Artist description Instrumental blues / jazz combo led by guitarist Dave Specter. Has included various blues vocalists such as Barkin' Bill Smith, Tad Robinson, Lenny Lynn, and Lynwood Slim.--------- Gigs: (In Chicago or as noted) March 1: The Snuggery (Union Station) w/ Mark Hannon; - March 2: Famous Dave's BBQ w/ Steve Freund; - March 3: Nick's w/Steve Freund; - March 6-16: London/Amsterdam; - March 20: Shaw's Crab House (Schaumburg) w/ Mark Hannon; - March 24: Joe's Bebop Cafe (Navy Pier); - March 25: Benefit for Mark Hannon, Bar Louie (Dearborn Station) 3:00-10:00pm; - March 27: Shaw's Crab House (Schaumburg); - March 28: Buddy Guy's Legends; - March 31: Nick's

Music Style Blues with strong Jazz influences

Musical Influences T-Bone Walker, Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, B.B. King, Freddie King, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Vaughan, Magic Sam

Similar Artists Magic Sam, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker

Group Members Dave Specter, guitar; Rob Waters - Organ; Harlan Terson - Bass; Mike Schlick - Drums; Rich Parenti - Sax

Instruments Guitar, Sax, Bass, Organ, Drums

Albums Speculatin'

Press Reviews "His funky lines echo the jazzers, but his grinding single-note work is greasy enough for any Windy City after-hours club." -Guitar Player"This is easily the best-recorded showcase yet for Specter's classy guitar stylings." - Living Blues. "Quintessentially hip and swinging." - Chicago Tribune. "Specter is indeed 'all that'." - Blues Access

Additional Info All music by permission of Dave Specter and Delmark Records. Photo by Harvey Tillis.

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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