The Dakota Ramblers Band began in 1956, with Goody Johnson and Mel Mertz. Both were from Eastern South Dakota, friends and musicians who decided to start a band and take it with them to Minnesota. The band has evolved over the years, but has continually stuck to its roots of Real, Traditional, Honky Tonkin Country Music....the kind you were accustomed to hearing on the radio and juke boxes in the 40's, 50's and 60's. Well, we're still doing it, and our fans tell us they're loving it as much as we are. We won't bore you with long, drawn out details of how we all got started in the business and how we got together...but the music speaks for itself. The Dakota Ramblers Band is the original, true Honky Tonk band in the region. With over 1500 songs and over five decades as a band, we're here to stay and entertain you.
Please don't forget the song writers! Take time to find out who writes all those Country hits of the past and present that we all love so much. They are the true unsung superstars in this business! We support them and are grateful for their artistry, hard work, and contributions to Country Music.....
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"We're from Texas, and The Dakota Ramblers Band is the only band around these parts that plays that Texas Country Shuffle the right way. There's other Country bands around, but You guys are now my favorite Minnesota Country band, keep up the good work!". ED, Fridley VFW Friday October 2, 2009
"We've heard of you guys for a long time now but until tonight have never seen you guys perform. Where have you been hiding? You guys are awesome...the BEST Country band in town. Thanks for playing Real Country". Trish, Fridley VFW Friday October 2, 2009.
"I've heard of The Dakota Ramblers for a long time now and I finally get to meet you. I'm a fellow musician and I'm from South Dakota. You guys are the BEST. Would you consider coming out to South Dakota sometime soon and playing for us"?
Tom, Saturday October 3, 2009
"The Dakota Ramblers are awesome! Great songs, sound & 4 wonderful band members who play their instruments in complete harmony. We just love listening to your music. We would like to have some CDs with your music so we can listen to you at home. Have any we can purchase? See ya all at Cactus Jacks on 12/19/09. Thanks for providing us with an enjoyable evening out, listening to the greatest Country tunes of all times."
Jim & Lori Pichotta November 15, 2009
The present lineup of the band as of January 2012 are.......Mike Juen on Pedal Steel Guitar and vocals; Bruce Krohn on Lead Vocals and Lead Guitar; Gregg Kuberra on Upright Bass and vocals; John Sandbo on Drums full time...and Terry McKinley and Cory Johnson backup drummers.
This band has played thousands of shows over the years..from small parties to huge outdoor events and is looking forward to some arena concerts with National Artists next Spring and Summer. We have worked with up-and-commers and National Artists..even opened for Don Williams, David Allan Coe and Jimmie Van Zant Band...and played right along with John Michael Montgomery on the same stage. Performed at Fan Fair in Nashville at the New Stars Showcase and with Reba's former band members.
Johnny Cash and June Carter, Johnny Russel, Hoyt Axton, Patsy Montana, Suzy Bogus, Dennis Weaver, John Schneider, Charlie Pride, Charlie Louvin, Tom Wopat, Patty Loveless, Red Stegal, Charlie Daniels, Willie Nelson, Marty Stuart, Lulu Roman, Vern Gosdin, Ricky Scaggs, The Whites, Leroy Van Dyke, Don Williams, Fred Newell, The Nashville Now Band and many others!
Members of:
The American Federation Of Musicians
IFCO
Nashville Songwriter's Organization International
Featured in:
Minneapolis Star Tribune
St. Paul Pioneer Press
American SongWriter
Nashville Scene
Nashville SpotLight Shows
True Value Country ShowDown Press Releases
Mankato Free Press
Some Artist's Songs We Perform;
Johnny Cash
Don Williams
Merle Haggard
Buddy Holly
Vern Gosdin
Ernest Tubb
Lefty Frizzell
Jimmie Rodgers
Alan Jackson
David Allan Coe
Waylon Jennings
Willie Nelson
Dave Dudley
Johnny Russel
Johnny Darrel
Ray Price
Buck Owens
The Derailers
Leroy Van Dyke
Hank Thompson
Hank Locklin
Webb Pierce
Hank Snow
Dwight Yoakam
Jim Ed Brown
Marty Stuart
Jim Reeves
Grandpa Jones
Hank Williams Sr.
Hank Williams Jr.
The Judds
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