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Starting at 18 years of age, Rusty Mainard traveled around Texas, performing at local clubs and events—anywhere he could get the chance to perform. He returned to Kansas City, where he built his own home recording studio to record demos for local musicians. That’s where he met Kevin Scott and Mike Criger, both of whom had been playing in bands since their early teens. The recording began and “Bofus” was born.

Two months later their first CD “MOTIF” was completed. All the rhythm tracks were recorded live in only a few takes. The groove and feel was undeniable.

Soon after Bofus agreed to back up Bryan Gentry of the Bryan Gentry Band. They earned the honor toopen up for Yallapalooza at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater after winning a local competition. Immediatelyfollowing, the band performed at Blue Springs’ Fall Fun Fest, the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kansas and Q104’s Big Racing Event at I-70 Speedway. Perhaps the biggest honor for Bryan and his band was being invited to open up for Alabama at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater during NASCAR weekend. The Bryan Gentry Band was also featured at Starlight Theater’s Halloween in the Park in Kansas City, Missouri.

Now Bofus has returned to it’s three piece roots and are back with a new intensity and drive. As melodic as it heavy, the music says more than any words.

Check out the music here

Nuff said Rock On!

BOFUS

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Rusty Mainard (drums)

Kevin Scott (guitars)

Mike Criger (bass)