Let me give you a little history on Mississippi Earl Brown. The original band was formed in the Sixties , coming from my new found interest in Delta Blues and my present interest in British Blues ,Peter Green, Clapton etc.... Earlier interest leading to this is what I now call Hippie Blues more on that later. I did not sing at the time but I meet a singer who liked John Lee and other people I was also interested in, his name was George Thorogood we started a duo. George could play a little guitar and sing I just played guitar. I had met Jerry Ricks and was learning about root forms of music but mostly Delta Blues , so with Jerry Ricks influence the two of us put together a act. At times we could get a drummer and bass player but not on a steady bases . Very few people we knew were interested in playing Blues. One of the bass players toke a interest and joined the group, so with Mike Williams better know to us as Pup we became a trio. At one time we made a 4 track recording and Pup came across it about a year ago he got me to listen to it and much to my surprise it was very good. We decided to resurrect the Name and start a new Mississippi Earl Brown Band.

Once again it was time to kneel at the alter of the Delta Blues.... make an offering to please the gods that watch over practitioners of the mysterious, soul-stretching worshipers of The Delta Blues.

Garry Cogdell plays and sings the Delta Blues, backed up by: Jimmy Baldwin-on guitar; Mike 'Pup' Williams on bass and vocals; and Tim Thorn pulsating the percussion. These guys have been there, and done that, and keep on doing it over and over. This time out the band is fortunate to have session and road veteran Lindsay Lee on keys

And of course, Garry is almost as well known for his gifts as a raconteur, as he is for his music. That is why this show is for the most part, un-edited, so that all the cogent observations, historical recollections, and copious complaints, receive a proper airing.

You can view these living musical fossils in their natural habitat, and observe a beautiful thing: Masterful Musicians celebrating the art-form of The Delta Blues...

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"Stephens' voice is like honey... pure and sweet..."
- The Philadelphia Tribune

"Next came Ty Stephens and (The) SoulJaazz, who, living up to their name, played some accomplished soul-jazz, showcasing frontman Stephens' big personality and often buoyant vocal style."
- Jay Lustig, NJArts.net... "...a must-see band to be experienced live...!"
- The New York Amsterdam News

"The CD ("Deeper In Fantasy") is filled with funk that is laced with a jazzy flavor and wrapped in a soulful blanket... touches on all the emotional buttons of love... once you see Ty Stephens and Romantasy live in concert, you'll be hooked!"
- The City Beat (TCB) Magazine

"Deeper In Fantasy: ...the vocally dexterous Stephens is in total control..."
- Blues and Soul Magazine (U.K)

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ty Stephens is an award-winning singer/songwriter, entertainer and recording artist (Grand Prize Winner Jazzmobile/Anheuser-Busch Solo Jazz Vocalist Competition, NYC, 2006, and First Place Winner RandB/Blues Category of the International Songwriting Competition 2002 for "Somethin' Strange"), co-writer and original cast of "From My Hometown," co-writer/production, choreographer and star of the long-running "Shades Of Harlem" revue show, and co-writer/production, choreographer and currently starring in the new off-Broadway hit "On Kentucky Avenue" (Songbirds Unlimited Productions/StepForward Entertainment).

He has appeared on Broadway in the original productions of "Sophisticated Ladies" and "Marilyn, An American Fable". He has recorded with industry legends Harry Belafonte, Peggi Lee, dance music icon Dan Hartmann, disco pioneer Nile Rogers ("Beevis and Butthead"), master drummer Baba Olatunji, renowned trumpeter Chuck Mangione, singer Gwen McCrae, Def Jam premier artist Alyson Williams, among others.

"Deeper In Fantasy: "The whole album seems to be a sort of musical aphrodisiac..."
- The St Croix Avis (U.S. Virgin Islands)

"Jazz-influenced baritone, with its haunting gospel overtones..."
- The Sunday Mail Magazine (Zimbabwe)

"Deeper In Fantasy: It's the best album by a male artist I've come across this year..."
- Soul Express Magazine (Finland)

Ty studied dance and performed with John Hines Dance Theatre (Philadelphia), in New York at the Alvin Ailey School, The Rod Rodgers Dance Co., Fred Benjamin Dance Co., Chamber Dance Ensemble, and has also appeared in "The Wiz" (summer stock) and "The Genius of Ray Charles" (Spirit Productions - London, (UK), Lyon (France), Mumbai (India), Niagara Falls (Canada)), to name a few.

He has also starred in numerous TV and radio commercials, including KMart, ATandT, Burger King, McDonald's, Yugo cars, Colt 45 Malt Liquor (with Billy Dee Williams), Mars Bars (with Luke Perry), Crystal Light, SOS Soap Pads, and many more.

Ty appears regularly in Russia as a guest artist with Russian drummer Oleg Butman's jazz trio and sax great Igor Butman's Big Band. He celebrated his fifth tour of Japan with superstar Toshi Kubota's 25 Anniversary "Gold Skool" tour 2011-2012, a sixth tour, "L.O.K.," in 2015, and a seventh in the summer of 2017!

