THE SAGEBRUSH BAND

CLASSIC COUNTRY AND MORE

Background performed by Don on steel

The band's repertoire includes  songs from the 50's as well as some old favorites by Johnny Cash, Haggard, George Jones, Willie & Waylon, George Strait, The Eagles, Marshall Tucker, CCR and many other stars from yesterday and today.

For Bookings call Pat at 352-303-1818

Band Members

Pat Artuso

Pat is the bass player & vocalist and founder of the Sagebrush Band with over 30 years of experience here in Florida and upstate New York. When in NY he and his band opened the show for Hank Williams Jr. Pat does most all the bookings for the band.

Don Sulesky

Don is the lead guitar player & vocalist with over 50 years experience. He also plays the Pedal Steel Guitar as well as several other instruments. He has played all types of music venues over his playing career such as every thing from Jazz to Hawaiian to 50's R&R to Pop and Country. He is an internationally known pedal steel player having his recordings played all over the globe.

Don Trubey

Don is our drummer & vocalist from St. Pete, Fl. He has over 40 years experience playing "Country Dinner Theater" and "Broadway Shows". While up north he played the "Lake Placid Resorts". Don is smooth and not overpowering which makes him a valuable member of the band for the small clubs we play in Florida. When asked he can surely wail out on the song "Wipe-out" which gets the dance floor up and jumping.

Ernie Johnson

Ernie is the band's rhythm guitar player & lead vocalist. Ernie carries most of the vocals for the band and does a fine job singing in his unique style and phrasing. Ernie was the member of two N.E. bands the "Country Stones" and "Liquid Gold". Ernie is the senior member of the band and has 30 years of experience.

Previous Engagements

Hernando Heritage Days Celebration, Eagles Club, Arbor Lakes Country Night, Armante's Restaurant, Lake Panasoffkee Sunoco, Thunder Inn, Ir-Ru Club, Moose Club

Some short 1 minute samples of the band's repertoire.

To Be Added in the future