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Whiskey Rodeo is a southern rock band based in Flagstaff, AZ.

Formed in 2006 by Greg Francescan, Chase, (from the LA based Raven Wylder), Conor Madden, (of The Knockabouts), Whiskey Rodeo performed with Aly Jay on bass & backing vocals in their early days.

Calling their music the "Soundtrack to the American Buzz", Whiskey Rodeo focused on raucous stage shows and audience involvement. The alcohol-soaked writing of Francescan on such songs as "The Powers Song" (dedicated to John Powers Irish whiskey) and "Blood Sweat & Tears" lent itself to live performances that included the consumption of staggering amounts of liquor by the band & their fans.

In early 2007, bass player Chad Cardiff, (The Trailer Park Troubadours) joined the band, and Whiskey Rodeo quickly built a strong following in the Flagstaff scene. Their self-titled CD release included the songs "100 Miles" and "Meant To Be" which were quickly added to regular rotation on the Flagstaff radio station Eagle 103.7 FM. "100 Miles" has continued to gain popularity and has become the band's signature show finale with its hard-driving guitar-hero riffs and tragic 'doomed outlaw' lyrical storyline.

2007-2008 Lineup: Greg Francescan on lead vocals and acoustic guitar Chase on lead guitar and backing vocals Chad Cardiff on Bass & backing vocals Conor Madden on hand percussion

In August 2008, Conor left the band 1 week before the band's scheduled performance at the Coconino County Fair, and was replaced by Rob 'The Hatchet Man' Ross on drums who learned the set and delivered a stellar performance with only one rehearsal. Ross has been the drummer for Whiskey Rodeo ever since.

By late 2008, Whiskey Rodeo had established themselves as much more than just another rock band. On-stage antics (including the infamous "shot box") as well as unorthodox covers of such songs as Snoop Dogg's 'Gin & Juice' and Queen's 'Fat Bottom Girls' garnered Whiskey Rodeo the title of 'Flagstaff's rowdiest band' in a reader's poll by the local music magazine; Flag Live.

Whiskey Rodeo has headlined the 2009 Flagstaff Music Festival, the Coconino County Fair, and performed at Pride in the Pines 2008 & 2009. Their electrifying performance for the Arizona Cardnals' training camp 'pep' rally in August 2009 on Heritage Square will be released as a live DVD in late fall 2009.

Whiskey Rodeo's second CD release will feature the current line-up and is scheduled for release by December 2009.