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Cyril
Neville
Cyril Neville
(born in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 10,
1948), is a percussionist and vocalist who first
came to prominence as a member of his brother
Art Neville's funky New Orleans-based band, The
Meters. He joined Art in the prestigious Neville
Brothers band upon the dissolution of the
Meters.
He has appeared on recordings by Bob Dylan,
Robbie Robertson, Edie Brickell, Willie Nelson,
Dr. John and The New Orleans Social Club (among
others.)
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Popa
Chubby
Popa Chubby's music,
forged in the toughness that is New York City, takes
blues to the cutting edge, where it highfives its
contemporary cousins rock, rap, and hip hop. With his
razor sharp, biting guitar, vocals from the gut, and
top-notch skill as a songwriter, Popa Chubby artfully
combines the rootsiness of blues with the more modern
urban elements of today's popular music. |
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Deb Callahan
Philadelphia-based blues woman Deb
Callahan possesses a powerful voice that is perfectly suited for her
chosen profession, and she's been a fixture on the festival and club
scene up and down the eastern seaboard since the mid-Nineties. Her
latest release, "Grace And Grit, showcases that mighty vocal range
as well has her writing talents, as she and her band churn out
fourteen originals and one sparkling cover (of Ray Charles'
"Hallelujah I Love Him So") on the most promising CD of her career,
which includes some interesting forays into jazz territory.
Music City Blues
Nashville's Blues Society
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Alexis P
Suter Band
Alexis P.
Suter is a rising star on the roots, blues and soul scene. Her
powerful bass/baritone voice,
seasoned with raw emotion and a wide streak of attitude, has won the
praise of the greats!
"She is one of those wonderful spirits, she's got her arms around
you, you can feel that." - Levon Helm
It's a rare thing to share the stage with great talent like that
young lady. - B.B. King
America’s number one contender for the new Queen of the Blues Alexis
P. Suter! - Dan Aykroyd |
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Dave Keyes
Dave Keyes, a New York native, has
been a mainstay on the NYC blues scene for over 20 years, and has
played with some of the most important figures of blues, roots and
folk music.
Over the last 10 years, Keyes has
performed regularly with Popa Chubby, the late Odetta, and gospel
legend Marie Knight, and worked as a sideman with such roots-music
masters as Bo Diddley, Sleepy LaBeef, Carl Weathersby, Pam Tillis,
Gladys Knight, Chuck Berry and David Johansen.
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The Slam Allen Band
For over 20 years, Slam
Allen has been entertaining audiences with his unique blend of soul
and blues. Playing the famous Chitlin' Circuit as well as performing
around the world, Allen's music and enthusiasm has been shared with
thousands of people.
From B.B. King to Otis Redding, Slam
has a way of making you feel the Soul of the Music. It's often
difficult to tell if he's doing one of his originals or an old blues
or soul cover. Regardless, he makes all the music his own.
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Citizens Band Radio
In today’s great melting pot of
music, think of Citizens Band Radio as the Ultimate Americana Music
Stew!! Take a bit of Willie, Waylon and Cash; mix’em up with some
Gram Parsons & Old Crow Medicine Show; add a shot of Shooter
Jennings; flavor with the drivin’ bluegrass sound of Bill Monroe;
add a pinch of blues; roll in some Stones; toss in Dylan and season
with Southern Rock and MIX! Oh, the final ingredient --
“ORIGINALITY!” VOILE! Citizens Band Radio!
HIGH-ENERGY-ELECTRIFIED-COUNTRIFRIED-ROCK!!
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Mike
Esposito
New Jersey native, Mike
Esposito plays slide like nobody you've ever
seen. Authentic, rootsy blues and old timey songs are his trademark
and
the Dobro and National Steel guitars are his weapons of choice. He's
opened for the likes of Muddy Waters, Watermelon Slim, Bill Monroe,
Chris Smither and a host of other blues and Americana music legends.
If
you like your music smokey and rich with a splash of down home Delta
spice then you've got to check out one of the East Coast's finest slide
players.
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The HatMan
Blues Band
with Steve Guyger &
Robert Sands
Over the last 35 years, these Bergen County, NJ based boys have
worked together in many musical venues and associations.
Here, their very diverse personalities are brought together by a
mutual passion for one of their favorite forms of music.
You will find their unique approach to the "Blues" to be both
entertaining and lively.
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Robert
Sands
Hailing from the Garden
State is Robert Sands who is joining The HatMan Blues Band on stage after
spending years playing juke joints and music halls.
Besides winning 4 Emmy awards for his music
created for TV, Rob's specialty is blues and honkey tonk piano.
