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(New Orleans, LA) 2008 nominee at the Blues Music Awards for "Contemporary Blues Album of the Year." A bona fide New Orleans blues guitar hero and longtime staple on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, Bryan Lee is a natural born houserocker with a whole lot of soul that he brings to the bandstand night after night. Coming off a highly successful whirlwind tour with Kenny Wayne Shepherd's blues revue, Lee is primed and ready to unleash his own intensely passionate brand of blues power on tour this summer in the wake of his recent Justin Time release, Katrina Was Her Name. Bryan performed 2/14/07 on the Tonigh t Show with Jay Leno with Kenny Wayne Sheppard and Hubert Sumlin. The song played w as "Tina Marie" written by Bryan which has become one of the top radio hits in the country. Bryan Lee is a true New Orleans name with over 30 years performing on Bourbon Street. Blind since the age of 8, Bryan is a unique presence in the blues touring circuit.
myspace.com/bryanleeandthebluespowerband
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(Canton, MS)
2010 Winner of the International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN. Grady Champion is a young, blues singer and harmonica player from Northern Mississippi. He has been compared to Sonny Boy Williamson, and people can hear exactly why on his Shanachie debut “Payin' for My Sins”. The live performances highlight Grady's high-energy singing and harmonica playing and bring a new life to the traditional blues. His revved-up, soulful vocalizing and the charm and insight he brings to his songwriting have brought high praise with reviews internationally.
www.gradychampion.com
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(Dallas, TX)
Born October 16, 1948 in Dallas Texas, Andrew began his professional career at age 16 playing with Freddie King’s backing band, the Thunderbirds. In 1967 Jones join R&B, soul singer Bobby Patterson and the Mustangs. They signed with Abnak Records and recorded several 45 singles on the Jet Star label. During this time he saw and met session guitar great Cornell Dupree. Dupree use to sit in with Jones and the other musicians on Andrew’s guitar. In 1973 blues great Freddie King asked Jones to join his band again. In the 80’s Andrew was working with local artist R.L. Griffin, and also R&B singing great Johnny Taylor. In late 1987 Andrew went to California to join Russell Jackson, and Tony Coleman as the Silent Partners. Jackson and Coleman are both known for their work with B.B. King. In mid 1988 Jones along with Jackson and Coleman recorded with Katie Webster on her critically praised Alligator Records album, (Swamp Boogie Queen). In late 1989 Andrew and Charlie Musselwhite were recording on Sonny Rhodes album, and they hit it off. Later Musselwhite talk to Jones about starting a band and would like Jones to be a part of it. In the early to mid 1990’s they recorded three albums together: (Ace of Harps), (Signature), and (In My Time). Andrew co-wrote two songs with Mussewhite, River Hip Mama, on (Ace of Harps), and It’s Getting Warm In Here, on Signature. The band won a W.C. Handy award for best band in 1995. Andrew return to Dallas in 1996 and later that year signed and recorded his first CD for J.S.P. Records, (I Need Time). In 1998, Rounder Records released Andrew’s second CD, (Watch What You Say), and was also nominated for a W.C. Handy award for best new blues artist. In 2001, Andrew’s third CD, (Mr. Domestic) was released on his own label Galexc Records. In 2005, Andrew signed and recorded his fourth and his first live CD, (Jr. Boy Live). Up to date 2009, Andrew signed with Electro-Fi Records, and released his fifth CD, (Gettin’ Real). Andrew thinks that this is some of his best writing to date. The multitude of rave reviews may indicate that the critics agree.
