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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Gaffney Beach is a new musical project that unites the songwriting skills of Kate Gaffney and the interpretational abilities of Bob Beach.... Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney honed her skills in her native Philadelphia, jumped from coast to coast and toured everywhere in between. She laid musical roots in Northern California, building a loyal following in Sacramento and within the San Francisco Bay Area music community. Pennsylvania has since called her back home.

“There’s something about Kate…something a little 80’s, a little 90’s, with a touch of the modern day, all steeped in the Summer of Love. You get a feeling, when you listen to Kate, that she understands the blues, but serves as a muse to keep the blues away.”- Aaron Redner, musician/writer Bob Beach plays harmonica with calm fierceness. A mouth-harp maestro who swaggers into a solo like The Marlboro Man, then quietly leaves the set while the rest of us wonder what just happened and how such a tiny instrument could possibly sound like that.

Bob has been a working professional musician for 50 years, bringing harmonica, flute, and vocals to a broad scope of genres. A native Philadelphian, Bob relocated to Western PA after high school and worked in bands and musical projects from 1976 to 1997 while based in Pittsburgh. He returned to Philadelphia in 1997 where he has been a vital part of the music scene.

Together they are Gaffney Beach a unique new duo on the Philadelphia music scene.

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Truly a band of blues loving brothers come together from across the globe,... the Empty Belly Blues Band captures the essence of true American blues Fronted by veteran blues belter, Alabama Sam, these gentlemen put down some authentic and expertly rendered blues redolent of smokey juke joints in the old south, the kind where the floor is covered in sawdust and old peanut shells, with 55 gallon smokers grilling catfish out front and overall clad geezers squeezing out songs of travail on tired old instruments in the dimmly lit interior to the delight of a few hooch soaked patrons stomping along in time.

Close your eyes and you're there. Better yet, keep them open and stomp along in time to the throb of the bass and drums. Let Sam take you to where it all began.

https://emptybellyblues.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!

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Perrenial favorite, Lisa Chavous features a monthly review of the many musical influences that have shaped her remarkable career.... Lisa Chavous ia frequently compared to Tina Turner, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, and Irma Thomas, who along with Bilie Holiday and Mahalia Jacksonon are among her primary musical influences. She a been singing in church and performing in shows since she was 5 in a career that encompasses jazzs, blues, soul, gospel and rock. Lisa sees her diverse musical back ground as a way to bring people together, and a way to connect with any and all audiences. She has been one of Philadelphia's leading blues artists reaching international audiences with her powerful voice and extraordinary stage presence. She will present a tribute to the influence on American blues by British musicians who fell in love with this art-form and created a new sound of their own. Philly's Finest will accompany Lisa this evening, a rotating cast of Philadelphia's top bluesmen and world class performers.

Lisa Chavous was born and raised in Sharon Hill, in suburban Philadelphia, and she began singing in local church choirs and family gatherings at the age of five. In 1989 she began performing with the group Chapter One in banquet halls such as The Twelve Caesars and the Riviera Ballroom. In 1997 Lisa won first prize while competing in the Temple University jazz station talent contest sponsored by B and V outreach. In 1999 she began forming bands that performed for a variety of audiences. These ensembles eventually became known as Lisa Chavous and Friends. Lisa has performed with them in, restaurants, ballrooms, country clubs, and other major venues in southeastern Pennsylvania. Lisa has performed with jazz greats Byard Lancaster, Odean Pope, Trudy Pitts, Pat Martino, Jimmy McGriff and Bootsie Barnes, and is regularly backed by former members of Patti LaBelle’s band, as well as by Don Evans, former guitarist for Billy Joel. Lisa, who is a nurse, has also donated her talents at a variety of functions that benefit children’s organizations supporting research for multiple sclerosis and the anti-AIDS foundation. Lisa’s most recent concert performances have been the West Oak Lane Jazz Festival and the Palmyra, NJ County Festival and she can be frequently found at Stephen’s Prime in Media, PA. Lisa’s forte is her great versatility in singing jazz, blues, and rhythm and blues, all with tons of soul that projects her sincere love and devotion to her music and that creates powerful audience attraction and response.

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Jeremy toured and recorded with the band “Candlelight Red” who performed 200 shows per year in all 48 contiguous states, between 2010 and 2013, produced by Morgan Rose of Sevendust and had 4 releases in the Active Rock Radio, Top 50 Mediabase chart.... Now, fronting his own band as lead guitarist and vocalist, they have released a double album entitled “Saints and Souls Vol 1 and 2,” marking their 2nd and 3rd full length releases on vinyl since 2020.

