Hailing from country towns in the state of WI, Bootjack Road is the Midwest’s newest and most memorable rockin’ country band. As one reviewer wrote: “The band’s sound combines all things country/rock, with a few contemporary jams sprinkled in—and they’re all played with edgy, contemporary muscle. Vocals are strong, and their talent and performance skills are sharp as a tack.”
“Our goal has always been to connect with our audiences,” says the band, “We might seem like a ragtag bunch, but there’s passion and sincerity that underscores everything we do, and that’s apparent every time you hear us play.”
Comprised of Joey Carini (guitars, vocals), Brad Schwechel (drums, percussion), Justin Haugen (lead vocals) and Jeremy Kirschnik (bass, vocals), this hardworking ensemble has earned the spot as Wisconsin’s most sought-after country rock band. Performing an average of 100 to 120 shows per year throughout the Midwest, including headlining at Country Thunder, they bring their toe-tapping music to the masses – one gig at a time.
Band Members
Justin Haugen
Lead Vocals
Raw amazing vocal talent, impeccable range – Justin has competed across the state of Wisconsin and has been victorious in numerous karaoke competitions and is the lead vocalist in his first full band group setting.
Joey Carini
Guitars, Vocals
Journeyman musician, can play guitar, bass, bass pedals, pedal steel, uke, mandolin… An award-winning guitarist, has played in numerous groups, has recorded on 25+ albums. His career has taken him across the US and even internationally. WAMI nominated, Shepherd Express “Guitar Player of the Year” award winner. Recently he’s been recognized in groups such as Saddlebrook, The Rippers, No Quarter, Lovanova, The Rippers, and Chief.
Jeremy Kirschnik
Bass, Vocals
The other half of one of the state’s best rhythm sections, Jeremy is a bass player and multi-instrumentalist, a member of a number of successful groups including Saddlebrook, One Ton Banana, and Chief.
Brad Schwechel
Drums, Percussion
Veteran musician from the Wisconsin music scene, mixes cutting edge technology with a powerful Drummer approach to help form one of the best for them sessions in the state. Brad has played with such groups as Way to Fall, 20 Reasons Taken, and Chief.
Corey Kirschnik
Fiddle, Soundman
Our “Swiss Army Knife”, the all around dude that can run production, play a little, help a lot. If we actually owned a huge tour bus – he would drive that bus!
Notable Past Gigs
Bootjack Road Headlines Country Thunder – Twin Lakes, WI
Bootjack Road Headlines – Racine County Fair – Union Grove, WI
Bootjack Road Headlines – Music on Main – West Bend, WI
Bootjack Road – Saz’s Stage – Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, WI
Bootjack Road Trio – Osthoff Resort – Elkhart Lake, WI
Bootjack Road – Cleveland Fish & Game Derby Days – Cleveland, WI
Bootjack Road – Wisconsin State Fair – Saz’s Stage – West Allis, WI
Bootjack Road – Wisconsin State Fair – Knuckleheads Stage, West Allis, WI
Bootjack Road – Bayshore Sounds of Summer – Glendale, WI
Bootjack Road – Newton Firefighters Picnic – Newton, WI
Bootjack Road – Skooters Roadhouse – Shorewood, IL
Bootjack Road Trio – The Old Rock – Columbus, WI
Bootjack Road – Summer Concert Series – Franklin, WI
Bootjack Road – Rebellion Brewing – Cedarburg, WI
Bootjack Road Trio – Coins Sports Bar – Kenosha, WI
Bootjack Road Trio – Red’s in Gresham – Gresham, WI
Bootjack Road – Blondipop – West Bend, WI
Bootjack Road w/Billy Garner – Dukes Country Saloon, Kenosha, WI
Bootjack Road – Red Rock Saloon – Milwaukee, WI
Bootjack Road – Knucklehead’s – Eagle, WI
Bootjack Road – Country Rock from the Badger State