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Bruce Katz, a three time Blues Music Award nominee for "Piano Player of the Year," is a legendary keyboardist who has released 6 CDs as a leader and appeared on nearly 70 others CDs with the likes of Ronnie Earl, John Hammond, Duke Robillard, Little Milton, Jimmy Witherspoon, Eric Mingus, Maria Muldaur and many others. The Bruce Katz Band blurs the lines between blues, "soul-jazz", rock and New Orleans-inspired roots music. They combine exciting instrumental jams and vocal tunes with their original, trademark sound, blending the B3 organ and guitar. Bruce Katz occupies a unique space where blues, jazz, rock, soul, and the many aspects of Americana all collide into a style of original instrumental music. He is as comfortable playing "soul-jazz" on the Hammond organ as he is playing 1930's style stride piano or the meanest slow blues. Bruce is also currently playing with Gregg Allman, John Hammond, and The Organiks. Bruce was honored as a 2008 and 2009 Nominee for the Blues Music Award for "Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year", selected by the Blues Foundation.
www.brucekatzband.com
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(New Orleans, LA)
Blues Harp, 5 time winner of the "Best Blues Harmonica" award in the Best of the Beat, New Orleans Music Awards. Rockin' Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters,WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Jake has conjured up this formula that is blowing crowds away from coast to coast. Widely known as a touring juggernaut among his peers, his schedule of over 200 performances per year include clubs, concert venues, and festivals.
www.rockinjake.com
www.myspace.com/therockinjakeband
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(Davenport, IA)
Voted back to back champions of the 2008 and 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge and are 2009 semi- finalists of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. Chris Avey former lead guitarist and backing vocalist for blues icon Big Pete Pearson, fuels the band with his stinging guitar attack and fiery vocals. One reviewer said" vocals and guitar reminiscent of a younger more fiery Coco Montoya, mixed with a dash Tab Benoit". The group with their mixed backgrounds blends elements of Cajun swamp with Blues -rock and Chicago sounds. With a loyal following and their up and coming sound, this is a band for your club or event ready to fill the house and keep them coming back. Instrumentation Chris Avey Lead Vocals And Guitar, Mark Avey..Bass Bryan West, Drums, Detroit Larry harp.
www.myspace.com/chrisaveyband
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(Saginaw, MI) 2009
Blues Music Award Nominee for Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year
along with Etta James, Irma Thomas, Denise LaSalle and Jean Shy.
Sharrie has a charismatic and radiant stage presence that takes
hold of you and captures your heart and soul, with every note she
can make you cry, laugh or dance and the best part is... She’s
as genuine off the stage as she is on... Sharrie is poised for
the next level of stardom and proudly on the Electro-Fi label you
are holding in your hands her first North American Record... The
Wait Is Over... Make Way North America for The Princess Of Rockin’ Gospel
Blues - Her Time Is Now and She’s Here To Stay! “Sharrie
Williams is a gifted songwriter who freshens a genre that’s
always searching for authentic blues and gospel artists”.
- Scott Bock
www.sharriewilliams.com
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(Kansas City, MO)
Levee Town is a radiantly hot rockin' Americana foursome out of Kansas City. Their music ranges from covers of Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Bob Dylan, and Big Joe Turner, to a weatlh of original material. The sound is a searing mix of traditional rock‘n’roll, blues, and rockabilly.
www.leveetown.com
www.myspace.com/leveetown
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(Bloomington, IL)
Steve "The Harp" Mehlberg Vocals, harmonica, keyboards, songwriter.
Band Leader of Steve "The Harp" Blues Band
A native son of Bloomington, Illinois, Steve has been blowing harp around Central Illinois area since 1972.
Steve is a Master Harmonica Instructor with over 35 years experience.
Steve "The Harp", an army veteran and a retired Normal Fire Department Lieutenant, was inducted into the Blues Hall Of Fame October 20. 2009.
Steve The Harp is know for his Chicago style Harmonica playing and amazing vocal range.
Steve "The Harp"'s first album BACK IN THE BLUES debuted at #15 on Roots Music Review.
Steve "The Harp" Plays Hohner Harmonica's, Astatic microphones, Fender Amps & Yamaha Keyboards.
Influences: Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, James Cotton, Rice Miller, Rick Estrin, Big Walter, William Clark, Corky Siegel & Charlie Musselwhite.
