"It's been said that the music fits loosely into the Americana category as well as the Blues/Rock vein. The overall theme is that this is music for Baby Boomers who have survived the middle class meat grinder with their sense of humor intact." for more info check out www.lonesomedan.net
Nancy Bahnsen has come on the local Long Island Blues scene, and here is one song, from the Cedar Beach Blues fest, at Bald Hill. She is bluesy, and captures the feel of the blues.
2006 IBC Finalist Tommy Keys has a winning combination - Barrelhouse Boogie & Blues Piano with moody, soulful vocals. Lowdown and dirty Otis Spann, Professor Longhair, Pinetop Perkins, Johnnie Johnson, Champion Jack Dupree and Dr. John influence his individual style, encompassing elements of New Orleans Blues, Funk, Boogie and Jazz! "He rocked the crowd with boogie,jump and stride piano and his warm vocals." - Doc Blues - AKA Mark Gresser, Lond Island Blues Society For more information, check out www.Tommy.Keys.com
"At age 15 JP may only have been playing short time, but if you closed your eyes and listened to his phrasing and passion you would swear you were listening to the heart of an old bluesman soul. His performances have left blues lovers in amazement!" More information on JP BBlues at www.JPBlues.com
Gail Storm is a pianist and vocalist who specializes in classic blues/jazz. Though Gail draws her musical influences from traditionally based performers such as Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Jordan, many of her fans compare her to modern day performers such as Diana Krall and Marcia Ball.
With Pat Russo on guitars and vocals, David Swanson on bass and vocals, and special guest Ed "The Hat" on drums, C & B is a powerful three piece that has been wowing audiences with their own original compositions and interpretations of blues, rock and jazz standards. Formed in June of 2004 by a “bunch of young dudes that love the blues” and drawing on influences that include Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Allman Brothers Band and Joe Bonamassa, as well as the many Blues heroes and Jazz masters that preceded them, these Northport, LI high school lads (Class of 2008) are showing audiences that they really know how to “rock the blues!”
Phil Varca is a hi energy performer. His performance is a live must see. This performance was from a LIBS contest, at Painters, in Brookhaven Hamlet. Please check out www.PhilVarca.com
The T-Bone and Franny Mae Band have been delivering top-notch old school R&B and classic Motown with a healthy sprinkle of Blues in the LI/NYC metro area since 1999. Mix that in with some whimsical and quirky original material and poof !!! You have Long Island’s top act that delivers a great "get up off your ass and dance" approach to the blues and all forms of what we call "good time music". Tbone, Franny Mae and the boys are mainstays at Long Island’s top festivals, outdoor events and A level clubs. The band is co-fronted with two special talents Tommy Tbone and Franny Mae. C heck out www.tboneandfrannymae.com
MOTU is Dr Richard Michelson, a multi discipline Blues recording/performing artist that has been on the New York music scene for a few years now. His electric (and acoustic) guitar playing has elements..... Check out www.Motu.net
Jim Romeo taped this entire program This has Motu and The Roadhouse Jesters, and a short film by Jim Romeo. Please check out www.Motu.net
Pamela Betti is an incredible performer. As a professional singer for the last 15 years, Pamela has worked with some some of the biggest acts in the business like Kim Wilson from the The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Dave Mason,Eddie Kirkland, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Poppa Chubby, Val Thomas from Little Buster and the Soul Brothers, Richie Cannata and Liberty Devito from Billy Joel's Band, Todd Wolfe, Joe Bonamassa AND she recently toured Seoul, Korea to rave reviews! Pamela is also the winner of the Long Island Blues Society's Challenge to Memphis and went on to compete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN! More info at www.PamelaBetti.com
Danny Kean, and Pat Hunter make MisBhavin a must see band. This live recording was on December 15, 2007. The event was the Sam Taylor Benefit, and the event was sponsored by The Long Island Blues Society at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, located in Riverehead. For more information on MisBhavin, please check out www.MisBhavin.com
Winning the prestigious Memphis International Blues Challenge Award, Little Toby Walker is an exceptionaly gifted fingerstyle guitarist, singer, songwriter and storyteller whose music draws from traditional and contemporary blues, roots music, western swing and ragtime. Check out www.LittleTobyWalker,com
Mike Manne is a hard working bluesman. He has been very energetic at many of Long Island Blues Society events. This video was part of his gig at The Cedar Beach Blues Fest. Check Mike Manne at www.TigerBlues.com
Kerry Kearney has toured both nationally, and internationally. He has shared the stage with The Allman Brothers, Dickey Betts, Sonny Landreth, Marcia Ball, Leon Russell, and Mountain. Kerry headlines festivals such as The Riverhead Blues Festival, 2006 June Jam in Houston, Mayfair Arts and Music Festival in Arlington, Penn, Ellenville Blues 2002, 2003, and 2005 "Blues 2000 Festivals, and has travelled to The Guinness 2006 Blues festival in Castlebar, Ireland. For more information, check out www.KerryKearney.com.
Sweaty Betty is a Long Island band, with a vibrant feel for the blues. Check out www.SweatyBettyBlues.com
Riverhead, the end of the road. rare clip of Zenbock, jamming with Jack Starr and friends.
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Dr Blues Opener Cedar at Bald Hill
This is the first video from Cedar Beach, Live at bald Hill. Dr Blues oopens, and we see the first band, Nancy Bahnsen. So it's a first of blues fest from the weekend of September 20th 21st 2008 . Taped at noon, September 20th.
Sixteen Tons plays a unique style of American roadhouse music. We draw influence from the rural and urban traditions of Mississippi, Chicago, Memphis and Tijuana and merge them with a gritty, lo-fi sensibility to create a distinctive sound. For more information, check out www.myspace.com/jukejoint16
The Dog House Blues Band is one of the tri-state area's top blues and blues/rock acts. Its members bring many years of varied musical experience and inspiration to the table. Each performance is a non-stop party of rump rocking boogie and foot stomping blues. More information at www.DogHouseBluesBand.com
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