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Gary Radtke & The Free Wheelin' Band

Kent Rodriguez, Bobby Maestas, Johnny Tinter, Gary Radtke

Gary Radtke is the founding member of the band.

At an early age Gary and his sister Pern would harmonize together singing tunes by the Everly Brothers. His mother, Pearl loved to play the piano and the family music talent rubbed off on Gary.

It all began in a Chicago suburb. Together with friends, he started a group called “The Monterey’s”.  Some of his favorite influences are The Eagles, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He has played with other groups though the years in Illinois, Colorado, California and now Florida. He started The Free Wheelin’ band in 2006 and it is a popular dance band in Tallahassee and surrounding areas.

One of his favorite originals, “And Then You Called”, bring audiences to the dance floor. Gary’s love for playing the drums and singing shines on stage. 

Kent Rodriguez seems to have done it all.  Whether it's Rock & Roll, R & B, Top 40 or Country, Kent is a veteran of the Central Florida music scene.  Kent moved to the Tallahassee area and quickly found a place performing in some of the area's most popular night clubs with some of the areas most popular musicians.

He has been in opening acts for T. Graham Brown, Mel McDanield, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Bama Band, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, David Allen Coe, Razzy Bailey, Dan Seals, and last but not least, Conway Twitty.  Kent's smooth style and attention to detail give him the ability to blend in with ease or step up  and grab you by the ears.               

Bobby Maestas has been a musician all his life. He began playing in front of people at the age of 12. Like so many others, he found inspiration in the Beatles, Elvis, the Stones and all the early rock icons. He spent his school years learning his craft and learned to play guitar, bass, and keyboards. Even so, you'll most often see him with a bass in his hands.

Bobby began a career as a full time musician that lasted throughout the eighties. He played throughout the west (Texas, Colorado, Arizona, etc.), playing nightclubs and opening concerts. By the end of the eighties, he was invited to play multiple record company showcases and was involved with a number of recording projects as a player, producer and writer.

These days, the gigs are much closer to home and Bobby enjoys playing for all his friends in Tallahassee. "I love playing clubs," he says. "There's just a close and good time vibe there that you can't get anywhere else." He is now the bass player for The Free Wheelin' Band.  "We (The Free Wheelin' Band) keep it simple: Play good songs and show your friends that come to see you, a good time."          

Johnny Tinter gives credit to his grandfather, Jim Slautor, as being a great influence in his musical career.  His grandfather gave him his first guitar, a JC Penney Deluxe Hummingbird guitar and taught him how to play at the age of 14. His confidence grew and his own style developed.  He loves to perform and is fueled by interacting with an audience.

He has played in local Tallahassee bands, Rusty Strings and Inigio.

Some musical influences are Led Zepplin, Van Halen and Rush. Put a guitar in Johnny’s hands and feel the heat!  His arsenal includes Gibson & Fender guitars, and loves Marshall Amps.

Johnny loves to have a good time with the audience and it shows playing with the Free Wheelin’ band.

He says, "Playing the guitar has been an awesome part of my life".

New material is constantly being added and some material is periodically changed.

 Other "party" songs that do not appear on this list such as "The Macarena", "Cha Cha Slide" and others are typically spun by the band DJ during the breaks. This ensures that the entertainment is continuous throughout your function. There is no additional charge for this service.

A Pirate Looks 40 - Jimmy Buffet                                   Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers                                     Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

And Then You Called - Gary Radtke                            My Girl - Temptations

Auld Lang Syne - Tradtional                                           Neon Moon - Brooks & Dunn

Blue On Black - Kenny Wayne Sheppard                    Oh Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

Boot Scootin Boogie - Brooks & Dunn                        Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger

Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf                                       Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison                                     Pink Cadillac - Bruce Springsteen

Burnin' Love - Elvis Presley                                            Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Cadillac Ranch - Bruce Springsteen                              Please Call Home - Allman Brothers

Can't Get Enough - Bad Company                                Proud Mary - CCR

Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band                         Rock Me - Steve Miller Band

Crazy Over You - Foster and Lloyd                               She Called Me Baby - Mickey Gilley

Desperado - Eagles                                                         Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Dock of The Bay - Otis Redding                                    Sleep Walk - The Ventures

Down On The Corner - CCR                                         Spooky - Atlanta Rhythm Section

Drift Away - Dobie Gray                                                  Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison                            Strut - Bob Seger

Feelin' Alright - Dave Mason                                         Summer of 69' - Bryan Adams

Gimme Three Steps - Lynrd Skynyrd                           Sun Spot - Bob Seger

Green River - John Fogerty                                            Susie Q - CCR

Heaven - Bryan Adams                                                   Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Hurt So Good - John Mellencamp                                Take It Easy - Eagles

It's Alright - Traditional                                                    Takin' Care of Business - BTO

I'm No Angel - Greg Allman                                           Tennessee Waltz - IIIrd Tyme Out

Jet Airliner - Steve Miller Band                                      Tequila Sunrise - Eagles

Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison                                      The Bus - ZZ Top

Let It Be - The Beatles                                                     Third Rate Romance - Sammy Kershaw

Let It Be Me - The Everly Brothers                                 Tulsa Time - Don Williams

Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers                       Tush - ZZ Top

Lodi - CCR                                                                         Twist and Shout - Beatles

Long Train Runnin' - Doobie Brothers                         Two Tickets to Paradise - Eddie Money

Main Street - Bob Seger                                                  Under The Board Walk - The Drifters

Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet                                          Who'll Stop The Rain - CCR

Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty                           Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band