CowboyUp! Band Overview & Info
Meet the Band!
Reggie Evans - Vocals, Tamborine
Reggie's singing and musical interests has roots in the church choir and the influence of his parents. Because of his love of ALL TYPES of music over the years, Reggie became a regular on the karaoke circuit competing and winning most contests he entered. This is where his love of Country Music was born. At the suggestion of a close friend, and to pursue a life long dream, Reggie sought to get involved with a live band project as a singer. The CowboyUp Band opportunity presented itself as Reggie's first band venture. Reggie brings a "BIG VOICE" and rich harmonies to CowboyUps top 40 country, classic country and classic rock style. He also brings the tamborine chimes and an occasional stick to a cymbal.
| Mike Rye - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Michael Rye has performed with a variety of local and national groups, including the Oak Ridge Boys, Martina McBride, Dave Brubeck, and Bobby Vinton. He is proficient in rock, jazz, country, and classical music. He currently teaches at Grace University, as well as privately, and maintains an active performance schedule in many settings.
| Al Znamenacek - Drums
Al has been drumming since 5th grade at Giltner Elementary School when he pretended to have a clue what he was doing & the teacher showed him he did not (some say he still doesn't). School band continued thru Barr Jr High and even Doane College (Had the black double bass drum Pearl's set up at Grandma's house upstairs, but was only allowed to practice when she was more than a block away). Al's first real band at age 19 was Smith & Jones Band in GI (RIP Gordon Harris & Ken Fitch) playing places or dives like Ghost Riders in GI, BZ's in Kearney, and Calamus Dam's bar. Later bands included Catz & Rhythm City Express that played mostly in the GI, Kearney, Hastings, Columbus area. After "retiring" from bands, Al started Z & Z Tunes DJ business & DJ'd at Images Lounge/GI, Desert Rose/GI & Gentleman Jim's/Lincoln & sat in with many bands thru that time. He has run sound/lights for Second Nature, Nightshift, Input and a few other bands that really never asked for his input. After getting the itch again & buying used drums from his brother, he answered an ad about a start up country band & came up with the name "CowboyUp! Band" while driving down the interstate (bumper stickers DO work!) Al has 3 boys - Casey, Zach, & Nick & 1 daughter - Elyse that are all way more talented musically than he is (he is THE DRUMMER!) But mostly, he wants to have FUN & make sure everyone that comes to see CowboyUp! Band does too!
| Dean Bolton - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Dean has played in Chad Lee Band & The Regulators. Stay tuned for more info...
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Your band is the best band that I have listened to is many years. We were at Tecumseh Ne and enjoyed you music so much. You guys are the very best. We will make a point at being at more of your shows. Thank you for having a great show. Dee Rengstorf-Sterling Ne (email 8/15/11) Jeff Rothgeb (PartyDogz) Great show and lots of fun last night at Cappy's with CowboyUp! Band. Dance floor was rockin' and everyone was having a great time! 5/20/11 Sit N BullThe "Bull Pen" kicks off a great summer of fun!! Join us at the Sit 'N Bull Saloon Saturday April 16th for COWBOY UP BAND! Best country rock band this side of Denver!! $5.00 cover 9:00 start-no minors in the beer garden after 8:30. PARTY ON!! April 12th April 12th - Heather Messing Carly Chandler - Awesome! Ya'll were great last night! February 19 at 2:15pm Nov 7th - Linda Rae Greene - Gr8 in Fremont! Thanks. October 31 at 12:57pm Tammy 'Kearnes' Bailey - Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:19:43-Kim Sell-I heard you play in Giltner on Saturday. You were great and the bar is so much fun. Hope you play there again. Friday, July 16th, 2010 - Scott Lamb - You guys rock........And I don't even like country music! Lol Tue, 18 May 2010 17:18:58 - Christine Swallow - Seriously, I am not sure who had more fun up in Grand Island this weekend, the firemen or the band! Keep up the good work! You all Rock! Reggie, thank you for the fan on stage. So helpful! Special thanks to a cast of hundreds who have helped out over the past 5 years with selling merchandise, set ups/tear downs, promotions, advice, pics, and sweeping the floors.
