When It Comes To Band Bookings, This One Is Pure Simplicity.

Nothing outrageous, just give us lots of money, good perks, some swag, a string of groupies, an attentive audience, stage hands, free food, drinks, four motel rooms with limousine service and we're there!

Actually, some of the above is negotiable so give us a call at:

Contact Information:

Jeff Barker   -    417 272 - 3692                                        DrumsRus@interlinc.net

Cory Feaser   -    870 405 9436

Mesa Mitchell    -    417 337 0171

Wayne Severson    -    417 294 5648

Rick Alumbaugh    -    417 439 3226

A Show/Dance Band

Cool Beenz consists of five members; drums, bass, two guitars plus a dynamic, entertaining, front and center female vocalist. Cool Beenz shows are a mix of Blues, Funk, Motown and old and new Rock performed in a fun, dance party atmosphere.

Band Member Bio's:

Mesa Mitchell Front Vocalist

From the heart of the Ozarks... Miss Mesa Mitchell. You're in for a hard driving, full tilt boogie experience. Mesa is a gutsy, folksy vocalist and songwriter. Her talent and stage presence is unquestionably powerful. She is the embodiment of the Chicago Blues mixed with New Orleans Rhythm and Blues. May West and Billie Holiday would be proud. Mesa's strong yet smooth voice is inflluenced by the artists she loves. Bonnie Raitt, Etta James and Tina Turner to name a few. Her range of excellence covers not only the Bues but Jazz, Rock, R&B and Pop. She is equally at home with the latest hits or standards. Mesa's natural talent and love for music combined with her fun personality gives each song her own personal touch. This girl will rock your house. CAUTION! Strap yourself in and keep your hands and feet inside the beat 'cause when the band strikes up so does the heat!

Jeff Barker - Drums / Percussion

Although Jeff aspired to become a professional musician, he settled on being a drummer instead. After starting his career playing local clubs at the age of fif- teen he hit the road at seventeen and never looked back. Jeff moved to Branson in 1981 and started his new career playing the theaters there. Now he's been working for thirty four years including twenty eight years performing in Branson/Ozark theaters. He has been blessed to work with many national recording artists while in Branson. Most recently, Jim Stafford, The Osmond Brothers, The Platters, David Frizzel and Buck Trent. But his passion is playing Rock, Funk and Blues with the club/show bands he's formed since coming to Branson. His dedication and love of percussion is evident to everyone he works with but his family would be disappointed if they knew he's a drummer... they just think he's in prison!

Rick Alumbaugh - Bass & Vocals

Around age twelve Rick decided that he was sure to be the next great white hope for the NBA. Then one evening while watching the nightly news he saw The Beatles. They were surrrounded by women and made lots of money, he was sure. So needless to say, his focus immediately changed. Thousands of hours of practice and many years later he's still waiting for all the money. Rick has a strong background in Blues, Classic Rock and Country. Prior to joining Cool Beenz, you may have caught him performing in some well known bands in the Joplin area such as The 32nd Street Band and Slick Alibi. Rick is now newest to the band and definitely a "Bean". The members of Cool Beenz welcome him.

Cory Feaser - Guitar

Cory is one of the three original band members left, also a great rhythm guitarist as well as the band "clown". If he's not jammin' on his guitar he's making you laugh with his stage antics. He definitely brings his own brand of personality and showmanship to the group. An accomplished musician who taught himself to play, Cory adds that smokin' melodical groove to the rhythm section that makes you want to dance. Cool Beenz is a "Party Band" and Cory is the Court Jester... who plays a mean guitar!

Wayne Severson - Guitar

What can be said about Wayne? At six foot six he is a presence which cannot be denied. When you watch him play there will be no doubt he feels and loves his music. A seasoned veteran of the road on both the national circuit with David Allan Coe and the club and casino circuits across the U.S., Wayne has once again returned to the Branson area to play with the caliber of musicians known to be here. Thirty plus years of experience can be gained in only one way; hands on, day by day.

Wayne is also a singer/songwriter and an avid fan of recording technology. Having had one CD released on Lion Feather Records with regional success, he is actively working on his second production.       . . . . More....