Sh-Boom

We had some great times together on New Year’s Eve, didn’t we? Thanks for the memories. Happy New Year, everyone! ❤️🎉🥂

SH-BOOM takes a final bow on New Year’s Eve 2014 at the Tan-Tar-A resort. It was the conclusion of a 32-year run! We can’t thank you enough for all of your support through the years.

Merry Christmas from SH-BOOM…2014-style!

Snowflakes fall at the Wildey Theater in Edwardsville, IL with SH-BOOM's name on the marquee. SH-BOOM performed a sold-out show at the beautiful Wildey for the band's final performance in the St. Louis area. December 2014.

A SH-BOOM Christmas photo from the year 2000!

From L-R: Dave Caito, Scott Lackey, Ben Lackey, Lamar Pilsing, Mike Watermann, Rob Miller, Brad James, Tom Gerke.

A rare photo of SH-BOOM in formalwear at the band's anniversary show in the mid-1980s. Through the years SH-BOOM performed as a 7, 8, and 9 piece band.

Front row L-R: Mike Watermann, Dave Market, Dave Caito. Back row L-R: Rob Miller, Scott Lackey, Brad James, Rick Johnson.

SH-BOOM sings in the 1994 St. Louis Holiday Parade on Thanksgiving Day.

Sh Boom Holiday Parade 1994 Sh-Boom sings on a float in the 1994 Holiday Parade on Thanksgiving Day in downtown St. Louis, MO.

1991 - SH-BOOM w/ the legendary, Steve Mizerany! "Steve & the Decent Boys" were the source of some of the most memorable tv commercials in St. Louis history. Steve, with his trademark roller skates, hosted SH-BOOM's 8th Anniversary show at the Casa Loma Ballroom. This photo was taken backstage that very night in 1991. Steve passed away in 2011.

On this Veterans Day, SH-BOOM recognizes our bandmates who have served in the U.S. Military. DENNIS ROUSSIN was SH-BOOM's drummer for over 15 years. Dennis served in the Navy in the 1980's. Dennis passed away in July of 2022. We miss you dearly, friend!

On this Veterans Day, SH-BOOM recognizes our bandmates who have served in the U.S. Military. MIKE WATERMANN was one of SH-BOOM's first drummers and was with the band for 18 years! Mike served in the U.S. Army. Thank you for your service to our country, Mike.

On this Veterans Day, SH-BOOM recognizes our bandmates who served in the U.S. Military. PETE COLOMBO was SH-BOOM's stage manager for 30 years. Pete served in the Navy in the 1970's. Thank you for your service to our country, Pete

Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country! 🇺🇸❤️

SH-BOOM in the late 1980s.

If you played in a band this was one of the best nights of the year. An extra hour of sleep! Don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight! 🕑

Mid-1980s. Rick Johnson, Dave Caito and Brad James at Stonewall’s Lounge at the Holiday Inn Six Flags.

SH-BOOM’s Sonny & Cher. AKA Dave & Brad. Sometime around 1990. That’s Mike Watermann on drums.

The summer of 1990 in St. John, MO. A young SH-BOOMer at a Chuck-A-Burger cruise night. That’s Bad Brad’s son, Andrew!

1986 - SH-BOOM by the “Meeting of the Waters” fountain at St. Louis Union Station. From R to L; Mike Watermann, Rick Johnson, Rob Miller, Brad James, Dave Market, Dave Caito, Jeff Bartholic, Scott Lackey, Glenn Bramlet (in red hat on the ground! LOL).

Brad, Dave, Rob, and Scott. Sometime in the 1990s.

1998 - SH-BOOM on stage at the Palace Theater at Six Flags-St. Louis during the annual Children's Miracle Network telethon, televised live on Channel 11. SH-BOOM is presenting a check to CMN. The donation was proceeds from SH-BOOM's annual "Night of Miracles" fundraiser for CMN.

A SH-BOOM family reunion today in Eureka. From left to right: Pete Colombo (stage manager), Dave Caito (vocals), Mike Watermann (drums), Tom Gerke (guitar), Glenn Bramlet (sound), Rob Miller (bass), Scott Lackey (vocals), Brad James (vocals).

A SH-BOOM publicity photo from 1999!

SH-BOOM would utilize this as a stage prop when performing "On the Cover of the Rolling Stone". The cover refers to SH-BOOM's 15th Anniversary in 1998.

August 2005 - If for only a day…we felt like true rock stars! The Emerson Corp. sent the corporate jet to pick up SH-BOOM for a flight to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. SH-BOOM would play for their executives and board members at the beautiful Greenbrier Country Club & Resort.

Who remembers the SH-BOOMerang? The band sold these foam frisbee souvenirs at shows in the 1990s. What other type of SH-BOOM swag did you get at a show?

March 1997. SH-BOOM relaxes at the San Juan Hyatt in Puerto Rico for a corporate gig. Back L to R: Rob Miller, Tom Gerke, Ben Lackey. Front: Mike Watermann, Brad James.

TBT July 2011 - “I got you, babe!” Sonny & Cher harmonize at another groovy SH-BOOM show.