The Mission River Band "Mission Statement":

Some people like to listen to classic rock & roll and blues. Some love to experience it at live performances. Others enjoy owning and collecting the music and the memorabilia. Still others want to re-create it…

The Mission River Band plays the great music from the “golden age of rock” - The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Clapton, The Eagles, Van Morrison, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, Santana, Neil Young, Tom Petty, and some interesting “deep cuts” as well a few classic R&B favorites.

MRB evolved from the friendship of a group of guys - all busy in their professions, dedicated to their families, and active in the community – who got together to play simply for the joy of making music with people they liked. After a number of months of informal rehearsing on a semi-regular basis, in 2006, Mission River tested the performance waters, playing out at some private parties and local taverns. The response was more than the guys expected, and positive feedback fueled the desire to improve the performance and tighten the sound.

As the friendships deepened, the musicianship improved, and the repertoire expanded, the “mission” of Mission River also evolved. MRB is unique in that the band’s inspiration and motivation comes from performing in support of causes that are important to the group’s members. MRB has performed in support of fundraising events for organizations including Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Lumen Christi Parish School, the Boerner Botanical Gardens, Guitars for Veterans (G4V), Special Olympics, ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis) and the Retinal Research Foundation.

Come on out and join The Mission River Band in a celebration of the music we love, in support of causes we believe in. What’s better than Classic Rock, except Rock for a Reason?

The Mission River Band is, Richard Phalen, bass & vocals; Jim Lopina, keyboards & vocals; Bernard ('Bud') Bobber, guitar & vocals; John Yadgir, lead guitar, Dave Karp, guitar & piano; &  Lou Marino, drums & percussion.

We had a great time playing at the annual fundraiser for ABCD (after breast cancer diagnosis).  The event was held at the Oldenburg Farm in Mequon, WI on Friday May 11, 2012.   We shared the stage with the 'Riverwest Aces.' We enjoyed the two jam songs we did with the Riverwest Aces.  The venue was great and ABCD was blessed  with about 850 attendees. More information about ABCD can be obtained at their web site; www.abcdbreastcancersupport.org

We have two private parties comig up at the end of June. Our next public outing is tentatively scheduled for July 29, 2012 for the annual charity car show to benefit Special Olympics at Laura's Dongesbayclubhouse, in Mequon, WI. look for more information at www.dongesbayclubhouse.com

The Mission River Band.