pompous (pom-pos) adj. 1. Full of high-sounding phrases, bombastic; 2. Characterized by excessive self-importance, stately display or exaggerated dignity; ceremonious.

jack (jak) n. 1. A man; a fellow; 2. One who does odd or heavy jobs, a laborer; 3. usually a portable device for raising heavy objects by means of force applied with a lever, screw, or hydraulic press. Slang. Money.

John Canterbury – bass/vocals

Dan Leap – guitar

Larry Sprang – drums/vocals

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Come Check Out A Live Show:

More 2009 shows will be posted soon!

Click here for booking information.

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See video of Pompous Jack original song "Hard Times" 

Pompous Jack is one of the premier rock acts in the Midwest, rocking audiences with a stage show that brings back the excitement of arena rock. A rotating drum riser and exploding guitar amp accompanies their explosive original sound. Larry Sprang's & John Canterbury's excellent vocals match Dan Leap’s blues/metal guitar. Pompous Jack’s band members not only give their music high edge energy and excitement, their private businesses light up the music scene around Kansas City. Larry Sprang’s Laser Light Company and Dan Leap’s Guitar Lamp Shop put them dead center in the KC music world. Click here to check out Dan’s WDAF-TV4 news video on his exploding guitar amp and his patented Guitar Lamp.

Check Pompous Jack out on National TV shows:

HGTV Story - "Look What I Did!" featuring Dan Leap, the Guitar Lamp and a Pompous Jack original song "I Want It"  -- Click the HGTV link for any updates or future airdates: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hlwid/episode/0,2756,HGTV_24156_51084,00.html or click here to download and see the video: http://www.guitarlamp.com/lookwhatidid.mpg or click here to view the video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMywHtuRI0Q

HGTV Story - "Offbeat America" featuring Dan Leap, the Guitar Lamp and a Pompous Jack original song "I Want It" -- Click the HGTV link for any updates or future airdates: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hoba/episode/0,,HGTV_22456_43003,00.html or click here to download and see the video: http://www.guitarlamp.com/hgtv.mpg or click here to see it on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S4DuNbtdR4

Pompous Jack is based in Merriam, Kansas, but has performed all across the five state area and has shared the stage with great national acts such as: Bad Company, Firehouse, and Jackyl. Pompous Jack’s lead guitarist Dan Leap won top guitar award against 60 contestants sponsored by 98.9 The Rock, a local radio station. As winner, Dan performed Every Rose Has It’s Thorn on stage with the band Poison at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater before an audience of 18,000. Click here to download and see the video clip. or click here to view the video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg9OcumIe7c

More recently, Leap won the MAX FM 97.3 radio guitar jam contest and got to play Smoke On The Water with Ian Gillan of Deep Purple at the VooDoo Lounge. Click here to download and see a video clip or click here to view the video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RdPgkj7r5o

Pompous Jack also has performed at various City sponsored festivals and parades such as: Red Friday in Westport MO, Old Shawnee Day’s Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Shawnee KS, Turkey Creek Festival in Merriam KS, Spirit of Mission Festival in Mission KS, Hillbilly Fair in Laurie MO, etc. Pompous Jack was presented the Grand Marshal Award for the Turkey Creek Parade and the Best Music Award for the Shawnee St. Patrick’s Day Parade. More recently, Pompous Jack won awards in the Brookside, MO St. Patrick’s Day Parade and again in the Shawnee St. Patrick's parades.

In 2003 and again in 07, Leap was a successful candidate for the Merriam Kansas, City Council. Pompous Jack was a strong reason why. Leap and his band organized a campaign cruise jam and played throughout his Ward. Election night 03, Pompous Jack played a victory concert to a packed audience at America’s Pub in Westport MO. WDAF-TV4 covered the victory concert live during the 9 & 10 o’clock evening news. Check out the video online at: http://guitarlamp.com/rockthevote.mpg

Pompous Jack’s experience and style speaks for its self. Band members write a variety of original music from mellow ballads to hard rocking anthems. The band also puts their own twist on covers. Expect the unexpected, and hang on for a wild ride!

Click here to buy a Pompous Jack T shirt

Check out our new CD... Click below to preview samples:

1. Hard Times 2. Save Your Love 3. Blue Light Special 4. I Want It 5. Soldier

Click here to buy a Pompous Jack CD

Click here to download and see the old Pompous Jack video for "I Want It"

Please support our sponsors:

Vintage Clothing, Art, Gifts, Musical Instrument Lamps, T shirts, Purses, etc. www.guitarlamp.com Rock Candy Boutique 5848 Merriam Drive Merriam KS. (913) 362-5004

Laser shows, confetti cannons, balloon drops, special set decor and special effects www.vfxkc.com Visual FX, Inc.  9711 Johnson Drive  Merriam, KS  (913) 707-0877

Heating & Cooling Repairs, Sales, Filters, Humidifiers, Air cleaners, Metal work, Water heaters www.totalcomforthtgandclg.com Total Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc. 5847 Merriam Drive Merriam KS. (913) 631-1168

Signs, Stickers, Decals, Shirts, Magnets, Banners, Roll labels, Custom vinyl cut decals, etc. www.midstatesspecialtygraphics.com Midstates Specialty Graphics 9007 W 51st. Street Merriam KS. (800) 486-7188

Photography at it's finest www.phoenixphotoduo.com Phoenix Photography Inc. Shawnee Mission, KS (913) 677-1419

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