We got our start in the sport of rodeo. John Encinio's name was very recognizable throughout many local rodeo associations, the PRCA and the PBR. We came upon our band name because, as soon as we began to play out, the Houses we played in got Full in a hurry. So, it was just natural to call ourselves "John Encinio and the Full House Band."

Yes, we do play live and we love it. We have literally played thousands of performances all over the Southwest and the Intermountain West. If you would like to see us in your area just call the venue where you'd like to see us play. Tell them about us and this page. Then call us at 702-349-7392 and tell us where you'd like us to be. Tell us the name of your contact at the venue and we'll send them a promotional package.

Special moments? Like singing our National Anthem at the 1999 National Finals Rodeo? Or at Nellis AFB, NV, for the "Operation Welcome Home Viet Nam Veterans Air Show"? Or opening the National Finals Rodeo for the past 13 years? Yup, those are very special moments.

Mp3's are allowing independent musicians the ability to exhibit and sell our music over the internet. We don't have to rely on some all encumbering "recording contract" to do what we need to do and can do on our own. Distribution is always a problem but, that is being solved by the internet. We have control over our music, what we want to record, how and when we choose to release it and whom we allow to re-record it if we decide to sell a song to a major artist.

I have had several offers from different "size" labels. But, it always looked to me that I would become an indentured servant and have to do what they want me to do when they want it done. I thought it would interfere with my creative processes. So, if I were to sign with a major label, it would have to be a heckuva good deal for the both of us or it would be a "no go."

We got started in Pro-Rodeo in the early 80's and, while many musicians have come and gone, the band has always been "John Encinio and the Full House Band." We have played hundreds of rodeo performances, many dances, shows and concerts in casino lounges, showrooms, arenas, stadiums, and coliseums. This band is in the BUSINESS of music. For us this is NOT a hobby. This is how we make our living. We work very, very hard at what we do. While John Encinio is lots of fun on stage, he is always very disciplined making sure that we get where we are supposed to be. When anyone new comes into this band they have to certify that they will always be clean, sober, on time, prepared and professional.

Our music is influenced by cowboys and cowgirls from Texas, New Mexico and the Southwest. So we feel the influence of Jimmy Rogers, Lefty Frizzell, Jim Reeves, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard, and George Strait. Our music combines the stylings of country, swing, Tex-Mex, blues and jazz chordings into our music.

Las Vegas, NV. Always new, always moving, 24-7.

Mackie 1604 PA Board, Mackie 1400-I power amps, EV speaker columns and bass bins, Shure Microphones, Fender Guitars, Fender and Peavey amps, Ampeg Bass amps, Ludwig drums, and D'Addario Strings.

Yeah, our motto is: >>Have Music - Will Travel<<