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Cocktail Johnny is a cover band consisting of four members. Combined, we have way too many years of playing in previous original bands and other cover band projects in and around Cleveland. We are entertaining, tight, and professional. We have a groovy sound, and would love an opportunity to entertain your crowd this year. CJ covers everything from Green Day to the Beatles. In fact, we know so many tunes; we have the ability to really zero in on a certain crowd, and their favorites, young and old.
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Walter Cierniak "The Musical Commando"
Born in Wroclaw Poland and trained in classical music, Walter was selected by the Government to be a musician at a young age. He was trained as a classical musician on the Government's dime, and learned to play the piano, accordian, guitar, and bass. Along with Steve, Walter helps set the rhythym of the band. Often seen with a bass guitar on his back, an accordian on his front, and playing the keyboards, hence the name "The Musical Commando." Walter has played in the Polish Falcons, a polka band, as well as numerous other rock bands.
Rob Roy
Rob has played in numerous bands including cover bands, original bands
such as Jaded Records staple Years Waiting (with Andy and Steve). His impressive rap sheet includes Cynosure - Drummer,
Savage - Drummer, The Law -Lead Vocals, The Bogie Olson Band -Drummer, Union Drive - As Drummer, Rattle Bone -
Lead Vocals, Last Days- Lead Vocals, Sign Of Jonah - Lead Vocals. Rob
handles both lead and rhythym guitars along with most of the lead vocals
for the band. His distinct vocals provide the band with the basis for
their signature sound.
Contact Rob at robroy@cocktailjohnny.com
ed in writing projects with both Elvis and Carmen Miranda." - Kevin
Andy Ardo
Andy started his rock and roll career in grade school, playing with Psychotic Jam (with Steve and Charlie Garriga of CIV fame) and then Cynic. He went on to form Years Waiting with Rob (later joined by Steve) then went on to play with Gypsy Boots, Third Eye, and Crawl Space before landing with Cocktail Johnny. Andy is mostly found playing lead guitar on a strat and a Les Paul, giving the clasic rock hits an authentic feel. When called upon, he also picks up the Fender-P bass guitar.
Steve Grushetsky
Steve began his drumming in grade school, playing with Tom and Charlie Garriga (of CIV) in Psychotic Jam. During his college years at OSU he played with North Wind and later Exxodus. After OSU, he joined Years Waiting with Rob and Andy. Steve also did a brief stint with the venerable music "project" known as Larry's Tits (with Johnny Alternative) from 2000-2005. Steve's dynamic approach to drumming helps him emmulate the distinct sounds of various genres and artists rhythym sounds.
