The blues band collaboration of guitarist Max Jones and harpist Shawn O’Marro has been best described as, “...a grotesque, filthy abomination insulting everything mannerly and decent in modern western industrial society…” and “...fun in the same style as pig wrestling in your prom dress”.

For 15 years, Altered Five Blues Band has been winning audiences with a swaggering stomp of bruising, barrelhouse grit. According to Downbeat magazine, frontman Jeff Taylor “sings powerfully” and “Jeff Schroedl’s live-wire guitar reaches the high bar of mixed invention and fluidity.” Blues Bytes magazine declares the group features “the funkiest rhythm section outside of Memphis.” For its fourth album, Charmed & Dangerous, the Milwaukee-based quintet joins forces with Blind Pig Records, one of the world’s premiere blues labels. Produced by multi-Grammy-winner Tom…

Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames, an authentic blues band from Chicago with versatile talent, variety, and a cohesive show. Their blues is classic in nature, the standards are revitalized with striking three part vocal harmony, three vocal stylists, Passionate slide guitarist, Dave Weld schooled from Grammy Winning Master J.B. Hutto, along with blues diva and Rami winner Monica Myhre, Red Hot Saxman Rogers Randle, Jr, creamy voice of Jeff Taylor with a solid beat on drums and tight, rock…

The Blues Disciples have been bringing their Blues to the people of the local clubs in the Milwaukee area and the Midwest region since 1990. Founded by “Barefoot” Jimmy Schwarz with the intent of remaining true to the influences of the Chicago electric blues era of the ’50’s and 60’s. Influenced initially by the likes of Little Walter, and Muddy Waters, and then directly by Wisconsin Blues greats Jim Liban and Billy Flynn they forged a sound and band that…

Big Dog Murphy and the boys will be returning to the Gibson Music Hall, with their brand of aggressive blues and select "bluesified" classics! Join Harley, Tony P., and Big Dog this coming Thurs., Aug. 9, at 8pm. Also on the bill, from the grand ol' state of Missouri, starting at 530pm, is the Americana duo "Of Sea and Stone." Something for every musical taste this Thursday at Gibson Music Hall! https://www.bigdogmurphy.com

Donnie got his start in the music business playing guitar in a Regional Bluegrass Band at age 14 for L.B Siler and the Round Mountain Boys. Growing up in a small town outside of Toledo Ohio, the music scene was ever changing. It wasn't until five years later when he discovered Art Griswold and the Organics (a national blues band) that he knew what he really wanted to do. " they were amazing, the real deal. Their live shows were…

The Madtown Mannish Boys are a Madison-based Blues band who are steeped in Chicago-style Blues, including artists like Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter. They play harmonica-driven tunes with gritty fervor and dynamic energy, and they perform with raw exuberance and driving rhythms that make you want to boogie! Andy Smith has a powerful and soulful voice, reminiscent of some of the greats from Blues and R&B. Paul Schwoerer wields his harmonica with a chip…

Paul Filipowicz, Chicago born Lockport, IL raised (singer, songwriter, guitarist, harmonica). Over the 30+ years fronting his own band, he has played venues from the mid-west to Denver to stints in Texas and Mississippi. Some of his fondest memories are the shows with "Hound Dog Taylor" and "Mighty Joe Young". Luther Allison was a great friend of his who once told Paul "I know you're a bluesman and you know you're a bluesman and every time you take the stage…

Bringing crowds to their feet at the hardest to please and sophisticated night clubs in the Midwest, Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking Altar Boys play traditional blues, straight up with a big dose of passion. With smoking grooves, served up with hot harmonica and smooth stinging guitar they play original songs peppered with nods to Slim Harpo, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and the three Kings. http://reverendraven.com https://youtu.be/SKC7XeXVfgM?list=PLgkWkgCKKgHiU5BQLRIh1dZsOSfBIL568 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Wisconsin Music Industry (WAMI) award…

The Jay Edward Blues Band is based on honoring the great blues artists who came before us. Harmonica driven dance blues and boogie tunes all night long! "Blues at its finest! The Jay Edward Band is a collection of some of the best musicians that you will ever hear. Their interpretations of blues classics are true to the greats who created these fantastic tunes. As a front man and harp player Jay energizes and engages the audience offering songs that…

A versatile musician, Alex effortlessly crosses music boundaries and genres. Playing everything from sweet Beale Street blues to West coast swing. From hard Texas grinders to stone cold Chicago grooves with a feeling that is timeless, the audience can’t help but be pulled into the music. Creating the foundation for this soulful player is Alex’s uncle Marc Wilson, a seasoned and much sought after drummer, (Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, Marcia Ball, Anson Funderburgh, Ronnie Earl and more) and brother…

Decades ago, before the first rock and roll idols turned music into a product, musicians played music the way cobblers mended shoes and carpenters built homes. It was a trade like any other job and men did it for work, for wage. Young men would pack their station wagons with gear and travel from city to city to play their songs. For these musicians, it was not only all they wanted to do but all they could do. They were…