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Nominated for: BEST Local Bands
A PREMIER ROCKABILLY / COUNTRY BAND FOR ALL OCCASIONS
GEORGE BUNGARZ - guitar and vocals- A native Californian, George formed a doo- wop band called "The Viscounts" while in high school. From there he went to folk music in Berkeley and then migrated to classic country. He helped form "Hard Travelin" a popular Bay area group who had been together for over 30 years. Once moving to Placer County it was only a short time before George became an integral member of LINCOLN HIGHWAY.
MARSHAL KEE - keyboard, harmonica & vocals- When the doctor slapped his cheeks, Marshal started to sing. He began playing drums in elementary school, guitar in high
school and eventually the piano. He picked up the harmonica in the Army. Marshal also sang in an A' Cappella choir, the Madrigals, and traveled with a teen choir. He formed his first band at 15 and has played all styles of music. "Life is music and music is LINCOLN HIGHWAY". MIKE SISEMORE - lead guitar & vocals- Mike started playing acoustic guitar and sax at age 14. He picked up the electric in the Air Force and has been
playing in night clubs ever since. Mike hails from Texas and is
currently playing bluegrass, blues, rock & roll, rockabilly and
country/western music. His love of music shows in his performance with LINCOLN HIGHWAY. DOUG WEISS - bass & vocals - Born in West Virginia, Doug began picking and singing with the " Lazy River Boys" in Berkley. Later joined the "Country Cousins", then onto the " Country Way." He toured with the "Rich Price Band" before forming his own group, "
The Sounds Country Band", a popular dance band in the East Bay. Doug brings a strong country influence to the music of LINCOLN HIGHWAY.
CHARLIE KEENEY - drums- born in Oklahoma, raised in Sutter County, Ca. Began playing drums at age 12. First music job was playing country/western in night clubs and dance halls from Sacramento to the Oregon border with the " Morris Taylor Band", also played on KHSL TV and radio in Chico with Morris during this time. Later formed the" Rhythm Ranch Boys" working in Roseville and Sacramento clubs. Charlie brings a solid country beat to
LINCOLN HIGHWAY.
Cindi F. … voted BEST Local Bands
Noranne P. … voted BEST Local Bands
Peggy B. … voted BEST Local Bands
also voted for 9 other nominees
These guys have a great classic country sound. They are based in Lincoln and play in the Sacramento area. Want to hear them? Stop by Kim's Country Kitchen on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for Taco Tuesday!
on April 4, 2012 | 1 Bullhorn