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Here are some of the fine blues bands and performers who have joined the Blues Collaborative.
Blue Plate Specials
The Blue Plate Specials are a new project consisting of some of the most seasoned musicians in the Philly area and beyond; the members having played more gigs in more bands than could be listed.
Most of the songs are BPS originals, and the band covers all facets of the Blues from 'Nawlins to Gutbucket, Back Porch Country, Chicago to Texas, with an emphasis on Uptown Jump and Swing.
The arrangements are hot and tight and the band is cooler than the other side of the pillow.
People DANCE at Blue Plate Specials Shows. Afterwards, babies are conceived. The Blue Plate Specials are
Charlie Frey on Guitar, Vocals, chief songwriter;
Walter Beier on Saxes;
Alan Sheltzer on Keys;
Mike Guldin on Guitar; Russ Lambert on Harp; Ken Bernardo on Bass Guitar; and Ted Hordeski on Drums. |
Blues City Blues Band
The Blues City Blues Band is a rockin' kick butt guitar and vocal driven blues band from the Reading PA area. Formed in early 2006 the band performs original music as well as your favorite blues covers.
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Bluesman Tom Malafarina
Bluesman Tom Malafarina is a blues singer/songwriter from the Reading PA area. His original blues tunes can be heard world wide on both commercial, college, public radio stations as well as internet broadcasts and podcasts.
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Dave Mell Blues Band
The Dave Mell Blues band plays it's own intense style of rockin' blues. Fans throughout eastern Pennsylvania have enjoyed the band's blues stylings featuring Dave's smoking guitar for years. Dave and Ellen Mell take turns handling all of the lead vocals. In addition, many other talented musicians from the eastern Pennsylvania area provide their support the duo both instrumentally and with backing vocals. |
Edens Unknown
Edens Unknown's music harkens back to rock and roll blues performances of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, and B.B. King. The latest incarnation of the group formed in early in 2009 when they played at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia and won the PECO 2009 Philadelphia Battle of the Bands. The young group continues to progress in their all original live performances and are becoming more and more impressive with every performance. Edens Unkown are Danny Talone (Vocals), Donnie Spackman (Drums), Grayson Hall (Lead Guitar), Alex Plye (Rhythm), and Robert Barratta (Bass). |
The Legendary Sinners
The Legendary Sinners play American Music: Roots, Blues and Rock & Roll in the tradition of the Juke Joints, Roadhouses and Honky Tonks which once were the lifeblood of music in this country. The Sinners are powered by two wildly different guitar players, boogie piano, killer lead and harmony vocals and a second to none rhythm section. Material that can go from Chuck Berry To Merle Haggard to Sam Cooke, from Jerry Lee, Johnny Cash and The King to Hank Ballard, Johnny Taylor and Willie Dixon played by five deeply experienced barroom musicians who have a love for the music and where it came from and know how to tear it up. |
Lil-Ragu Blues Band
Lil-Ragu
performs a unique saucy blend of classic and contemporary blues hits mixed together with our very own special ingredients giving the songs a unique spice and feel. The master story teller "Lil-Ragu" himself will take you on an entertainment experience that you remember long after just like your favorite pasta dish with the spicy sauce. The band line-up includes Dave "Lil-Ragu" Piccone on lead buitar and vocals,
Dean Seidel on bass guitar and vocals;
Quin Jones on the Hammond Organ, keyboards and vocals; and
Johnny "Roast Beef" Mascarini on drums. The band often includes a sax or harp player and on special shows an entire 4 piece horn section! |
Midnight Shift
Midnight Shift is a down home blues combo that specializes in Chicago blues with a flair for jump and 50's rock. They have been participants in The Lowcountry Blues Bash is Charleston, SC as well as competing at the 2006 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. The band has opened for Little Ed, Guitar Shorty, Carey Bell and Asleep at the Wheel. They are currently working on their second CD.