"Aquarian Mind: Smooth and extraordinary vocalist backed by great soulful music... very true to the art of music."
- GHP Radio (Oklahoma)

"Aquarian Mind: ...worth the waiting... above bar... magnificent!"
- Soul Express.Net (U.K)

With his band (the) SoulJaazz, Ty has spent six seasons at the world famous Sporting Club in Monte Carlo as the Sporting Orchestra and enjoyed four tours of eastern Russia through the U.S. State Department and The Vladivostok Philharmonic, and most recently, a second tour of Busan, Korea, also with the U.S. State Department.

Ty's original recordings include "Aquarian Mind," "Deeper In Fantasy" and "Musichameleon", plus the brand-new "Good Medicine". The band is currently completing two new releases: a spiritual LP and a standard jazz CD.

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Mike Armando is a great jazz and blues guitar player. Working with Screamin' Jay for years has clearly influenced his life and music.
- Tommy Castro - Tommy Castro & The PainKillers... While watching The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. My attention was quickly grabbed by a person coming up out of a casket. I actually thought I was seeing Screamin' Jay Hawkins. I got to tell you Mike. That was pretty awesome. You nearly had me convinced that Jay was being Resurrected. - Artt Frank - drummer for the late great Chet Baker

"Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band" I thoroughly enjoyed it ! I compared it to YouTube clips of the Original and found your Groups "Resurrection Tribute" to be ; Musically adept and entertaining as well as presenting a Historically correct Tribute to the Man and his Music.
- Dave Nichols - On Air Producer - Progressive WOWI-Fm

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ role as a groundbreaking innovator is legendary in the annals of American Musicology. Guitarist Mike Armando was at Hawkins’ side back in the day and his new project The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band breathes new life into this fun and important music.
- Steve Scarborough - KZFR , 90.1 FM People Powered Radio Chico, CA

From somebody who got to see Screamin’ Jay Hawkins himself, The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band is practically the real thing, and a must to witness..

The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band is doing their part in Saving American music.
- Arnie Goodman - Elmore Magazine

Mike Armando was the guitarist for Screamin' Jay Hawkins during the 1970's. ( I Put A Spell On You). In 1976 Screamin' Jay Hawkins suffered facial injuries when he was burned by one of his flaming props while performing with Mike at the Virginia Theater in Alexandria, Va. During the concert Screamin Jay Hawkins had to be rushed off stage. Jay kept Screamin' to Mike “keep on playing”. Mike shared the stage with major musical acts such as 5 Satins, Critters, Marveletts, Bobby Lewis, Velon’s, Scott Mckenzie and many more. He has performed at the Iridium in NYC. His music has been played throughout the U.S and in Europe. Mike has contributed his Screamin' Jay Hawkins touring experiences in the book I Put A Spell On You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins written by author Steve Bergsman, published by Feral House.

Mike has produced 15 CDs on the mja Record label with such artists as Grammy award winner Fred Lipsius, from Blood Sweet and Tears, Nancy Monroe, David Allan Gross, Chris Clark, Pat Morrissey, Artt Frank. One of the tracks from Fred Lipsius, mja release "Better Believe It" was released and distributed throughout the world on MCA Records. Mike produced many of Artt Frank's recording's. Artt was the drummer for the late great Chet Baker. Artt was inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame on November 16, 2010. Mike Armando was the producer for all of Artt;s three CD's.

Mike has worked with other great musician's in his recording and musical career with the likes of Eddie Gomez, Marcus McLaurine, Michael Cochrane, Mike Stern, Ra-Kalam Bob Moses, David Allan Gross. Ra-Kalam Bob Moses has recorded on two of Mike Armando's latest CD releases, In The Moment and The Countdown. One of Mike's first recording, Half Steppen was rated the top ten radio playlist records in Bill Board Magazine. Mike Armando has worked with Actress Sharon Stone with drummer Artt Frank on his mja Records release, Waltz for Sharon Stone. Mike was also the producer for that CD.

"TheRealShakar" Brumfield is a vocalist, actor, poet and writer from Brooklyn, NY.

TheRealShakar has performed on stages and all over the Tri-State area and the DMV. In late 2016 he won the Apollo's theater’s Amateur Night Making a Star competition and performed on the world famous stage in a showcase featuring RandB crooner TANK. There is a 4 part web series, on TheRealShakar's YouTube Channel, chronicling the journey to the World Famous stage at the Apollo Theater.

TheRealShakar also, made his stage-acting debut in the off-Broadway stage play/musical "Life Insurance" in December 2016. TheRealShakar continues to perform throughout the Tri-State area and the DMV. He is also, a lead, support and background vocalist for 10 Tri-State/DMV area bands. These bands range, in genre, from Classic RandB Soul cover bands to Original Street Soul, Reggae, RandB, Hip-Hop, Disco, Lite Rock, Funk and Soul Bands.

On September 8, 2018 TheRealShakar released his 1st single as an RandB Soul Singer entitled "Circles (The SoulMate Song)” on his own label imprint USWE Music. It's available everywhere music is sold and streamed online. On September 14, 2018, his second single,"Movin On," was released on Catch 22 Recordings. "Movin On" is a Soulful House record Produced by world renown DJ Disciple. In November 2018, Shakar self published and released 3 books entitled "Missing Honesty Integrity Transparency I, II and III: Thoughts, Social Media Writings and Posts of Shakar K. Brumfield." There is no limit to what this young man will accomplish throughout his career. So stay tuned….