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( Milwaukee , WI )
Born and raised on south side of Chicago, the Reverend has been playing the blues since 1971 when he first saw Freddy King play at the Kinetic Theatre in Chicago. After 15 year hitch in the Navy he moved to Milwaukee where he began a long friendship and collaboration with Madison Slim, long time harmonica player for Jimmy Rogers. Since 1990 he has opened for B.B King, Gatemouth Brown, Pinetop Perkins, Koko Taylor Band, Junior Wells, Billy Branch, Magic Slim, Elvin Bishop, Sugar Blue, Lonnie Brooks, William Clarke, Lefty Dizz and numerous others at festivals and at Buddy Guy's Legends. Locally he has performed with Billy Flynn, Perry Weber, Piano Willie, Stokes, Jon Paris, Clyde Stubblefied, Bryan Lee and the Lamont Cranston band. The Reverend was the Wisconsin Music Industry (WAMI) award for best blues band in 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005 and again in 2008. They also received the People's Choice Award in 2006 and 2008. Reverend Raven was nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award as part of a best traditional blues cd (Bamfest 2007).
www.reverendraven.com
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(Memphis, TN) This five-piece band, led by singer/guitarist Mack Orr, has enough grit, sweat, and passion to get any crowd on its feet to boogie. Characterized as the best band around for cuttin' loose on a Saturday night, their raw approach is considered one of the most authentic urban blues bands since the 1970s. Mack developed his talents sitting in with the Fieldstones at Green's Lounge, one of the most p opular juke joints in Memphis, TN. Over the last 15 years he has brought his deep, soulful sound as far as Europe and shared the stage with other notable musicians, including admirers Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. Teaming with brothers Harold and James Bonner as well as drummer William Faulkner and keyboardist Charlie Wood, Daddy Mack has created this mix of original music with classic tunes that is a testimony to the down-home traditional blues sound.
www.myspace.com/thedaddymackbluesband
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( Houston, TX) After a two-year hiatus from relentless touring. Sayers has returned to the studio and stage with an armload of new songs that decidedly more " Texas" than the material he wrote while living in the state. "Its a classic case of absence making the heart grow fonder." "The material I'm writing today is directly linked to the dancehalls and stages I frequented in my first groups.....blurring the line between Country, Rock and Blues".
www.haddensayers.com
www.myspace.com/haddensayersband
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(Ft Wayne, IN) For
most musicians it would be enough to say you worked, toured and recorded
with Jimmy Rogers, served residencies at Pepper's and Ma Bea's on
Chicago's south and west sides and that Howlin' Wolf sat in on your
gigs-but Bill Lupkin doesn't let that alone define him. He's a well-seasoned
singer, songwriter and master harpist and as fine and physical a
player as you can find today. Lupkin lays it all down every outing
with bedrock old-school blues and freshly-penned number that showcase
chops, swing, muscle and deft loving for the blues.
www.billlupkin.com
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Violin meets the Blues. Winner of the 2008 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN for solo performer. Throughout his career, Lionel Young has won numerous awards including: The Young Artist Award (Pittsburgh Symphony); The Westword's Best of Denver in 1989 for his band the Last Fair Deal. In 1992 he won a position with the Denver Chamber Orchestra and premiered a solo piece by William Hill with them in 1994. Also, he won another award for Best Blues Band in the Westword's Best of of Denver in 1996 and 1997 for his current band the Lionel Young Band.
www.lionelyoung.net
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(Dallas, TX) 2002 Grammy Nominee, Randy McAllister is one of the premier singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist to emerge from Texas. Heartbreak, humor, high hair and tall Texas tales all play a part in the song writing of Randy McAllister. His music has been hailed as some of the most original and innovative being made today. While comparison's are not easy, it has been said that his music is a cross between Doug Sahm, John Hiatt and Delbe rt McClinton, with a blues man's background and sensibilities thrown into the mix.
