BRYAN LEE

T BLUES BAND

KENNY NEAL

FRANK MOREY

LIONEL YOUNG BAND

HENRY BUTLER

THE LIONEL YOUNG BAND

 AUGUST 24th 2011 - 10 PM

Lionel, a native of upstate New York, started his musical career on the violin, studying at the prestigious Eastman School of Music. After branching out into bluegrass, Lionel "turned the corner into a quirky brand of blues. Nearly everyone who’s seen him says, “I’ve never seen anyone play violin and make it sound like a guitar!"" A welcome addition to the blues scene, The Lionel Young Band "elaborates on a retro feel with unique interpretations of originals and covers, like “Night Train” and Magic Sam’s “Feels So Good.”" (Blues Revue)

http://lionelyoung.net/

BRYAN LEE

AUGUST 9 2011 - 10 PM

Bryan Lee, AKA Braille Blues Daddy, has been a Louisiana blues fixture on Bourbon Street since the 1980's. A long way from his childhood home in Wisconsin, Bryan worked against the odds following his adage "...it's more important than ever, whether you are white, black, or purple that if you have the feeling for the blues in your soul, [you] have to carry it on.* Touring the USA and Canada with his band The Blues Power Band, Bryan Lee is still bringing excellence & integrity to his music with every performance.

www.braillebluesdaddy.com

KENNY NEAL

AUGUST 18 2011 - 10 PM

Kenny Neal was born in New Orleans and began making music with his father (blues harmonica player Raful Neal) at a young age. Buddy Guy recruited the multi-instrumental "swamp blues guitarist" at the age of 17 and took him on tour as his bassist. After a lot of work and experience, Neal was dubbed *one of a mere handful of truly inventive young contemporary guitarists" by the Chicago Tribune. Kenny Neal is an outstanding talent with a "bright contemporary feel" & "swamp sensibility" that keeps him a part of the who's-who of the blue scene.

www.kennyneal.net

VALERIE JUNE

AUGUST 26, 2011 - 7 PM

A musical ambassador from Tennessee, Valerie June "blends folk, soul, and even ancient country elements" in her enchanting acoustic performances. A regular at the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival and the International Folk Alliance Conference, June has been internationally broadcasting her unique style to great success.  Valerie has come a long way from Humboldt Tennessee and New York City welcomes her distinguishable talent with open arms.

www.valeriejune.com

BILL SIMS JR & MATT SKOLLER

AUGUST 9th TUESDAY - 7 PM 

Bill Sims Jr. doesn’t allow any one blues genre define his personal playing style. Raised in Ohio, Bill Sims turned professional at the age of 14 and went on to learn piano and major in music at Ohio State University. After touring with doo-wop rhythm & blues groups and experimenting in avant-garde jazz, Sims returned to the blues. Bill Sims Jr is considered one of the best NYC guitar/singer front men and comes complete with a 10-hour PBS special on his life’s works.

Firmly engrained in the Chicago Blues' traditions, Matt Skoller's unique harmonica stylings have a simultaneous past and present that have represented the Chicago Blues' scene for nearly 20 years. Since 1992, Skoller has formed his own band to rave reviews and impressive performance residencies. "Skoller's warm, raspy vocals and succinct harmonica work radiate confidence and maturity without flashy exhibitionism. Today he enjoys a hard-won reputation as one of the foremost harp players in the huge talent pool of the Chicago blues scene..." (Blues Review)

www.billsims.com

www.mattskoller.com

STEVE GUYGER AND BOBBY RADCLIFF

Both east coast born Steve Guyger (Pennsylvania) and Bobby Radcliff (Maryland) are working together to keep Chicago blues tradition alive in NYC. Guyger and Radcliff, each having been influenced by blues legends Jimmy Rogers and "Magic Sam" respectively, are two veterans of the circuit that are set to "wow" with every performance. "Phenomenally gifted," Radcliff and "monster [harp] player" Guyger are the perfect combination for your Chicago blues fix. (Blues Review) (Mark Hummel)

www.steveguyger.com

www.bobbyradcliff.com

CLARENCE SPADY

Raised in Scranton Pennsylvania, where he still lives, Clarence Spady is accredited with defining the 1990's blues scene. Raised by a musical family and encouraged to pursue blues, Spady started touring right out of high school. By the '90's, this singer/guitarist decided to head out and tour with a band of his own. Clarence Spady's skills as a songwriter paired with his solid mastery of guitar transcends typical blues performances, leaving audiences clamoring for more of his unique & intelligent sound.

