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GREAT MUSIC LINEUP FOR 1ST ANNUAL OJAI BLUES FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Ojai Blues Festival is a continuation
of the long-standing Bowlful of Blues Festival that ran for over two
decades and was one of the region's premiere blues events.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS AT THE 1ST ANNUAL OJAI
BLUES FESTIVAL
Crooked Eye Tommy - Have just
released their debut effort, Butterflies & Snakes, eleven
memorable tunes penned by Crooked Eye Tommy front-person and band
namesake Tommy Marsh and Tommy's brother, guitarist-vocalist, Paddy
Marsh (who also plays in the band). Other C.E.T. members include
Glade Rasmussen, bass; Tony Cicero, drums; and Jimmy Calire,
saxophone/piano/Hammond B3. Featuring scorching performances
and original music firmly rooted in traditional blues, which feels
familiar but somehow new, Tommy Marsh’s considerable songwriting,
vocal and guitar skills have made him a Ventura County favorite. www.crookedeyetommy.com.
Alastair Greene Band - Blues and rock have
met at many different crossroads. From Cream and Johnny Winter to
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Gov’t Mule these blues rock recipes are often
boiled down to a simple trio. Such is the melting pot of influences
and presentation of the Alastair Greene Band. Greene formed his first
blues rock trio with former members of the legendary Southern
California band the Pontiax in 1997. The Alastair Greene Band (AGB)
has gone through several incarnations and line-ups over the years and
has included alumni of the Steve Miller Band, Paul Butterfield Band,
and Junior Wells Band. Currently, the line-up has solidified with
Alastair Greene on guitar and vocals, Jim Rankin on bass and vocals,
and Austin Beede on drums. Greene is also the touring guitarist with
Alan Parsons, and has been touring internationally with the English
pop/ progressive rock veteran since 2010. www.agsongs.com.
Deb Ryder: Born outside Chicago, Ryder was
influenced by the music of the city, and by her father, a Chicago
club sensation. Deb began appearing on stage as a young teen at her
stepfather’s famous nightclub The Topanga Corral, where she opened
for such blues legends as Etta James, Big Joe Turner and Taj Mahal.
It was there that she honed her style as a blues performer. Her
much-anticipated debut album “Might Just Get Lucky” was a hit,
garnering rave reviews and acclaim. Ryder's latest release "Let
It Rain" was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Tony
Braunagel; all eleven Ryder originals are a celebration of the blues
from classic to modern, Chicago to New Orleans. http://epresskitz.com/website_ryder.php?u=35263917.
Shawn Jones: Shawn Jones is the epitome of
American Roots/Rock music. He has proven over time that he has an
international appeal. Shawn is true to form of his influences,
spanning from all the greats in Rock, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz and
Country. He has toured in excess of 200 dates a year, creating
new fans and followers everywhere he performs. Shawn's 2013 album,
"Struggle Makes you Stronger", was picked up by Right Track
Distribution, and licensed through the Universal music Group in the
UK. With four studio albums and one live album under his belt,
Shawn's skills as a seasoned songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist have
put him on the same bill with the likes of B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Joe
Bonamassa, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, Taj Mahal, and many others. http://shawnjonesmusic.com/.
Shawn Jones is the epitome of American Roots/Rock music.
He has proven over time that he has an international appeal. Shawn is
true to form of his influences, spanning from all the greats in Rock,
Rhythm & Blues, Jazz & Country. His father raised him on Hank
Williams, and he grew up in the heartland of Southern California, where
he learned from experience how to play and sing the blues.
Shawn has been touring in excess of 200 dates a year, creating new
fans and followers literally everywhere he performs. - See more at: http://shawnjonesmusic.com/bio/#sthash.9VQkrtZx.dpuf
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