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It started with a DJ and turntable over 25 years ago….and now our World Famous Monday Reggae Nights are the only place to be every Monday Night. With Gusts DJ’s starting the evening off, Rythmation plays reggae like no others you’ve ever heard.
Boston’s reputation for great live music has been over 28 years in the making. We are proud to be one of the most musically diverse rooms in South Florida. From Rock to Country, with a little Jazz, Island, Acoustic, Surf, Jam and Ska thrown in for good measure, the one common thread is that all the acts presented are going to be first rate.
From national acts stopping thru from time to time, to our special themed night events, the Boston’s musical line up is sure to please all lovers of great music!
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| Datura Street Band |
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Members of this band have shared the stage with the likes of the Counting Crows, Foreigner, Loverboy, Cheap Trick, Dokken, Great White, Everclear, Vertical Horizon, Live, Sugar Ray and the Dave Matthews Band. While the five formerly touring musicians may no longer hit the road, they still have plenty of star power entertaining huge crowds across South Florida. Performing modern & alternative rock covers and occasionally reaching all the way back to a few 60s and 70s tunes, Datura Street Band's breadth is impressive. Front man Jeff Clemens, keyboardist Chuck Wildes, guitarist Shelby Rael, bassist Keith Howard and drummer Craig Stone provide authenticity and credibility, each having played in front of throngs of thousands with various bands throughout the years. "Crowds seem to respond to what we do," says Clemens. "I think we play an eclectic mix of rock, always have a surprise up our sleeve, and people are shocked at the talent level of the band." Wildes exclaims: "Nothing is more fun than seeing the energetic reaction of our fans and crowd during a performance. It's worth the long nights at practice and drudgery of set up and break down at our favorite venues!" Their set list varies from the Rolling Stones, to Prince, to U2, to Billy Idol to Maroon 5, with an occasional special emphasis on great classics from the 1980s keeping the dance floor packed. While they can be found at the occasional big show, members these days prefer the more laid back confines of local venues like Boston's On the Beach, the Hurricane, The Dubliner, Sláinte and CityPlace's "Friday Night Rocks" to name just a few. Their name "Datura Street Band" pays tribute to its initial formation on a famous street in downtown West Palm Beach where they were originally born as "The DiX" and although many members come and gone over time, the current lineup has been the best yet with seasoned and talented musicians. |
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| Amber Leigh Band |
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New Country - Amber is a 23 year old vivacious red-head specializing in crossover country music with a celtic twist. Her lead vocals are gripping while her fiddle playing leaves audiences always wanting more. Amber Leigh's music is engaging and conforting, full of inticing pop hooks, yet embraces true country soul because of her roots in southern rock fiddle music. Amber's music is a engaging mix of Country, Rock, Celtic and Soul. She has just released her 4th independent CD Reckless recorded in Nashville and produced by Billy Austin, Michelle Poe and Grammy Award Winner Silvio Richetto. Amber has been singing and playing out professionally for over 11 years now. Her influences include a wide range of fiddle styles including Cape Breton, Irish, and bluegrass, and she manages to blend all the styles to come up with her irish infused crossover county sound. Her vocal influences include, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Nettles, and The Corrs. The Amber Leigh Band headlines over 200 shows a year up and down the east coast securing a huge fan base. She has built one of the largest, strongest fan bases any country performer has without a major label behind her. In the recent months Amber Leigh has opened for Nashville acts such as Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Toby Keith, SugarLand, Keith Urban and more including Britney Spears and Christina Agulairia. For the past 11 years she has held down a house-gig at one of the most exciting ocean-front clubs in Palm Beach -"Boston's on the Beach" in Delray Beach. |
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| Rythmation |
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Rythmation is a melting pot of sound, culture and positive vibrations sure to intoxicate your mind, body and soul.
Rythmation members are as diverse as the region in which they have joined.
Ishmael ( bass guitar ) and Rich ( lead guitar ) first met and jammed in the mid 80's and worked out a great relationship on the love and respect for music.
The two members matured the sound of the band working the South Florida music scene for some years then asked Bradley ( drums ) to join the band in the early '90's adding the third voice for their signature sound.