Saxophonist Tony Michaels a native of the Bronx NY is a master at what he does. Tony has been around for years playing the clubs in and around NYC. Tony's playing is very soulful and jazz bassed.

Tony learned how to play the Saxophone from his Uncle who was a professional musician.

In school (middle school through high school) Tony was an active member in all of the school musical groups: Concert Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensembles and Small Combos that engaged in performances during the school year. Outside of the school curriculum Tony began forming bands with neighborhood friends that performed at local battle of the bands, neighborhood parties and a host of other social events that morphed into many paid events starting a professional musical career for Tony. Singing, coupled with the ability to play the Saxophone and Flute opened up many opportunities that led to forming his own ensembles and music company spanning a career over 30 plus years.

The highlight of Tony's career came when he was given the opportunity and honor of singing our National Anthem at Shea Stadium in 1997.

Currently a retired New York City DOE Music Teacher, Tony substitutes at NYC schools as needed and performs with various bands as well as, performing at Senior residences throughout the New York Tri-State area.

Andrew Golba a bassist living in New York City has been on the jazz / blues music scene for many years. He has performed at many of the top jazz clubs including the Iridium with jazz blues guitarist Mike Armando. Andrew can be described as a jazz bass adventurer. He plays it all. Jazz, blues, soul, rock, metal no matter what music you throw at him he can play it. Many are Impressed with Andrew’s bass lines, rhythm and solid time. He doesn't waver.

Andrew has recorded with drumming great Ra-Kalam Bob Moses on the CD “In The Moment”. He has done many recording sessions in and throughout the New York City area. He has performed and toured from New York City to Texas with the Rob Balducci Band performing at the Bitter End in New York City and the Sellersville Theater in Pennsylvania.

Michael Fox Drummer Education Graduate of the High School of Performing Arts. Studied Mallets with Jim Price Manhattan School of Music.. Michael has Performed with Etta James, Jay Siegel and the Tokens, The Devotions, the Classics and the late great Tommy Mara and the Crest.. Michael Powers Clarence Spady.. Sonny Hudson French Rock and Blues Star Manu Lanvin and many others.

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

https://www.phillyblueskings.com

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The Dueling Pianos have been based out of the Philly area since March of 1990, when they started at Market Street Live in Center City Phila. ... The Dueling Pianos have been based out of the Philly area since March of 1990, when they started at Market Street Live in Center City Phila. Since that time they have performed at nightclubs, colleges, parties and corporate events throughout the east coast, from Boston to North Carolina, out to Anaheim Ca., and also down to Biloxi, Ms. They have worked at various entertainment complexes such as Market Street Live, Main Event, Jolly's in Phila., Harrah’s Casino in AC and Chester, Parx Casino, Beau Rivage Miss., hitting the Jersey shore points, in Sea Isle City, Windrift in Avalon , in North Wildwood at 2Nd Street Annies, Banana Jacks, and Keenans, also Rehoboth De., Ocean City MD. and Virginia Beaches . The Dueling Pianos have worked at the Wells Fargo Center in the Pavillion and Cure Center, before various shows, such as Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Barbara Streisand, Michael Buble, Elton John, Flyers and Sixer games. Recently the Dueling Pianos have been featured at Coco Cola Park, at the Iron Pigs games in Allentown, PA. The Dueling Pianos were also featured at the Bethlehem Musikfest/Artsqest for Ten years. In addition they have provided entertainment for private affairs sponsored by the New York Knicks, Phila.Flyers, Maines Paper Foods, Brocade Comunications , and Booz Allen, also the Union League of Phila., to name a few. Also National Conventions for the Bowlers Owners Association, at Revell Casino AC, American Bus Owners Association Nautica Center, Norfolk, Va, Accentive, Hyatt, Reston VA., and International Convention for Fire Chiefs, Virgina Beach Aquarium,VA., and the Jiffy Lube National Trade Show, Natural History Museum, Wash. DC. They have done private work at the House of Blues in Boston, Turning Stone Casino New York, Gaylord National Resort DC Area, Green Briar West Virginia, Foxwoods Casino Conn., Grove Park Inn Asheville NC, Nemacolin Woodland Resort PA. ,in Philly at the Lincoln Financial Center, Citizens Bank Park, and they have also done numerous weddings and private parties.

The Dueling Pianos features Tony T. (Anthony Decarolis), Wildman Joe (Joe Marchetti), performing energetic sing along classics for all ages. Their entertaining style of inter-acting with the audience has everyone singing, clapping and partying along. Come out and join the fun, a good time will be had by all.

https://www.duelingpianos.com

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Blues icon Jimmy Rogers (whose best known songs included "Walking By Myself" and "Ludella") hired Moss as his touring guitarist, mentoring him on the blues lifestyle along the way. Today, Moss’ blistering fretwork, impassioned, soul-charged vocals and memorable original songs place him in a league of his own.... Dennis Gruenling, Moss’ friend of over 20 years, is considered among today’s most innovative and creative blues harmonica players. His high-energy, full-throttle reed work has earned him comparisons to many of the greats, including the late James Cotton. A self-taught player and a natural entertainer with seven solo albums and numerous guest appearances to his credit, Gruenling’s giant, fat-toned harp work, raw-boned singing and untamed energy are a perfect foil for Moss’ inspired guitar playing and straight-from-the-shoulder blues vocals. Vintage Guitar says, “Gruenling’s harp, along with the Midwestern intensity of Moss’ blues guitar, is pure ecstasy.”

