Dumbfounded

presents:

classic rock, garage-style


The glory days of rock & roll are celebrated whenever the band Dumbfounded sets up its equipment. The guys are thankful they grew up in a time when all sorts of music came over the airwaves via the AM stations that provided entertainment in their youth. The members of Dumbfounded like all types of music, and their eclecticism is reflected in their set list. Some have a passion for great guitar solos, while others are more inclined towards country-rock or soul music. The band members just call it “Classic Rock, Garage Style,” and they play whatever they enjoy, which amounts to a nice variety of their generation’s music.


While living otherwise normal lives, the members of Dumbfounded find a certain comfort in re-creating the songs they grew up with. Baby Boomers and folks of all ages seem to enjoy the effort and the feelings that the music evokes.


The guys in the band have found that playing music is therapeutic and makes them feel young – even if the mirror tells a different story!


The members of Dumbfounded include Lanny Bryant and Mark Fisher on vocals, Ron Coffey on lead guitar, George Smith on keyboards, harmonica and sometimes drums, Ron Sexton on bass guitar, Guy Thompson on drums and vocals and sometimes on guitar, and Kellis Smith on guitar, banjo and percussion.


Dumbfounded is sought after for parties, class reunions and most any type of gathering where classic rock & roll from the 1960s and ‘70s is appreciated. The band's fan base is growing. The most enthusiastic of the devotees call themselves Dumbheads. Thus far, no one has worn a dunce cap to a Dumbfounded show -- but it's still early!


For more information, contact George Smith at 740-572-2260 or email him at biggstox@yahoo.com.

 

DUMBFOUNDED GIGS


Check back soon for information about upcoming shows.


Dumbfounded schedule subject to change without notice!



SONGS YOU MIGHT HEAR AT A DUMBFOUNDED SHOW!


Ain’t Too Proud to Beg


American Band


As Tears Go By


Black Magic Woman


Boot Scootin’ Boogie


Born to be Wild


Bring it on Home to Me


Brown Eyed Girl


China Grove


Dance to the Music


Do Wah Diddy 


Down on the Corner


Evil Ways


Feel Like Makin’ Love


Free Bird


Gimme Some Lovin’


Gloria


Green River


Hang On Sloopy


Happy Together


Hold On, I’m Comin’


Honky Tonk Women


I Got a Line on You


I Saw Her Standing There


I’m a Believer


Joy to the World 


Just Like Me


Knock on Wood


La Grange


Lights 


Listen to the Music


Little Bit O'Soul


Little Black Egg


Long Train Runnin’


Louie Louie


Margaritaville


Midnight Hour


Money


Mustang Sally


My Girl


No Matter What


Old Time Rock & Roll


Oye Como Va


Proud Mary 


Show Me the Way


Smoke on the Water


Stealin’


Summer in the City


Take it Easy


Takin’ Care of Business


The Breakup Song


The Breeze


Travelin’ Band


Try a Little Tenderness


Two Tickets to Paradise 


Unchained Melody


Vehicle


What I Like About You


Wonderful Tonight


You Really Got Me


WHAT PUNDITS ARE SAYING...


FLING BARN ROCKS!

Webmaster, blogger and music critic Larry Chapman offered his opinions on both Dumbfounded and the venue where they performed on June 13. Here's what he had to say:

If you enjoy live music and don't want to travel too far, you have to give some attention to what is scheduled for this summer at The Barn at the Fling Family Farm. Several Greenfielders made the trip Saturday evening (June 13) to enjoy the classic rock sounds of Greenfield's favorite garage band, Dumbfounded. The boys were on the money good and The Barn is a wonderful venue; genuine rural rustic. A hundred year old wooden barn that now houses a wonderful hand-hewn wet bar and seating area on the ground floor, and a performance stage, dance floor, table seating and second bar on the second floor hay loft. Nestled in the hills of Southern Highland County on a 200 acre horse farm you can't help but feel good about being there. For a mere $10 per person we enjoyed live music, snacks, unlimited draft beer and soft drinks and a hickory cooked hog roast with trimmings. Their website is located at www.flingbarn.com and I am posting a schedule of events on this site. Just print the page and tape it to your fridge. Now you have several things to do this summer and can't complain about there never being anything to do!

Larry Chapman's website:

http://greenfield-ohio.com/


Fling Barn:

www.flingbarn.com



ABOUT THE CARMIKAL’S GIG

Dumbfounded broke some new ground May 8 at Carmikal’s Sports Bar and Patio, playing outside on the lovely patio under cloudy but dry skies. The band was in great form, and the patrons of Carmikal’s seemed to enjoy themselves too. Some people from the neighborhood even called in to comment on the music!

Carmikal’s is located at 608 Delaware St. in Washington C.H. The establishment is under new ownership and seems like a fun place to hang out with friends. Check it out

Fillmore West, Dumbfounded roadie and music critic


RON’S BIRTHDAY BASH REPORT

Thanks to one and all who attended my Birthday Bash on April 17. We had a nice crowd at the Greenfield Eagles, and while I was subjected to some good-natured abuse due to my advancing age, I am very happy to report that a lot of people made donations to the Greenfield Recreation Commission. The total received has exceeded $1,500 to help keep the youth leagues operating this year.

Thanks to the Eagles for providing the venue, to Dumbfounded for making the music, to the Times-Gazette, Highland County Press, WVNU and Larry Chapman for the publicity, and especially to all the well-wishers and donors who brought extra joy to my birthday celebration!

Ron Coffey, Dumbfounded lead guitarist


ON DUMBFOUNDED'S OKTOBERFEST PERFORMANCE OCT. 27, 2008


Despite the lack of a large appreciative audience (due to cool, rainy weather), it reminded me of the way life should be – folks just having good fun on a Saturday night in a small town environment. The United States was far from perfect at any point in its history but we have lost something that was on display Saturday night in downtown Greenfield. You have a very impressive group of musicians and you all seem to have a good time performing.

Don Taylor, Grand Rapids, MI



DUMBFOUNDED ROCKS SCARECROW FESTIVAL

Dumbfounded rocked the house at the Scarecrow Festival in Washington C.H. on Sept. 15, 2007. Even the Scarecrow himself sat in with the band, dancing and playing percussion to the classic rock tunes of the 1960s and ‘70s.

The band was set up under the traffic light by the courthouse. This is about the most prominent position a band can have in a festival setting. An excellent crowd was on hand, there was a car show about a block away and the festival food was as tasty as the music. People who had not previously heard Dumbfounded seemed surprised at the variety of styles the band presented, from soul music to biker favorites, Jimmy Buffett to Santana. It was a great start to a lovely day at the Scarecrow Festival. I would have paid to see this gig!

Fillmore West, Dumbfounded roadie and music critic




DUMBFOUNDED AT WHEELS OF PROGRESS FESTIVAL

"Janet and I attended the Dumbfounded concert Friday evening (July 2006) and we're still a little dizzy. Those locals really put on a great show and a good crowd showed up to enjoy the tunes. Seriously, Dumbfounded has to be one of the most versatile cover bands in the area, in that they play a wide variety of musical genres. They can rock, they can blues and they can honkey!"

Larry Chapman, music lover, bon vivant and webmaster (www.greenfield-ohio.com)




 

Dumbfounded

classic rock, garage-style

DUMBFOUNDED ROCKS WILMINGTON!

Thanks to Chazziz Valentine’s Day Car Show for inviting Dumbfounded to play classic rock at the Roberts Centre on Feb. 12. We had a great time. Thanks also to J. Martin “Pokey” Post for doing the sound that evening.