Biographical Information

What would you expect from a band that calls itself The Noise Boys? Invariably, most people’s notions prove inaccurate. With countless years of performing experience between them, the Noise Boys bring an uncommon brilliance to the most appealing popular music of the past fifty years.

Rooted in what many bands conveniently label “classic rock,” the Noise Boys bring a fresh perspective to this music and aren’t afraid to inject it with their own varied musical personalities. The group effortlessly shifts gears between rock, blues and country forms, all the while maintaining a collective style that is theirs alone.

Formed in San Diego over twenty years ago by bassist Jeff Ferree, guitarist Gene Rochambeau and drummer Randy Hoffman, the Noise Boys have been a fully-rounded quartet since the addition of guitarist-keyboardist Guy Harris several years ago. All four members are equally accomplished as lead and background vocalists.

Ferree appeared in venerable San Diego outfits like the King Biscuit Blues Band and the Rosie Flores Band, and backed seminal '70s country and western stars the Hager Twins. Rochambeau, also a King Biscuit alumnus, was a founding member of pioneering San Diego country rock group, the Rudy Kazootie Band (which also included Harris and Hoffman). Rochambeau and Harris recorded with legendary producer Paul Rothchild (Doors, Janis Joplin) while members of L.A. rock group the Late Ted Shade. Hoffman's credits include '70s nightclub favorites Thunderbolt the Wondercolt, avant-gardists the Harry Partch Ensemble, and ongoing collaborations with singer/songwriter Cindy Lee Berryhill.

The Noise Boys perform the length and breadth of Southern California in nightclubs, restaurants, and at private functions and special events. Never content to be simply an “oldies” band, they play the music of several decades with a fire and enthusiasm many listeners would associate only with newer musical styles. So whatever expectations or pre-conceived notions you may have about the Noise Boys, just don’t expect to be disappointed.