The Lonely Rangers are Ross Johnson and Johnny Sundby of Rapid City. For the graphic artist and photographer, a weekend jam turned into acareer of playing music together. The combination worked well with Ross's lead guitar licks and Johnny's rhythmic strumming. With elaborate interchanging lead and tight woven harmonies, the band has gathered a long following. Their songlist inlcudes over 120 songs from the 50's to today, but concentrates most of it's tunes on the 70's rock and country genre and also a long list of modern cowboy tunes and some original music.

The Lonely Rangers hire out as a two, three, four, or five-piece band depending on the gig, and prices range from $250 to $1000 per night. They are flexibile in changing volumes, songs, and tempos to suit almost any musical need from wedding dances to sophisticated convention dinner hours.

On bass is Lisa Sherrodd, an accomplished musician and attractive website designer. The Rangers drummer is Terry Rathbun, known well in the Black Hills music community as a wonderful and skilled jazz drummer. At times, local fiddle legend Kenny Putnam joins the band. Most of all the Lonely Rangers like to have fun and provide great music!

Photos courtesy of Russell Jensen, Sage Studios