Jonny Z & The Uptown Savages

The Uptown Savages are a 7 piece R&B/rock band from Milwaukee WI. Self proclaimed rockin' rhythm & billy band fronted by Jonathan Ziegler. Founded in 1998 and typically focused on sounds from the late 1940's through early 1960's big beat jump blues R&B and rockabilly. Their first release "Rocket Drivin' Daddy" was in 2001. Band members included: Jonny Z - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Maracas Jack Stewart - Piano, Harmony Vocals, Dave Smith - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals Bill Backes - Drums, Percussion Mary Rodgers - Bari Sax Andrew Spadafora - Tenor Sax Peter Balistreri - Upright Bass Matt "The Ratt" Davis - Upright Bass Rob "Bobby Rivera" Seiser - Guitar