Jonny Walker and The Whiskey Shooters is a boot scootin', honky tonkin', modern country band that is sure to bring excitement and first class entertainment to any event. The band is comprised of veteran professional musicians that cover music from various country artist such as Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Toby Keith, Amanda Lambert, and Gretchen Wilson, just to name a few...
...The band, with it’s amazing rhythm section and sweet harmonizing vocals, pays tribute to, and brings alive a multitude of modern country hits that will have you dancing and singing along throughout the entire show.
Jonny Walker and The Whiskey Shooters are available for concerts, festivals, and corporate events.
jonny walker
lead vocals
Jonny was born raised in the inner city of Los Angeles California. Heavily influenced by Rock and R&B, he also grew to love country music, which he accredits to his mother and time spent working on horse ranches in the San Fernando Valley during his boyhood summers. He started singing when he was very young and sang with various covers bands (R&B, Funk, Rock and Blues) throughout his school years and beyond. He had the opportunity to perform from LA to Nashville and many cities in between.
Ultimately, he decided to get back to country music, and was blessed with assembling a group of extremely talented veteran musicians. “They are not only great musicians and performers, but just great people. We have so much fun on stage and it translates into our performance. I think that has a lot to do with our success. I am so fortunate to have found them, and I am honored that they will share stage with me.”
renee disisto
vocals / guitar
Singer-Songwriter Renee DiSisto was born and raised in New Rochelle, New York. DiSisto is an alumni of Berklee College of Music. Since her move to Los Angeles, she has recorded original works in a duo project with her twin sister Michele, entitled: 'SISTER' and has since found her way on stage performing with numerous acts throughout the Hollywood/SoCal Club and Concert scene. DiSisto is also a touring and recording member of the Alternative/Nashville group "Tom Maclear & Friends." Her first vocal gig with the act was on Tom MacLear's award winning national single release 'Unapproachable.' DiSisto's edgy yet vulnerable vocal styles bring comparisons of Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert, but Renee DiSisto is unmistakably her own artist and clearly exudes her own style which gives her a fresh new road to pave within her own brand and sound. DiSisto is currently under contract/development with MEG/Records to pen and record her own material for release early next year and is due to perform with her projects this winter and throughout 2017.
paul orlowki
BASS / md / vocals
Bass player and vocalist, Paul Orlowski is a seasoned veteran of studio and live performances. Paul has played on many studio sessions and 1000's of live performances. He brings his expertise to his role as musical director for this country music project. Paul, along with drummer Johnny
Martinez, hold the beat and bottom end of this band.
Matt Fullove grew up in lovely Santa Clarita California where he began taking lessons at the age of 11. Matt quickly developed a passion for drumming and excelled in both Symphonic Band and Marching Band in Middle School and High School. Upon graduating from High School, Matt attended Musicians Institute in Hollywood California where he refined his playing skills and became well versed in styles such as Latin, Jazz, Rock, and Blues. Since then, Matt has performed alongside numerous artists such as Manny Charlton, Gary McGrath, Robert Sarzo, Walfredo Reyes Jr, and Sal Rodriguez. Matt continues to live in Santa Clarita where he continues to teach and perform.
matt fullove
drums
phil ernst
guitar
Phil Ernst, a Los Angeles native, is a graduate of the Dick Grove School of Music and Musicians Institute of Technology. Phil began performing in the late 80’s, playing in hard rock and cover bands. From there, he went on to perfect his craft over the years. Now a seasoned performer, Phil plays in original bands, showcase bands, and works as a sideman for hire. His love and talent for the roots genre made him a natural fit for “Jonny Walker and the Whiskey Shooters.” Phil enjoys performing whenever he has the opportunity, and finds great pleasure in his role as a guitar teacher and mentor, of which he has been for over 20 years.
Born and raised in Burbank California, Bill began his musical journey at the age of 4.
Rev. Bill Leone is an ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene which has affectionately earned him the nick-name of "The Rev" given to him by his band mates.
He has traveled throughout the U.S., entertaining, and giving concerts on the organ, piano, and keyboards as a product specialist for various manufacturers such as KAWAI Pianos and Organs, WERSI Electronics (based in Germany), Baldwin Pianos and Organs, and LOWREY Pianos and Organs. Rev. Bill is currently the Worship Pastor at his home church in Burbank.
rev. bill leone
keys
