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.

pompous jack (pom-pos  jak) n. 1. A kick ass rock n roll band!!!

John Canterbury – bass/vocals       Dan Leap – guitar       Chris "Speedy" Salas – drums/vocals

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Come Check out a Live Show!

July 16th - Jeremiah Bullfrogs Live - 4115 SW Huntoon, Topeka KS 66604 - 8 PM - Midnight

July 22nd - Double T's Roadhouse - 1421 Merriam Lane KC, KS 66103 - 8:45 PM - 1:00 AM

July 30th - Worth Harley Davidson - 9400 NW Prairie View Road, KC MO 64153 - 2:30 PM

August 13th - Jeremiah Bullfrogs Live - 4115 SW Huntoon, Topeka KS 66604 - 8 PM - Midnight

September 3rd - DeSoto Days Parade

September 10th - Old Settlers Parade - Olathe, KS

September 17th - Edwardsville Autumn Fest Parade

September 24th - Waldo Fest -Free all age out door concert - 3:30 - 5:00

October 1st - Jeremiah Bullfrogs Live - 4115 SW Huntoon, Topeka KS 66604 - 8 PM - Midnight

October 8th - Turner Days Parade - 10:00 AM

October 29th - Halloween Parade - Indep, Mo

November 5th - Double T's Roadhouse - 1421 Merriam Lane KC, KS 66103 - 8:45 PM - 1:00 AM

January 7th - Erin's Pub - 3010 S. 291 Indep MO 64055 - 8:45 PM - 1:00 AM   

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See video of Pompous Jack rockin' "Little Sister" on their Mobil Gig Rig & their original song "Hard Times" 

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  6. Six String Dreams  7. Phantom Pain  8. Woman of Mystery  9. Can't Break my Heart  10. Blow Some S#!@ Up

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

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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. Chris "Speedy" Salas's & John Canterbury's excellent vocals match Dan Leap’s blues/rock guitar. Pompous Jack’s band members give their music high edge energy and excitement as they light up the music scene around Kansas City. 

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, Dr. Hook, Black Oak Arkansas and Jackyl. Pompous Jack’s lead guitarist Dan Leap won top guitar award against 60 contestants sponsored by 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=WZHlTDXP4Dk More recently, Leap won another 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=ufUICgXRtsQ

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, Stilwell Days Parade, DeSoto Days Parade 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 again in the Brookside, MO St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Merriam, Olathe, Shawnee and Lenexa Days parades.

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!

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