“Like a Monster across the stage they rocked” the Edward Jones Dome prior to the Monster Truck Show on Saturday February 4th. This was the second appearance by Rukus at the Edward Jones Dome prior to the Monster Truck Show and due to the positive reaction from people at both shows they should be invited back to play again the next time the Monster Truck Show comes again.
Rukus is a four piece rock band that plays both original and cover music. They have played pops and other nightclubs in the St. Louis Metro area. Most of their shows and popularity stems from years of playing in mostly the Belleville and Edwardsville area. Their record label is Vortex Records and their originals have been played on some of the local radio stations. Personally, I have their latest CD and it really has that Old Time Rock and Roll sound mixed with an influence of alternative rock and hard rock as they were widely influenced from listening to bands over several decades. The band is a four piece band that includes Jimmy as lead guitarist and vocal, Johnny (Mr. Merry weather) backup vocals and guitar, Brad on bass and vocalist, and Troy on the drums. Actually, all four members sing each show and have come from different bands to unite. They have been together for the last decade. They all learned to play as teenagers and they just get better with age.
Like a fine wine they have grown to become a powerful force in the local metro east area. They are now just getting the attention they deserve. The O’Fallon Progress will be running a story about them soon. They contacted members of the band earlier today and after playing and rocking the dome for the second time on Saturday fame may just be right around the corner for this band that has its roots in the metro east area on the Illinois side of the river. They have created a record under the label Vortex records. They have upcoming shows booked in Edwardsville, Belleville, and other towns in the metro east area.
I have listened to their latest CD and they are a band that you have to check out. If you love rock, country rock, and new original rock music these are the guys you have to see. They have a Facebook page and this is their link: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=ff#!/rukusband?sk=info . They also have a website where you can actually listen to songs they have done and to hear them play or see them live check out this link: http://www.myspace.com/stlrukusband . Their personal bio and a sample of their playlist read as follows:
Bio:
THIS IS RUKUS
RUKUS is a four piece Modern Rock band from the Edwardsville Illinois area. The band’s line up consists of John Merrymann on Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, Jimmy Galbierz on Lead Guitar and Vocals, Troy Nelson on Drums and Vocals, and Brad Craddick on bass. RUKUS brings many years of experience to the local and national scene. Studio, radio, and touring they have done it all and are still having fun playing live and it shows. They have a loyal following that has enjoyed hearing their favorite songs performed live and with ATTITUDE. The duel marshall attack separates them from a lot of bands. Strong rhythm, tight breakdowns and vocal harmony’s makes this a great band to see live. They are always learning new material from the current songs of today to the classics of yesterday every show is different. It is a must see!! RUKUS has performed in many of the premier locations throughout the St. Louis and Metro east area for the past few years. Putting a new twist on the Cover band scene by playing material people want to hear and dance to!!
The RUKUS band comes to you fully contained with a full Sound System which is capable of handling the largest rooms. They also have their own Light Show.
For all booking needs please contact John Merrymann at 618-709-3098
SONG LIST
Unskinny Bop - Poison
Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
I Want You to Want Me - Cheap Trick
I Hate Everything about You - Ugly Kid Joe
Roadhouse Blues – The Doors
Keep Your Hands – Georgia Satellites
Play That Funky Music- Wild Cherry
Melt With You – Modern English
Bound For the Floor - Local H
Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Cumbersome - 7 Mary 3
When I come around - Green Day
Fallen Angel - Poison
Hate My Life - Theory of A Deadman
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
Song2 - Blur
Good - Better Than Ezra
Bad Girl Friend – Theory of a Dead Man
Smells like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love – Van Halen
Cars - Fear Factory
Hashpipe - Weezer
All the Small Things – Blink 182
Jenny, Jenny – Tommy Tuotone
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Machine Head - Bush
Crazy Bitch - Buckcherry
Fight For Your Right – Beastie Boys
Holiday – Green Day
She Hates Me - Puddle of Mudd
Working For the Weekend – Lover Boy
The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
My Own Worst Enemy - Lit
Ring of Fire - Social Distortion
Every Rose Has its Thorn - Poison
Flavor of the weak - American hifi
White Wedding - Billy Idol
Nothin' but a Good Time - Poison
Plush - STP
This Afternoon - Nickelback
Common Requests
Killing In The Name Of - RATM
Sittin' At a Bar - Rehab
Trooper - Iron Maiden
Beverly Hills - Weezer
Pork N Beans - Weezer
Riot – 3 Days Grace
I Wanna be Sedated - Ramones
For Whom the Bell Tolls - Metallica
Remedy - Seether
Livin after Midnight - Judas Priest
Paranoid - Black Sabbath
What I Got - Sublime
All Summer Long - Kid Rock
They Say - Scars on Broadway
Animal I Have Become - Three Days Grace
Don't Change - INXS
Talk Dirty To Me - Poison
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Crying' Like A Bitch - Godsmack
One Step Closer - Lynkin Park
Die MF Die - -Dope
Bodies - Drowning Pool
For all booking needs please contact John Merrymann at 618-709-3098
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