Blending Blues, Southern Rock, 70- ‘s style Soul and Rock, the band is in the process of finishing their 4th album on Deko Records, and released a music video for the 1st single “The Black Sheep ”.

Accompanied by Bassist John Delowery, Drummer Ray Geida, Keyboardist Charlie Calv (Angel) and Byron Winchester on Harmonica.

The band has opened in support of Lita Ford, Gary Hoey, Jackyl,Savannah Dexter, Randy Hansen, Texas Hippie Coalition and rock legend, Pat Travers.

Jeremy Edge has garnered over 300,000 plays on youtube, over half a million total online streams and has sold thousands of cds and vinyl records at shows over the past 4 years.

Jeremy Edge has collaborated on songs with Redlight King, Blues Guitarist Josh Smith (Joe Bonamassa band), Keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Black Country Communion, Sons of Apollo) as well as vocalists Brandon Yeagley(Crobot) and Brett Hestla (Dark New Day, Creed).”

https://jeremyedge.com/

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Firecracker is a new project based in Boston that features Ken Clark on the Hammond B3 organ and Jared Sims on the baritone sax.... The music celebrates the vintage funky organ sound popularized by greats such as Dr. Lonnie Smith, Groove Holmes, Lou Donaldson, and Wes Montgomery. While the band pays homage to the great artists' styles before them, they also play originals and arrangements that show off their unique individual voices. Expect this band to deliver some funk that will make people want to move!

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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 band’s much-anticipated third album Black Leather Blues via Mo Mojo Records underlines this and much more. “All I’m trying to do is continue the tradition of The Stones, Zeppelin and The Faces,” says Dustin Douglas.... “Take the traditional blues spirit, mix it with some heavy rock n’ roll and play it for a new generation. But it ain’t your poppa’s blues,” he adds. “I listen to Rage Against the Machine as much as I listen to Muddy Waters. That blend of influences is what makes it unique.”

Fronted by the transcendent lead guitarist/singer/songwriter Dustin Douglas, The Electric Gentlemen—rounded out by drummer Tommy Smallcomb and bassist Matt "The Dane" Gabriel—command the stage with virtuosic musicianship and classic-rock spirit mixed with punk rock attitude that leaves even the most discerning music fans falling in love with their style at the end of any live show.

On the 10-song Black Leather Blues, Pennsylvania’s Dustin Douglas and The Electric Gentlemen put the pedal to the floor, asking for no mercy with heavy riffs, huge hooks and memorable, blues-inspired rock n’ roll rhythms that takes listeners on a familiar yet fresh musical journey.

Black Leather Blues was recorded at Eight Days a Week Studios in Northumberland, PA by Paul Smith (Badlees) who engineered and co-produced the album with Douglas. It was mixed by Brian Moncarz (Alice Cooper, Our Lady Peace, Phillip Sayce) and mastered by Brian Lucey (Black Keys, Royal Blood, Arctic Monkeys, Buddy Guy, Doyle Bramhall II, Green Day, Liam Gallagher, Elvis Costello.)

The album was launched with the single/video “Broken,” described by Rock and Blues Muse as “a soul-cleansing shot of progressive blues/rock minimalism that’s as much about the space between the notes as the notes themselves. Dustin Douglas is a first-class guitar shaman, weaving together spellbinding riffs and solos that transport listeners directly into his world.” The publication added: “His vocals are strident and strong, expressing the hard blues inherent in 21st Century life.”

The album’s second single/video is the rhythmically dynamic and lyrically pointed “Why Would You Say Such A Thing,” which underlines the band’s ability to create modern blues-rock with plenty of attitude and drama. “From the moment I wrote it, I felt it would be a signature song for us,” says Douglas. “It defines what we do as a band. It has a big riff, danceable rhythm, catchy chorus and an ole’ school broken-hearted, blues-inspired lyric.” “Why Would You Say Such a Thing” is destined to be one of the band’s best-received songs.”