Band members include Mike Mettalia on harp and vocals, Mike McMillan on guitar and vocals, Paul Pluta on bass and vocals, and Chad Edstrom on drums. |
Nate Myers & the Aces
Nate Myers & the Aces are based out of Harrisburg, PA. Lead by vocalist Nate Myers and his harmonica, the band creates a loose, casual atmosphere in which everyone can relax and have a good time! Whether the audience prefers to sit back and listen or get up and "shake that thang," there is something for everyone. On a typical evening, audiences can hear influences from many forms of American music - blues, funk, hip hop, rockabilly, country and improvisation. Nate Myers & The Aces take all these styles they love and weave them into a tapestry of their own. |
New Pony
New Pony is a rock-solid, innovative quartet that has established their reputation throughout the tri-state area as a solid, groove oriented blues and funk band. Through a mixture of original songs and covers by the likes of Professor Longhair, The Meters, Dr. John, the band has forged a connection with the lively music and soul of New Orleans. Add in a dose of delta grit, and what you have is one of the most unique blues bands in the tri-state region. The funky rhythm section of Max Guerin (bass) and Stefan Young (drums) creates a pocket so deep you could sit in there for days; add to that the interplay of Scott Coulter's keyboards and Chris Devenney’s slide guitar and vocals on top, leave no doubt about the lesson audiences throughout Philadelphia have already learned -- that this band smokes! |
PockerFace Blues Band
PokerFace Blues Band was formed in 2009 by 6 musicians associated with notable bands from Philadelphia and the 'burbs. Their repertoire and sound can be described as 'interpreted classic blues with a touch of funk'. Either individually or as a band, they've played with, or opened for, bands such as J Geils Band, The James Cotton Blues Band, Canned Heat, Patti La Belle, Boyz II Men, Buddy Miles, James Cotton, Chilly Willy & Friends, Skunk Baxter (Doobie Bro's/Steely Dan), The James Montgomery Blues Band. They've also played a variety of memorable venues including CBS pre-game show, World Cafe Live, Electric Factory, Tin Angel, The Blue Parrott, The Point -- and, of course, The (infamous) Nail. This group of seasoned musicians includes Tom Kaney on guitar; Ken Klaus on harmonica and lead vocals; Kenn Brown on bass and vocals; Dave Lynn on sax and vocals; and Charles "C" Plaugher on drums & percussion.
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The Porkroll Project
The Porkroll Project, from the greater Philadelphia, PA area is hard rocking 6 piece blues band who play a high energy blend of fresh covers and originals. The music is blues, but it's done up Porkroll style. Little bit of grease, good dose of funk, whole lotta drive and grind. Throw that together with some dangerous lead guitar and harmonica, powerful organ, and rippin' piano, and you have a recipe for a night where anything can happen! |
Scoville Blues
Scoville Blues are a 5 piece blues band based out of Bucks County PA. Blending traditional and contemporary blues with rock, jazz and soul, the band plays both covers and originals. They have been playing the Philadelphia Tri-State area since 2006. The seasoned musicians who make up the band include Dave Piersig on lead vocals, Jay Pinkus on guitar, Ken Githens on bass, Dave Badgley on harp, and Jim Bowman on drums. With scorching guitar, dynamic harmonica and a driving rhythm section to back there passionate vocals....Scoville Blues delivers the message! |
The Smokehouse Ramblers
The Smokehouse Ramblers were formed by three blues loving musicians, all busy and active in other blues bands. We decided to put together a very special side project in the form of a lighter-volume blues trio, the kind of band that you can listen to and enjoy while eating a fine meal and sharing dinner conversation with a few friends. The goal of the project was to provide quieter, soulful blues covers and original tunes while at the same time not forgetting the real reason for playing the blues which was just to have a hell of a lot of fun.
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Sterling Koch
Sterling Koch
is a nationally recognized lap steel guitarist who is a touring/recording artist and session musician. Sterling specializes in playing traditional blues in a contemporary style on the lap steel guitar. He has recorded 2 solo CDs of steel guitar music as well as having toured and recorded with blues bands for the past 10 years. He has had the support of the legendary steel guitarist Calvin Cooke (mentor to Robert Randolph) when first starting on steel guitar and now can claim "steelers" Darick Campbell (The Campbell Brothers) and Aubrey Ghent as friends and mentors. |
Union Street Blues
The goal of Union Street Blues is to bring our listeners the best of original contemporary blues and beyond. We build our sound on a powerful rhythm section, creative and accomplished instrumentation, and solid vocal performances. Their original songs speak to today's contemporary listeners and the types of situations in which we all find ourselves today. Blues is their home base but they aren't shy about venturing into adjacent genres such as rock, funk, and jazz as long as it's great music that they enjoy playing.
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Voodoo DeVille
Voodoo DeVille is a six piece band working out of the Philadelphia area. The band was formed in 1998 by a group of like-minded guys who enjoyed the blues and enjoyed playing them even more. While Chicago blues is their starting point, they venture into jump, boogie woogie, early rock 'n roll, and rockabilly. If it's fun to play, then it's in the set list. According to the band, "It's never failed - when we have fun, our audience has fun. And that's why we do it. "
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