to rehearsal, and everyone hated each other’s
suggestions. In desperation, our lead guitarist,
Kyle Reagan, threw out the name Juice Box Heroes
and it stuck. I thought we might change the name
later, but we never have, and now everyone in
Southern Indiana and beyond knows us.”
Word began to spread, and The Juice Box Heroes
quickly established a popular following in the area.
Weddings, corporate events, fundraisers and bars
began booking the band, and their popularity
soared. Farmer equates that to their varied and
ever-changing selection of music, from the 1960s
through today’s hits, covering all genres of music.
“All of our shows this year have been sold out,
and this year is nearly filled with shows,” said
Farmer. “We average about 30 weddings a year,
lots of events like Harvest Homecoming, and we
travel regionally. We have even played the Fourth
of July celebration for Pinehurst Golf Resort in
North Carolina for the past two years.”
The Juice Box Heroes currently number six
members, including Farmer and guitarist Kyle
Reagan. Drummer Josh Howe, bassist Josh Inzer,
keyboardist Dexter Neal and singer Sydney Magers
round out the band. Rick Day runs all sound and
light and heavy lifting for the band.
Everyone has day jobs as varied as school
bus driver (Inzer), sales rep (Farmer), Humana
employee (Neal), music teacher and choir director
(Reagan), medical assistant (Magers) and theme
park set designer (Howe).
For any locals keeping count, there are three
New Albany High School and three Jeffersonville
High School alums.
Female vocalist Magers joined The Juice Box
Heroes in 2015. “It’s like having five brothers I never
knew I needed, but I can’t imagine life without
them now,” she said. “We have an absolute blast
performing together. There aren’t many things
that feel better than to bring joy to people and
this band is definitely in the business of doing
just that.”
And Farmer’s parents? “They are much more
in tune with this lifestyle. In fact, they are two
of Juice Box Heroes’ biggest fans. My dad even
watches our videos when he works out.”
“My dad taught me a mantra a long time ago,
that reads, ‘Expect to be good. Preparation builds
confidence. Confidence builds greatness.’ I live by
this every day,” Farmer added. “I’ve gone from an
honor roll kid playing basketball to a professional
cage fighter to the leader of the band and rock
singer. I’ve been so lucky and blessed with so
many opportunities. Every time I get on stage, I
relish that feeling.”
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