Bob Zwart

Bob Zwart’s distinct vocals soar over the music with an intensity that is reinforced by his charismatic inviting stage presence. Bob is a founding member and former drummer for the national touring act Zwarte’. Twelve years of extensive nationwide touring and album sales in excess of 150, 000 copies put Bob in an elite category. Bob brings his experience as a great performer and stellar vocalist to the front of the stage for everyone to enjoy. Bob is a South Dakota native who now resides in Sioux Falls.

How did you join the band?

When I left Zwarte’ so did Hornick and I did not have a iron clad plan. I just knew I wanted to get out of Zwarte’ and do something improved and professional. After a very brief attempt at working with Hornick and another kid from Columbus, NE on guitar I was clearly aware it was going to be a long road to start all over. It was during this time Shane invited me to come see his band Stones Throw. He had touted Drew’s talents and got me excited to watch them. Watching his band confirmed this would be the next home for my voice and energy. I knew it in the first verse of the first song.

How did you start signing?

Being a flashy but able drummer-singer for 14yrs left me hungry to come out front and sing and sing and sing! Call it confidence, call it ego, I don’t give a shit. I love singing and I love hearing myself singing!

What was it like moving from drums to lead vocals?

Being a flashy but able drummer-singer for 14yrs left me hungry to come out front and sing and sing and sing! Call it confidence call it ego, I don’t give a shit. I love singing and I love hearing myself singing!

What make this band different than other bands you were in?

This is a simple question to answer. Everyone is on time, everyone is courteous to each other, were not drunks, but most important the whole team is hungry! If the hunger ever fades, so will the show!

What do you do to get ready before a show?

Look at the crowd fifteen minutes before the show and make the song list!

What do you think about while you are playing?

Life is good!

Who are your influences?

Tyler , Plant, Petty & Daffy Duck!

Tell us a funny story about JuddHoos:

The first night we tried to rehearse we did not click at all and I left the practice saying to myself, ‘what have I done’. The next day after a mostly sleepless night we started to gel. Thank God!

What is one of your goals with Juddhoos?

Make original music the world wants to hear!

If you could play anywhere where would it be?

Madison Square Garden !

Tell us about your fellow band members:

Shane:

He is grounded, does not snore, and reminds me what perspective means. Plays drums excellent, cracks to many symbols!

Drew:

If I could trade musical brains with him for just one day I would have retrieved more knowledge in that one day than I have learned in my whole life. Drew has more musical skill in his left nut then I have in my whole body!

Chris:

Hornick sees life very black and white and it keeps him very black and white. Very user friendly mindset to work with.

What would you like to say to everyone at juddhoos.com?

Stay in touch, this band is going to raise a ruckus!