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Johnny Ripcord & The Skulls
Johnny with a salt-and-pepper beard and brown stage hat, wearing blue denim and playing electric guitar against neon palms and a glowing sunset

80s favorites • Alt classics • Party rock

The songs you forgot
you loved.

Live vocals. Live instruments.
Full-band sound. A rock show built for your party.

Private
parties Corporate
events Breweries
& patios Birthdays &
celebrations
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Live music • DJ services • Sound reinforcement

Big energy. Your kind of party.

A full rock show.
Built different.

Johnny Ripcord & The Skulls brings the energy and sound of a full band in a compact, flexible production that fits your space and your event.

Live lead vocals, guitar, bass, acoustic and 12-string meet professionally produced full-band arrangements. Add a guest musician for select dates and larger events.

Big enough to feel like a concert.
Small enough for your backyard.

Live performance

Live vocals.
Live instruments.

Full-band sound

Professional arrangements
and production.

Flexible events

Your people. Your place.
A show that fits.

DJ services

Standalone DJ sets
or combined coverage.

Sound reinforcement

Professional audio for
music and presentations.

Johnny singing and playing electric guitar

Live rock show

A high-energy mix of crowd favorites, deep cuts and the songs you forgot you loved. Optional guest musicians bring even more to the party.

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Johnny in a white shirt performing on a black acoustic guitar

Your event. Amplified.

From acoustic moments to full-band arrangements. Professional sound reinforcement for events, bands, DJs and presentations.

Let’s plan your event

DJ events

Professional DJ service and curated playlists for parties, receptions and corporate gatherings. Before, between, or instead of live sets.

Book a DJ event

The hits you remember. The deep cuts you missed.

What’s in the jukebox?

Tom Petty · Eagles · U2 · The Cars · The Cure · INXS · Bryan Adams · Bon Jovi · John Mellencamp · Gin Blossoms · Oasis · Stone Temple Pilots · Rick Springfield · America · Sister Hazel · The Hooters · The Smithereens · The Alarm · Crowded House · Del Amitri …and more.

The songs you know. The songs you forgot.
The songs you’re glad somebody brought back.

Explore the music

Classic rock. Alternative. Party rock. 80s favorites, with favorites from the 70s and 90s in the mix.

Have a favorite artist or a special request? Tell us when you plan your show.

Johnny playing bass amid magenta, cyan and yellow concert lighting

Turn your gathering into a great night.

Your backyard.
Our kind of stage.

Let’s make some noise

Good people.
Great occasions.

  • Private parties
  • Corporate events
  • Breweries & patios
  • Birthdays & celebrations
  • Neighborhood gatherings
  • Bars & restaurants
  • Reunions
  • Fundraisers
  • Special events

Serving
North Dallas

Based in McKinney, TX and proudly serving McKinney, Frisco, Plano, Allen and surrounding North Dallas communities.

Select bookings outside the core area available with an extended-area premium.

Your next great night starts here.

Ready to get this
party started?

Tell us about your event and let’s put a show together.

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