The group is based out of Dubuque, Iowa and is the official band of Oldies 107.5. Featuring four excellent vocalists, they have performed in many of the major metropolitan areas. They have been the opening act for groups such as The Grass Roots, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Dave Clark Five, The Turtles and many more. 

 

Members: 
Artie Mentz: Looks, sings and entertains like his mentor Elvis. A native Iowan, Artie has performed professionally, since childhood, in many of the gambling towns that dotted the Mississippi River basin. Later Artie performed in many major venues in Las Vegas including the Sahara, Stardust, Aladdin and in Atlantic City. A guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, twice. On the cover of USA Magazine, touted as on of the top five Elvis impersonators in Rolling Stone. Featured in several videos on the life and times of Elvis. Artie is also a 2003 inductee to the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

 

Doug Batchelor: Hails from the great state of Wisconsin. Entertainin since his teenage years in many rock, blues and country bands. Several stints on the road with show groups throughout the United States. Plays guitar sings both lead and background. A charming and versatile performer Doug also arranges and organizes the show material for the group. 

 

Lori Mentz: Sings and entertains as pretty as she looks. Lead vocalist in rock groups and working as background singer has given her great ability to create beautiful and soulful renditions of many favorites from the past. Her percussion abilities lend well to thicken up the rhythm section producing some great dance rhythms. Lori originally from Iowa, was on the road at an early age and it shows in her performance and charisma. 

 

Bob Greenwood: Born in Dubuque, Iowa, performing since the age of eight, studio recording at sixteen and on the road at the age of eighteen. Sings and plays percussion. He is a member of the Nashville Publishers Network, Nashville Songwriters Association, BMI affiliated songwriter/publisher and two time inductee into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

FOR BOOKING INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

 

Bob E. Greenwood

 

HOME: (563) 519-2345

 

CELL: (563) 599-2184

 

 

 

  

Check out Artie and The Pink Catillacs at these upcoming events: 

               

Wednesday, 7/23/2008 - Dubuque County Fair (in Beer Garden)

Saturday, 9/13/2008 - DogHouse Lounge, Dubuque, Iowa

Saturday, 9/20/2008 - Eagles Club, Dubuque, Iowa

Friday, 9/26/2008 - Red & Deb's , Platteville, Wisconsin

Saturday, 9/27/2008 - Happy's Place

Friday, 10/20/2008 - Albrecht Acres , 14837 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill, Iowa

Elvis Show, and Music for Dancing By The Pink Catillacs

Friday, 10/17/2008 - Isle of Capri Casino, Marquette, Iowa

Saturday, 10/18/2008 - Isle of Capri Casino, Marquette, Iowa

Friday, 10/24/2008 - Red&Deb's, Platteville, Wisconsin