The Teletonics can be various musical configurations based on the players chosen for your venue. This allows you to hear the same great show at the volume and cost that best suits your venue.
Teletonics Solo: Mike Boehmer, G/V
Teletoncis Duo: Mike Boehmer, G/V and your choice of Bass or Drums/Congas/Percussion
Teletonics Trio: Mike Boehmer, G/V plus Bass and Drums, can be Acoustic or Electric
Teletonics Full Electric Band, Mike Boehmer, G/V plus Bass, Drums and a Bonus player
The Teletonics
Mike Boehmer, Guitar/Vocals
The Teletonics feature Mike Boehmer on Guitar and Vocals. For over 30 years, Mike has played his way south from Chicago, with long stops in St. Louis and Orange Beach, AL soaking up musical mojo, and now to Melbourne, FL. Through thousands of performances, a core of special songs has been collected. Some are famous, some original, but they all weave into a musical story of American life. You can view this list on here on our site. We know many more songs, and are even known to DJ when the time is right...
Kenny "Butch" Appling
Drums/Percussion
Butch has played drums since his teens in rural Oklahoma. He turned pro out of high school and went on the road for decades, playing Country, Rock, Jazz, R&B, and Texas Swing across most of the US. He has played the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman, the two 'Churches' of Country Music. He has toured with stars like Little Jimmy Dickens, Jody Miller, Ricky Nelson, Ernest Tubb, Kitty Wells, Peggy Sue, Sonny Wright, Charlie Walker, Jerry Clower and many more. Butch also has managed multiple music venues in NM and Nashville, and organized several house bands for his clubs. Since moving to Melbourne in 1986, he has played with local artists ther Bel Airs, Bobby Penn, Jimmy Hamrick, Little Joe Alberts, Dave Fiester, Pat Malarky, Dvid Muncoff, Sam Gorman and many more. For the Teletonics, Butch has taken up the Congas in addition to the traditional drum kit.
Teletonics Acoustic Trio
Mike Boehmer G/V
Art Edwards, B/V
Butch Appling, D/Perc
Tom Colella, Bass and Vocals
Tom Colella is a Brevard County veteran and has played in many local musical acts, including Country, Blues and Rock. He is accomplished on Bass, Keys and is a great lead and harmony vocalist, adding new dimensions to the Teletonics sound.
Art Edwards, Bass and Vocals
Art Edwards is a veteran Bassist who is fluent in Jazz, Country and Roots music. He is especially talented at backing vocalists and has been a frequent player for Heidi's Jazz Club. Art also brings a unique performance flare to the stage with his artistic presence.
Tim Wendland
Tim Wendland is the original drummer for the Teletonics! He appears on specialized percussion where drums are needed but a full kit is too much. Having played together for years, Tim and Mike make a great and festive vibe at every show.