Check out www.rythmation.com. |
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| Daniel Lombardi |
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Daniel grew up in South Florida, and began playing guitar at age 5. He
began taking lessons on Jazz guitar and theory, from David Gould, a
Jazz guitar instructor from Sarasota Florida, who was also a great
friend of the legendary Joe Pass, giving Daniel the opportunity of a
handful of lessons from him as well. He started playing professionally
with a straight ahead Jazz quartet at age 11 in Englewood Florida at
the hardly famous..Shell Patio. At age 13, Daniel became the youngest member of the Musicians Union,
local 703, in Ft Myers Florida. > Daniel auditioned for the United States Army Band in his junior year of
high school, and being accepted into the prestigious military band
field, before graduating Lemon Bay High School, in Englewood, Florida.
Between 1992 through 2004, Daniel has performed and recorded with
many major and local artists spanning through many different genres,
but always settling back into Jazz. Recently returning home to South
Florida from Lexington Kentucky, where Daniel has spent the last year
and a half performing with Darren Dixon and the Dixon Line, John
Michael Montgomery, and Deathrow Bodine. |
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| Crazy Fingers |
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| It all started when..............
Crazy Fingers performed their first show at Ultimate Farms on Halloween Night, 10-31-90. .
Crazy Fingers has had the honor of sharing the stage with The Band, Ziggy Marley, Neville Brothers, Little Feat, Radiators, Donna the Buffalo, Merl Saunders, Zero, J.G.B., Frogwings, Jefferson Starship, Dark Star Orchestra, as well as such veteran musicians sitting in such as Buddy Cage, Buddy Miles, David Gans, Vince Welnick (Tubes, Grateful Dead), and Ed Volker (Radiators).
The band's 2nd CD, Strange Life, is available on our website, www.crazyfingers.net. This album contains eight new songs with a blend of several different styles including Rock, Latin, Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Blues.
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| Jesse Young |
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Jesse is a singer/songwriter from Coconut Creek, FL. He has a 3 song EP called "The Last Chance EP". If you're interested in a copy shoot him an email. He has had the honor of playing with many different groups such as, Jason Mraz, Ari Hest, Pete Schmidt, Sister Hazel, Fall Out Boy, Dishwalla, Edwin McCain, Bon Jovi, Winger. Night Ranger, O.A.R., Lucky Boys Confusion, Bowling For Soup, Brain VanderArk, Stephen Kellogg, Domestic Problems, 19 Wheels, Todd Martin, Knee Deep Shag, Oval Opus and Will Hoge among others. My debut album "Blueprint" is available at www.awarestore.com. Please stop by and pick one up. |
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| The Hep Cat Boo Daddies |
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| Known for their raw-edged and unique style, the Hep Cat Boo Daddies cleverly combine blues, rock, surf, funk and rock-a-billy. With frontman Joel Dasilva's mix of both Chicago and Texas style blues guitar combined with Evil's hard driving bass lines and Randy Blitz's hard hitting back beats (and old school New York punk rock attitude), this band quickly gained a reputation as one of the best bands around. Having been dubbed affectionately by their loyal fans simply as "the Boo Dads," this band has been awarded top honors in both City Link and New Times as "Best Band" several times throughout the years. Their latest album, "hotrodsexgod" has gotten rave reviews and airplay across the country and was voted "Best CD" in the 2007 New Times Reader Poll. Their cut "Drinking 'til Dawn" is 93 Rock's "Friday Drive" theme song. They have shared the stage with B.B. King, Jimmie Vaughan, The North Mississippi Allstars, Leon Russell, Edgar Winter, The Reverend Horton Heat, The Robby Krieger Band, Etta James, Johnny Winter, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, ZZ Top, and Pat Travers. Their music is upbeat, eclectic and fun, their energy level is untouchable. You'll sway, you'll smile, you'll wanna dance. That's a fact. |
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| The Funkabilly Playboys |
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| The Funkabilly Playboys formed in late 1998. Their brand of high-energy party music is enjoyed by fans of all ages. Their musical style ranges from Rockabilly to Blues to Louisiana Swamp Funk and Classic Soul. These fun-loving party animals are fast becoming South Florida's favorite good time band. The band’s originals blend seamlessly with their souped-up oldies and revamped classics. Each incarnation of their carefully selected covers comes with its own funky edge. This is not your average band. They refuse to play average songs. Visit Their Website |
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| 5th Gear |
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| Formed in early 2004, 5th gear has played throughout Southern Florida building a healthy grassroots fan base and international following at hot spots such as the Clevelander Hotel in South Beach Miami and Blue Martini in West Palm Beach.
