Mark approaches playing the drums in a way that adds to the color, texture, and excitement of every song. His nickname is “Fuzzy,” but there’s nothing fuzzy about his percussive instincts. He’s in time – on time – all the time. Tom Hutchinson – Tom’s rock solid bass playing anchors the band, and his affable personality provides a counterpoint to the outrageous levity that occurs on and off stage. Tom's unique vocal stylings can be heard on a number of tunes: “Donna,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and “You May Be Right,” to name a few. Charlie Marks -- Charlie is the guitarist and resident “Seinfeld” of the band. With humor dryer than dry ice and a twinkle in his eye, Charlie knows how to have fun. Charlie’s playing is fluid and accomplished in a wide range of musical styles. Rick Piechnik – Rick plays sax, flute, harmonica, and various percussion instruments. He is also known to blow a referee’s whistle when other band members need a time-out. Rick’s multi-instrumental talents add another dimension to the band. Bob Long – Bob enjoys a broad range of influences from bubblegum to Bach, and sprinkles his influences liberally in his playing. As keyboardist he provides color and texture to the Boogie Men sound. To book the Boogie Men, contact Martin Hernandez at 219-877-5845, Bob Long at 219-879-4269 or by email: boblong1952@att.net |