Together, with The HatMan Blue Band & Steve Guyger, these boys will get you feeling the raw, earthy
vibe that only comes from an earnest and unrelenting devotion to the
Blues in all it's forms.
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Steve Guyger
Philadelphia
is home to one of the finest blues harp players in the world.
Steve has
shared the stage with the greats in Chicago and the contemporary
harp players touring the world today, names like Little Sammy Davis,
Carey Bell, Rick Estrin, Rod Piazza, Kim Wilson, Mark Hummel,
Charlie Musselwhite and many others. His playing, vocals,
songwriting and stage presence have earned him a place among the
best of the players on stage today.
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Jen
Starr Website Link
Jim Popik
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Jen Starr is a dynamic
and versatile singer whose experience crosses many genres. She's had
the pleasure of working with varied performing artists from Phoebe
Snow, Beth Neilson-Chapman to opening for Ray Charles. Since
collaborating with master blues, jazz and rock guitarist Jim Popik
in 2008, she's embraced these styles with sultry vocal abandon! Jim
Popik is always involved in various projects but all are grounded in
the Blues, the 'live' sound, and the art of improvisation.
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Hudson Crossing
Hudson
Crossing came together when three neighbors in Weehawken, NJ found
their common interest in blues, country, and folk. The group blends
together the talents of a broadway singer (Jillian Giacchi) and two
singer/songwriters (Julian Peterson and Martha Lee Frazier) to
create an acoustic trio with an emphasis on strong vocals and three
part harmony. Since the formation of the band, their idea has been
to bring the same joy of playing music and singing together they
found in each other's living rooms to the stage.
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Bonefide
Combining rock funk and
soul with a heavy blues influence, Bonefide has been rocking the
house at venues along the central jersey shore for the past 2 years.
What started as a jam session between old friends in the basement
grew quickly into a monster with the addition of killer horn
section. If you don't get up and dance to this you're either dead or
you don't have legs.
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PAST PERFORMANCES |
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Eric Steckel
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The Craig Thatcher Band
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Eric
greeted 2008 by emerging from the recording studio with a
host of new songs and an all new record titled “Feels Like
Home”. Supported by solid session performances from Duane
Trucks on Drums and Mike Esposito on Bass Guitar, “Feels
Like Home” marks another stunning achievement for Eric as
the one-time teen Blues phenom is now a matured guitarist
who combines his Bluesy feel with eclectic influences and
modern songwriting. “Feels Like Home” is on sale beginning
March 2008.
In support of “Feels Like
Home” Eric has teamed up with one of his original influences
and early mentor Craig Thatcher to develop a new road band,
“Eric Steckel and CTB”.
The Craig Thatcher Band has a
well-earned reputation for blending classic rock and blues
with a joy of playing that’s up front and bold. With their
own worldwide recognition and a slew of music awards the CTB
is recognized by many as one of the best bands on the East
Coast.
Eric Steckel and CTB is a
must-see-live performing band.
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Roxy Perry
"My gigs
are not for wallflowers or the faint-hearted. We have huge fun."
Roxy has refined and streamlined her big-city brand of blues to
guarantee total abandon, she takes the party from the city to
the nation."
Blues Revue Magazine |
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Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe
Blues DeLuxe presents a panorama of Blues styles from the 30's
to the future in a fluid array, stretching from a Dobro/Bass/Drums
Delta trio to full-blown Jump Blues ala Roomful of Blues and
beyond. With envelope-pushing contemporary original material
(still true to the source) that slingshots the blues a step
further, Zook and the band have the ability to stand out,
whether in a small Blues Club or an outdoor Festival. |
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Otis and the Hurricanes
"...take a
little bit of delta blues, mix it with the spicey taste of New
Orleans funk, shake it with some good time rock & roll and
you've got the recipe for rockin' with Otis & the Hurricanes!
One thing you can count on - is soulfull music played for real.
When they plug in, the crowd turns on...."
More Sugar; music review |
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Mikey Jr.“ ...his Knowledge of Traditional
Blues Harp is impressive and his high end work on the instrument
is as clean and as strong as players twice his age.”
Phillyblues.com
“ ...This young man plays with a lot of soul.”
Larry Cotton, In The Basement Magazine
“ ...blues is in his Soul, the kid is a harmonica wizard.”
