Johnny Firmin does most of the lead vocals in the duo. Starting to sing at an early age, Johnny’s been in the music industry since 1965. As he says “It ain't my first rodeo by any means”. His vocal training in high school and with the help of his mother's musical influence Johnny’s developed a vocal range that permits him to sing just about any style of music style.
One of his most memorable moments was when he was inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame along with the "Tramps". The Tramps will always have a special place in his heart. He has worked with a lot of wonderful entertainers in his career including , "We The People", Patch Work, Eddie Hale, Mike Legnon, Wayne Hebert, Mike Weaver and Pat Brown and Percy Sledge, just to name a few. In his early years Johnny did shows with Conway Twitty, Louisiana's Leroux and many more.
In spite of all the up's and down's he’s experienced, he still enjoys performing. He looks forward to meeting new people and intends on performing’ till the Good Lord tells him it's time to go fishing. He was born and raised right here in good old Franklin Louisiana.
Mike Weaver moved to Lafayette Louisiana 5 ½ years ago. He has played in local jazz, blues, zydeco and French bands. He also has played concerts at festivals and casinos throughout the country. Mike has played with Johnny’s band off and on over the past years. He has 44 plus years of experience playing, singing and creating programmed music. Playing guitar and harmonica adds much to the music. Using a guitar synthesizer Mike is able to make the guitar sound like many instruments.
Check out this Duo if you get a chance. You'll be surprised.
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The Mike Weaver Duo
featuring Johnny Firmin
Contact infomation:
Johnny Firmin
337-829-1060 home
jboy_57@yahoo.com
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Mike and I would like to invite every and anyone who can come out to Putt's Lounge in Amelia, Saturday, 05/26.. We'll be there pondin the floors with great dance music. Please make plans to come join us. This place is awesome. 9 to 1 is the time. Come on....see you there..
These songs are recorded live and represent exactly what we sound like. Just click on a music note to hear a sample.
