Artist description Certified Blues is a high energy treat for blues lovers of all kinds, featuring Cody McDonald on harmonica and Tom Lavin on guitar and vocals. Their humor and good nature comes through in every song. It is plain to see they truly enjoy what they do and so does their audience.

Music Style Acoustic Blues

Musical Influences Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

Similar Artists Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan

Artist History Having performed together in several Los Angeles blues bands over the past seven years, Cody and Tom have stripped down to the essential elements of voice, guitar and harmonica. They perform throughout the Los Angeles area at clubs, cafes and private parties. Tom's guitar playing has been featured on many TV shows and several soundtrack albums. Cody has appeared with bands all over Los Angeles, in addition to recording with artists such as Great White and giving harmonica lessons. The band also appears at local elementary schools, teching children about the origins and instruments of the blues.

Group Members Cody McDonald - Harmonica and vocalsTom Lavin - Vocals and guitar

Instruments Harmonica, guitar, dobro and vocals

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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