PAST PERFORMANCES

 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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The Fabulous Thunderbirds

For over 30 years The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group's distinctive and powerful sound  influenced by a diversity of musical styles has manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up". Co-founder Kim Wilson still spearheads the group as it evolves into its newest incarnation.
"We started as a straight blues band", vocalist and harmonica player Wilson says. "We now incorporate a mixture of a lot of different styles. We're an American music band and we're much higher energy than we were before." –Kim Wilson

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Eric Lindell

Lindell’s live shows draw as much attention as his material. His unstoppable grooves, rocking, deeply rooted, original songs and excellent musicianship never fail to fill the dance floor. With the release of Low On Cash, Rich In Love, Lindell and his band will continue to tour heavily, giving the rest of the country the chance to discover for themselves what a growing number of people already know: Eric Lindell is a musician bursting at the seams with talent, with the uncanny natural ability to come up with one instantly classic song after another, and the desire to take his music to every corner of the music-loving universe.

 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.

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.

Louisiana Hoodoo Krewe

Louisiana Hoodoo Krewe consists of the Legendary Bobby Barth Widely know as the lead singer/lead guitarist for Southern Rock's Blackfoot and as many may remember the Singer/Guitarist for Axe and Incredible Blues guitarist/harmonica/singer Scott Weis a touring musician for the 20 plus years throughout the United States and beyond. This gut wrenching duo backed by an incredible rhythm section will blow you away with incredible dueling guitar solos and smoking harmonica all while playing original songs, Blackfoot songs and other great covers!

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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Duke Robillard

What do Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Jay McShann, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, John Hammond, the late Jimmy Witherspoon, Dr. John, Maria Muldaur, Roomful of Blues, and the Canadian band The Rockin’ Highliners all have in common? Answer: Duke Robillard,
Guitarist,  Bandleader, Songwriter, Singer, Producer, Session musician, and a one-man cheering section for the blues in all its forms and permutations. And every one of those names has shared recording studio space or stage time with a man who is a legend in the blues community.

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The Chris O'Leary Band

Chris O'Leary spent six years as lead singer, harp player and front man for rock and roll hall of famer Levon Helm's band The Barnburners, burning it up across the US and Canada. He also spent six years in the Marines to whom he dedicates the song "Dress Blues."
The Chris O'Leary Band's new CD "Mr. Used To Be" is the fruit of many years on the road and many nights absorbing the great blues, R&B, and and rock'n'roll that graced so many stages across the country. While Chris's music is rooted in the blues, you can hear shades of New Orleans, Rockabilly, and more.

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The Campbell Brothers

The Campbell Brothers present a compelling rich variety of material from the African-American Holiness-Pentecostal repertoire with a new twist: the growling, wailing, shouting, singing and swinging voice of the steel guitar, played as you have never heard it played before.

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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 3 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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& The Craig Thatcher Band Website Link

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.

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 

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. 

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  

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 

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. 

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!!  

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.

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.

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.”

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.