5th Gear’s resume includes airplay of their songs Crumble and Long Day on local top rated radio station 103.1 “the buzz†In July 2006, the band played the Thirsty Melon Music Festival in Louisville Kentucky, which was held inside Six Flags playing to several thousand people throughout the day. In January of 2007 the band shared the stage with Jimi Van Zandt and Georgia Satellites at the South Florida BBQ Festival playing to over 1000 BBQ and music fans. Also in 2007 the band played to over 500 people at the Clevelander Hotel for their pre Super Bowl Party that the city of Miami was hosting.
Preferring live gigs to studios, 5th Gear has been honing their stage and performace skills playing 4 nights a week doing covers ranging from Bob Marley to the mighty Zepplin. But their originals are just as powerful. In fact their first full length CD, Waiting For A Sign, is now available. This new material is broadcast quality and radio ready, having been mixed and mastered in Miami by Michael Fuller, who has credits with such national acts as Allman Brothers, Lynard Skynyrd, Eric Clapton, Seven Mary Three and Nonpoint to name a few. The band successfully sells their CD's at live shows but also are successful through Internet sales from sites such as Cdbaby.com and downloads through Apple iTunes, iTunes Europe, iTunes Japan, Napster, MusicNet, MusicNow, Tradebit, Rhapsody and several other popular download sites.
As far as the future is concerned for 5th Gear, they’re now focusing on landing gigs with new venues throughout the country, and hopefully opening for some giant acts later this year.
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| Blues Dragon |
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| The members of Blues Dragon have been a constant on the South
Florida music scene for over a decade. A real home grown find, their
musical associations with each other go back over ten years.
Each member having learned their craft, honed their skills with some of
the finest musicians in the rock & roll and blues industry. Not only does
each member share a fondness for the music they grew up on, they
also have a true love for the most traditional music ever to be recorded.
During their live concerts, Blues Dragon delivers their unique
interpretations of early American blues and folk songs dating from the
mid 1800's through the 1940's. Though most of their music is pre WWII,
the band does deliver some Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, and the 1950's
& 1960's sounds of Chicago blues, as well as many original songs.
Whether they are sitting in kitchen chairs, or standing on the concert
stage, Blues Dragon always creates a real “down home†feel while
simultaneously rocking the house. With over 100 songs in their
repertoire and growing, the band can keep the same audience
interested night after night.
Lead singer/bassist Mark J. Telesca, switches from acoustic to electric
bass while telling stories and history of the land, musicians, and the
lives of the people that created this music.
Do not be fooled by the name, this is not your typical blues band. Blues
Dragon is a truly unique musical experience that takes the most
common of things and makes it different .
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| Nobody's Fault |
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| Nobody's Fault features Bill Murphy on lead vocals. His powerful voice, extended range, and broadcast persona make him well suited as the band's lead singer and front man. With Bill at the helm, the band will weave you through classic hits that you forgot you loved. Because of his broadcasting influences, Bill introduces songs like he's on the air, and occasionally performs his famous "Big Riff" radio contest on stage.
Sharing the spotlight, on the lead guitar, is Rick Friedlander. Rick is exceptional in his ability to faithfully recreate performances of some of the world's greatest guitar players. Rick will literally take you on a tour of the classic riffs as they were recorded by the original artists.
The band's musical foundation, "the rhythm section" consists of Mark Knight on bass guitar and Nat "DrumMan" Barouch bangin' the skins. When combined with Rick, this versatile lineup completes the "Power Trio" configuration, which produces a sound that has become synonymous with classic rock. Mark's deep low-end bass makes you want to get out of your seat and move your feet. His melodic bass lines are timeless to South Florida fans, and his style has made him famous on the local music scene. Top it all off with 3 and 4 part harmony and you've got yourself a band with a strong vocal signature that is hard to forget.
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| Hangin With Brodie |
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| The music you know and love...but never hear.
Everyone always knows the words to the songs that Hangin With Brodie plays, like
CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE - QUEEN •
SEX AND CANDY – MARCY PLAYGROUND - AND MUCH MUCH MORE...
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| Ruling Mercury |
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| Ruling Mercury formed in late 2006, then under the name of 'Kindle'. The band started to play in and around the West Palm Beach area in early 2007 developing a healthy fan base while gaining valuable stage experience from playing 3 or 4 shows a week.
