about the boys
Byron Onisko
Singing and fingerpicking the acoustic guitar is Byron Onisko. A timber farmer by trade and a luddite by choice — Byron resides in rural Sebastopol. He was highly influenced by the late, great John Cephis, who introduced him to the likes of Blind Boy Fuller, Big Bill Broonzy, and Doc Watson. Byron's love for all styles of music is quite evident in their set list... always diverse and always full of fun!
Timber framer by trade, luddite by choice
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Matt Silva
The other half of the duo is Matt Silva. Matt resides in Occidental, where he works as a ranch hand and mechanic on a 19 acre property. Perhaps the most exciting guitarist west of the rockies, Silva cut his teeth playing Jazz in Detroit. He has toured Europe numerous times, and the list of luminaries he's played with here in the states is inexhaustible. Silva's rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic sensibilities are off the charts. He possesses a musical intuitiveness like no other.
the most exciting guitarist west of the rockies
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"without a question, one of the best duos in Northern California."
Numerous booking agents have said about the boys,
Ready to Rock Your Private Shindig!
Whether it’s a backyard BBQ, birthday bash, wedding, or whiskey-soaked barn party — the BoHoss Boogie Boys bring the twang, the groove, and the good times — guaranteed!
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