www.myspace.com/clarencespadyband

FRANK MOREY

AUGUST 20TH 2011 - 7 PM

Frank Morey has been enticing international audiences with his "witty, gritty blues" since the 1990's. (Boston Globe) This New England native serves up performances of both covers and originals on his acoustic guitar and harmonica "with true skill at storytelling and singing". (Well Rounded Radio) While Tom Waits seems to be his most common comparison, Morey draws from a wealth of influences ranging from Louis Armstrong, Howlin' Wolf & Ray Charles to folk greats Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. If you thought you knew folk rock --- think again with Frank Morey's unconventional & "eminently hummable" performances! (Minor 7th)

www.frankmorey.com

SARON CRENSHAW

Whether he is traveling the country disseminating his control of jazz and blues or strolling through the audience playing guitar with his tongue (which happens to be a Gibson "Lucille" model guitar signed by B.B.King), SaRon Crenshaw is a powerhouse performer that leaves an unforgettable impression. This New Yorker's deeply engrained love for all things blues leaves no room for obstacles in life or performance.

www.saroncrenshaw.com

JERRY DUGGER BLUES PROJECT

Jerry Dugger, a Bronx-born New Yorker, had his first musical introduction through the house hold radio & neighborhood church choirs. After landing a gig with the renowned Dan Lynch Blues Bar, Dugger received 13 years of first-rate blues experience from peers and professionals alike. A reputable performer with "the best voice on the New York City scene", Jerry Dugger is sure to leave a welcome lasting impression! (The Blues Foundation)

www.jerrydugger.com

 T BLUES BAND

 Comprised of rotating band leaders, the T Blues band is a  nightly, sounded-shifting, blues machine. Tight knit groups of 4 musicians combine forces to generate the most powerful and authentic blues incarnations available. Sit back, and enjoy! It's an experience you can't find anywhere else but Terra Blues.

Rotating Guests include - Barry Harrison, Bill Sims, Bobby Radcliff, Clarence Spady, Jeff Anderson, Jerry Dugger, JR Mack, Michael Hill, Michael Powers, Ray Schinnery, SarRon Crenshaw, Slam Allen, Steve Guyger, & Many More ...

MONDAY NIGHTS 

JR MACK - SARON CRENSHAW - JERRY DUGGER & BARRY HARRISON 

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10th

BOBBY BRYAN - JP - AL LEVY - & BARRY HARRISON

THURSDAY AUGUST 11th

  BILL SIMS JR - JR MACK -  CLIFF SCHMITT & BARRY HARRISON

THURSDAY AUGUST 25th

SARON CRENSHAW - IRVING LOUIS LATTIN -  CLIFF SCHMITT  & BARRY HARRISON

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31st

MICHAEL HILL - IRVING LOUIS LATTIN - CLIFF SCHMITT & 

BARRY HARRISON

 MICHAEL POWERS FREQUENCY

 Heralding from Bayonne New Jersey, Michael Powers now defines the New York City blues scene. Since settling in NYC in the 1970's, Power's originals and "re-shaped classics" have been dictating the raw essence of real blues in the city for years. This 5 time Blues Music award nominee "is no "rocker" masquerading as a "bluesman", no "Hendrix wanna be" - he is simply true to his ... heart and the rockin' soul in his music." Michael Powers is a rare find in the music world; "an impressive musical range and versatility - a musician for all seasons." (Blues Matters)