Tim Marshall, Rhythm & Blues Showcase WBZC 88.9/99.5FM |
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Don Mayer Band
Don Mayer
has been doing live performances for more than thirty years. An
extraordinary live performer in many styles including blues,
rock, jazz, and country. Don is known as the Tone Master for his
ability to achieve exceptional tone through his proficient
knowledge of his instrument and equipment. Audiences everywhere
are inspired and awed by his talent and musicality. |
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Citizens Band Radio
In today’s great melting
pot of music, think of Citizens Band Radio as the Ultimate
Americana Music Stew!! Take a bit of Willie, Waylon and Cash;
mix’em up with some Gram Parsons & Old Crow Medicine Show; add a
shot of Shooter Jennings; flavor with the drivin’ bluegrass
sound of Bill Monroe; add a pinch of blues; roll in some Stones;
toss in Dylan and season with Southern Rock and MIX! Oh, the
final ingredient -- “ORIGINALITY!” VOILE! Citizens Band Radio!
HIGH-ENERGY-ELECTRIFIED-COUNTRIFRIED-ROCK!! |
Wicked high energy kick-ass blues!
Once Da Boyz get cookin' they'll boogie your woogie 'till you
can't find your way home!
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The HatMan Blues Band
Over the last 35 years, these Bergen County, NJ based boys have
worked together in many musical venues and associations.
Here, their very diverse personalities are brought together by a
mutual passion for one of their favorite forms of music.
You will find their unique approach to the "Blues" to be both
entertaining and lively. |
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Mike
Esposito
New Jersey native,
Mike Esposito plays slide like nobody you've ever seen.
Authentic, rootsy blues and old timey songs are his trademark
and the Dobro and National Steel guitars are his weapons of
choice. He's opened for the likes of Muddy Waters, Watermelon
Slim, Bill Monroe,
Chris Smither and a host of other blues and Americana music
legends. If you like your music smokey and rich with a splash of
down home Delta spice then you've got to check out one of the
East Coast's finest slide players. |
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Robert
Sands
Hailing from the Garden
State is Robert Sands who is rejoining Mike Esposito on stage after
spending years playing juke joints and music halls with the slide
legend back in the day. Besides winning 4 Emmy awards for his music
created for TV, Rob's specialty is blues and honkey tonk piano.
Together, both he and Mike will get you feeling the raw, earthy
vibe that only comes from an earnest and unrelenting devotion to the
Blues in all it's forms.
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Bootleg Tonic
Bootleg Tonic is a hot new band with a really tasty
sound. A Bootleg Tonic cannot be made without its two main
ingredients Georgiana Trent and Eran Taviv. The first Bootleg Tonic
record "Volume 1" showcases the band, their stories, and their
bluesy-soulful sound.
The only thing tastier than the record is experiencing a live
Bootleg Tonic show. The show has everything that’s on the album, but
it is by far more intense and raw. "At heart we are both artists who
live for the stage" says Eran, and Georgiana adds, ”Every song has
come from real experiences, and we just hope you can feel it.”
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Jen
Starr
Jim Popik
Jen Starr is a dynamic
and versatile singer whose experience crosses many genres. She's had
the pleasure of working with varied performing artists from Phoebe
Snow, Beth Neilson-Chapman to opening for Ray Charles. Since
collaborating with master blues, jazz and rock guitarist Jim Popik
in 2008, she's embraced these styles with sultry vocal abandon! Jim
Popik is always involved in various projects but all are grounded in
the Blues, the 'live' sound, and the art of improvisation.
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The VooDudes
What is
this voodoo that the VooDUDES do?
Well first you gotta make a Roux!!!
Then add in some New Orleans funk, blues, boogie-woogie and
honky-tonk. Add a pinch of Zydeco, Southern soul and Caribbean party
music and let it simmer 'til it's real thick.
In the vast VooDUDES library of original songs, nothing is sacred.
Whether it's imploding the hits of Hank Williams into the ultimate
drivin' and cryin' song
("That Hank Williams Feeling"),
or eulogizing the Southern jazz funeral ("Party When You're Gone"),
The VooDUDES do it all--and with a beat that will make you move your
feet.
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Billy Hector Band
Mr.
Hector has shared the bill with B.B. King, Billy Preston, Bo Diddley,
Coco Taylor, Johnny Winter, Ronnie Earl, Johnny Copeland, Buddy Guy,
Dr. John, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds to name a few.
"Billy Hector
is the slick playing machine gun fret master behind the band, and
it's apparent that this gentleman has done his homework. Whether
grinding out a slow blues or ripping through a medium chunker, or
sizzeling past a fiery guitar instrumantal, Hector covers all bases
flawlessly, with his own gut wrenching yet intelligent soloing."
Richie Begin, Santa Cruz Times
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