www.randymcallister.com
www.myspace.com/randymcallister
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(Englewood, NJ) It's Peter Karp's honesty that defines this fresh face on a very old scene. His wit and character are brought to life with whiskey-worn vocals and stunning live performances. As an accomplished guitarist and piano player who is equally comfortable on harmonica, drums or mandolin he's a player's player but it's Karp's knack for penning songs that truly defines this prolific artist and places him in an elite class. Raised between the rural trailer parks of Southern Alabama and the swamps of North Jersey this Yankee/Rebel mutt is a master songsmith with an art fo r spinning true-to-life emotions, humor, and candor into tunes that hit their intended mark…..spot on!
www.peterkarp.com
www.myspace.com/peterkarp
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San Diego , CA) Voted “Best Blues Band in San
Diego ” by both the San Diego Music Association and the
Reader Magazine. Bill Magee was born in Mississippi but formed
him musical roots in New York City 's Harlem . In 1963 Bill
ran into a budding musician at the time named Jimi Hendrix
and together formed Jimmy James and the Flames. This continued
until 1967 when Jimi moved to England and created musicial
history. Bill Magee continued in the New Yor k City music scene
for almost three decades as leader of the Kansas City Playboys
Bill performing with every great blues player imaginable including
multiple performances at the famed Apollo Theater. Bill relocated
to Southern California in the late eighties and formed the
current band in San Diego in 1993. Willie is the real deal
playing NYC and Chicago style blues with an electrifying connection
to his audience.
www.billmageeblues.com
www.myspace.com/billmageeblues
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(NJ) "TREASURE" Nicole’s first studio release for Blues Leaf Records, release date April 14, 2009, debuted on the Living Blues charts at #14, climbed to #3 on the Sirius/XM Satellite Radio B.B. King’s Bluesville Charts, and has two songs currently in rotation on the nationally syndicated Music Choice television channel. In May 2009, Nicole became an award-winning vocalist, being recognized as "Female Vocalist of the Year" by the 5th Annual Los Angeles South Bay Music Awards.
Coming to national attention on the Blues, Soul & Roots scene in 2008, Nicole Hart made an impressive beginning completing three highly successful tours: she was the featured female performer of Jacksonville Beach, Florida's “Springing the Blues”; a featured female headline act at Laconia, New Hampshire's Big Three Motorcycle Week; and performed the Jersey Shore’s Red Bank Jazz & Blues Fest, among other renowned venues on the national circuit. Her initial independent CD release, “Nicole Hart & The NRG Band, Live!” received airplay on radio stations worldwide.
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Born one of the many brilliant guitar slingers, Randy Pavlock hails from the "Blues Capital of Texas," Navasota, who proudly proclaims him a native son. Wise beyond his years, he has risen beyond musician status to become an entertainer. One who interacts with and relates to his audience, often sharing his thoughts about life. Randy has also toured and recorded with legendary musician, the late Buddy Miles, who was well known from Jimi Hendrix and the Band of Gypsys, and the Express. You are looking at a blues player who plays straight from his heart and soul. If you have not heard this original singer/songwriter Randy Pavlock and his band Twenty Four Seven, you owe yourself this treat! The description of what Randy Pavlock does is..."Heavy Blues with an attitude."
www.randypavlock.com
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(Rhode Island)
2004 and 2006 WC Handy, Blues Music Award Nominee for "Best Horns". 25 Years as band leader for the Grammy nominated Room Full of Blues. Greg departed in 1994 and has continued his more than 3 decades of touring under his own name. His impressive catalog of more than fifty recordings includes sessions with Pat Benetar, Colin James, "Big" Joe Turner, the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Stevie Ray Vaughan, to mention a few.
