Outlaws

R. E. Toner  -  Bio Coming Soon!

 

Dave Brummer  -  Bio Coming Soon!

 

   Aleks Argals

Aleks hails from the great white north and brings her own style of playing to A Boy Named Sioux. She started playing upright bass 7 years ago and has been rocking the upright ever since. Through her college years, she explored jazz, bluegrass, country, and a little pop folk.

Aleks plays and endorses: Azola Basses, Kustom

Influences: David Piltch, Jim Creegan, Ray Brown, John Clayton, Christian McBride, Po'Girl, Holly Cole, Planet Smashers, Mad Caddies, Corb Lund

 

   Robert J. Chanez  ( Smootchie / Punkin)

Drums/Percussion/Noises/Makes Faces : Plays and beats these things with sticks.

Rob plays and endorses: Tama; Promark 747 (nylon tip) drumsticks; Remo Drum Heads; Zildjian Cymbals; Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay; Jack Daniels; and Beer (and whatever your buying)! 

Favorite Color: Aqua Blue, Teal, or Blue

Influences: Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Carter Beaufort, Steve Smith, Tony Morales, Phil Ehart, Stewart Copeland and of course Animal.

Favorite Place: On stage behind the drum set; i'll be keeping my eye on you... 

Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper; Parrot Bay; if your buying - anything

Favorite Quote: "Living in the limelight, the universal dream, for those who wish to seem. Those who wish to be, must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination, the real relation, the underlying theme" Neil Peart - Limelight by Rush 

 

History

Growing up in a small town east of Phoenix, Arizona, singer/songwriter Robert Toner dreamed of big city stages and large, appreciative audiences. Drawing inspiration from country legends like Hank Williams, Jr. and Waylon Jennings, Toner began honing his own outlaw songwriting style and blue-collar narratives.

In March of 2007, production began on his first CD entitled, “The Next Big Thing”. Toner hired studio musicians that were able to capture his everyman, radio-friendly prose, and meld with it an edgy hard-rock attitude. Though originally used as his alias for karaoke, the name “Sioux” seemed to stick with Toner, from which the band’s name, “A Boy Named Sioux” was born. Professional and experienced, the band itself is a melting pot of musical styles and backgrounds.

"A Boy Named Sioux" wants their fans to experience the 1970's outlaw movement all over again. Their music is about good times and great friends. "A Boy Named Sioux" doesn't aim to be just another Nashville product, but to be a genuine band who writes and plays all their own songs. The spirit of all the great outlaw musicians lives on through their music.

“A Boy Named Sioux” is a hard-working band filled with talent and determination. They are equally proficient on stage or in the recording studio. With new, original material, and some well-covered classics continuously being added to their set list, they keep a fresh and current perspective on the ever-changing face of county-rock music.

“A Boy Named Sioux” currently plays throughout Arizona and is looking to bring their music and dynamic presence to a city near you.