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Bob McKeg
has won the National Round of the International Singer Songwriter
Competition!
Bob
McKeg will travel to Finland to Represent the
United States at the 30th Annual Helsinki Blues Heritage festival.
It’s the second year in a row, that Bob
has entered the International Blues Songwriting competition.
Last year he made the quarterfinals, out of thousands of entrants.
This year he has made it to the semifinals with a different
song. There are 12 songs left in the running, and six will go
on to the finals in Finland.
"Blues is very big in Europe."
- says Bob.
This is the 30th annual Helsinki Blues Heritage festival in
June.
Every year they have an International Blues Songwriting Competition.
This year Bob McKeg is one of the six finalists invited to Helsinki
to perform the entered song.
“Bubs” (as we call him in Pittsburgh) is very proud of this.
It is a prestigious award within the musical community.
Knock em’ dead Bubs! .
>> Visit
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Billy
the Kid and the Regulators are a high powered,
guitar driven, Funky, Rhythm and Blues Band. "Billy Evanochko
and company deliver a unique blend of contemporary blues with
a big side of funk. This definitely is a band to be reckoned
with"
-
Scott Tady, Beaver County Times.
>> Visit
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Hold on to your
seat this is going to be a wild ride!
Eric
Toa is the latest, next generation "Lightning
Boy" to launch from the Pittsburgh area.
Eric uses the training imparted to him by local jazz and blues
masters like Tony Janflone Sr. and Craig King. He blends that
knowledge with his own chops and inspiration from artists
such as; Eddy Van Halen, SRV and Hendrix.
The end result is like rocket fuel for the blues! Could Derek
be the next young gun to re-ignite the blues? Well, where
there is smoke, there is fire. And this kid is definitely
smoking!
Check out Derek at the next "Angel
Blue and the Prophets" gig! |
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Craig King and Zach Tyler

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Craig
(on the right)
is currently working with The Mystic Knights and fronts the
band "King's Ransom."
From
Soul to Blues to Classic Rock; Craig does it all. Craig has
a very "Benson like" voice and Scat Technique mixed
with a tasteful blend Hendrix style riffs.
There
are players out touring the country who would kill to have
half of this guy's talent!!!
Note
to Scouts; If you can't see and hear what this cat is putting
down, a career change may be in your best interest.
Zach
(on left) fronts
the band BluRazor. Vocally, he's a blues belter with a southern
rock flair. His guitar style swings from soulful slowhand
to lightning fast technical chops. His band "BluRazor"
is a tight powerhouse of talent, vocally and instrumentally.
Note
to Scouts. With the right promotion, production and direction
this band could make someone some "serious coin." |
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Say
Hello to Danny Gochnour

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Danny
plays with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers. He has logged
many hours as part of Moe Black's Magic w/ Andrea Pearl.
His
style seems influenced by players like Eric Johnson, Carlos
Santana and Larry Carlton. It's hard to put a finger on all
of his influences, because he is at home in all styles and
modes. This is one player who definitely steps out of the
box, but always stays in the pocket!
Summary:Top
Notch Guitarist. Perfect for live or session work. |
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Ray
Morrison and Bryan Cole!!!

Picture
taken at Carhops Monday Jam "4th anniversary"
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Ray
Morrison (left) is Lead Singer for Soul Village.
Ray's tonal qualities are similar to Seal and Lenny Kravitz.
On stage, Ray is an energetic performer who is at home in
many different styles of music. Ray takes his soulful "Seal
like" appeal and blends it with sounds from Reggae, Funk,
Mo town and traditional Rock Classics.
Note to the
Scouts; Ray is a marketable talent. He's got "The Hunger"
and he's ready to work.
Some of you
may know Bryan Cole (on right) from his work
with Reb Beach.
For
those of you who have not heard him sing, the best way I can
describe him is a cross between Steve Perry and Ronnie James
Dio. Perry's tonal quality mixed with Dio's power. No exaggerations,
he's that good.
National
Scouts take heed; If you didn't sign this guy, you're losing
money. |
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