The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling's first two Alligator albums, 2018's The High Cost Of Low Living and 2019’s Lucky Guy!, hit blues fans, press and radio by storm. Moss, Gruenling and the band received a total of five Blues Music Awards, with wins in 2020 for Band Of The Year, Song Of The Year (“Lucky ) and Traditional Blues Album Of The Year (Lucky Guy!), and in 2019 for Traditional Blues Male Artist (Moss) and Instrumentalist—Harmonica (Gruenling). Blues Music Magazine says, “Nick Moss is a major force in contemporary blues. Dennis Gruenling plays soaring harp...infectious and finger-snappin’.”

https://www.nickmossband.com/

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Kyle Rowland dishes out a sauté of boisterous Chicago and swampy Texas blues with a pinch of West Coast swing.... Danceable and listenable, his show will have you wanting more, with your toes tapping into the next morning. Rowland quickly and naturally developed his own sound. With help from a few of his heroes such as James Cotton, Lazy Lester, Hubert Sumlin, Matt “Guitar” Murphy and many others, Rowland learned specific techniques of stage presence, the music business, and several highly revered harmonica secrets. In August of 2022, Rowland signed an endorsement deal with harmonica company, Hohner, which he has proudly used for his entire career.

https://www.kylerowlandblues.com/

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

https://www.phillyblueskings.com

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Crawfish is a 6-piece jam band based outside of Philadelphia, playing mostly original music.... Taking influences from iconic bands like The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers, as well as some of their modern contemporaries, their music often incorporates extended improvisations, covering a range of genres, from blues to rock, and funk. They are currently working on a full length album and plan to have it out in 2025.

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We are Stargazer Lily - formed at the end of the last millennium when bars were still smoky, and music streaming hadn’t yet imploded the music industry.... After a brief dalliance with Arista Records, we self-released four albums over six years, touring extensively and building up a dedicated fan base. We called it quits in 2005 with a sold-out World Cafe Live performance - wisely before the rigors of life as an independent band could tear us permanently apart. In the 19 years since the split, we’ve lived on three continents, experiencing profound love, loss, and growth, both personally and musically. Our bond has endured over that time, and we return now clear-eyed, with a single focus: creating music we want to hear. We’ve been busy writing and recording new music that we can’t wait to share with you.

Born out of the Manayunk music scene when venues were opening back up during Covid pandemic, Baldini and The Bastards features unique songwriting rooted in American traditions of folk, blues, country, rock and roll, along with Italian influences of their lead, singer-songwriter guitarist Anthony Baldini. Dylan McGehean on bass (Insects in Amber) and Ian Kung on drums (Red Tailed Rounders, Hodgepodge, Astrals) hold a tight grooving hypnotic rhythm, while Doug Myers on keys (Turtle Ridge, Perils) and Dan Wurtz on guitar (Perils) create atmospheric and down-to-earth licks and tricks. Each song has its own mood and subject matter, capturing themes of joy, loneliness, desperation, chaos, calmness, depression, delusion, politics, formations of love; anything goes in their musical and lyrical experiments. After playing many shows throughout the tri-state area, they released their debut album, “Al Dente”, recorded at Sound Splitter Studios, on November 6, 2022. They are recording their second album at Retro City Studios in November of 2024 under the tutelage of producer, Steve LaFashia.

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Khadijah “Renee” is a Jazz Songstress in the vein of the Great Ladies of Jazz. ... Her resonant tones remind you of the ladies who paved their way through the male dominated syncopated instrumental ingenious sounds of Be-Bop and Classical Jazz from as early as the 1950′s. If you close your eyes while listening to her, you may hear reminiscent echoes of Sarah, Ella, Billie, Nancy, Dinah and Gloria.

Khadijah is a contralto whose range is deep and sweet at the same time. She has been performing Jazz since the late 80′s in and around the Tri-State area. Khadijah is always accompanied by the best musicians the area has to offer. She has been recorded live at the East Coast Jazz Festival now called the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival in Maryland and heard on WRTI 90.1 Jazz Radio.

https://www.khadijahrenee.com/

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

https://www.phillyblueskings.com

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Like a slow cooked gumbo, sometimes it takes some time for the taste to become sublime.... The same may be said for these five gentlemen who have combined decades of playing in other groups into a stew of blues cooked to perfection Five veteran bluesmen with long and storied careers playing America's original musical artform as handed down through the years by the black men and women whose lives were shaped by tribulation and hardship in the American south, largely at the hands of slavery, and refined and electrified in the big citys up north after emancipation. Long is the list of greats who formed and influenced these gentlemen today, and fortuitous circumstance brought them together while performing at Jamey's House of Music in Lansdowne PA, where they played with other well known blues acts.

