Artist description Four piece unit out of Chicago with guitar and saxophone as its focal point. Uses Chicago Blues as a stepping stone for improvisational, funky, rock and roll in a '90's context. It defies contemporary R&B as a non-evolving genre.

Music Style Roots Rock/ Chicago Blues with a dose of Funk and Soul

Musical Influences Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Chuck D, Rolling Stones, John Coltrane

Similar Artists Palladins, Bottle Rockets, Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, and of course, Iggy Pop!

Artist History The Buzz started in 1993 as a pickup group formed at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago. They started off as the backing band for a young female blues vocalist. Out of this unit, they started writing original music, and ultimately played the top venues in Chicago both as headliners and support for national touring acts. The Buzz now plays over 150 shows a year nationwide. Over 200 college and AAA radio stations have played their music. They band has also gained some national T.V. exposure including The Jenny Jones show.

Group Members Frank Blinkal- guitar and lead vocals Chris Bernhardt- bass and vocals Jay Moynihan- saxophones and keyboards Mike Rodbard- drums

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Keys, and Drums

Albums Highway

Press Reviews The Buzz...incorporates a full pantheon of musical styles-from rock to funk to experimental blues...Iowa City Icon, 9/98 "This local Band has a keen bluesy funk-rock sound that enhances an interesting repertoire. The tempos and rhythms of the recent release 'Highway' tell and intriguing musical story." Mary Houlihan-Skilton, Chicago Sun Times, April 10, 1998 If you've caught them on their own or as opener for national heavies like Jeff Healey, Chris Duarte, Storyville, or Chuck D, its obvious that this is a band worthy of the hype they've earned... In The Mix, 11/98 For more press and full articles, please see the band site at www.enteract.com/~thebuzz

Additional Info Sacred Lily Records is the band's current label

Location Chicago, Illinois - USA

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