The Beach Party That Never Ends! Part II
1994
Motown Magic Bob & the Beachcombers and the Wright Choice
1995 - 1998
Bob & the Beachcombers
1999 - 2002
Bob & the Beachcombers
1999 - 2002
Bob & the Beachcombers
After a few more years of traveling with the Beachcombers, Daryl Eastburg decided to retire from rock & roll and took a full time position at a Twin Cities digital technology company. His position in the band was filled by a succession of talented bass players over the next couple of years, including Mike "Barney" Barnett, Brian Beauchamp, Dave "Fuzzy" Garnett, Al Schilling, and Steve "Woody" Wyss (pictured with the saxophone). Steve Fuller left the band to perform the lead role in a traveling off-broadway theater adaptation of the cartoon strip "Crankshaft" and was replaced by guitarist Mike Fischell (pictured) who in 2003 was recognized by the Guitar Center music store as the Midwest performer with the most instrument pedals, effects, buttons, dials, switches, signal processors, and controls in the industry. Eventually, Mike was replaced by the extremely talented Steve Paris. Edgar Murphy played on, but eventually took a day job that limited his ability to travel and had to retire from the beach. He was replaced by Mark Buelow for two years, and later by Guy Johnson, of Rockin' Hollywoods fame. The Baby Boomers continued to age, while families cacooned, and casinos continued to suck ever-increasing revenues out of the entertainment industry in the Midwest, but the Beachcombers played on whenever and wherever they could.
The Next Generation of Beach Party Rock & Roll Fun!
2005 - 2006 Bob & the Beachcombers
When Guy Johnson made his decision to leave the Beachcombers and join a three piece combo, Bob wasn't quite sure where to turn next, as the busy 2005 summer season was right around the corner. His son, Shawn (formerly "Surfer Shawn"), overheard his phone conversation with the drummer, and suggested that HE could play drums with the band. Shawn was now a college student at the University of Minnesota, and an excellent percussionist as well as a member of the U of M Marching Band and drumline. Al Schilling signed on as lead guitar and Brian Beauchamp took the position of bass player, and an exciting new "Bob & the Beachcombers" was born, that we decided to call "The Next Generation of Beach Party Fun!" It was a great summer and the band had never sounded better or had more fun. With the addition of their new tribute to Jimmy Buffet show, "Welcome to Minnesotaville", the summer of 2006 promises to be more of the same, and then some. Brian decided to take the year off and we're excited to have talented vocalist, bass player and entertainer James Zackary on board for the "2006 Minnesotaville Summer Tour".
1999 - 2002
Bob & the Beachcombers
After a few more years of traveling with the Beachcombers, Daryl Eastburg decided to retire from rock & roll and took a full time position at a Twin Cities digital technology company. His position in the band was filled by a succession of talented bass players over the next couple of years, including Mike "Barney" Barnett, Brian Beauchamp, Dave "Fuzzy" Garnett, Al Schilling, and Steve "Woody" Wyss (pictured with the saxophone). Steve Fuller left the band to perform the lead role in a traveling off-broadway theater adaptation of the cartoon strip "Crankshaft" and was replaced by guitarist Mike Fischell (pictured) who in 2003 was recognized by the Guitar Center music store as the Midwest performer with the most instrument pedals, effects, buttons, dials, switches, signal processors, and controls in the industry. Eventually, Mike was replaced by the extremely talented Steve Paris. Edgar Murphy played on, but eventually took a day job that limited his ability to travel and had to retire from the beach. He was replaced by Mark Buelow for two years, and later by Guy Johnson, of Rockin' Hollywoods fame. The Baby Boomers continued to age, while families cacooned, and casinos continued to suck ever-increasing revenues out of the entertainment industry in the Midwest, but the Beachcombers played on whenever and wherever they could.
1999 - 2002
Bob & the Beachcombers
After a few more years of traveling with the Beachcombers, Daryl Eastburg decided to retire from rock & roll and took a full time position at a Twin Cities digital technology company. His position in the band was filled by a succession of talented bass players over the next couple of years, including Mike "Barney" Barnett, Brian Beauchamp, Dave "Fuzzy" Garnett, Al Schilling, and Steve "Woody" Wyss (pictured with the saxophone). Steve Fuller left the band to perform the lead role in a traveling off-broadway theater adaptation of the cartoon strip "Crankshaft" and was replaced by guitarist Mike Fischell (pictured) who in 2003 was recognized by the Guitar Center music store as the Midwest performer with the most instrument pedals, effects, buttons, dials, switches, signal processors, and controls in the industry. Eventually, Mike was replaced by the extremely talented Steve Paris. Edgar Murphy played on, but eventually took a day job that limited his ability to travel and had to retire from the beach. He was replaced by Mark Buelow for two years, and later by Guy Johnson, of Rockin' Hollywoods fame. The Baby Boomers continued to age, while families cacooned, and casinos continued to suck ever-increasing revenues out of the entertainment industry in the Midwest, but the Beachcombers played on whenever and wherever they could.
Throughout the past eighteen years, the Bob & the Beachcombers have earned the reputation of being one of the top show and dance bands in Minnesota and the upper Midwest. They won the
1990 Academy Award from the Minnesota Ballroom Operators Association
for the best 50's and 60's band in Minnesota and since that time, have
gone on to prove themselves time and time again at festivals, street
dances, city celebrations, state and county fairs, corporate events, outdoor concerts,
company parties, and national conventions. With two successful seasons at Valleyfair, appearances at the Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota State Fairs, and their new shows and ideas, they continue to build on their
reputation for professional first class entertainment and service as they
rock & roll into the next millennium!
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