Thank you so much! | CowboyUp! Band focuses on high energy Top 40 Country, Classic Country & Classic Rock to keep you dancing and singing along ALL night long! Traveling Eastern/Central Nebraska, Western Iowa & Northwest Missouri, the band brings 4 piece harmonies and "out in the crowd" fun for everyone. Reggie, Al, Mike & Dean bring years of experience providing great soundtracks to your fun nights. CowboyUp! Band has opened shows/shared stages with Joe Nichols, The Lost Trailers, Eric Church, Ricochet, Cross Canadian Ragweed, BlackHawk, Dirt Drifters & Randy Rogers Band. Please call us for your: County Fairs, Street Dances, Bars, Weddings, Anniversary Parties, Fundraisers, Corporate Parties, Christmas Parties, Class Reunions, Barn Dances or any other party..... CowboyUp! Band has played some of the best places available, including: The Vintage Lounge/Fremont, Stueby's Alibi/GI, Sit N Bull/Giltner, Sculley's Shooters/North Platte, Sun Valley Bar & Grill/Lincoln, Cappy's Hotspot/Lincoln, Mary's Place/Lincoln, The Rail/Beatrice, Pogo Bob's/Shenandoah, IA, Harry's Bar/Valparaiso, Gatto's Ponderosa/Weston, Roadhouse Bar/Lincoln, The Warehouse/Bennington, Big House/Earling, IA, Tiki Lounge/Grand Island, Black Iron Grill/Rock Port, MO, Bushwackers Dance Hall & Saloon, Ralston Whiskey Roadhouse/Horseshoe Casino, Little Ricky's/ North Bend, The Grove/Lincoln, Our Place/Arlington, RJ's/DeWitt, The Lounge/York, Rookie's Bar/Omaha, Whiskey Tango/Omaha, Keno Cabana/Bennington, The Forgot Store/Omaha, Sportman's Bar, Bennington, Vol Fire Dept Fundraisers for: Fremont, Linwood, Plattsmouth, Staplehurst, Valparaiso, Deshler and Several Other Fundraisers & Benefits 2012- Special Events Deshler VFD Fireman's Dance (4-14), Celebrate Council Bluffs (5-19), Deshler VFD Street Dance (6-15), Moo at the Zoo (6-30/7-1), Madison Co Fair (7-12/13), Sarpy Co Fair (8-4), Johnson Co Rodeo (8-11), Elyria Street Dance (8-24), Keya Paha Co Fair (8-25), Staplehurst VFD Street Dance (9-8), Linwood VFD Dance (9-22) 2011 - Special Events VFD Fire School, Taste of Omaha, Duncan Ribfest, Tecumseh Alumni & Demo Derby, Hoskins (MO) Town Picnic, Fillmore Co Fair/Geneva, Red Sky Festival/Omaha, Lincoln Hwy Festival/Shelton, Sarpy Co Fair/Springfireld, Lancaster Co Super Fair/Lincoln, Deuel Co Fair/Chappell, Johnson Co Rodeo/Tecumseh, Elyria Street Dance, Keya Paha Co Fair/Nordon, NE State Fair/GI, Giltner 125 Year Anniversary, Mid-States Rodeo/Madison 2010 - Special Events Taste of CB/Council Bluffs, VFD Fire School, Village Pointe Summer Concert Series, A-ROR-N Days/Overtime Bar, DeWitt July 4th Celebration, Dawson Co Fair/Lexington, Stir Up Days/Ashland, Wayne Co Fair/Wayne, Otoe Co Fair/Syracuse, Mustang Round Up Street Dance/McCool Junction 2009 - Special Events Nebraska State Fair, Stir Up Days/Ashland, Nance Co Fair/Fullerton, DeWitt July 4th Celebration, Duncan Ribfest, 2008 - Special Events Boone Co Fair/Albion, Cass Co Fair/Weeping Water Check out our schedule page to see where you can see us next! |
