Artist description Go to Popa Dave Montano

Music Style Rocking Blues with a good mixture of funk thrown in.

Musical Influences Stevie Ray Vaughn, Freddy King, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed

Similar Artists Stevie Ray Vaughn, Niel Diamond, Allman Brothers, BB King, Niel Diamond

Artist History Popa began performing live at the local radio station in 1950 at the age of three. He has performed internatioaly and nationally with such artists as Deacon Jones, and Lydia Pense.

Group Members Popa Dave Montano Recent hired guns: Terry Hiatt Mike Robles Scott La Mantia Randy Hayse Richard Gonzales Archie Lee Hooker Lydia Pense

Instruments Bass Drums Guitar and sometimes blues harp and saxophone,

Albums What's Up With That? with Box of Blues

Press Reviews Blues Review April 1999, page 57 "The Band Box of Blues features bassist Popa Dave Montano, guitarist Jeff Niemann, and Niemann's 15 year old son Daniel on saxophone on What's Up With That? (EC and Yolanda Nowhere 514115). Heavy-duty electric blues are the main focus, with killer sax solos by the young Niemann and great original songwriting throughout. The record does suffer a tad from the use of computerized drum tracks. Best cut: the title tune, a jazzy uptempo romp with an infectious hook." - Ed Ivey The only problem with this CD is my kids like it so much they keep stealing it. Artist Review: Popa does preach. He preaches the blues with a voice that's got a six octave range. The guitar is meaner and rougher than shark skin and the sax work is a joy. –Listen.com

Additional Info great new songwriting, upbeat tempo

Location Berry Creek, California - USA

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