Always working on original material, Ruling Mercury started to record their debut album in May 2007, combining songs written by the members before they met, and songs created as a group. The result was "Kindle", a 12 track album titled after the band's original name, which features songs ranging from the upbeat and lively '747' to the powerful and driving 'Self Destruct', with everything from Reggae to Rock in between. They have also received airplay and made appearances on radio stations in the Palm Beach area such as WiLD 95.5FM.
Having achieved all of the goals they set themselves for the first year of the band's existence, they are motivated and excited about the future and look forward to bringing you their music |
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| The SugarDaddys |
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| the SUGARDADDYS: Are a high energy musical outfit with a good sense of humor.
The band covers alot of your favorite get up and dance tunes.All the way back from the advent of Rock & Roll into this new Millenium.
Roots, R & B, Soul, Classic Rock and those special gems that open the floodgates of memories and put that smile on your face.
Available for a wide variety of social functions, having the Sugardaddys perform at your next event will guarantee you and your friends will have a great time |
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| The Resolvers |
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| The Resolvers play Classic Reggae with a Modern Spin Island vibrations combined with Soul, Rock, Jazz, and Uplifting vocal harmonies. Formed in 2007, the quintet quickly gained the attention of South Florida music lovers through consistent delivery of sincere performances.
Throughout their early years of playing in the South Florida music scene, each member of the band had been crossing paths and began to take notice of each others' distinctive styles of playing, occasionally even jamming together at random gigs. The Resolvers' formation was in none of the member's specific plans, but seemed to emerge as part of a greater scheme that tends to happen when elements fall together at the right time and place. . . hinting at the old axiom that some things are simply meant to be.
Starting the year 2008 with remarkable growth, they began providing support at sold out crowds for nationally touring acts such as Yellowman and Badfish. They have just unveiled their first official recording an EP named (which literally means in Arabic amongst other significances containing five songs that make a strong representation of why the band has been relatively so successful in such short period of time.
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| Riverdown |
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Established in South Florida in 2002, Riverdown is an explosive, versatile cover band delivering sucker-punch arrangements wrapped in a power rock package. With an amazing vocal range and boundless energy, frontman Jimi Robinette leads his troops through an evening of timeless classics, staples of solid rock-radio, to a wealth of preeminent progressive current rock. The understated bass play by Howi is masterful. The seamless efficiency of CJ'S drumming is extraordinary. Clint's driving guitar riff's are tasty and often mesmerizing. Their love of performance and respect for one another is obvious by their onstage chemistry, humorous interaction and flawless three and four-part harmony. Boasting a constantly expanding repertoire of over 250 songs spanning six decades, with four competent lead singers and the ability to perform unplugged or electric, each Riverdown show is fresh and full of surprises. Riverdown approaches each gig with an "all or nothing" attitude, continually pushing the standard for performance. With their powerful, top-notch sound system further enhanced by their state-of-the-art light show, you'll feel more like you're at a concert than in a bar. They love to play and it shows. They're really cool guys in a damn fine band, they have a good time wherever they go, and they want YOU to have a good time, too. Catch a live performance and allow Riverdown to take you on a peaceful journey down "Seven Bridges Road" to an electrifying trip on the "Highway to Hell." Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the rock and roll ride. |
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| Albert Castiglia |
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| Albert Castiglia (pronounced “ka-STEEL-ya) was born on August 12, 1969 in New York. At the age of 5, his family moved to Miami.
Castiglia has a blues history. In 1990, he joined The Miami Blues Authority and later on won "Best Blues Guitarist"; from New Times magazine in 1997. The legendary Junior Wells discovered Castiglia and immediately hired him as his own guitarist/vocalist on several world tours. After Wells' passing, Castiglia toured with Atlanta blues singer Sandra Hall, then ventured out on a solo career and released his debut album in 2002, Burn, working with his longtime friend, Graham Wood Drout of Iko-Iko. In 2006, he released his second album (and first for Blues Leaf Records), A Stone's Throw, which included two more insightful Drout songs,“Big Toe" and “Ghosts Of Mississippi".
Now Castiglia comes back full-bore with a blistering new album on Blues Leaf Records, These are the Days, which perfectly showcases both his incendiary electric and slide guitar work and soulful vocals, which recall Van Morrison.
