Hi, we are the"The Buster Sparks Band" from Billings, MT.
The four members of our band are Greg Pendley, Steve Vaughn, Steve Lebruska and Rich Cloud.
This band is HOT! ON FIRE!! FUEGO!!!! Come out and enjoy some blistering rock with some bodacious stage party. Rock On!
Greg Pendley –guitar, vocals
Born & raised in northern Wyoming Greg has been playing guitar and singing since he was eleven, joining his first band at fifteen. He has been performing since. He was an early member of the Blackwater band, performing with them from 1983-1987 when he was a founding member of The Rocky Mountain Oysters (RMO). The early success of that group took the band around the country and to Mexico City performing for various corporate functions. They also released one CD. At the same time Greg was part of a duo called Pendley & Wolz. They were fortunate enough to perform for President Bush in 1991 at Ford’s Theater where they shared the stage with Ricky Skaggs, Clint Black, Alabama, Alan Jackson and many other country stars. They were chosen to tour for a week in Japan for a State Department Tour. The duo also released a CD. RMO became CODY! in 1993 and the band toured extensively around the country; especially the Oregon-California area. They performed for President Clinton and shared the stage with Willie Nelson and Frank Sinatra at the fundraiser for the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center in Palm Springs, CA. CODY! released three CD’s of original and cover tunes. Two of them featured friend and mentor Jimmy Greenspoon from Three Dog Night. CODY! still performs occasionally but hung up the road life in 2006 after hundreds of performances from coast to coast. Greg currently performs with a powerful trio based in Cody WY called Shufflebuggy (one live CD released).
Steve Lebruska-Guitar and Vocals
Hails from Powell,Wy and shares the guitar and vocals with Greg and Rich. Steve has played in several bands since the 70's and served as a member of the U.S. Navy Rock and Roll band while touring the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf. Steve performed with Greg through the college days before joining the navy. He has performed around the Billings area for years with Burn The Yard, Cartunes and Mymk. With Steve's dedication to music, he will be the one for you to watch. Hold down the tables, this guy is a guitar shredder!!
Steve Vaughn - Drums
Steve is a Wyoming native, born and raised in Cody. He exhibits his rock grooves and "In the pocket" style of playing. During most of the 80's Steve filled in for a variety of bands in the Cody and surrounding areas. In 2003 Steve joined Greg and Steve Lebruska in forming Cartunes. When that band disolved Steve performed with Greg in CODY! before joining Bobby Chitwood where he performed with Rich Cloud for a few years. Steve is glad to once again be reunited with Steve, Rich and Greg.
Rich Cloud-Bass and Vocals
Rich Cloud is a solid, seasoned player with a wide range of musical influences and experience. Most of his youth was spent studying keyboard, strings, woodwinds, and classical music. In high school the fresh talent graduated to guitar and harmonica and began touring Colorado resorts and pubs as a popular singer/songwriter. Over the years he played his way into some celebrated acoustic groups like Summit, Rich and Famous, and The Nothin’ Brothers. After moving to Wyoming, Rich developed a love for dance music and hit the stage as lead guitarist for Kane and Crooked Creek, popular Big Horn Basin C&W bands. Picking up bass he re-launched himself, displaying his talents with Blackwater, Sons of the Blues, Uncle Ray & The Lounge Lizards, and Bobby Chitwood & The Hard Ride. 2003 found the release of his award winning album, FOOL, an irreverent compilation of humorous, edgy tunes accompanied by some of the best players anywhere. He still writes and occasionally his songs may be heard on film or TV. Rich has played hard to earn the respect of his peers and his reputation as a trusted musician.