City Limits Band Tribute Page

About Me

City Limits Band was one of the Midwest's most popular country music performance groups, comprised of five seasoned Central Illinois musicians that played extensively throughout the U.S. The band was a featured opening act for many national touring shows and appeared on The Nashville Network. CLB also headlined state & county fairs, festivals, homecomings, political events, night clubs, and fundraisers.
CLB's roots can be traced back to the late 60s when the band was originally known as the Country Orbits. They changed their name to Austin City Limits in the 70s through the early 80s, and in 1988 dropped Austin from their name. Though primarily a top-40 hot country band, CLB also performed southern & classic rock, bluegrass, honky-tonk dance favorites, as well as their own original songs. In 2004, they released their first studio CD, Long Time Comin', a compilation of original songs and fan favorites, which is still available for purchase through CDbaby.com.
City Limits Band officially disbanded in August 2007, but their legacy lives on. While a few of the members have retired from music, several others continue performing with other bands.Thanks to all the fans and friends who supported City Limits Band throughout the years. This page continues to be visited by former members of the band, so we enourage you to visit and leave comments.
CONGRATULATIONS CITY LIMITS BAND
Former City Limits Band Members
Michael Webb, Rick Gudgel, Rob Sokolis, Deke Fernandes, Tim Welch, Allan Harris, Jack Pool
City Limits Band was recognized by the Illinois House of Representatives with a Congratulatory Resolution for the band's long-time commitment and support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and their fundraising activities through the 'Country Cares' program. The official presentation took place during the Friends & Fans for St. Jude "Celebration of Hope" on Sunday, October 21, 2007, at the Firefighters Lake Club in Springfield, IL. Members of City Limits Band, dating back over the past 18 years, were in attendance to receive this prestigious recognition. Band members that were in attendance to support the event they inspired also received a certificate of appreciation from St. Jude, presented by 104.5 WFMB's John Spaulding
These are the next St. Jude events endorsed by the CLB Tribute Page.
And we also hope you support the performances of Lost Boys (June 20-Roc House) and Saturday Nite Special (June 19-Bud Pavillion) at the Sangamon County Fair !!!
Both of these groups will be featured at the September 7th Friends & Fans for St. Jude Crossroads Concert of Hope!!!
See You at the Sangamon County Fair !!
See you in September at the Crossroads Concert of Hope!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/6/2006
Band Members:Remembering City Limits Band through the years.

1988-1989
Jack Pool, Tim Welch, Mike Lonergan,
Deke Fernandes,
Michael Webb

1990-1996 Front - Terry Fuhrman, Michael Webb
Back - Jack Pool, Allan Harris, Rob Sokolis

1997-2004
Front - Marc Bubert, Michael Webb
Back - Brian Earlywine, Rick Gudgel, Rob Sokolis

2004-2006
Brian Earlywine
Rick Gudgel
Kevin Mundhenke
Marc Bubert
Michael Webb

2006-2007
Brian Earlywine
Marc Bubert
Kenny Young
Michael Webb
Kevin Mundhenke

2007 Summer Reunion Tour
Rick Gudgel
Michael Webb
Kevin Mundhenke
Brian Earlywine
Marc Bubert

Sounds Like:Long Time Comin'

Type of Label: None

My Blog

In Support of St. Jude Childrens Hospital

I am very pleased to spotlite in the top friends list all of the Central Illinois music artists that support Friends and Fans For St. Jude and St. Jude Childrens' Research Hospital. Three Chords For A...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Fri, 30 May 2008 06:10:00 PST

Three Chords For A Cure

The City Limits Tribute Page is proud to endorse the following event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...and we hope you can come out and help us with a wonderful cause!!! Friends ...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Thu, 29 May 2008 06:43:00 PST

House of Representatives Congratulatory Resolution Recognizing CLB

We are proud to announce that City Limits Band has been recognized by the Illinois House of Representatives with a Congratulatory Resolution for our long-time commitment and support of St. Jude Childr...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:50:00 PST

Thanks for Supporting St. Jude

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Friends & Fans for St. Jude "Celebration of Hope." We are pleased to announce the committee raised over $10,600 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital&nbs...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:14:00 PST

Resolution for all members

There is some forthcoming news concerning a resolution for all members of City Limits Band. The resolution passed in the Ill House will be posted here very soon! Keep an eye out for something really b...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 08:17:00 PST

The St. Jude benefit, Mail and other things .. 9-18-2007

Thanks to all of you that have been sending mail to the page. I appreciate all your comments and well wishes. I am still going through a lot of the memorabilia that I have collected over t...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:04:00 PST

The Tribute

Most of you by now know all the latest news concerning the band. Things have become quite interesting to say the least. I fully expect to maintain this page as a tribute to all of the form...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:01:00 PST

Re: Closure

By now most of you know that Saturday August 18, 2007 was the final public performance for the City Limits Band. The Illinois State Fair was a perfect place to give our fans a final public performance...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:53:00 PST

New Directions

Following is a message from Michael regarding the new direction he is taking in his musical career. On behalf of City Limits Band - we thank each and every one of you for your friendship, loyalty, and...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:41:00 PST

My resignation with City Limits Band

It is with much emotion that I must let all of our fans know that last Wednesday I gave my resignation with City Limits Band. This was not an easy decision for me, to say the least. After being with t...
Posted by City Limits Band Tribute Page on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:31:00 PST