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Big Boss Man Classic Rock Band from Richmond, VA

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 1 Review
  • 2 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2009
  • Starting at $750 per event

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Big Boss Man is "funk, soul, and rock & roll." We specialize in 60's and 70's classic rock with lots of danceable party music to get people up on their feet and having fun. A four piece professional band with over 12 years of experience playing together - everything from smaller private parties to extremely large corporate events and festivals. We're on-time, volume-conscious, and provide our own professional sound and light system. Imagine this scenario: You approach the open door of a local club, and the music gets your attention. Actually, you felt the rhythm section as you opened the car door, but now that you're inside the club you get the full experience. From a modest stage blasts a song that you love, but never gets any radio airplay, and the band is cookin' through a furiously groovy rendition. Powerful, soulful vocals season a musical stew of guitars, bass and drums through a variety of styles ranging from blues to soul to classic rock to funk and back again. But one thing is different: these aren't the same old songs you ALWAYS hear from cover bands. These songs are more eclectic and imaginative and the crowd responds with enthusiasm, dancing and grinding within arms length of the stage as the room just keeps getting hotter. Sound familiar??? If not, then you haven't been out to see BigBossMan. For over 12 years, BigBossMan has been “layin' it down” in various clubs in the Richmond area, and has developed a loyal fanbase by playing the songs you love, but rarely hear on the radio. Doug Bilski (guitars/vocals) explains: “John and I had played in different classic rock bands previously, and we knew each other pretty well. We share a lot of the same ideas about what a band should be - just the right mix of the classics that you love to hear with a sprinkling of some unexpected but exciting tunes as well! We enjoy finding some of those lost favorites and performing them live.” John Hunt (guitar/vocals) adds: “Our secret weapon is our rhythm section (Michael Maher on bass and Greg Handakas on drums) ... they're super funky, lowdown and right on time. Mike and Greg make it easy for Doug and me to shift styles, grooves and tempos all night long." A typical show blends a variety of influences into 3+ hours of sweaty, soulful musical energy that does not disappoint. You can dance fast and you can dance slow, or you can just tap your foot and drink beer at your table all night. Regardless, you will hear great old 70's soul and funk, mixed with classic rock, authentic blues, and sweet 4-part vocal harmonies. Chances are you'll come back again...

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Avg 5.0 | 1 Review

Review by Teri H.

Community EventReviewed on August 28, 2017From Ruther Glen, VA

This band was exceptional, very talented and easy to work with. I would use them again and refer them out to others. They played music from all genres, and back to the 70's which I personally loved. Vocals were great. Book them for your next event or party, you won't be sorry.

Song List 

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  • American Girl | Tom Petty
  • Angel Eyes | John Hiatt
  • Beast of Burden | The Rolling Stones
  • Born on The Bayou | CCR
  • Brick House | The Commodores
  • Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
  • Burning Love | Elvis Presley
  • Busta Move | Young MC
  • Can't You See | Marshall Tucker Band
  • Casey Jones | Grateful Dead
  • Cisco Kid | War
  • Closing Time | Semisonic
  • Could You Be Loved | Bob Marley
  • Cripple Creek | The Band
  • Dead Flowers | The Rolling Stones
  • Eight Days A Week | The Beatles
  • Every Time I Roll The Dice | Delbert McClinton
  • Fat Man In The Bathtub | Little Feat
  • Feeling Alright? | Traffic
  • Fire Down Below | Bob Seger
  • Franklin's Tower | Grateful Dead
  • Get Back | The Beatles
  • Gimmee Three Steps | Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Giving It Up For Your Love | Delbert McClinton
  • Groove Me | King Floyd
  • Hard To Handle | The Black Crowes
  • Hey Hey What Can I Do | Led Zeppelin
  • Hurts So Good | John Mellencamp
  • Honky Tonk Woman | The Rolling Stones
  • I Thank You | ZZ Top
  • I'm No Angel | Greg Allman
  • I'm Ready | Muddy Waters
  • Jenny (867-5309) | Tommy Tutone
  • Jessie's Girl | Rick Springfield
  • Let's Get It On | Marvin Gaye
  • Let's Stay Together | Al Green
  • Life In The Fastlane | Eagles
  • Long Train Running | The Doobie Brothers
  • Love & Happiness | Al Green
  • Love The One You're With | CSN
  • Mainstreet | Bob Seger
  • Mama Tried | Merle Haggard
  • Midnight Hour | Wilson Pickett
  • Mony Mony | Tommy James
  • Mustang Sally | Wilson Pickett
  • My Girl | Temptations
  • Miss You | The Rolling Stones
  • Moondance | Van Morrison
  • No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature | The Guess Who
  • Pink Houses | John Mellencamp
  • Rikki Don't Lose That Number | Steely Dan
  • Santeria | Sublime
  • Sex Machine | James Brown
  • Shakedown Street | Grateful Dead
  • Short Skirt, Long Jacket | Cake
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Stevie Wonder
  • Sitting on the Dock of the Bay | Otis Redding
  • Sneaking Sally Through The Alley | Robert Palmer
  • Some Kind Of Wonderful | Grand Funk Railroad
  • Soulshine | Gov't Mule
  • Spanish Moon | Little Feat
  • Squeezebox | The Who
  • Statesboro Blues | The Allman Brothers
  • Stoned, Drunk, and Naked | Anders Osborne
  • Suck in the Middle | Steeler's Wheels
  • Sweet Home Alabama | Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Take Me To The River | Talking Heads
  • Tell Me Something Good | Rufus
  • The Joker | Steve Miller Band
  • The Weight | The Band
  • Tupelo Honey | Van Morrison
  • Tush | ZZ Top
  • US Blues | Grateful Dead
  • Wagon Wheel | Old Crow Medicine Show
  • What's Going On | Marvin Gaye
  • Wild Night | Van Morrison
  • Will It Go Round In Circles | Billy Preston
  • Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton
  • You Don't Love Me | The Allman Brothers
  • You Got That Right | Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • ...and so many more!

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

August 26, 2017 • Community Event
Sat6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Ruther Glen, VA
June 30, 2012 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
November 5, 2011 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
October 22, 2011 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
October 15, 2011 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
October 8, 2011 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
October 1, 2011 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
October 1, 2011 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
September 30, 2011 • Private Event
Fri12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
September 17, 2011 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
September 3, 2011 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
September 3, 2011 • Private Event
Sat12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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