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The Rhythm Rangers combine a unique high energy blend of Classic Rock, Country Music, and Blues with a driving dance beat, excellent vocals, impeccable professionalism, showmanship, and a touch of humor. An article in the Los Angeles Times stated that "The Rhythm Rangers have cultivated a range of fans from Bankers to Bikers. They have tight, seasoned musicianship as a result of being one of Southern California's hardest working bands"
The Santa Barbara News Press called them "California's best band", after playing a Show for Queen Elizabeth at President Reagan's Santa Barbara estate.
Michael J Smith, guitar/vocals/harmonica and Craig Newton, guitar/vocals have been playing together in the Rhythm Rangers since 1990. "Alaska Boogie", a tune off their debut album, broke into regular rotation on Top 40 radio. The tune was written while on tour in Alaska. Michael J's credits includes working with Canned Heat, Albert Collins, Kim Wilson of the Fabulous T-Birds, Freddy Fender, The Kingston Trio, Big Mama Thorton, Pee Wee Crayton, and Luther Tucker. He also sings lead vocals as Johnny Cash in The Mighty Cash Cats, a group described by Fairs and Festivals magazine as "America's finest Johnny Cash Tribute Band." The Mighty Cash Cats. The Rhythm Rangers can do their highly acclaimed Johnny Cash Tribute Show as part of your event. The Casper Star Tribune said, "It is about as close to the real thing as you can get." According to The LA Reporter Magazines, "Michael J embodies Johnny Cash. He has Johnny's voice." The Rhythm Ranger's Johnny Cash Show can range from a greatest hits medley to a full 90 minute Show.
Craig Newton toured extensively playing colleges in the US and Canada with his solo album in regular rotation on College Radio Stations. credits. Bassist/Vocalist and former US Navy Seabee Kenny Lee Lewis is one of Southern California's finest bassists. He did a stint in the US Navy Band as well as backing up several influential artists both live and in the studio. Michael J met Kenny Lee while they were backing up Buck Page ("Ghost Riders in the Sky"). Versatile drummer Steve Ebner has shared the stage with superstars like Hal Ketchum and played with rising young Country recording artist Gis Johnssen, touring Iceland and Europe. His driving backbeat and immpecable sense of time propels The Rhythm Rangers' signature danceable sound.
In addition to a driving beat, The Rhythm Rangers feature three part vocal harmonies. Michael J, Craig Newton and Kenny Lee Lewis all sing lead and background vocals. Each adds distinctive voice to the music.
The Rhythm Rangers have won the prestigious Reporter Best Band Poll as well as the KHAY Radio best band poll. They have toured extensively around the West, Northwest, and Midwest.
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