Bill's News
11/15/2005
Sandbar in Toronto Ohio closed yesterday - 11/14/2005.
 The new owner is not reopening till after the first of the year.

Bill's News
The Judas Priest and Anthrax concert at Starlake has been cancelled (09/24/05).
The show will not be rescheduled, and refunds will be given to ticket holders.
Remember to go see S.O.B. at the Broadview club, in Weirton 9-10-05 (Sat).
Come out to hear arena rock at it's best.
Get out and Rock the valley, go see a live band. There will also be several charity and benefit shows in the valley to help the victims of hurricane Katrina. We will try to keep you posted as to when and where. One event is in East Liverpool, Oh on Sunday-September, 18th. This will be an outdoor event featuring 7% Superstar, Rumours, and other local entertainment.
It will be held at the Fourth and Long club right downtown. Times will be announced a.s.a.p.
If you have information of any upcoming events related to the hurricane relief effort.
You can send them to us and we will get them on the news page.
Just go to our contact page and send the info to that e-mail address.
 

Bill's News

S.O.B. welcomes new drummer George Vacheresse. George V. will make his debut with S.O.B. on Aug. 26th, at The Broadview Club in Weirton, WV. The band  has been putting the finishing touches on their cover show and getting ready to put together some originals for a CD.

S.O.B. wants to wish Joe DeStefano (Jose Cuervo) the best of luck, and in life
we will miss our brother in rock.

Mongo Huey also has a new drummer starting this week, it's none other then (Jose Cuervo) - Joe DeStefano. Funny  how this topsy-turvy world of rock goes. We know it's going to be great those Boyz and Girl got themselves a great drummer. We are looking forward to rockin' with them.

Goodbye to Jack (Animal) Robinson, the drummer for Mongo Huey. Jack came back into the fold to help out when their previous drummer was injured in a car accident. Jack is looking forward to his next endeavor in music and we here at S.O.B. say good job Jack, keep thumping those tubs !!! You can see Jack play his last gig with Mongo Huey this Sat. at The Broadview Club.

Still no indication who will be the opening act for Judas Priest at the Post Gazette Pavilion, on Sep. 24th. Remember this is a pavilion only show no lawn seats. So get them tickets while you can.

Bill's News

Sat. Aug. 6th.. The band SNUFFBOX, will be at the Broadview Club, in Weirton, WV. from 10pm till 2am this band features Bill ,and Denny from S.O.B. , along with drummer Joe Olenick they will be playing classic dance rock, so get out there and party with them. S.O.B. is busy rehearsing new material, and getting ready to unleash some surprises on you, keep checking the site for further updates.
New S.O.B. dates will be added shortly to the dates page among these, will be a Labor Day blowout at the Blue Danube, in Toronto, OH. on Sept. 3rd more info on this, and other gigs, coming soon.
Judas Priest (the Kings of Metal) have scheduled a show for the Post Gazette Pavilion, on September 24th opening act to be announced later ( rumor has it , that it may be Whitesnake, and/or Queensryche)
S.O.B. swag is available at all S.O.B. gigs, as well as online here at the website, we want to see everyone at the shows in some S.O.B. street gear.

Bill's News

SAT. JULY 9th. From 9pm to 2am.
Summer Band Blast 2005, featuring: MONGO HUEY, S.O.B., STAGE CRAFT, AND THE COURTNEY CABLE DUO. The Broadview club in Weirton, WV. (Penna. Ave). will be rockin. $5.00 a person, all night drink specials, along with giveaways, and some surprises. come early, stay late to hear some great music, and bands.
The S.O.B. band demo is finished, and the guys are getting ready to book gigs all over the area, stay tuned for upcoming events. The band will soon be branching out into writing and playing their own material.
 

