The

Chicago Blues

Band

 The Band Members

Kevin Greenwood, harmonica, slide guitar and vocals, has played “nothin’ but the blues” for over 40 years; learning blues harp from James Cotton, Jr. Wells, and Louis Myers; and slide guitar from Hound Dog Taylor and Luther Tucker.  After fronting a band in the 60’s he had the opportunity to sit in with or play alongside artists including the Aces, Dave Alexander, Freddie Roulette, Hound Dog Taylor, Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, Johnny “Guitar” Knox, L.C. ‘Good Rockin’ Robinson, Lowell Fulsom, Luther Tucker,  Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, and Sunnyland Slim.  His harp playing reflects the style and tone of his musical influences – Little Walter, Big Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Jr. Wells. 

Kevin plays Bends Harmonicas - http://www.bendsharmonicas.com;

all amps and mic work by Skip Simmons - Skip Simmons Tube Amp Service, Dixon, California – http://www.skipsimmonsamps.com;  Vintage guitars from Subway Guitars, Berkeley, California - http://www.fatdawg.com

Chris Heimburg, rhythm guitar and vocals, combines “…the best tone in town” with over 40 years’ experience playing and singing blues.  He has led bands in California and New York and worked with such luminaries as Little Sammy Davis, Bill Perry and Slam Allen.  He carries on a tradition, laying down the riffs and driving rhythms reminiscent of the great blues rhythm guitarists - Robert Lockwood Jr., Jimmy Rogers, Eddie Taylor, and Luther Tucker.   But when it’s time to “step out” you’ll hear solo work laced with the feel of T-Bone Walker, Sammy Lawhorn and Hubert Sumlin. 

Lead guitar is handle by Kenny ‘Blue’ Ray or Gustavo Rodriquez

Kenny ‘Blue’ Ray is a blues veteran of 40 years who has played with and recorded behind a who’s who of blues stars, including Albert Collins, Big Joe Turner, Big Mama Thornton, Gary Smith, Hollywood Fats, James Cotton, James Harman, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Lowell Fulsom, Marcia Ball, Mitch Woods, Charlie Musselwhite, Rod Piazza, Ronnie Earl, Pee Wee Crayton,  Tommy Castro, and William Clarke.  Kenny has appeared on thirty three CD's and albums since he began his music career.

Kenny's major influences are Albert King, Albert Collins, B.B. King, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Kenny Burrell, T-Bone Walker, Robert Lockwood, Jr., and Wes Montgomrey.  While he may pay tribute to artists he admires, and you'll easily recognize the influences, everything comes out of the amp sounding like pure Kenny 'Blue' Ray.  His smoldering instrumentals allow him to stretch out and demonstrate his virtuosity in a variety of blues styles.

Gustavo Rodriquez, from Lima Peru, has played lead guitar for over 15 years.  When you see him play you’ll understand one of the reasons the ladies nicknamed him “Fingers”.  His lightning speed, scorching leads, and mellow passing chords remind listeners of some of Gustavo’s main influences – Buddy Guy, Albert King, and Jody Williams.

The band's rhythm section is comprised of leading bass players and drummers in the area and may include, among others, Dave Channell, Rick Arnold, Kirby Desha, Joe Lev, Rick Taylor, Leigh Lunetta, Vern Foster, Jimmy Bagshaw, and/or Brad Deveraux.