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Johnny say mahalo

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:48:31 +0000

Mahalo from Key West

Friends For Joey

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:40:46 +0000

Please join Johnny and Ian as they will be performing an Acoustic set for the “Friends For Joey” benefit, Saturday Oct 9, 2010 from 4-7 PM.

Here’s his Story…

In March of 2005, Joey was diagnosed with having Neurofibromatosis (NF) at just two years old. NF is a disorder in which nerve tissue grows tumors that cause serious damage by compressing nerves and other surrounding tissues. There is no known cure for NF today.

With a lot of hard work and determination, Joey has fought tirelessly. He has gone to many different doctors, undergone countless medical examinations and tests, all while working especially hard to keep up with the rest of the kids in school…

Joey had surgery at age 3 to demass a portion of the tumor and again at age 5 to remove his tonsils and adenoids. Both surgeries were performed to keep the tumor from cutting off his airway. Over the past year, the tumor under his left ear suddenly grew larger and began to threaten causing serious permanent damage. Something had to be done. On July 13, 2010 Joey underwent a major surgery in order to demass his plexiform tumor. The operation was a success and doctors removed about 90% of this tumor. Joey is now recovering; unfortunately a large part of this operation is not covered by insurance because it is considered to be an aggressive form of treatment by their standards.

To help pay for this surgery, future care and operations Joey will need as he continues his lifelong battle with NF, his friends and family are hosting a benefit on Saturday, October 9,2010 at The AmericanLegion in Lockport, IL.

Just found this

ian — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:39:05 +0000

This YouTube video was sent to us via e-mail and we wanted to share this with you guys as well. Johnny and I started to reflect on the fun moments of that day, and we hope you will too! Enjoy!

- Ian

November 3 2003 Cheeseburger in Paradise Boat Drinks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ_bUlPtHMkNovember 3 2003 Cheeseburger in Paradise Boat Drinks

Big Burrito Radio Nominated

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:57:19 +0000

Big Burrito Radio, Johnny’s radio show, has been nominated for this years Trop Rock Awards in the category of Radio Show of the Year (Small Market). If you are a member of Margarita MAFIA, please vote for Big Burrito Radio!

Go to Margarita MAFIA and vote!

Cheeseburger In Paradise, Middleton, WI – Jan. 14, 2004

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:00:54 +0000

Johnny Russler and The Beach Bum Band perform with Jimmy Buffett once again at the new Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant opening in Middleton, WI. This time around playing for Habitat for Humanity of Dane County and raising $74,000 for the cause.

Jimmy and Ian (on Bass), Photo Found on www.1055triplem.com

Terry (Fiddle), Jimmy, and Ian (Bass)

Ian (Acoustic Guitar), Johnny (Electric Guitar), Terry (Bass), and Mark (Steel Drums). Photo Found on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Jimmy Buffett. Photo Found on www.1055triplem.com

Jeff (Drums), Jerry H., Ian (Guitar/Vocals) Johnny (Guitar/Vocals), and Robby (Keyboard). Photo Courtesy of Jerry H.

Cheeseburger In Paradise, Downers Grove, IL – Nov. 3, 2003

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2003 23:00:58 +0000

Cheeseburger In Paradise
Downers Grove, IL
Nov. 3, 2003

Johnny Russler and The Beach Bum Band perform with Jimmy Buffett at the new Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant opening in Downers Grove, IL. The event was a charity benefit for the Good Samaritan Hospital of Downers Grove. Jimmy, The Beach Bum Band and, Cheeseburger in Paradise along with many fellow parrotheads raised $60,000 for Good Sam.

Johnny (Electric Guitar), Mark (Steel Drums), Jeff (Drums), Jimmy Buffett, Ian (Acoustic Guitar), Terry (Bass Guitar), Robby (Keyboards). Photo Found on www.buffettnews.com

Terry, Jimmy, and Johnny. Picture courtesey of an unknown Parrothead.

Johnny, Jimmy, Jeff (on Drums), Robby (on Keyboard). Picture courtesey of an unknown Parrothead.

Ian, Terry, and Jimmy. Above pictures courtesey of an unknown Parrothead.