The Music

Big Boss Man is "funk, soul, and rock & roll!"  We specialize in classic rock sounds, with lots of variety and danceable party music to get people up on their feet and having fun.

We are a 4-piece eclectic rock band with over 20 years of experience playing together -- everything from smaller private parties to weddings and family affairs to large corporate events and festivals. We are on time, volume conscious, and extremely flexible.

Our music covers a wide array of genres and time periods - from early classic R&B (Al Green, Marvin Gaye), to jam-band rock (Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Little Feat), danceable classic funk (James Brown, Sly, Funkadelic) to good time Rock & Roll party music, we've got a little something for everyone!

We have a lot of experience playing weddings and corporate events, and we pride ourselves on excellent collaboration before and during the event to make sure things turn out just the way you need them to.  

We play clubs, bars, and restaurants all around Central Virginia, giving you a lot of opportunities to hear the band in a mix of fun settings.  Come on out and hear a show, we'd love to meet you or see you again!

The Band

Doug Bilski - Lead Guitar, Vocals
  • Formerly of Glass Onion, Doug has been playing with various classic rock  bands since his early teens.  Doug sings about half of Big Boss Man's material and plays lead, rhythm, and acoustic guitar.  His musical influences include improvisational music of all kinds.
John Hunt - Lead Guitar, Vocals ​ 
  • Formerly of Ottoman and the Turks and Krankenhaus,  John draws on influences such as the Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters, ZZ Top, Little Feat and numerous Funk and Soul masters, John brings a passionate blues and rock focus to his vocals and guitar playing.
Michael Maher - Bass, Vocals
  • "Michael Maher on the bass guitar!"  Formerly with Dickie and the Dewdrops, Cat Daddy, Backstreet, and Apple Nymph, Michael just loves playing music with friends.
Greg Handakas - Drums, Vocals
  • Greg sets the rhythmic pulse for Big Boss Man.  Behind the kit Greg brings the history of a very diverse musical background.  His incredible ear for harmony vocals is pretty cool, too.
We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know what's on your mind or just say "hello!"

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