Rooster

Rank #51 New York, NY Rock / Dirty South / Classic Rock

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Members: Billy Kohout / Vocals, harp, accustic guitar.Ron Torina / slide,lead guitar.Bob Eckna/ lead,rhythm guitar.Pete Kiernan/Bass.Tony Zenkus / Piano. Bo Mathe...

Sounds Like: Black Crows, Lynard Skynard, Almond brothers, The Rolling Stones

Bio: After first hearing Rooster, it's easy to understand why many people would instantly think these six musicians would call Georgia, North Carolina, or even Texas their home. But no, the down-home southern soulful bluesy rockin' sounds of this band were produced by five Yankee boys from New York! T... See Full Bio

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“...Lynyrd Skynyrd is having sex with the Black Crows and this is the lovechild.”

— RICHARD CAMPBELL, ANOTHER FAN

“Welcome to 'The Hen House' ”

— ROOSTER ~

“I want a full criminal investigation immediately. There is no way in the world that a band like Rooster should be unsigned with the package thev've got and I wanna know who's been trying to keep these boys down. With one of the best live shows the Island has ever produced, a strong catalogue of gritty blues rockers and 5 players with one heartbeat and vision, Rooster should be getting a slice of the pie comparable to the Black Crows. This is a national act hidden in the confines of Long Island.”

— JONH BLENN, GOODTIMES MAGIZINE

“When Rooster playes live its hard to take your eyes off singer Billy Kohouts tight leather pants and wildly feathered hat. The guys in Rooster make a spectacle because they're not afarid to act like they've become rock stars. All that posing has driven many local musicos to dismiss Rooster. Despite the antics, one of the Islands flashiest bands has been getting better all the time. Rooster takes on southern boogie, Delta blues and R&B lands it on the same stylistic turf as The Black Crows, early Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones, circa "Exile on Main Street." That means the band is often trafficking in a lot of worn-out rock cliches, but the fire behind Roosters playing can't be denied. Songs like "Sweet Elaine," "Nobody Loves You" and "Amanda could easily become mainstream radio fodder. When a band shakes its tailfeathers like Rooster, it always runs the risk of ridicule. But behind all the strutting, the strength of the music gives Rooster something to crow about.”

— IISAC GUZMAN, NEWSDAY

"High quality Rock N'Roll ala Aerosmith, Stewart and classic Southern rock. Good songs with instant hooks that are loads of fun. Great vox, strong rhythm section. I particularly like the piano and bluesy guitars.

— ANDY GLASS, THE MUSIC PAPER

“It's enough to make people start asking questions like, "What label are you singed with? and where can I get the CD?" Leading to a truly unsolved mystry and Robert Stacks asking, "How can such a talented band be overlooked like this?"”

— MICHAEL P. BANEK, THE ISLAND EAR

"Rooster has created a unique hybred of hard hitting rock that one of our critics called "Guns Skynard." Their original songs have plenty of balls and attititude to spare and the 6 piece band draws large crowds to their semi-regular showcases."

— JONH BLENN, GOODTIMES MAGIZINE

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Mar 5, 2012
Kane & Billy will be playing 'Nobody Loves You' acoustically live on Seven's Nu... [more]

The new tune ~
Feb 16, 2012
Thanks everybody for all the plays on 'Worthless Drunk'... [more]

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2011
Jun 25

Village Pub Lindenhurst
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
Village Pub Lindenhurst
New York, NY, US
Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:00pm
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Showtime 10;00pm 631-592-4260
2011
Jun 18

Lulu's Village Pub
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
Lulu's Village Pub
New York, NY, US
Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:00pm
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Showtime 10;00pm.......631-509-5635
2011
May 28

Oneonta Theatre
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
Oneonta Theatre
New York, NY, US
Sat May 28, 2011 8:00pm
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2011
May 28

The Oneonta Theatre
Oneonta, NY, US | 8:00pm
The Oneonta Theatre
Oneonta, NY, US
Sat May 28, 2011 8:00pm
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2011
Apr 18

Lulu's Village Pub
Port Jefferson, NY, US | 8:00pm
Lulu's Village Pub
Port Jefferson, NY, US
Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:00pm
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Showtime 10:30pm

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The Honest Mistake Band
Had to drop on by to say hello, check out your classic song "USA" and wish you guys all the best! You have a great upcoming weekend and take care brothers, Pete & John
Frunkenducks
Loved the grind and groove of Angie...
CIRCUS LIBERTY MUSIC
cool page and material
Laura Davis
Rock-N-Roll!! Follow your dreams and never surrender!!
StuntMan Vipe
Stopping by to check out some of your Music to show you some Love and Support and to Remind you to keep Focused on your Dreams and Never Give up!!!!! ............Angel
SweetKenny
Man I dig your music! very cool stuff, I love it!! God Bless!!

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Q: Where in NY you guys located? Great stuff!!!

A: Thanks for the interest ~ 'ROOSTER' is scattered through out the New York area. From Up State to Queens, in New York City, & Long Island... The 'Hen House covers a large area ~ Cheers, BILLY KOHOUT.

Asked by Gasfoot Jackson. Answered on Tue Sep 11 2012

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