AC Steel and the Perpetrators will take the stage for a one hour set at 7pm, and welcome guest jammers to perform from 8 to 10pm - offering support as needed. AC will begin the night playing the beautiful telecaster guitar which will be won by one lucky admission ticket purchaser (providing there are at least 25 guests in attendance)!

AC Steel (Steve Solotist) is one of America's preeminent blues players, who cut his teeth performing overseas during the British blues invasion in the early 70's. What do guitar legends Peter Green, Bernie Marsden and Michel Schenker have in common with Steve?

Bernie Marsden and Michel Schenker were the guitarists to join UFO after Steve won the audition but passed on the position due to another commitment. Peter Green joined the Brunning Hall Band with former Fleetwood Mac bassist Bob Brunning and Savoy Brown pianist Bob Hall, some years after Steve left that band.

Back in the USA, Steve's own band Stockyard opened for the Allman Brothers, Chicago, Humble Pie, Pink Floyd, Savoy Brown, Mott the Hoople (where Steve was practically a member) and many others.

During his many years with Philadelphia's oldest blues band, the Dukes of Destiny, Steve shared the stage with nearly every big name blues outfit in existence. It was at Jamey's House of Music, where Steve played and sang with the Philly Blues Kings and the Girke-Davis Project, that he subsequently joined with core players from both bands to form his latest effort, AC Steel and the Perpetrators. The Perpetrators features seasoned bluesmen Jamey Reilly on bass, Glenn Bickel on keyboards and vocals, Frank McKitty on tenor sax and Paul Albrecht on drums. AC Steel and the Perpetrators takes inspiration from many of the artists that Steve rubbed shoulders with, and reinterprets many old standards and brings out new and original compositions.

Saxophonist Frank McKitty grew up in Queens, NY. After receiving a Bachelor Music, Saxophone and Flute in New Orleans, Frank returned to New York where, while working as a teamster and later in Special Markets and AP/AR for New Line Home Video during the day, had the opportunity to work with groups including, The Lynn Oliver Orchestra, The Stan Rubin Orchestra, Los Tremendos de Colombia, Los Chevres de Columbia, Las Chicas and other latin and jazz groups in addition to his own small group.

Frank’s performance experience includes venues; Birdland, the Iridium, the Kat Club, the DuPont/Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Chris’ Jazz Cafe and the premiere of an original composition at Merkin Hall, New York.

Since relocating to the Philadelphia area, Frank has been active in the Blues scene working freelance and as a regular with “Kitty Mayo and Venom Blues” appearing on their new release “Jamland” (2024) and being inducted into the Delaware Rock and Roll Society Hall of Fame in 2023. Additionally, until 2020, Frank was teaching Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet and Oboe privately. In 2023 Frank released his self-produced album “Praxis” available on all of your favorite streaming services.

Glenn Bickel is a veteran of the piano and Hammond organ, as a respected keyboardist with numerous blues artists over many years on stage and in the recording studio.

Glenn is a founding member of Leroy Hawkes and the Hipnotics, opening act to John Lee Hooker, Robert Cray, The Commitments, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Chris Cain. Glenn was a part-time member of Chris Cain's band and was house keyboardist for Randy Lippincott at Warmdaddy's for 7 years.

He is father to two talented musicians, The Bickel Brothers who follow him in the music tradition, and is a software developer who enjoys fine woodworking in his spare time.

Drummer Paul Albrecht, a lifelong Philadelphia-area resident, has been performing professionally since he was 15. He has a long, diverse professional background in American music styles, primarily rock, pop, blues, and jazz. He attended Berklee College Of Music(1973-74), studying with legendary jazz drummer Alan Dawson, then continued his studies locally with Nick Moffo. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Paul performed extensively in the Tri-State area with many groups, playing rock,Top 40, disco, country ,new wave-the popular styles of the time, and played with Philly jazz legends The Visitors(Earl and Carl Grubbs) for a brief period.

In 1986, Paul began a steady gig with legendary Philadelphia-based jazz virtuoso multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Bruce Mills. Mr. Mills’group was the house band at Jewel’s, playing opening and intermissions for many national and international jazz artists.The group then became the house band at Sterling’s Place,performing 3-4 nights a week until Mr. Mills’ passing in 1989. Philly jazz legends Jymie Merritt(bass) and Eddie McFadden(guitar), among others, were members of the group for a period.

During this period Paul also began his own jazz group, which he led until 2006 .He featured many notable Philadelphia jazz artists, including Dylan Taylor, Chuck Taylor, Bill Zinno,Tim Price, Paul Gehman, Denise Montana, Mark Kramer, Kenny Kellem, Cliff Kellem, Frank Cook ,Joe Stevenson, Ed Crockett, Rich Budesa, and John Ellis, among others.As well as restaurant,club, and private work, the group also performed at the Berks Jazz Fest, the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, the Peco Energy Jazz Festival,The Philadelphia Free Library, and the Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts. The 1990s also saw Paul doing plenty of rock ,blues, oldies, and private engagements with many area groups, including a stint with blues diva Deb Callahan.

