Porterhouse Bob And Down To The Bone

• Porterhouse Bob - Piano,accordian,vocals
• Dan Heffernan - Tenor sax and tuba
• Mike Barry - Bass
• Mitch Montrose - drums and rubboard
• Don Roberts - Baritone
• George Pandis - Trumpet, flugel horn
• Ken Tussing - Trombone

No. 1 New Orleans Mardi Gras Party Band!

Big Mojo Records recording artists, Porterhouse Bob and Down to the Bone perform the hottest New Orleans Mardi Gras dance music west of the Mississippi. The band appeared on the A&E Gene Simmons Family Jewels TV show in spring of 2010 (Gene Gets Punked episode)and with David Tutera on We TV's My Fair Wedding in July 2010. This highly entertaining seven piece party band, features the vocals and keyboard playing of Porterhouse Bob backed by his powerful horn section, Down to the Bone; guaranteed to be a success at any event with an upbeat festive theme. The band covers all styles of music from Louisiana, but with an original flair. The music is always upbeat and engaging. The majority of clients who hire this band book the band for return engagements.

The band recently opened the Doheny Blues Festival for Elvin Bishop and BB King, headlined for 13,000 people at the Embarcadero Mardi Gras event, has performed at Disney's California Adventure and has appeared on A&E and We television shows. Porterhouse Bob has appeared with many internationally known blues and R&B artists. His energetic keyboard playing is complimented by bass, drums, rubboard, bari, tenor and alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone and tuba. The high-octane music and stage show has wide appeal.

Porterhouse Bob and Down to the Bone has three CD's in distribution. Big Mojo Records has just their third CD "Who Called the Cops?". The band's music is broadcast in Holland, Italy, Poland, France, Australia, South America and the United States.

Recent CD Review: Southland Blues Magazine May 2007

Porterhouse Bob Johnson and his band, Down to the Bone, love to bring back the roots music that originally came from New Orleans and the Deep South. Cajun, boogie-woogie, zydeco, barrelhouse and jump blues ensure that his program will get it all in. The band has quite a unique sound to back up Bob's down-home vocals. He's one of a kind, underrated and adventuresome. At the piano, he pounds out a rollicking beat that mingles with trumpets, trombone, saxophone, tuba, bass and drums in order to celebrate the attitude that invented Dixieland jazz and Louisiana swamp blues.

On their instrumental numbers, Down to the Bone recalls the dedicated musicianship and rockin' spirit that came out of bands such as Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears. At the piano, Bob brings us the kind of authenticity that flows from pioneers such as Piano Red, Pinetop Perkins and Professor Longhair. When he sings, Bob gets to the nitty-gritty with all his heart. The session is a party that can go on forever; however, the album clocks in at less than 35 minutes, leaving the audience clamoring for more. Original songs such as Bob's "Whodoo Voodoo," Doin' the Fat Thing" and "Tippin' on Fo Fo's" get down and feisty, while "Who Called the Cops?" and several other jump blues allow Bob and the band to swing with passion. Tight horns and a loose rhythmic pride make this one a clear winner.



What are people saying about the band?

"Singing at the piano with a rollicking spirit, Porterhouse Bob tears up the joint. His 8-cylinder powerhouse band includes a swinging horn section that can't be beat".Jim Santella (Southland Blues - Los Angeles)

"A demon on keyboards and accordion...pulsing horns are used to carry the rhythm like most bands use guitar...a funky New Orleans sound..."
TH (Living Blues Magazine - Mississippi)

"Just heard you in Santa Barbara. Wow! You are incredible. Thanks again for your energy and incredible musicianship. What a joy."
(Fan after Santa Barbara Summer Concert Series)

"You're the best, the absolute best! Thank you for your enthusiastic performance and audience interaction." (Recreation Director - City of El Segundo)

"We cannot thank you and the band enough for giving the City of Laguna Niguel such a great show! Blues fans or not, they loved you! Your unique sounds, style and energy created a fun atmosphere for everyone in attendance." (Recreation Supervisor - City of Laguna Niguel)

"Yeah you have done it again with a gumbo laden feast of Southern Blues mixed into a Voodoo stew with just the right amount of spice to add to the flavor. Yes we love it (Who Called The Cops) soooooooooooooo very much and l have allocated the cd to the biggest Blues show in this city "Jumping The Blues" with Tom Sianidis... all I want is for everybody to hear what we were able to hear, great music. Perfect for PBS FM."(Peter. PBS FM Australia)

Porterhouse Bob and Down to the Bone performed at Disney's California Adventure and are currently featured artists at festivals and special events throughout California and Nevada. They continue to thrill audiences wherever they perform and are willing to travel throughout the United States and Europe.

