B  O  F  F  O
you've NEVER heard it like this before!
booking info  Dave Fogle 419-290-4150




   for bookings / availability call Dave Fogle 419-290-4150

      also check out BOFFO at myspace.com/BoffoBand
**BOFFO** is: Doug Empie keyboards / vocals / charm; Dave Fogle drums / percussion / vocals / Dave-ishness; Bernie Greenberg bass / vocals / more bass; Tom Lawson guitar / vocals / facial contortions

**BOFFO** IS THE BAND MORE MUSICIANS WILL GO TO SEE ON THEIR NIGHTS OFF THAN ANY OTHER; >>>>FIND OUT WHY<<<<

**BOFFO** is comprised of some of the area's most experienced and highly regarded professional musicians, and is considered by peers and fans alike to be THE premier performance band in the area. With an emphasis on performing crowd-pleasing family-friendly shows that will bring you to your feet, BOFFO is a sure-bet for a memorable evening!

**BOFFO** is fully equipped with sound and lighting for most indoor and outdoor events. From private parties to clubs to outdoor festivals,
**BOFFO** provides an unmatched level of professionalism and musical excellence.

**BOFFO's** members have performed in many top area bands including (but not limited to) The Glass City All-Stars, Up for Grabs, The Jax Band, Detour, The Gleen, Exit17, Rockestra, The Proof, Stacked Ham, Marques, About Face, Rosetta Stone, The Trenton Street Meat Puppets, Opera Coupe, AXXIS, The Tims, Souled Out, All4It, One-legged Nancy, The Flaming Buckeyes, Brushfire, The Mighty Meaty Swing Kings, HotLix, Mellon Jello, Wells Road Review and **BOFFO**

**BOFFO**
likes to use the name **BOFFO** with two asterisks on both sides as many times as is possible on one web page.
 

8.20.10     BOFFO at ICE restaurant/bar    Toledo
8.21.10    BOFFO at ICE restaurant/bar    Toledo
8.22.10    BOFFO at Caper's                Toledo
8.14.10     BOFFO @ PRIVATE FUNCTION   Perrysburg
9.03.10    BOFFO at PizzaPapalis              Toledo
9.04.10    BOFFO at PizzaPapalis              Toledo
9.11.10    BOFFO at P&D's Sports Page     Toledo
10.22.10
   BOFFO at The Bier Stube      Toledo
10.29.10   BOFFO at the Break Room    Maumee
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11.6.10
  BOFFO at the Break Room    Maumee
  BOFFO at  PizzaPapalis             Toledo
  BOFFO at  PizzaPapalis             Toledo
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   BOFFO at  PizzaPapalis             Toledo
  
BOFFO at  PizzaPapalis             Toledo


From the Toledo City Paper's "CITY BEAT" section
October 13 2009

Lineup:
Tom Lawson - Guitar
Doug Empie - Keyboards
Dave Fogle - Drums
Bernie Greenberg - Bass
Everyone in the band sings.

Time together: 1.5 years

Influences:  Not limited to  one particular influence,  band members have been playing across the country for 30+ years. These veteran musicians collectively have a broad sense of style,  together creating a unique sound.

Favorite kind of fan/audience member: Many area musicians frequent their shows; the more sophisticated listener appreciates the demanding musicianship and vocal complexities.

Favorite original song or cover song to play: Band members vote on all of BOFFO’s selections, covers and originals. The band’s goal was to pick songs that the members always wanted to perform in their music careers. Still, Doug says,  “If I had to pick one it would be ‘Black Cow’ from the Steely Dan album Aja.”

Most embarrassing moment on stage: They’ve had their moments. One blooper that comes to Doug’s mind was when Dave was clicking off a song and everyone else started playing a different one. “So much for following the setlist!”

Favorite venue to play: BOFFO really likes the way the downtown area is coming to life (including venues like Pizza Papalis, The Blarney, Sidelines, Toledo Main Street and the new arena), but the band also likes the feel of some of the smaller, more intimate venues around town like P & D’s Sports Page in west Toledo and the Lounge (formerly the Breakroom) in Maumee.

Sound: Kind of a funky, rock, jazzy groove thing with four part harmonies.

Gig list: BOFFO plays at P & D’s Sports Page on Saturday, October 17 and at Pizza Papalis on Friday and Saturday, October 30-31.

Band’s performance in 5 words or less: You’ve never heard it like this before! (OK, that was 7 words.)

Web site/contact info: www.boffoband.com or www.myspace.com/boff