George's News
Spent 6/11 Sat. in the Big Apple roaming around town with Roadie1 taking in the sights. A lot of things to see and we saw a lot of them in one day. We did manage to find Manny's Music and were amazed at the history of the place plastered on their walls in the form of autographed glossy's. It seemed like everyone who was anyone was there at one time or another. They had some really cool gear but we spent more time checkin out the walls. Covered a lot of miles on foot and had a great time but I don't think I could live there.
Also on July the 3rd I will be rock'n in the park at about 7 ish in the middle of Wellsburg (18th St.) with Rhythm and Blues Band Reffugee, it's great time. Food and beverages will be available and the event keeps getting larger every year. Support live music and check it out, Rock out man!
Geo
 

Bill's News

There will be a summer concert blowout at the Broadview club, in Weirton, WV. on July 9th.. the tentative line-up is Fingered - S.O.B. - And Mongo Huey, all bands will be doing full sets, with a jam late in the evening, the show will start tentatively at 9:30pm.Cost for all three bands will be $5.00 a person. There will be promotional give- aways and prizes, so mark this on your calendar now.
Check the  Show Dates page, as it is always being updated with the latest gigs for S.O.B. New merchandise is now available on the merchandise page, as well as at S.O.B. gigs. So come out and rock with the band, and get a cool tee-shirt, hat, bandana or thong (for all you ladies). Memorial day weekend is quickly approaching, and for all true metal-heads, you can see a great show on Sat. may 28th, at the House of Blues, in Cleveland, OH. The Return of JUDAS PRIEST, with special guest QUEENSRYCHE. So come out and rock with S.O.B. on Friday the 27th, and then go bang yer head Saturday. Rock the Valley, go see a live band. Ozzfest 2005, July 23rd post gazette pavilion- tickets go on sale Friday may 15th, at 5pm. at all the usual Ticketmaster outlets. The prices are $30.25 for lawn - $61.00 for reserved seating - $100.25 for gold circle, or pit seats. Ticketmaster adds on their service charge to these prices. Most of the shows on this tour are selling out, so buy early, up the irons !

 

George's News
 Bill, Russ and I went to the Steve Vai concert Tue. night and I think I can speak for all of us, were blown away. Eric Sardinas, a slide guitar blues playing frontal assault with an electric dobro jacked into a Rivera halfstack Wild Man opened the show. Very entertaining, even spent time in the balcony jamming on a solo, what a trip! However when Vai came out with Bill Sheahan and Tony Macalpine the guitar wizardry was at a level which I can hardly describe, I think you must see it to believe it. I'm a better musician just for having seen it. Steve covers every technique so well, it definitely makes him one of the best. The Rex was a very small place and there wasn't a bad spot in the place.
Up-close and personal, the only way to see a show in my opinion. Had a Blast!
Geo

TRIBUTE
On, 3/26/05, Bart DeStefano passed away. He is my father and best friend. He is also one of my biggest fans. He was at most of my gigs faithfully and would sometimes get up with the band and play some percussion. He was 83 years old. Those of you that knew him, know what a great human being he was. He owned DeStefano's Pizza for 41 years and has touched alot of people. A legacy has come to an end. This is not meant to bring anyone down. This is meant as a tribute to my best friend, respect for my father, and a reminder to all of us. Whether it's a wife, husband, mom, dad, kids, relatives or a friend, embrace them. And you to, will be as wealthy as I am. To my father, I will miss you deeply.
love, your son,
Joseph DeStefano

Bill's News
Rick Treglia Benefit tentatively scheduled for May 13th, 6 to 10 bands possibly at the Wintersville fire hall, more info later. I am busy finishing the mix down for the band Ominous. This is a ten song demo of all original music from this up and coming Ohio band. George is bustin' out some new gear to get ready for the first S.O.B. gigs.  People are asking about shirts, and other merchandise. Shirts will be available soon and the band will have some other goodies for the fans in the near future. Keep watching this site for further announcements.  Hey all you guitar enthusiasts, Steve Vai (Whitesnake, David Lee Roth), will be in Pittsburgh on April 5th at the Rex Theatre on Carson St. in the south side, (just past Station Square). Tickets can be purchased at all the regular Ticketmaster outlets.  OOZFEST 2005- Featuring IRON MAIDEN with full stage production will be Saturday July 23rd at the Post Gazette Pavilion. Tickets for the all day extravaganza will go on sale in the near future.
Check this site for the latest info on the show.