BLUES CHILD
Mike ‘Jags’ Jagiello – Lead Vocals, Drums
Dale Rugg – Sax, Flute, Harmonica
Dan Morey – Bass, Vocals
Mike Kobrin – Guitar, Vocals
Rich Smith – Keyboards
- Blues Child was formed in late 2008 who coin themselves as “a 5 piece high energy band with an explosive sound, performing upbeat and danceable rockin’ blues and classic rock, appealing to audiences of all ages”
- Performed at special events such as: Mercy Flight Benefit in 2008, Taste of Tonawanda in 2008 and 2009, Taste of Buffalo in 2009, Agri-Center, at the Hamburg Fair Grounds, in 2009, Hog Holiday Bike Show & B.B.Q in 2008 and 2010, and Buffalo Big Beat in 2008 and 2009
- Recorded a promotional CD with plans to start recording their original material in late 2011
- Website: www.blueschildband.com
FILTER KINGS
Mark Krurnowski – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Burd – Bass
Cave Wilson – Drums
- Formed in 2000 the Filter Kings perform a blend of rock, blues and a splash of funk
- In 2001 Mark placed 2nd in the North American Rock Guitar Competition during the First Annual WNED Buffalo Niagara Guitar Festival
- The Filter Kings have opened for Blues Traveler, Blue Oyster Cult, Rick Springfield, James Cotton, Marcia Ball, Omar and the Howlers, Rik Emmett, Peter Frampton and The Fabulous Thunderbirds
- They are completing their debut CD which will feature 11 of their original tracks
- Cave Wilson also performs with The Scott Celani Band and The Corrections
- Website: www.filterkings.com
JONY JAMES BAND
Jony James – Guitar, Vocals
Mike Wagner – Bass
Kent Leech – Drums
- Former members : Ray Hangen, Darnell Krenshaw, Rod Horning, Kevin Burger, Al Gator, John Kazmerick
- Joe Coates plays keyboards at larger jobs
- Formed in 1992 the band is signed to Blue Wave Records and plays 225-250 dates a year
- For the past 13 years they have performed every Thursday and Sunday at the Tudor Lounge
- Have toured the eastern United States for each of the past 12 years
- Released 5 CDs “Jony James Band”, “Something’s Never Change”, Live at the Tudor”, In this World” and What about Tomorrow”
- Mike also performs solo projects, Genkin Orchestra, Forever Young and Ruhburb
- Website: jonyjamesband.com
WANTED by the FBI
Phil Salamone – Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica
Brian James – Bass, Vocals
Joe Manzella – Drums, Vocals
- Current line-up has essentially been working together for 25 years as they were members of Kixx –Winners of a BMA for “Classic Rock Band” in 1988
- Phil formed Wanted by the FBI in 2001 with three other musicians. In 2007 Joe and Brian, former Kixx members, joined the band
- In 2007 they released two CDs and a DVD in 2008. Currently their music is played in 127 different countries
- In 2008 their song “It Takes a War” was #2 on Indie Radio for that year.
- They have opened for the Outlaws, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Guitar Shorty, Rik Emmett and Savoy Brown
- Website: www.FBIbluesrock.com
DIRTY MURPHY
Thomas Broderick – Vocals, Harmonica
Nick Angelo – Harmonica
Gabriel Visco – Guitar
Rob Schmarder – Bass
Jason Bystrak - drums
- Mixes the classic songs of Howlin Wolf, Elmore James and Muddy Waters with modern artists like The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top and Joe Bonamassa
- Website: dirtymurphy.com
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TODD EBERWINE BAND
Todd Eberwine – Guitar, Vocals
David Miller – Guitar, Vocals
Shannon Street – Drums, Vocals
Tom Scime – Keyboards, Vocals
Dave Herr – Bass, Vocals
Barry Aborgast – Sax
- Former members: Quinn Murphy – Lead Vocals, Bill Seigler – Bass, Jeff Hy – Drums
- They rebranded themselves with a new name - Dive House Union where they will play more original material
- Todd Eberwine will continue to perform with a more rotating cast of members
- 2008 Memphis Bound Blues Competition winners and competed in the 2009 International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN
- Opened for several national acts including: Devon Allmans Honeytribe, Tab Benoit, Leon Russell, Les Dudek, Joe Bonamassa and more
- Featured on WBFO – "Live from the Lafayette Tap Room" in 2009
- Website: www.teband.com
Photo: Peter Sloan
RICH & FAMOUS
Rich Rogenmoser – Guitar
Doc LaFalce – Keyboards
Alan Kroll – Saxophone
Dave Frost – Bass
DJ Flash – Drums
- Rich owns The Music Exchange and runs Heard it on the X Radio Show
- Dave won Blues Bass Player in 2008 and 2009 when he was with the Mick Hayes Band
- Alan lived in LA where he composed music for television and for the movies
WILLIE MAY BAND
Willie May – Guitar, Vocals
Ron Kain – Guitar
Tom Corsi – Bass
Randy Corsi – Drums
- The Willie May band has had the same members since they formed in 1984
- They have performed over 1,000 dates locally, regionally and nationally
- Willie May is a five time BMA winner and voted WNY Blues Beat Magazines “Band of the Year”
- Has released 10 albums with guest artists including Stan Szelest, James Cotton, Larry Cheely, Tim LaFik, Jimmy Wozniak, Chris Beard and many other top area musicians
- Website: www.williemaymusic.com
KATE ENGLER
Kate Engler – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Jackie LoBuglio – Bass, Vocals
Miles McHugh – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Kim Glover – Drums
Dan Sturner – Keyboards, Vocals
Jim Ehinger – Keyboards, Vocals
- In 1999, after a ten year hiatus from the music scene, Kate started performing blues and formed her own band in 2002
- They have released two CDs “Sneaking Out the Back Door” with The Buddy Hinds Band and Kate in 2001 and “ Breakin all the Rules” by the Kate Engler Band. That CD featured Dave Schmeidler on guitar
- In 2005 the band won The Muddy Award, from Blues Beat, as the “Most Promising Local New Talent”
- Kate has won “Top Blues Female Vocalist” BMA in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2009
- Website: www.kateenglerband.com
PATTI PARKS BAND
Patti Parks – Vocalist
Guy Nirelli – Organ, Piano
Gerry Youngman – Trumpet, Organ
Nick Salamone – Tenor Sax
Paul Vanacore – Baritone Sax
John Riggi – Guitar
Nick Veltri – Bass
Jeff Whiting – Drums
- Formed in 2003 they were winners of the Memphis Bound Competition in 2006
- Has performed at M&T Plaza and Taste of Buffalo
- Opened for Kelley Hunt, Jimmy Thackary and Grand Funk Railroad
- Patti traveled to Ohio and was guest vocalist for Blue Lunch and Taz Cru
- Recordings “Cheat’n Man” and Happy You’re Mine”, receive frequent airplay on WBFO
- Going forward the focus of the band will include blues and bring in an array of R&B and Funk
- Working on a new recording project of original tunes with a big band swing blues to R&B traditional sounds
- Website: www.pattiparks.com
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