Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Richie Blue's blistering guitar playing and heart and soul vocals have taken him to his current status as one of the top drawing acts on the club and festival circuit all over California, the northwestern states, Canada, and Mexico. His brand of music although rooted in the blues, is a blend of rock-a-billy, country swing, New Orleans swamp, and soul.
Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since. […]
Alastair L. Greene (born April 18, 1971) is an American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His debut album, A Little Wiser was released in 2001, the first of nine under his name over the next 20 years. Greene's guest appearances include those with Eric Burdon, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya, Savoy Brown, John Németh and Debbie Davies. He has also performed and/or recorded with Alan Parsons, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, and Sugaray Rayford.
Guitar virtuoso Alastair Greene has artfully managed a dynamic solo career while contributing to the music of notable artists such as Grammy-winner Alan Parsons and soul blues Grammy nominee Sugaray Rayford. Greene's latest release, STANDING OUT LOUD, is a commanding declaration poised to solidify his position as a seasoned veteran in the blues rock world.
With STANDING OUT LOUD (his 11th solo record), Greene set out to create an honest,
no-nonsense record that recalls the spirit of his favorite music from the 1960's and 70's.
For that purpose, he headed to Nashville in January 2024, knocking out eight of the
album's eleven songs. His partner in this endeavor was Nashville stalwart JD Simo, who
co-produced with Greene and engineered the tracks in his own House of Grease studio.
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Maxx has been fortunate enough to open for greats such as John Lee Hooker, Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers, Otis Rush, Roy Rogers, Guitar Shorty, W.C. Clarke, Tierra, Tommy Castro, Chris Cain, Gary Hoey, The Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard, Booker T. & the MG's, and many more. More recently he was asked to open for the popular alternative group Third Eye Blind at Lake Tahoes outdoor concert series. Cabello blew the crowd away, and received a standing ovation for his captivating performance. Maxx has played many prestigious venues such as, BB Kings Blues Club in Hollywood, CA., BB King's Club NYC, Lou's Pier 47 in San Francisco, CA., JJ's Blues Club San Jose, CA., New York's famous CBGB's, Famous Dave's in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Oakland Raiders Half-Time Show, and the list goes on. Within the last two years Maxx has played all over the country, and now he will be making his first overseas appearance on the Virgin Islands. One thing is for sure, the minute he steps foot on stage be prepared for an electrifying, all out, balls to the wall performance that you will never forget. It's no mystery why he sells out of CDs at the end of each performance.
Don't miss this annual Reno event!!! Enjoy two days of blues (schedule TBA), delicious food & lots of libations. Be sure to visit the Reno Blues Society booth at 3rd and Virginia.
Buddy Emmer Blues Band has been a longtime favorite on the West Coast and Northern Nevada circuit. A versatile party band whose musical style includes every form of blues from the 1930s up to modern, this rockin’ group will be sure to get you moving to the music.
The Delgado Brothers Band recently took 1st place at The Blues Foundations prestigious 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. Additionally Joey Delgado won "The Albert King Award for Best Guitarist."
Critically acclaimed blues maverick, Shane Dwight, will pull you into his house by the ear after the first chord of No One Loves Me Better out on Red Parlor Records out on April 5, 2019. This esteemed independent label has long been a champion of music’s best songwriters, and Dwight is no exception. This new collection of songs is some of his most personal yet– gut-wrenching, and heartbreaking to date. The story of a man finding love, committing a crime and wanting redemption runs deep in Shane’s songs.
From the heartwarming “No One Loves Me Better” to the dark “Bullets & Gasoline” to the sassy “Sucker,” Shane nails life to the wall like a WANTED sign out in the wild west. Shane’s songwriting has evolved so far that he may be untouchable for a while, and fans won’t be able to get it out of their heads, critics won’t know what to do with him. But one thing’s for sure; he’s here to stay.
The band mixes original blues-based songs featuring Kim and Buddy belting out traditional as well as original blues based tunes, with their fun High Energy show for the whole family.