Bassist Jamey Reilly was trained on accordian, piano and guitar at a young age, and has held down the low end since 1965 when he joined the pop group, "The Abstract Design." He has been an avowed blues lover since 1970 when he did a stint with legendary bluesman John Lee Hooker, and tried to coax Son House out of retirement. It was a reunion performance at Boston's Fenway Theatre that Jamey pulled together, with Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield that cemented his life long addiction to the blues.

Jamey has done gigging around the east coast and has backed some well known national blues names. His playing can be found on a number of CDs by various artists. He spent several decades in numerous roles in the professional audio engineering and live music industry. He pursued a degree in Physical Therapy after two separate accidents with a car and a power saw left his right hand partially paralyzed.

After spending many years on the road and living in various parts of the country, he finally set down roots in Philadelphia and joined the vibrant Philly music scene. Jamey opened the popular Jamey's House of Music, Livehouse, restaurant and bar in Lansdowne PA.

Jamey enjoys an old-school pocket-playing style with melodic embellishments, and provides a solid bottom to the music on his 5 string bass. He fell in love with the low end while growing up listening to the great bass players of the '50's on his parents hi-fi, and spent a life-time seeking the holy grail of flawless bass reproduction during his many years in pro-audio. An hour long BLUES DELUXE interview may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm3hjBigBGg.

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The New Jersey songwriter might have started out banging on doors, braving New York's blues clubs, playing piano until her fingers bled, and winning over the city one show at a time. But lately, the multi-instrumentalist has raced through career milestones at a rocket pace. ... There was her Blues Blast and IBMA-nominated 2018 debut album, High Road. Her international breakout on Ruf's 2022 Blues Caravan Revue. Her starburst of media acclaim, including Henry Yates of Classic Rock, NME, and The Guardian, saluted "a runaway talent you need to keep up with."

Now, with the release of her second album, On My Way, Katie has found another gear. Whether slinging her trusty Gibson SG, hammering the keys, or hollering up a storm, these ten original songs, co-written with bassist and slide-guitar maestro Antar Goodwin, announced her as an alchemist who creates gemstones from the base metals of American roots.

"There's a great range of songs on this album," Katie reflects. "You get a sense of the things I've been going through, the fights I've won, the fights I've lost, and the determination needed to continue. All wrapped in a rock and roots package."

The story goes that at one early show, a fan astutely observed: "It's like she's got John Lee Hooker in her pocket!" Scratch this young artist, and you'll find an old soul. Fingering her first piano chords, aged six, and scrawling early songs in the back of her school notebooks, Katie was the heart of singalongs at her family home in New Jersey.

With fiery guitar chops and natural charisma, she was soon a New York City jam scene favorite. Those who were there, remember songs of many genres, blues, rock, RandB, funk, pop, soul, and country, and her stage presence evoked Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin at their most magnetic.

And while “High Road” was the introductory handshake, On My Way is the profoundly personal second album on which Katie gives you her beat-up heart. It all started in May 2021, when Brooklyn's Degraw Sound opened its doors to Katie and producer/guitarist Ben Rice. The crack lineup of Goodwin, Kurt Thum (piano/organ,) and Greg Wieczorek (drums/percussion,) plus British harp ace Giles Robson. "We recorded the album live during the pandemic," reflects Katie, "and it was so fun to be able to record in a room with people after feeling isolated for such a long time. The majority of the album was laid down live, and I love that feeling. It's like capturing lightning in a bottle."

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“Callahan blends timely probing lyrical content with classic blues all served up with her fiery take no prisoners power. Callahan’s voice packs a hefty punch with just a hint of urbane gravel while her smooth vibrato smooths those edges into an endlessly inviting package.”... "Callahan’s voice has the spiked fervor of contemporary Susan Tedeschi, but it’s richer and smoother. Stylistically she’s picked up a lot from one of her earlier influences, Nina Simone – Simone’s squirming rhythms and hypnotic vocals reverberate in Callahan’s music.” “Deb Callahan is a shouter, a crooner, a soul-belter and above all a gifted lyrical interpreter. She could sing the phone book and make it sound good.” Philly’s blues and soul drenched singer and songwriter Deb Callahan recently celebrated the March 2023 release of her 6th studio album “Backbone”! The album consists of 12 songs including 10 original new tunes and recently charted #2 for the Roots Music Report Top 50 Blues albums. Her music has received some great national and international airplay on blues and triple A radio stations and is beginning to garner great press and reviews. ” The new album was produced by Philadelphia producer, songwriter, and guitarist Chris Arms and recorded live at Morningstar Studios in Glenside, PA. Deb recorded this album with her road tested, all-star band of Allen James on guitar, Garry Lee on bass and Tom Walling on drums. The CD features London producer and songwriter Danny Schogger on keyboards and Arms on slide guitar. There are guest appearances by Great Britain’s Alan Glass on acoustic guitar, and Philly musicians; Jay Davidson on sax, Steve Jankowski on horn/trombone, John Colgan Davis on harmonica and Charlene Holloway on backing vocals. “Backbone” has a blues and funk base and embraces a range of rock, soul, roots and swing styles. The songwriting reflects the intense impact of world events over the past few years exploring themes of uncertainty, vulnerability, being comfortable with and showing up for oneself, taking a stand, polarization in beliefs, freedom and letting go. Deb worked with Arms, Schogger and James to write much of the original material and chose two covers that fit in well with the material including Percy Mayfield’s “Danger Zone” and Sean Costello’s “Anytime You Want”. Deb and her core band’s sixteen years plus of performing and touring together shines through on this CD, creating a unique chemistry and an ability to play with natural, nuanced improvisation.