www.gregpiccolo.com
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(Atlanta, GA)
Roger "Hurricane" Wilson is guitarist who stands out as one who takes his audiences by storm and leaves them battered with the beauty of the blues. His musical origins are strongly rooted in the early sounds of classic rock, from the revolutionary beats made famous by the Beatles through the psychedelics of Jimi Hendrix & Janis Joplin, to the southern jammin' sessions of the Allman Brothers. Over the decades Roger has developed a style and talent that earned him a place on the stage with icons such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert Collins, and Les Paul. Other performances with notable musicans included Roy Buchanan, Dickie Betts, Little Feat, and Marshall Tucker, to name a few. With a lifetime of experience as a performing as well as a teaching musician, Roger Wilson possesses a versatility and style that is as unforgettable as living through a hurricane!
www.hurricanewilson.com
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(Bethlehem, PA)
Former guitarist for Sheryl Crow. Todd Wolfe puts on an electrifying show featured in festivals internationally. Rock driven blues masterfully done.
www.toddwolfe.com
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(Dayton, OH)
Eric is among Fender Guitar & Amps current catalog of major performers, twice being featured in it's magazine, Fender Frontline. The Eric Jerardi Band has been featured on the Beale Street Caravan, Blues Delux and the House of Blues Radio Show. Jerardi's last CD "Virtual Virtue" featured legendary keyboardist Chuck Leavell [Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton etc] and he just released his first ever DVD simply titled "Troubled Places, Troubled Times" Blues Matters magazine from England recently featured Eric on the cover and had this to say "Well crafted pieces that take you on a ride of musical styles without fear, without genre, without prejudice...with style, with feeling, with talent, with joy, with funk, with guts and with awesome playing and variation" and the House of Blues said "Eric Jerardi has exploded onto the national scene as one of thiscountry's foremost blistering blues/rock players!"
www.ericjerardi.com
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This high-energy band is from the East Texas bayou country and plays Delta to Chicago-style Blues and Memphis to West Coast Swing. Whether playing a festival, casino, club, or coffee house, they just love music and love to entertain! You already know the Blues. Now you know Diddley Squat!
www.sonicbids.com/diddleysquat
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(Houston, TX)
"Musician of the Year" in the Houston Music Awards. Toured and recorded with Dickie Betts of the Allman Bros. for several years.
www.markmay.com
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 (New Orleans, LA) “The future of New Orleans music is, like the future of any cultural scene, largely dependent on synthesizing all the elements that are already present. That must make John Lisi and his Delta Funk crew prophets or something, because their mix of local roots music is so seamless as to be uncategorizable. Meaning, someone needs to hurry up and give what folks like John Lisi do a name, so that people like me can talk about it…. Whatever you call it, Lisi and his band only seem to get better at it….” - Robert Fontenot, Offbeat Magazine.
Delta Funk is the title that John Lisi and his band have earned for themselves, and their unique blend of rock-jazz-blues music has been developed out of the influences of legendary musicians including Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Hendrix, and Carlos Santana. With a genre of their own, this band of talented musicians offers a one-of-a-kind performance.
www.johnlisi.com
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Voted "Best Blues Band of the Year" in the Westword Music Awards; "Best Colorado Underground Band" by the Denver Post; "Best Blues Band" in the Colorado Springs Music Awards.
www.tempaandthetantrums.com
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(Denver, CO)
The Johnny O. Band is a smokin' band out of Boulder, Colorado. With funky grooves and high energy jams, their music is both captivating and danceable. The band plays many originals as well as some great songs by blues masters of the past. The Johnny O. Band has appeared at some of Colorado's largest festivals including Denver's Blues & Bones festival, Janus Jazz Aspen at Snowmass, The AT&T LoDo Music Festival, Carbondale's Mt. Fair and The Crestone Music Festival.
www.johnnyoband.com
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(Denver , CO) Ricky
Earl brings a new vision of Blues music to the scene, shattering rigid definitions
and extending the boundaries of this uniquely American music. Ricky's style blends
and extends his many influences - including Little Milton, Johnny Taylor, Chuck
Berry, Sam Cooke, and Tyrone Davis - into something distinctly his own.
www.rickyearlbandfeaturingcheri.com
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