These are the Days contains five Castiglia originals, including a tribute to his mentor Junior Wells, "Godfather of the Blues". Once again, Graham Wood Drout contributes another outstanding song, “Celebration", to add to the string of compositions he's written on each of Castiglia's albums. Until now, “Somebody Loan Me a Dime" and Little Willie John's“Need Your Love So Bad" were attention grabbers in Castiglia's live shows; but through the insistence of Blues Leaf president Joe Morabia, Albert captures that magic on this album.
This is the album that says “These Are Albert Castiglia's Days".
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| Famous Frank Ward and The Nucklebusters |
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| Over the course of its 13-year run on the South Florida club circuit, the Nucklebusters Blues Band has served as the house band at a number of reputable local venues, including the legendary Musician's Exchange in Fort Lauderdale.
Having suffered innumerable lineup changes over the years, the Nucklebusters are still riding high in the saddle with a current roster consisting of mainstay vocalist and lead guitarist "Famous" Frank Ward, vocalist-bassist Sheldon Voss, vocalist- harmonica player Jason Ricci, drummer Tim Kuchta, and organist Joe Saint.
The band's specialty is raucous, Chicago-style blues, and after all their years of nonstop gigging, Famous Frank and the boys pretty much have their act down cold. With a vast repertoire of tunes, including everything from original roadhouse boogie and smoldering instrumentals to swingin' covers of Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor" and Big Bill Broonzy's "I Feel So Good," it's not surprising that when locals want their blues kicks, they go looking for Nucklebusters. |
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| Famous Frank Ward |
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| Frank Ward, guitarist, vocalist, and the fearless leader of the Nucklebusters, is a naturally shy and retiring person (for proof, check out the history of the band in his own words), but he did agree to answer a few questions for the enlightenment of Nuckleheads everywhere.
If you could jam with any person, live or dead, who would you choose? Why? Muddy Waters; he's the ultimate bandleader.
What was your most embarrassing on-stage moment?
I blew a guitar amp fuse at the Riverwalk Blues Fest in front of 5000 people. Johnny Charles plugs me into his amp, gets a fuse, and saves the day.
What's in your tape/cd player right now?
Spin Doctors, Robben Ford, Ronnie Earl, Eddy Clearwater and Luther Tucker.
What artist or band would you say was the most influential in your development as a musician?
Ronnie Earl. He combined the best guitarists to make his style (Luther Tucker, T-Bone Walker, Freddy King, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, etc).
What non-musical talents would most people be surprised to discover you have?
I'm the owner of A.M.F. Tire Inc (in Boca Raton). I'm one of the few people in the world who does on the car balancing with no equipment assistance. I'm pretty good at BBQ, steak and ribs especially. I'm also a good golfer.
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| Joey Gilmore |
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| In the town that I lived in, there was a barbershop,â€
Gilmore reminisces. “And the barber that owned the shop was a sanctified preacher. He
was a minister, and he had this little flat-bodied guitar. It was electric, no amplifier to it. And
he would bring it to the shop with him, and he was trying to learn how to play. So, I would get
to the barbershop early whenever I would go to get my hair cut, or even after school, I would
hang around at the barbershop, because I wanted to get my hands on that guitar. I would take
the guitar and they had these old wooden benches. I would lay the guitar on top of the wooden
bench and when you would strum the strings, the wood, the bench, would vibrate, and the floor
would, the sound would resonate, and you could hear it without the amplifier. I learned just from
watching him.†Young Gilmore tried to keep his obsession with the instrument from his church
going aunt, who was raising him, but word of the talented boy who played at the barbershop
eventually got back to her. She finally heard him play with his group at church and was moved to tears.
“She went straight to Sears and Roebuck and bought me a brand-new guitar,†Gilmore says. “It was
a Kay, I think. And from that, we started learning other songs, other music besides church music. And
that didn’t sit too well with her. But when she finally accepted that we could make money, that we could
make a lot on a weekend,though we weren’t old enough to be in the bars without parental supervision,
she would go with us. And would sit at the door and take up the money for us.â€
Joey Gilmore's career has spanned 40 years with performances throughout the United States and
Europe. He has called South Florida home for the past twenty years. Joey is a true Blues and R & B
master who incorporates new and varied styles in his music performing original compositions mixed
with traditional standards in his high energy live show. His tenor/baritone vocals belt out tunes with a
loss abandon reminiscent of Blues Legends from the 1940's and 1950's. This Blues man's major
influences are apparent without sacrificing his unique style. Artists Joey has shared the stage with
include; James Brown, Etta James, Bobby Bland, Little Milton, Johnny Taylor and numerous others |
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