Big Roscoe & the Hammers
Genre: Party rock 'n roll
Hometown: Indy
Indy has such an abundance of musical talent, more than enough variety to cover individual taste...it's not all just 80's stuff anymore...and last night on the South side of the city, 'the hammer' fell on funk, soul, pop, rock, country, reggae and Indie rock tunes. Big Roscoe took the stage to prep patrons for headliner Mike Tramp (former White Lion vocalist).
The evening quickly got into full swing with Wild Cherry (Play That Funky Music White Boy), Commodores (Brick House), Redbone (Come And Get Your Love), George Michael (I'll Never Dance Again), Three Dog Night (Mama Told Me (Not To Come)), Big & Rich (Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)), Nick Gilder (Hot Child In The City), Van Halen (Panama), Journey (Faithfully), Mark Ronson (Uptown Funk), Walk The Moon (Shut Up And Dance), Def Leppard (Pour Some Sugar On Me), AC/DC (TNT) as well as a Bon Jovi tune and several others. Wanna mix it up? Then you need Big Roscoe & the Hammers in your musical tool box!
Big Roscoe & the Hammers are:
Rob Weber - guitar
Mark Satterwaite - guitar/vocals
Jason Koch - bass/vocals
Drew Bill - keyboards/vocals
Gregg Deweese - drums
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Mike Tramp
Mike Tramp – Southport Bar & Grill – 6/6/15
Photo credit: Daren Short/Rising Star Photography
Spanning nearly four decades of rockin' and rollin' is quite an accomplishment, and Danish rocker Mike Tramp (Trempenau) has succeeded in doing just that! With an extensive discography dating back to 1977 in a band called 'Mabel' to 'Studs', 'White Lion', and 'Freak of Nature', Tramp eventually branched out on a solo career.
Mike Tramp – Southport Bar & Grill – 6/6/15
Photo credit: Daren Short/Rising Star Photography
It is interesting to follow this transition now with many of the defunct 80's bands, and even better seeing them play the smaller venues, it is a win/win situation for artist and fan. To experience success on such a tremendous level, then to get this up close and personal with people, many who have supported your career for a period of time, is something that our 21st Century 'reality tv' world craves and demands.
Mike Tramp – Southport Bar & Grill – 6/6/15
Photo credit: Daren Short/Rising Star Photography
It was an intimate setting at Southport Bar & Grill as Tramp opened the night with 'Hungry' from White Lion's 1987 'Pride' LP. Some of the other songs performed included: 'And You Were Gone', 'Little Fighter', 'Cry For Freedom', 'Cobblestone Street', 'Trust In Yourself', 'Lady of the Valley', 'Hymn for Ronnie' (a tribute song to the late Ronnie James Dio), 'Wait', 'When The Children Cry' and ending with 'Radar Love'.
Mike Tramp – Southport Bar & Grill – 6/6/15
Photo credit: Daren Short/Rising Star Photography
It was a real treat to hear him recall his early days, his friendship relationship with rock legend Ronnie James Dio, and numerous other 'road' stories...it's all part of what one can experience it this type of compact setting. Finishing up the night included one-on-one pics with fans, as Mr. Tramp chatted, shook hands, and hugged patrons. Evident he was enjoying this personal time, I was captivated with his interaction and genuine personality, sincerity and consistent smile. It was an acoustic solo show that will long be remembered in the hearts and minds of many here in Indy. Thanks Mike...rock on!
Mike Tramp – Southport Bar & Grill – 6/6/15
Photo credit: Daren Short/Rising Star Photography
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