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The leader of this Seattle Blues Band was born in 1958 and hails from Boston. He has been playing the piano since the age of 5. After discovering the Blues in 1972, the notes took on a whole new meaning. He was soon jamming every Sunday at the 1369 Jazz Club in Cambridge MA, under the tuteledge of 50's Vee Jay recording artist, “Earring” George Mayweather. Riding back to George's old haunts on the South Side of Chicago and hearing first-hand tales about Little Walter, J B Hutto, Howlin' Wolf & other greats, steeped this Boston boy in Blues history.

Seattle Blues Band shows

In 1991 the leader of this Seattle Blues Band was hired by ex-Muddy Waters guitarist, Grammy and Handy Award winner, Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson. Luther had him open the shows for him. For the next six years, he thrilled giant crowds at premier Blues clubs, festivals and cruises in 36 states, 12 countries on three continents.

While playing on the 1/95 ULTIMATE RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE, one special fan from Seattle stole his heart. Amy was Treasurer of the Washington Blues Society. She convinced him that if he wanted good loving every night, it was time to hire his own Seattle Blues Band and be his own man.

The House of Blues in Cambridge MA hosted its first ever wedding/blues jam for the couple on 2/14/96. The occasion was featured as the Valentine's Day love story on the 11 PM news. It was also a celebration of the leader of this Seattle Blues Band miraculous recovery from a nearly fatal bout with flesh-eating bacteria and a release party for his first CD, "Big Buffet". Over 14 years later, the disc still receives frequent airplay.

Seattle Blues Band venues

Since 1996, this Seattle Blues Band has been based in West Seattle, playing gigs as a solo pianist/vocalist, duo with sax, trio with drums, or quartet with upright bass. Venues include nightclubs, parks, festivals, radio & TV stations, zoos, Tuscan hill town piazzas, classic car & motorcycle rallies, corporate events, wedding receptions, birthday parties and art gallery openings. No matter where this Seattle Blues Band plays, BIG FUN is in store for all!

AWARDS

BEST PIANO/KEYBOARD

2005, 2003, 2002 & 2001 Washington Blues Society BB Award

BEST SONGWRITER

2001 Washington Blues Society BB Awards

FAVORITE KEYBOARD PLAYER

1999 New England Blues Audience Reader's Poll