Artist description The Bond Street Blues Band is one of the premier horn-laden blues shows of the Northwest Oregon Coast's throbbing music scene. This Astoria-based powerhouse has performed throughout the Northwest at a multitude of festivals, concerts, and clubs, spreading their pulsating groove from their home across the region, from Ashland, Oregon to Tokeland, Washington, and beyond. Bond Street is as much an institution as a musical group. It carries a rich history dating back to its ethereal formation in 1988 out of Astoria's hidden reserve of talented, music-living players. The group has always maintained an inclusive attitude toward the music, and over the years many great pl ayers have contributed to shaping the group's current, and most enduring, seven-piece configuration. These many incarnations have produced a uniquely stewed and flavored musical mixture of Chicago and Southern blues, big band and jump boogie swing styles, and New Orleans street beats and gumbos. The Bond Street Blues Band is roaming the Northwest with impish zeal, aiming to spread its special blend of musical impunity into your consciousness.

Music Style An eclectic mix of Chicago and Southern blues, big band and jump boogie swing styles, New Orleans street beats and gumbos.

Musical Influences Albert Collins, Louie Jordan, The Meters, Howling Wolf, Jimmy Cliff, Cold Blood, Neville Brothers, Little Walter

Similar Artists The Albert Collins big band, Ray Charles, Albert King

Artist History BSBB's lengthy credentials include annual appearances at the Cannon Beach Concert in the Park summer series, a trio of appearances at Portland's Waterfront Blues Festival, and a showcase performance at the Eugene Celebration. The Cascade Blues Association has taken notice, nominating Bond Street for two separate Muddy Awards in 1996. In addition, feature member Johnny Ward has himself been a Muddy winner for his excellent harmonica solo work. Bond Street is as much an social institution as a musical group. It carries a rich history dating back to its ethereal formation in 1988 out of Astoria's hidden reserve of talented, music-living players. The group has always maintained an inclusive attitude toward the music, and over the years many great players have contributed to shaping the group's current, and most enduring, seven-piece configuration. These many incarnations have produced a uniquely stewed and flavored musical mixture of Chicago and Southern blues, big band and jump boogie swing styles, and New Orleans street beats and gumbos.

Group Members Joe Patenaude, Guitar/Vocals Spud Siegel, Piano/Trumpet/Accordion/Vocals Mike Metzner, Organ/Vocals Johnny Ward, Tenor Sax/Harmonica/Vocals Calen Uhlig, Baritone Sax Bill Uhlig, Bass Tom Peake, Drums

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Piano, Organ, Harmonica, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Accordion, Mandolin

Albums Chickenshack Boogie Nights EP, 2001; Bond St. Blues Band Live at Fuk Wing's, 1995; Eatin' Chinese, 1994

Press Reviews Jan '02 Hipfish Monthly, www.hipfish.com

Location Astoria, OR - USA

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