www.michaelpowers.webs.com

HENRY BUTLER

AUGUST 27th SATURDAY - 7 PM

Henry Butler is a rare musical talent that manages continuous awe-inspiring reactions with every performance. Born blind, this 8-time W.C. Handy "Best Blues Instrumentalist - Piano" award nominee, has been at the forefront of the music scene since the 1980's. Having grown up in New Orleans, with its eclectic and diverse influences, and mastered multiple instruments (piano, vocals, baritone horn and drums), Butler's style and interpretation is an amalgamation of his assorted musical upbringing.  Thebluegrassspecial.com heralds Butler as "One of the prodigiously gifted musicians of our time. [As a] New Orleans native, Henry Butler has a way of infusing his ... city's soul and pulse into whatever he's playing--and when it comes to what he's playing, it's best you know some geography." We welcome this very special talent to NYC & just as eagerly anticipate his performance here at Terra Blues.

http://www.henrybutler.com/index.html

 THE PIONEERS

 SUNDAY NIGHTS

The Pioneers got their start at Terra Blues as the legendary backup group that supported Moe Holmes ,former alto and tenor voice of the Holmes Brothers. Created in the early 1990's, the band is comprised of rotating talented musicians After Moe's death in 2008 the current group of JR Mack, Barry Harrison, Brian Killen & Pat Firch carry on in his footsteps.

BOBBY RADCLIFF

AUGUST 6th SATURDAY - 7 PM 

Growing up in Maryland, Bobby Radcliff began his guitar education with classical guitar lessons at the age of 12. Following his initiation into the music world, Radcliff moved to New York City in 1977 where Black Top records took a liking to his “strengths as a soloist, as well as a funky rhythm guitarist”. (WFLR-FM) Having toured the US, Canada, and Europe more than a dozen times Radcliff always leaves audiences stunned with “his jaw-dropping skills as a guitarist." (Blues Review)

www.bobbyradcliff.com

 IRVING LOUIS LATTIN

Irving Louis Lattin, another of Chicago's notable music exports, is one of the most desirable talents in the entertainment industry. Called upon for his song writing prowess and blues/funk performances, Lattin's sound has been featured in commercials (Covergirl, Chevy, Pfizers ... etc) and on stages across the world.  Lattin began playing music at age 13 and by the time he was 25, mastered both composition and piano. Although you have probably heard Irving Louis Lattin during your every day life without even realizing it, wake up your consciousness and grab a featured show of his talented song writing and "real-thing" appeal right here at Terra Blues!

www.myspace.com/irvinglouislattin

RAY SCHINNERY

Raised in New York City, Ray Schinnery was influenced by jazz guitarists as well as classic rhythm and blues players. Albeit having committed to the guitar as a youth, Schinnery has made his unique voice just as important an instrument in his performances. Always supporting and encouraging the cause of keeping blues alive, Schinnery has become a regular on the international as well as local blues scene. "With his band, a solo performer, or with his guitar Ray is a master showman..."

www.myspace.com/rayschinnery

JR MACK

A New Jersey native and self-taught guitarist since the age of nine, Jr Mack forged his own path into the heart of the blues. With the collected stage presence of a seasoned performer, Jr Mack lulls, mesmerizes, and reels the audience into a groove all his own. Having sat in or worked with The Allman Brothers Band, Robert Randolph, & many others, Junior Mack's soulful interpretation of the blues never fails to captivate.

www.jrmack.com

BILL & CHANEY SIMS

Bill Sims Jr. doesn’t allow any one blues genre define his personal playing style. Raised in Ohio, Bill Sims turned professional at the age of 14 and went on to learn piano and major in music at Ohio State University. After touring with doo-wop rhythm & blues groups and experimenting in avant-garde jazz, Sims returned to the blues. Bill Sims Jr is considered one of the best NYC guitar/singer front men and comes complete with a 10-hour PBS special on his life’s works. Performing regularly at Terra Blues, audiences have the pleasure of hearing him perform with his talented daughter Chaney Sims. Chaney’s similarly “earthy and relaxed” voice makes her the perfect duet partner. (Time Out NY)

www.billsims.com

www.myspace.com/chaneysims