a military brat in the late Along with Kenneth Burgner blues rocker employs Marty They’ve released two albums a pick from T-Bone Walker. ’60s/’70s, Stan remembers on bass and Richie Corricelli The Dee Romie on bass, Jimmy D. with outstanding reviews, He was hooked on the blues. traveling with his family on on drums, the Blues Crusad- Miller Band Rogers on keys, and Tim but you really must see the Becky Wright began with the MINNESOTA BLUES the interstate and being out ers weave in and out of the SOCIETY band live for the real “Dyna- band singing backup on For- of range of radio stations. His different dialects of the blues mite” experience! rest’s 2014 CD, Turnaround Winner of the Battle of the dad would break out in song, ranging from Chicago to jump Blues. Her distinct vocal style Blues Bands in Minneapolis, to Texas blues. They have a The Dee Miller Band guaran- wide array of influences that The Edmonds tees a show that gets fans keep their repertoire fresh Butler Band and exciting. Influences THE MUSIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY range from Jimmy Reed to Tiny Grimes to Hank Williams. The Edmonds Butler Band is The Blues Crusaders are al- a Southern blues band from ways looking to broaden their Birmingham, Alabama scope of this rich American founded by Josh Butler and art form. Gary Edmonds. The duo sought to compose an all-star Stamper on drums. Together, lineup of Birmingham’s finest is “Certified Blue.” On har- The Blues they form a dynamic unit musicians to complement monica is two-time state har- Disciples with commanding stage their noted teamwork of gui- monica champion in Indiana PARAMOUNT MUSIC presence and audience inter- tar and vocals. They employ a and Florida, Pix Ensign. Bass- singing R&B classics like ASSOCIATION “Chain Gang.” Those songs action. Whether you enjoy powerhouse rhythm section ist Lee Gammon started play- spoke of good times and bad The Blues Disciples have watching the performance or ing with Forrest in 2006. while expressing inspiration been bringing their brand of choose to boogie to the Keeping the driving beat for Blues to the people since the last two years is newest and hope, which was needed out of their seats and onto a groove, you will be hooked 1990. They were founded by member drummer John in the turbulent times he’d dance floor. Minnesota blues on the Doug Hart Band. Hanes. lived and still necessary in singer, Dee Miller, has been the tumultuous world today. called a “barrelhouse” The Dynamite S&CG appreciates the power singer and is frequently re- The Gabe and authenticity of the blues ferred to as “The Duchess of Blues Band DUTCH BLUES Stillman Band and looks forward to sharing the Blues.” Her soulful growl FOUNDATION BILLTOWN BLUES music with those who already and powerful singing style that rests on the right foot of ASSOCIATION With their raw blues and love it. are amplified by the excel- local legend Jesse Suttle on exuberant live performance, The Gabe Stillman Band is a lent musicians with whom drums and the rollicking bass The Dynamite Blues Band four-piece machine that runs she shares the stage gui- of Tuscaloosa native, Eric The Blues – will take you on a journey. at full tilt for every perfor- tarist Craig Clark, bassist Simmons. Together they mance. The band strives for Crusaders “Barefoot” Jimmy with the Eric Meyer, keyboardist bring a unique blend of soul, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA efficiency in style with the BLUES SOCIETY intent of remaining true to Jesse Mueller, and drummer blues, and rock to the stage the influences of the Chicago Mike DuBois. with harmonies, searing gui- The Blues Crusaders are a electric blues era of the ‘50s tars, and a sense of playing three-piece blues/American and ‘60s. The Disciples’ for one another as much as roots band based out of sound is a mature, contem- The Doug for their audience. porary blues loaded with en- Hart Band ergy and offering danceable DAYTON BLUES SOCIETY and original grooves punctu- The Doug Hart Band is leav- The Forrest ated with a dose of the clas- ing a lasting impression on The musicians have played McDonald Band audiences everywhere they together for over 10 years, CENTRAL VIRGINIA sics. Miss Erica is a uniquely BLUES SOCIETY talented vocalist and the perform. Hart’s voice has a so get ready for some great band has punch, dynamics, hypnotic feel that pulls you in chemistry. Their blues is Singer/songwriter Forrest purpose of connecting with and intensity. Many years and leaves you wanting influenced by Texas and Chi- McDonald started playing their audience and delivers and changes have kept their more. You can almost reach cago as well as the more guitar in 1964 after meeting with passion and joy for play- music fresh while remaining out and touch the emotion swinging West Coast Blues. Muddy Waters at the Café ing the blues. In a field of South Florida. Daniel Dratch, true to their roots. This is an that lurks within his guitar They play almost exclusively Midnight in Harlem. That talented guitar players, Still- the lead guitarist and singer, exciting live band that is not playing. Forming the band, original songs with the occa- same year his father gave man’s “less is more” attitude, formed the band in 2014. to be missed! the Dayton, Ohio based sional obscure cover. him a copy of Two Bones and unique tone, and determined

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