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Picture for song 'Oh, Veronica' by artist 'Clutch Draggin' and the Lug Nuts'
Oh, Veronica

Clutch Draggin' and the Lug Nuts

Three piece rock n' roll ensemble performing classic rock/surf hits from the 50's thru the 60 & 70's. You can also check us out on our FACEBOOK page!

This group formed as a request from Dennis Nultemeier to play a charity event for a local car club in support of the Community Food Bank. Three of us had never worked together before but we all felt that this was a worthy cause for us to support. Who knows? Maybe someday we'd need the food bank services ourselves; after-all we are musicians! We

Rock - Classic Rock

Picture for song 'Truck Drivin' Man' by artist 'StraightShot'
Truck Drivin' Man

StraightShot

Straight Shot was Andy Barry, Tom Chambers, Becky Chambers, Tom Enochs, and Bob LaPointe.

This is probably the shortest lived band I was ever in. We had a few gigs together at a well known Tucson tourist resort that catered to the old western theme. (Ok, it was , if you insist on knowing.)
The group consisted of:
Tom Chambers - guitar, vocals
Becky Chambers - vocals & lead tambourine
Tom Enochs - lead guitar & vocals
Bob LaPointe - drums
Andy Barry - bass guitar & occasional vocals

Country - Country and Western

Picture for song 'Chop's Rag' by artist 'Custom Country Band'
Chop's Rag

Custom Country Band

Founded by Andy Barry & Tom Enochs in Jan 1987. Performing in Tucson.

The  was formed from the remnants of the  bar (Tucson, AZ) the first weekend of that year; this was after, , had just completed a year of grueling duty there. 
The band was comprised of:
Tom Enochs - Guitar/Vocals
Andy Barry  - Bass/Vocals
Marcus T - Drums/Backup Vocals
The group later expanded into a 4, and sometimes 5 piece arrangement, and was later renamed the .

Country - Country-Rock

Picture for song 'Pretty Woman' by artist 'the Shades (AZ)'
Pretty Woman

the Shades (AZ)

the Shades Band consisted of family members Bob Greene (guitar/vocals), Janet Greene (vocals) and their son, Andy (drums/vocals).  Andy Barry on bass & backup v

The Shades performed in the Tucson area from late 1990 until mid 1992. Highlights of my tenure with the group included a TV performance on Dan Harrigan's TV program,  in Hollywood, CA. The kids there loved us! We were afraid they wouldn't know or understand our music, but not only did they know it... but they knew all the dances to go...

Rock - Rock n Roll

Picture for song 'You Walked Away' by artist 'Cactusland Band'
You Walked Away

Cactusland Band

Cactusland Band, Roger LaPointe, Andy Barry, Country Rock, Tucson AZ,

The  area and in the surrounding communities. The group enjoyed their travels around southern  and putting on shows at various outlets and venues. 
The group reached its maturity with the following personnel:
 - Guitar and vocals (front center)
Tom Enochs - Lead guitar and vocals (rear center)
 - bass guitar and vocals (far right)
Rocky Wilson - drums & percussion (not pictured)
and later Bob LaPointe  -  drums & perc...

Country - Country-Rock