Bluesman
To Host, Perform @ Ventura County
Blues Society "Blues Jam" Series <<Every Wednesday Starting May 2 - At The
Tavern In Ventura>>
(VENTURA) - One of the newest-formed Blues societies in
Southern California, the Ventura County Blues Society, has tapped bluesman
Tommy Marsh and Bad Dog to host their weekly "Blues Jam" series, at classic Victorian-era
mansion The Tavern, 211 E. Santa Clara, launching
Wednesday, May 2 and happening every Wednesday thereafter. 8-11 p.m. No cover.
Info: http://www.venturacountybluessociety.org/ . Guitarist-vocalist John Marx joins Marsh as the first
week's special guest.
Marsh also has the honor of
performing at the first-ever VCBS's Sunday Blues Matinee Concert Series, at the High Street Arts Center Theater, 45 E. High St. in
Moorpark, on Sunday, July 8. The rest of his busy itinerary can be viewed
below.
<<<About Tommy Marsh
& BAD DOG>>>
Tommy Marsh and BAD DOG have been together as a band for a little over a year
and are already heavy hitters in the Ventura Music Scene. Blending and bending
the Blues, Southern Rock and Jam band genres to a unique hybrid, the band has
become extremely popular with fans of all three.
Presently they are preparing to record their first compilation of songs
primarily written by their namesake. Tommy Marsh is lead singer, and one of two
lead guitarists in the band. Before coming to Ventura 2 years ago, Marsh was the
front man for the The Tule Devils in Central California. The Tule Devils were a
very popular original Southern Jam band and performed a weekly show at The Tachi
Palace Hotel and Casino for over a year and a half. Opening up for War before a
crowd of over five-thousand cheering fans, The Tule Devils brought them to their
feet with Tommy's originals "Father Time" and "After The Burn."
Marsh moved to Ventura for love, having met his soul mate (and Ventura County
resident) Tammy at a show in Three Rivers, Ca. "It was a defining moment for me"
says Tommy. "For me, love is the only road worth taking." His original song
"Love Divine" clearly echoes this sentiment.
After arriving in Ventura Marsh started going to local Jam sessions to play and
meet local musicians. He became a regular at The All-Star Blues Jam at The
Bombay Club every Wednesday. Last year Tommy was asked to begin hosting this
show every week and under his leadership it has become a goto destination in the
Southern California Blues scene, attracting amazing players every week. Alastair
Greene, John Marx, Guy Martin, Teresa Russell and many others are regular guests
at this tremendous show.
When Marsh began to look for players to fill out his band BAD DOG he drew from
great players he had met at the local Jam Sessions. Michael Katnik is an
astonishing keyboardist and vocalist who was playing with the Great Ashford
Gordon when they met. There was an immediate connection because Marshy loves
Hammond Organ and was specifically looking for an organ player. Ashford had just
recently moved to Arizona and Michael was looking for a new opportunity.
Michael's scorching organ solos, lead and harmony vocals coupled with his
amazing energy are a key part of BAD DOG's vibe.
Tommy met Stan Taylor at The All Star Blues Jam when he was playing with the
house band. Stan is a Gibraltar-esque bassist. Taylor toured extensively with
Led Zepagain, a premier Led Zeppelin tribute band, for several years. His
abilities are astounding and his attitude is awesome - and he makes it easy to
play with his solid as a rock groove and his great soloing.
John Lacques auditioned for Teri and The Tornados, a band Marsh plays with in
Ventura. The Tornadoes chose a different player for their opening but Marsh saw
something electric in John's playing, hiring him almost immediately. John is
endorsed by Paiste Cymbals and is a crazy good player. He not only has an
amazing sense of humor, but brings flair to both his conversation and to his
performance.
Smokey Steve Hinojosa was the last member to join BAD DOG. Smokey is a regular
at The All-Star Blues Jam and Marsh had played with him many times as host of
the show. "There was always a magic when Steve and I jammed and each time we
played together the bond between us grew." Not only is Hinojosa a great guitar
player and singer; he is a marvelous human being and is someone I just needed to
be around...So I asked him to join the band," asserts Marsh.
Tommy Marsh and BAD DOG are regulars in and around Ventura County and they are a
band you can't see without saying something like DAMN or Holy Crap... Tommy's
strong vocals and guitar playing along with BAD DOG's tight-as-a-drum skills
make for a musical experience that is both rare and fills the senses.
Tommy
Marsh & BAD DOG - Upcoming Live Shows & Special Events
Itinerary
May 2 (Wed. )
& Every Wed. THE TAVERN
Ventura, CA
May 3
(Thur.) ZOEY'S
CAFE' Ventura, CA
June 7
(Thur.) ZOEY'S CAFE'
Ventura, CA
July 5
(Thur.) ZOEY'S
CAFE' Ventura, CA
July 8
(Sun.) HIGH STREET ARTS THEATER
Moorpark, CA July 21 (Sat.) THE VILLAGE JESTER
Ojai, CA
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