Rodeo Clowns Band

Known as one of the Bay Area's top-flight acoustic/electric bands, the Rodeo Clowns deliver tight, dancable covers of classic Rock & Roll by legends such as the Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller, Van Morrison Jefferson Airplane and Jack Johnson.

The band is lead by John Lawton (guitar/vocals) and Marla Goody (vocals) and backed by a talented, professional rhythm section of Scot Larsen (bass/vocals) and Steve Pefley (drums).

The band performs as a four piece, with male and female lead vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Smaller configurations are also available depending on the event requirements. The Rodeo Clowns are in high demand perrorming 6-8 gigs per month, including private parties, corporate events, weddings, showcase clubs and bars.

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Posted by John Lawton at 04:18 PM | Permalink

This is an update of the band profile. Previous entries can be found in the General Info section of this website.

The band is currently a four piece consisting of guitar, bass, drums and a female vocalist that shares lead singing and provides a voice for the three-part harmonies. Our current line-up has been playing together since August 2006.

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Posted by John Lawton at 06:14 PM | Permalink

The Rodeo Clowns are a core group of three musicians Peter Link, Donnie Bilinski and John Lawton. They have been called the "new Crosby Stills Nash and Young" by several people who have heard them perform. The music the Rodeo Clowns play includes both originals and cover songs. Their cover songs include many of the classic songs of our era by groups such as Van Morrison, Tom Petty and The Doobie Brothers. However, their cover music is not limited to any specific era or genre. The Rodeo Clowns like to play songs that are great songs - songs that sound good and relflect their spirit. Other groups coverd include Jack Johnson, Los Lonley Boys, The Violent Femmes and even Lionel Ritchie. Rodeo Clown originals are not to be overlooked. They are well crafted songs featuring strong three part harmonies and blend in well with their cover songs.

[Added pics for Donnie and me (John), thanks Cheryl for sharing them. I'll try and find a decent one of Pete -jl]
[Added pics for Pete and all three of us -jl]

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Posted by John Lawton at 08:58 AM | Permalink

The name of our band is still under a bit of contention and I wouldn't be surprised if we changed it further down the road. I personally like the name, but I am the one that selected it. I find the name fitting because I think the life of a Rodeo Clown has some parrallels to us. A quick disclaimer on my part. None of us are Rodeo Clowns and I don't think any of us even knows someone who is a Rodeo Clown. Perhaps Pete does since he is from Texas... I have never asked him.

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