THE Music Duo For Your Venue or Event
“Our community just loves these guys. They aren’t just another solo act or cover band. They’re true entertainers. Tommy and Johnny deliver real entertainment, and an amazing variety of music during their show.”
Coastal Country, Modern Country, Classic Rock, R&B, and Soul.
About Kickin’ Back and The Show
Kickin' Back is the premier music duo in southwest Florida. The duo features country music recording artist, Johnny Lee Howard, and renowned percussionist and entertainer, Tommy Varga. The duo is based in Englewood, FL.
Kickin’ Back brings an unmatched level of positivity, energy, and variety to their shows. And variety is their greatest strength. Every show is packed with the hits people love to sing along with and dance to, with set lists that span across multiple genres, including Classic Rock, Country, R&B, and Soul.
TOMMY VARGA
Tommy Varga provides masterful percussion and enchanting harmony vocals, while also singing lead vocals on much of the classic rock, R&B, and soul tunes the group performs. Tommy is best known for his ‘killer’ covers of huge hits from BB King, Joe Cocker, Chris Isaak, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, and others.
JOHNNY LEE HOWARD
Johnny Lee Howard anchors the entire country music side of the act, while also playing rhythm acoustic guitar throughout each show. Johnny provides lead vocals while covering a vast array hits from iconic artists, such as: Luke Bryan, Kenney Chesney, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Bob Seger, Tracy Lawrence, Zac Brown Band, Garth Brooks, and George Strait.
Johnny is best known for his tribute projects to George Strait and Garth Brooks, and also for his hit songs, It’s a Long Way Back and Politically Incorrect (both available on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music) - that he recorded with his label (KMA Records - Nashville) in 2004.
Signature Set and FINALE
Kickin’ Back has produced and polished an amazing array of music for their show’s final set, which features a fabulous mix of popular duets and harmony-rich fan favorites. Some of these include: It’s Five O’clock Somewhere (Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffett); When The Sun Goes Down (Kenney Chesney/Uncle Kracker); Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Alan Jackson/John Fogherty); Beer For My Horses (Toby Keith/Willie Nelson) and Good Hearted Woman (Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson).
And every Kickin’ Back show builds to a close with 3 songs that get’s the crowd groovin’ and singing along: Margaritaville (Jackson/Buffet), If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body (The Bellamy Brothers), and the ever-popular Neil Diamon hit, Sweet Caroline.
Johnny is well known for walking out into the crowd with his wireless mic and inspiring groups of people to join in on the chorus for these songs.
Promoters & Agents: What to Know, What to Expect.
The Ideal Act For:
Bars and live music venues
Outdoor stages and festivals
Community and waterfront events
Private parties and special events
Corporate events
BOOKING HIGHLIGHTS:
1-hour to 4-hour shows
Crowd-pleasing songs and sets
The music is a blend of live instruments with professional-grade backing tracks
“DJ” music provided during breaks
Professional production and clear communication
Proven experience with venues and crowds of all sizes
Turnkey setup with “off-grid” capability when needed (boats, islands, parks, etc.)
Show Format & Content
Every show is packed with the hits people love to sing along with and dance to, with set lists that span multiple genres, including Classic Rock, Country, R&B, and Soul.
Johnny Lee Howard performing live as “George Strait” in his hit tribute show, "Honky-Tonk STRAIT: A live tribute to the ‘King of Country’ George Strait.
Availability and Booking
Kickin’ Back is available for afternoon and early-evening performances throughout Florida. For information about booking Kickin’ Back for your venue or upcoming event, please click the booking inquiry button below to complete a short form. Someone will get back in touch with you promptly.
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