Boogie down Lake Mills

The annual July Jubilee celebration this year will be highlighted by big time entertinament on Saturday night, as the committee has booked fan favorite “Boogie and the Yo-Yoz” to headline the street dance.
Formed in Appleton, Wis., in 1995, as Yogi and the Boo Booz (after drummer, Brian Yogerst) and later changed, due to some misunderstanding with the lawyers for Hanna Barbera, the creators of Yogi Bear and Boo Boo, Boogie has played a variety of shows ranging from birthday parties, weddings, and local taverns to regional festivals, opening for national acts, and headlining county and state fairs.
They have earned the unofficial title as the ‘hottest party band in Wisconsin.  . . and maybe Iowa’ due to their extensive touring and followings in both states. One of the reasons for the popularity of the band is the fact that they are difficult to categorize.
As noted on their Facebook page, “They are not a Pop band, a Country band, or a Rock band; they are an everything band.” One of the reasons is the versatility and training of the musicians that make up Boogie.
“Not too many bands are able to boast a three-piece horn section,” they state in their official bio. “This allows them to play a bigger variety of tunes, without sacrificing quality.” Throw in some choreography and the crowd goes wild. Another thing that makes Boogie unique, is the fact that everyone sings. “Booogie and the Yo-Yoz prides itself on diversity. They have the ability to cater to all tastes in music due to their vocal and instrumental flexibility.”
That musical flexibility is plain to see when looking at their playlist, that ranges from Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons, to Florida Georgia Line, to CeeLo Green, to Ozzy Ozbourne—and pretty much everything in between.
As for training, in addition to playing a large number of live shows every year, members of the band have extensive formal training, as well. Several of the members attended and/or graduated from the prestigious Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis., while others pursued music related studies at UW-Stevens Point and UW-Green Bay.
They say, that as each event at which they perform is different, they make sure they have the resources to accomodate every situation, traveling with a seasoned sound company, who has the ability to provide sound and lighting for crowds ranging from 20-20,000.
Being a top party band in the upper Midwest, their mission statement will be sure to make them a highlight of July Jubilee weekend: “No matter who you are or how your day was, you will have fun with us.”
Opening the entertainment Friday night is The Devon Worley Band, who played July Jubilee last year, to much acclaim.
Minneapolis native, Devon Worley, is country singer, songwriter and guitarist known for her powerful voice, wide vocal range, dynamic performances and commanding stage presence.
The band, formed by professional musicians from across the Midwest who recognized the talent and potential of Worley, has opened for, or performed with, some of Nashville’s biggest acts such as Gloriana, Hunter Hayes, Kentucky Headhunters, Confederate Railroad, Craig Campbell, Neil McCoy, Kix Brooks and Randy Hauser.
Agent Greg Absey said of Worley, “Her hard work is paying off. Natural talent, combined with work ethics and a hard-driving attitude has been a recipe for success for Devon. In my 30 years in the business, I have never seen an artist grow so quickly. She wants this, and she will succeed.” The band was voted 2014 Independent Country Music Association “Most Promising Young Artist” in 2014.
 The band can be found at: facebook.com/DevonWorley and at their website at: http://www.devonworley.com.

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