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It has been two years since Catherine
Rhodes and Bryan Morris
formed the band Cat Rhodes and
the Truth. Besides playing all over
the Gulf Coast, they competed in
the Blues Society of Northwest
Florida’s Challenge coming in second
in 2013, winning in 2014
and again in 2015, and heading
back to Memphis in 2016.
The band, now the Truth featuring
Cat Rhodes, with Rhodes on lead
vocals, Bryan Morris on drums,
brother Jojo Morris on bass, and
Bob Erickson Jr. on guitar, per-
sylvania, and working toward its
named for Blues Hall of Famer be played on blues radio stations
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Man.” Seasoned blues veterans
has been well received, with
on drums and bass, lively keys, reviews saying that the band is
searing guitar, and honest vocals taking blues music into the future.
complete the band. The SoulFixers
bring an energy and intensity
to their music that is both reminiscent
of our blues forefathers and and the Kingfish
T-Roosters
Steve Morgan
contemporary. The sound is horninfused,
guitar-driven, and funky.
Boston Blues Society
DeltaBlues
Fresh off the release of their BMAnominated
CD Fix It Up, the Soul- keys—bluesy, soulful, jazzy, rootsy,
Horns, harmonies, congas, and
Fixers play their original songs and rocking, even a taste of the islands—the
original tunes by Steve
from the heart and from the soul.
Morgan and the Kingfish explore
Southern Avenue
the boundaries of the blues and
never leave the dance floor.
Memphis Blues Society
Deeply rooted in blues, Southern Steve Pineo Band
Avenue, from Memphis, Tennessee,
brings infectious rhythms,
Association
Calgary Blues Music
soulful guitar sounds, masterful
musicianship, and riveting vo-
The Steve Pineo Band is a blues
and roots band which specializes
cals to the stage and studio alike.
in great original songs, tasty playing,
tight arrangements, and soul-
Their sound represents an ideal:
to come together in music, spirit,
ful vocals. Hailing from Calgary,
and the love of life. Southern Avenue
consists of award-winning
TC Carr and
Alberta, Pineo learned his craft
at the legendary King Edward Hotel—a
major stop for touring blues
Israeli-born guitarist Ori Naftaly,
vocalist Tierinii Jackson, and her
bands. After many years of delving
into rock, country, jazz, and
younger sister Tikyra Jackson on
drums. Backed by some of Memphis’
best, Daniel Mckee on bass
pop styles, Pineo has gone back to
the blues. A full-time working musician,
he has set aside Monday
and Pete DeGloma on keys, Southern
Avenue is the high-energy
nights for Blue Mondays at Mikey’s
blues band that you don’t want to
Juke Joint. For the last eight
miss. In their hometown of Memphis,
they are considered by many
years the band has been serving
up new songs and cool grooves,
to be the future of the genre.
with no sign of stopping! This is
a band whose time has come.
Steve Cal’ Band
Jersey Shore Jazz and Stevee Wellons Band
Blues Foundation
Blues Society of
Steve Cal’ is a blues guitarist,
Western Pennsylvania
singer, and songwriter from Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. In 2011 he
The Stevee Wellons Band layers a
smokin’ rhythm section of Steve
formed the Steve Cal’ Band, which
Binsberger (keys), Allen Muckle
features Sandy Eldred (bass) and
(drums), Jim Spears (bass), and
Felix Manzi (drums). Through their
Cheryl Rinovato (guitar) behind the
instrumental virtuosity the trio
powerhouse vocals of Stevee Wellons.
This is a unique combination
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raise the musical bar with the electrifying,
soul-filled live sets that
of seasoned musicians. They draw
The Blues, Jazz and
they’ve become known for. The
on traditional, modern, and rockin’
Folk Music Society
Steve Cal’ Band’s latest self-produced
and independently released
What makes Tee Dee Young
blues roots in a musical partnership
that is winning over enthusiastic
fans at their live shows. The
CD has been included on over 20
unique is the style in which he
top-10 blues radio album monthly
Stevee Wellons Band is on the
charts this year, and continues to
club and concert circuit in Penn-
first full-length CD, for release in
early 2016. The band is proud to
represent western Pennsylvania
this year and is looking forward to
making new friends in Memphis!
The T-Roosters were born from the
common love of four musicians
for black music of the 1950s and
’60s. Drummer Giancarlo Cova
and bass player Lillo Rogati are a
perfect rhythm section for the guitar
of Tiziano “Red Rooster” Galli
(also the voice of the band) and
the Mississippi saxophone (blues
harp) of Marcus Tondo, finding a
priceless blend of swing, blues,
rock and roll, and boogie-woogie.
In 2012 they released their
first album, No Monkey but the
Blues, followed by their new recording
project, Dirty Again.
Bolts of Blue
Suncoast Blues Society
Blues singer TC Carr is also an
expressive harmonica player nurtured
for decades in the sun of
Gulf Coast Florida. Writing intriguing
shuffles that reflect his life
experiences, often with humorous
overtones, Carr sings with
heartfelt intensity that is matched
by his unique approach to playing
the harp. Touring across the
country and through the European
market, Carr continues to
build his fan base with each spirited
performance. You hear all
of the elements of his artistry
on the band’s latest self-titled
release. His backing band, the
Bolts of Blue, features the exceptional
guitar picker Josh Nelms.
plays the blues. His guitar is a
weapon, wielded with total authority,
assailing the listener with his
sheer virtuosity! He writes and
performs his own music, while still
being able to maintain his originality
covering music written by
other artists and his love for pleasing
his audience. Tee Dee Young
is a blues legend in his own time.
He has definitely got the blues,
and he loves “firing down on that
guitar.” While he plays his own
unique style of the blues, his dynamic
stage presence, exciting
harmony, and energy will put
you in the mood for dancing!
Tripwire
Blues Society of
the Ozarks
Tripwire has been performing and
promoting the blues since first
forming in the summer of 1999.
Drawing inspiration from the legendary
blues icons of the past as
well as the blues rockers of today,
this high-energy trio continues to
carry on the long-standing tradition
of guitar-driven blues. Tripwire
performances feature an
extensive set list of original music
mixed with inventive covers and
blues standards that are delivered
with the full-on passion of
the blues. Taking the stage with
its own unique blend of showmanship
and unrivaled musicianship,
this three-piece band is a
rock-solid, high-energy blues machine,
truly built for the blues.
The Truth featuring
Cat Rhodes
Blues Society of
Northwest Florida
32nd International Blues Challenge
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