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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! .

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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.

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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!

 
   
 
   

Craig King and Zach Tyler

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."

 
 
 
   

Say Hello to Danny Gochnour

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.

 
   
   
   

Ray Morrison and Bryan Cole!!!    

Picture taken at Carhops Monday Jam "4th anniversary"

 

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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