The Jim Birkes Society, previously know as Ruckus, is a small town band playing for small town folks across Southern Wisconsin. It's the "out in boonies" crowd that we have found a dedicated following. From the bikers,to the farmers, to the blue collar aristocrats, to the city workers, who make the long daily commute to work. These are the people we play for. As at a recent gig in small downtown bar on the Wisconsin River, a fellow who'd been listening to us calls up his wife and says, "Get y...
The Jim Birkes Society, previously know as Ruckus, is a small town band playing for small town folks across Southern Wisconsin. It's the "out in boonies" crowd that we have found a dedicated following. From the bikers,to the farmers, to the blue collar aristocrats, to the city workers, who make the long daily commute to work. These are the people we play for. As at a recent gig in small downtown bar on the Wisconsin River, a fellow who'd been listening to us calls up his wife and says, "Get your clothes on honey, there's a great band playing down here
." That's what our music is all about, making people feel good about coming out, having a beer and a shot, and listening to our craft.
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