Sonny Humbucker is central Iowa’s premier guitar-driven rock band, performing original tunes as well as covers of more than 200 songs by popular classic rock, alternative, and indie rock groups. The band receives enthusiastic audience response wherever it plays, and a typical engagement consists of three 45-minutes sets. The Sonny Humbucker Band also offers specialized single-set performance options for short engagements or opening act situations.

The Sonny Humbucker Band has been entertaining audiences in Central Iowa for nearly 25 years. Before the band’s formation, the individual members were veterans of various popular groups. Lead singer Thom Wright is a former member of 2023 Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Rathbones. Lead guitarist David Wolf has played in a variety of original and cover bands over the years, including Free Beer (Des Moines), Perry Mason Loses (New York City), and New York Dave and the Pumpers (Oxford, UK). Rhythm guitarist Mark Juffernbruch performed in the Iowa City area with Parts & Labor. Mark Green played bass guitar and keyboards with the popular Des Moines variety band The Heartbeats. Drummer and vocalist David Kochel has performed with the Mod Squad and West Street Express (Ames) and Storm (California).

On some occasions, The Sonny Humbucker Band expands to include a 3-piece horn section comprised of top players from Central Iowa.