BLACK LEATHER BLUES is the follow-up album to DDEG’s 2018 release, Break It Down which charted on The Blues Album Charts, Blues Singles Charts and Blues-Rock Single Charts. In 2018, the band took home two Steamtown Music Awards (Scranton, PA) for both “Blues Artist Of The Year“ and “Album Of The Year.” Notably, again in 2019, they found themselves with 3 Steamtown Nominations—Guitarist Of The Year, Video Of The Year for “Broken” and Live Performers Of The Year—as well as an Independent Blues Music Award nomination for Blues/Rock Song of The Year for “Out of My Mind.” On top of that, the Central PA Music Hall Of Fame nominated the band in 2021 and 2022 for “Blues Rock Band Of The Year.”

https://www.dustindouglasmusic.com/

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Bees Deluxe is a British/American band who have played with Ronnie Earl, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Matt Schofield, Roomful of Blues, Walter Trout and David Maxwell.... A modern four-piece blues band celebrating the music of Billie Holiday, Etta James, Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Tinsley Ellis, Freddie King and Roomful of Blues with respect and a dash of hot sauce. Receiving positive reviews wherever they play from Maine to Florida - and everywhere between. Showcasing a catalog of originals and classic covers, many on CD played by National and International radio stations. Bees Deluxe delivers the musical goods everywhere they can - in concert halls, theaters, bars and Festival stages. “...what might happen if Freddie King took a lot of acid then wrote a song with Pat Metheny and asked a strung-out Stevie Ray Vaughan to take a solo” — Blues Blast Magazine

The four-piece band is spearheaded by British guitarist Conrad Warre, and Carol Band on keyboards, harmonica and vocals. With special musical guests Jeff Lopez on bass and JL Claybourne on drums and percussion. The musicians each bring their own experience to the mix. Band was recruited from jazz bands that were playing the Boston circuit, notably Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge. New York based Lopez is a renowned composer, musical arranger and bass player, and JL Claybourne studied at Berklee, Massachusetts, and is drummer at Joey Blake, Drummer at Jay Frigoletto and the Diplomats of Funk and Drummer at Boston Rock and Soul Revue. Warre, was in a high-school band in London, with Paul Kossoff, of the band Free, and toured Europe with the English Beat and the Joe Jackson Band. He migrated from London to New York where he became a regular performer at the legendary CBGB’s.

In Boston, he founded Bees Deluxe, to pay homage to the music he fell in love with while touring and playing legendary London clubs like the Rainbow Theatre, Ronnie Scott's, Dingwalls, The Music Machine and the Moonlight Club. Warre has written reviews and articles for Melody Maker, Record Mirror and Sounds in the UK, and for various US publications. Before forming Bees Deluxe he was Production Manager for Rykodisc the first music audio CD company in the States, working directly with Frank Zappa, Yoko Ono, Richard Thompson, David Bowie, Mickey Hart and others. The band exudes a contagious enthusiasm at every performance and continues to push the limits of the blues, color outside the lines of convention and do it with impeccable musicality, originality and a touch of insanity. “Solid vocals surrounded by a tight band, and check out the tones he gets out of his guitar; this cat can play.” — A.J. Wachtel

https://www.beesdeluxe.com/

One Dime Band is a dynamic and talented acoustic duo who have crafted their unique sound and songwriting approach by blending influential styles of Blues, RandB and Soul. They have played in and around the Boston/New England area as a duo and as a 4-piece electric band for many years.

Paul and John’s love of American Roots music started in New York State where they first met in High School, teaching each other Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly songs at the age of fifteen. The next year they formed their first band and began to incorporate Blues numbers into their repertoire. Musical fate led them to Boston, MA in 1986. Their goal was to write and perform music professionally, so they formed a Blues band called The Roadhouse Sheiks, playing live extensively (even hosting a Blues jam at Jonathan Swift’s in Brighton, MA) into the early nineties. The two eventually went on to pursue separate musical endeavors, ultimately reuniting as a duo in early 2000, focusing on acoustic Blues.

In June of 2017, after more than 2 years of writing, recording, and mixing, they released their debut album of twelve original songs, Gonna Take Sweet Time, on their own label, Toneblanket Records.

Hoodoo and Holy Water, their follow up album, was recorded at Woolly Mammoth Sound in Waltham, MA. Engineered and co-produced by Rob Ignazio, released in February of 2020, it received notable recognition, including Blues Music Fan Radio’s Top 20 albums of the year and Blues Music and Metronome Magazine’s Top 20 lists of 2020.

Winners of the 2022 Boston Blues Society Blues Challenge solo/duo category and the 2023 Granite State Blues Society Challenge. The Duo returned to Memphis and made it to the Semi-Finals at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2024.

On February 9, 2024 they released their 3rd album, “Side Hustle”. CDs are available for purchase at live shows or as digital downloads on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon MP3. You can also stream their music via Spotify, Tidal, Pandora and YouTube Music.

https://onedimeband.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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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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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)

https://www.roybookbinder.com/

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