The band is both professional and dependable.

• Iko Iko - Doctor John
• U Ta Ta Macoomba - Porterhouse Bob
• Big Fat Woman - Porterhouse Bob
• What You Wanna Do Like That - Porterhouse Bob
• Cow Cow Gumbo - Porterhouse Bob
• Porterhouse Rag - Porterhouse Bob
• Lickin Sauce - Porterhouse Bob
• Doin Like the Duckies Do - Porterhouse Bob
• Hot Rod Lips - Porterhouse Bob
• Bisquits N Gravy - Porterhouse Bob
• River's Inspiration - unknown
• Tippitina - Professor Longhair
• Rockin With Red - Piano Red
• I've Got A Woman - Ray Charles
• Sittin In La La - Ernie Kado
• Caledonia - Louis Jordan
• Junco Partner - Bob Shad
• Have Myself a BBQ - Porterhouse Bob
• When the Saints - Dirty Dozen version
• Keepin' My 88's Straight - Downchild Blues Band
• Hot Tamale Baby - Buckwheat Zydeco
• Mustard Gas - Porterhouse Bob
• Down to New Orleans - Porterhouse Bob
• Po'k Chops - Porterhouse Bob
• Professor Longhair Boogie - Professor Longhair
• Red's Boogie - Piano Red
• Maceo's Thang - Maceo Parker tribute
• The Girl Is Fine - Porterhouse Bob
• Oop Oop Pa Doo - unknown
• Big Chief - Professor Longhair
• Big House Boogie - Porterhouse Bob
• King Bee - Slim Harpo
• Fannie Mae - Buster Brown
• Cissy Strut - unknown
• Jumpin' with Sid - unknown
• Listen to Me Baby - Porterhouse Bob
• Spider Web - Osborne
• No Damn Fool - Porterhouse Bob
• Burnin' the Shack - Porterhouse Bob
• My Leads All Gone - Archives
• Hound Dog - Stoller/Leiber
• Talk Like That - Porterhouse Bob
• Doin' the Fat Thing - Porterhouse Bob
• Did You Catch That Jack? - Porterhouse Bob
• Who Called the Cops? - Porterhouse Bob
• Down By the Water - Porterhouse Bob
• I Feel Like Funkin It Up - unknown
• A Closer Walk With Thee - Unknown
• Shake and Bake - Porterhouse Bob
• Ice Cream - Unknown

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings...and more.

• Porterhouse Bob and Down to the Bone gave an excellent performance. The band had a lot of energy and the music was good old Cajun music with a hint of the blues. The different horn instruments, played by the band, give them a distinctive edge over any performer you may be looking to hire. They are really good. Great job guys. Thanks, Max Klingler LSU Alumni Association -- Max K, Malibu, CA, 6/2/2007
• Robert Johnson was very accommodating and professional in every dealing I had with him. We couldn't have selected better performers to fit our needs. They were a HUGE hit! Thank You.. -- Michael M, Valencia, CA, 5/6/2007
• They were the greatest. We love them!!!!! We plan to make Porterhouse Bob and Down to the Bone a tradition and hope they will join us every year for our party!!! -- Brett A, Los Angeles, CA, 2/21/2007
• Excellent! A wonderful experience! -- Lisa H, Pasadena, CA, 12/9/2006
• Excellent! -- Jacques S, Healdsburg, CA, 2/25/2006
• The guys were very talented and friendly. They showed up on time for set up and were very accommodating when their time to start the gig was pushed back. People raved about the music! Thanks guys! -- Shae B, Santa Monica, CA, 5/16/2009

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