History
The original four members of "Foundation" got together sometime around 2000, reunited from the high school battle of the band days. They toured basement parties for beer and cold pizza and the song list consisted mostly of the "B" side of popular records.
Then one crisp October evening in 2000, founding member Don Beile noticed a young singer dressed in Elvis costume at a Halloween party. That young singer was Dean Boeschen, who soon joined as lead vocalist.
After acquiring more young musical talent, adding keyboards, a second guitar and a sound guy; the band broke out of the basement and moved on to gigs at local watering holes, wineries, corporate events and weddings playing mainstream classic rock, dance, country and blues.
Over the last two decades, the band has maintained camaraderie with our members (come back and sit in with us)! All4nothin's focus has been on performing a variety of great music at a high level which continues today, whether it's spicing things up at a local bar, winery or playing for happy newlyweds across the metro St. Louis region.
Members
Dean Boeschen
Vocals
Dean officially joined the band back in 2001, when it was called "Foundation." Together with band mate, now retired bass player and sometimes "Sound Crew" Don Beile, they forced the band out of the basement and onto a few real stages. Twisters (as in Tony) was their first real gig! Dean helps book the band, plays emcee at weddings and gets the musicians beer so they don't have to put their instruments down. Dean's influences include Matchbox 20, Billy Joel, Goo Goo Dolls, Sinatra and Journey.
Johnnie Farr
Guitar & Vocals
Our newest, and oldest member... Johnnie Farr has the coolest band name. He's played in various bands, most recently Less Than Serious. Johnnie joined our band 2013, we are lucky to have him in A4N!
Bob Sax
Keyboards
We have now added a Sax to the band - Bob Sax. He plays keyboards. Bob and Johnnie Farr previously crossed paths in the band Midwest.
Troy Burton
Drums
Troy has been into music since he emerged from the womb. Music has always been a part of his life since playing on his dad's 3-piece '65 blue sparkle Slingerland drum kit. Troy joined A4N back in 2009. His biggest influence is none other than John Bohnam.
Frank Petrovic
Bass
Frank is the newest member of the band and as such we still don't know anything about him
Steve Jones
Lead Guitar, Vocals
Steve has been playing in bands around St. Louis since 2004. He approaches his craft with the zeal of an international financier.