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The Groovy Rednecks are an alt-country band from Los Angeles, California, who refer to themselves as being a country band for people who hate country and a "Drinkin' Band". The Rednecks consist of Tex Troester the vocalist who could really use some vocal lessons ; Bob Ricketts, the guitarist who is talented beyond his means ; Ron Botelho, the bassist; Gary Riley, a guitarist, mandolinist, and squeeze-boxist ; and Jim Doyle, the relative newbie to the band, who replaced the previous drummer, Herman Senac in 2004. Since forming in 1991, the Rednecks have played over 400 shows, at venues such as Raji's, The Shamrock, Spaceland, The Scene, The Bigfoot Lodge and even at East Hollywood strip club Jumbo's Clown Room.

The Band

Tex Troester –

Bob Ricketts –

Ron Botelho- The oldest of the band, Ron Botelho is a native of the Los Angeles area. He has been in multiple bands including Blood On the Saddle

Gary Riley –

Jim Doyle-

Herman Senac -the former drummer of the Groovy Rednecks was previously in bands like Blood on the Saddle, Crowbar Salvation, Kings of Oblivion, and The Skulls, amongst others.

The CDs

'Buzzed' – I Guess I Was Buzzed.
Naked, Naked, Naked.
Honeymoon.
Hippie Go Home.
I Had A Date With A Bottle.
Don't Talk Bad About The King – A tribute of The King, Elvis Prestley, the Rednecks show their admiration for another artist in this song.
Punch Yer Neighbor's Lights Out.
Her Reputation.
Mr. Pawnbroker.
How Come I Only Love You When I'm Drunk ?

'Wishful Drinking' – I Give Up Easy.
Give My Love To Louise.
Settin' The Woods On Fire.
No Tequila.
Laid Off.
30 Years Ain't Nothin'
Speak Of The Devil.
Bertha Don't Break Down.
Wedding Ring.
The Palomino.
Born That Way.
Follow My Finger

'Ass Grabbin’ Country' - Drinkin' Band.
It's Getting Crowded (In My Little World).
My Girlfriend's Got A Boyfriend.
Bring A Beer. < br> Who Wears The Pants ?
Mama T.
She Done Me Wrong.
Can't Take It Anymore.
Happy Mother's Day From Prison.
Achin' County USA.
So Long.
Hollywood Hills.
My Wife Got Hit By A Truck.

Ass Grabbin’ Country is the latest release, and is the most personal of all three CDs. For once the songs are not all about Tex Troester, instead deciding to try something new, having songs about each of the other band members also. My Girlfriends Got A Boyfriend is about Gary, Who Wears The Pants? is about Ron and his wife, and My Wife Got Hit By A Truck is about Bob and his wife. And of course as usual the rest of the songs are telling the life of Tex.