Deb and her band have been performing, touring, recording and entertaining music fans both regionally and around the United States since the late 1990s. Deb has released 5 prior CDs since 2002: If the Blues Had Wings, The Blue Pearl, Grace and Grit, Tell It Like It is, Sweet Soul and a limited edition World Café Live DVD. She has graced the stages of many festivals nationwide from The Monterey Bay Blues Festival in Monterey, CA, The Springing the Blues Fest in Jacksonville, FL, The Bayfront Blues Fest in Duluth, MN to WXPN’s XPonential Music Festival in Philly.

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Dr. Harmonica and Rockett 88’s 40th anniversary is only a couple of years away. Rockett 88 has years of entertaining the masses and has built up a fan base and a brand that endures to this day, and the band shows no sign of slowing down.... Rockett 88 shows everyone a good time when they fire the band and play some of the finest rockin’ blues to be heard anywhere today. Dr. Harmonica and Rockett 88’s legacy is one of a hard working and hard playing road worthy band. After all, they have played thousands of gigs over nearly 40 years and have earned the respect of their peers spanning multiple generations. Fronted by award winning and Hall of Fame singer and harmonica player Mark “Dr.Harmonica” Kenneally. Mark was in the 10th grade at Brandywine High School when he first saw a young George Thorogood perform. Shorty there after the two became good friends and fellow music loves. “That’s how I got started,” says Kenneally, 65. “George just happened to be in my class.” That twist of fate has led Kenneally on a nearly four-decade career as his alter ego Dr. Harmonica, leading his band called Rockett 88. Joining the Dr Harmonica is Alan Yandziak, on tenor saxophone, Quentin Jones on guitar, Danny Bendig on drums and laying down the low end on bass is Patrick Redding.

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SWEETTONE RECORDING ARTIST AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING ACT MEMPHIS LIGHTNING IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. BUILT UP FROM WORLD CLASS AND AWARD WINNING ARTISTS.... FEAT. ONE OF TODAYS GREATEST GUITAR SLINGERS LIGHTNING, COMPARED TO THE LIKES OF DANNY GATTON, ROY BUCHANAN, AND LINK WRAY ALONG WITH THE SHOWMANSHIP OF MICK JAGGER AND DAVID BOWIE. WITH THE SOUL AND FIRE MAKING HIM A FIRE CRACKER NOT TO BE MESSED WITH, RATHER ENJOYED FROM HIS SHOCK AND AWE PRESENCE.

ALONG WITH HIS FATHER, THE GRAMMY NOMINATED BIG RED. WHO HAS SPENT YEARS BUILDING HIS CREDIBILITY THRU TOURING AND RECORDING ALL OVER THE WORLD.

WHEN YOU THINK OF FUTURE LEGENDS, TWO WORDS WILL COME TO MIND,

MEMPHIS LIGHTNING!!

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The BlackTails met in Spy College where they passed time listening to Miles Davis and Steve Ray Vaughan, watching Semper Occultus M16-007 films and reading IX Century Spy Novels. With the intention to tour the world and do espionage they created a Spy Band ®. They accomplished strenuous missions while rockin' every joint. They became a world class act. The BlackTails can jam, jazz, rock, and spy with swiftness, celerity and gusto. They could be in your area right now, be on the lookout.... Peter "Fox" Farrell - Keys-Hammond XK-3c Organ-Accordion-Vocals From Puerto Rico via Tokyo and NY Peter nails the Philly sound!!!

Born in Puerto Rico, raised in Tokyo (11 years) and schooled at traditional boarding schools in the UK, Farrell brings an international flavor to his spy music. He is an expert baccarat player, gathering critical intelligence at the world's high stake casinos. Derek "El Gretcho" Landel - Drums Berklee College of Music drummer extraordinaire!!!

Hailing from the great state of NJ, home of great spies like Kalixto Lanza and Uber Niber, Derek graduated from Syracuse University where he founded the band "Professor Spy Spoon" which won the 1993 Spy SAMMY Award for Best College Band. He leads a double life as a drummer spy and father.

"Fender" Fredi Meli - Fender Bass, 5 String and Double Bass Berklee College of Music Mr Bass awesomeness!!!

Swiss national Fredi Meli spent many of his formative years writing and touring throughout Europe posing as a musician before he came to the US to study at Berklee College where he built his American roots performing and learning his first Spy skills. Over the years his work has been featured on TV, in Off Off Broadway productions and he is a regular at top session gigs in NYC and shady bars, a mole that burrows deeper than any bass.

Frank "Rayo" Romeo - Electric guitar Mr Epic guitar player amazing genius!!!

The only real musician in the band. Classically and “scene” trained throughout the country in the 1970’s through the present day, Frank Romeo presents a mix of Fusion, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Classical threads which meander through his original playing tapestry. Having played with Percy Jones and studied with Rolando Blain, Bill Connors, Wayne Krantz and Manuel Barrueco, Romeo has been able to fuse his style with that of the BlackTails, making a musical mixologist’s dream a fantastic reality. He is curiously effortless at slashing with his axe.

