Artist description The core of Ruff Kut's music is original blues based rock n' roll delivered in a Roots Rock style. However, the bands influences and experience allow them to play a diversity of sounds, from folk rock to pop to power metal.

Music Style Roots Rock

Musical Influences Clapton, Rolling Stones, Blues

Similar Artists Kenny Wayne Shepard, ZZ Top, Cream

Artist History The band has played a variety of gigs, such as the Rock N Roll Marathon, local club dates, including the Belly Up Tavern, and local parties. The band's focus is on their originals, such as the driving "Silicon Valley Blues", or the melodic "More Than A Dream". However, included in their repertoire are a few classics by some of their influences such as Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones and Muddy Waters. The group's lead singer and lead guitarist Alex Barclay's background comes from playing Northern California clubs and blues bars. Alex is one the band's primary songwriters, and his blistering leads and unique vocal style are the backbone of the Ruff Kut sound. The group's rhythm section is anchored by Max Carnage on drums. Max, another of Ruff Kut's songwriters, was raised on the styles of the Scorpions, Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top and other classic hard rock bands. Versatile Bass player Steve Abeyta, who joined the band after leaving the local band Los Guys, plays in a variety of local music projects, one of which features him on the stand-up Bass. His straight up rock n' roll style and background vocals are an integral part of the Ruff Kut rhythm section. Rounding out the bands line-up is newcomer Steve Williams, who has been playing piano and keyboards since he was four years old. Steve's melodic keyboards, which reflect his classical training and blues influences, has added the missing ingredient to complete Ruff Kut's unique sound and style. Blues is the heart of rock n' roll, and Ruff Kut provides a fresh new blues rock n' roll sound guaranteed to impact any venue.

Group Members Alex Barclay (Vocals, Guitars); Steve Williams (Keyboards); Steve Abeyta (Bass); Max Carnage (Drums)

Instruments Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Drums

Albums Garage Demo

Press Reviews The band has appeared nationally on the ESPN broadcast of the Rock n Roll Marathon. They were also featured in a news segment on original bands on a local cable access channel.

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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