Kevin "Suave" Danenberg - Alto sax Suave on the sax, jams like a gem!!!

He was the first spy to enter the Purple Cow Spy Academy in Lindburg Oklahoma at the age of 3. He graduated Magna Cum Spyder 2 years later at the age of 5 but nobody ever knew that, that's why he's such a great spy. When not building spy gadgets, he's analyzing the intelligence for actionable data and identifying enemy weak points. Congratulations Suave!

William "The Cat" Catanzaro - Percussion-Gadgets-Vocals From Argentina, William knows how to shake it!!!

William is an eclectic and famously unknown composer and multi-instrumentalist born in Buenos Aires and based in New York since the Disco era. Mr. Catanzaro's work has received many awards and worldwide recognition, he has composed musical scores for world renowned choreographers, Off Broadway productions, multimedia shows and film. All of his scores contain hidden messages, so hidden that no one understands them and they have never been decoded. Perhaps future generations will be able to crack this code. In the meantime we'll keep listening, and as he always says: " Jolly good, carry on, pay no mind."

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

https://www.phillyblueskings.com

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The Dueling Pianos have been based out of the Philly area since March of 1990, when they started at Market Street Live in Center City Phila. ... The Dueling Pianos have been based out of the Philly area since March of 1990, when they started at Market Street Live in Center City Phila. Since that time they have performed at nightclubs, colleges, parties and corporate events throughout the east coast, from Boston to North Carolina, out to Anaheim Ca., and also down to Biloxi, Ms. They have worked at various entertainment complexes such as Market Street Live, Main Event, Jolly's in Phila., Harrah’s Casino in AC and Chester, Parx Casino, Beau Rivage Miss., hitting the Jersey shore points, in Sea Isle City, Windrift in Avalon , in North Wildwood at 2Nd Street Annies, Banana Jacks, and Keenans, also Rehoboth De., Ocean City MD. and Virginia Beaches . The Dueling Pianos have worked at the Wells Fargo Center in the Pavillion and Cure Center, before various shows, such as Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Barbara Streisand, Michael Buble, Elton John, Flyers and Sixer games. Recently the Dueling Pianos have been featured at Coco Cola Park, at the Iron Pigs games in Allentown, PA. The Dueling Pianos were also featured at the Bethlehem Musikfest/Artsqest for Ten years. In addition they have provided entertainment for private affairs sponsored by the New York Knicks, Phila.Flyers, Maines Paper Foods, Brocade Comunications , and Booz Allen, also the Union League of Phila., to name a few. Also National Conventions for the Bowlers Owners Association, at Revell Casino AC, American Bus Owners Association Nautica Center, Norfolk, Va, Accentive, Hyatt, Reston VA., and International Convention for Fire Chiefs, Virgina Beach Aquarium,VA., and the Jiffy Lube National Trade Show, Natural History Museum, Wash. DC. They have done private work at the House of Blues in Boston, Turning Stone Casino New York, Gaylord National Resort DC Area, Green Briar West Virginia, Foxwoods Casino Conn., Grove Park Inn Asheville NC, Nemacolin Woodland Resort PA. ,in Philly at the Lincoln Financial Center, Citizens Bank Park, and they have also done numerous weddings and private parties.

The Dueling Pianos features Tony T. (Anthony Decarolis), Wildman Joe (Joe Marchetti), performing energetic sing along classics for all ages. Their entertaining style of inter-acting with the audience has everyone singing, clapping and partying along. Come out and join the fun, a good time will be had by all.

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Book Binder, travelled with the legendary Rev. Gary Davis in the late 60's..... The Book, recorded his first solo acoustic Blues album in the 70's, which was the first to receive 5 stars in DOWNBEAT magazine! In the late 80's 'The Book' was part of Bonnie Raitt's East Coast Tour, which included an appearance on The Grand Old Opry which led to almost 30 appearances on NASHVILLE NOW's, Ralph Emory Show! In the 90's he often appeared with JORMA KAUKONEN (who recorded 2 of Roy's songs)... THE GOOD BOOK, Roy's latest release of all original songs, reached #3 on AirPlayDirect's Americana charts! #1 was Guy Clark and #2 was the late Townes Van Zandt. Folkdj.org had Roy in the top 3 artists for July.

Roy has the goods: the original, the bare-knuckle, the low-down . . . blues. Who can say they were friends with the Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson and Robert Lockwood? And toured with Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Hot Tuna, JJ Cale and Bonnie Raitt ? Roy can. He has the stories, the licks, and the mystery of timeless music in his fingers. He’s been featured on a PBS special and interviewed by Terry Gross on “Fresh Air.” He’s also a regular at Fur Peace Ranch, where he teaches along with Jorma Kaukonen. When he brings his 'Tour Bus' to town, a one-man blues-fest ensues. He plays and he entertains, feeding us music and stories, and the evening is a celebration for us all. We’re privileged to have Roy here to preserve–and extend—the tradition of great American blues music. (JAMES HIPP)

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