Artist description Blue Rain is the trio of Len Graham, Kirk Reyes and Darryl Lemons. Following the ideology of groups such as America and Genesis, Blue Rain's simple approach to AOR is both evocative and powerful. Their sound is reminiscent of the early 70's sound. Mixing piano, strings, accoustic guitars and harmonica to create a soulful blend of soft rock and crossover standards.

Music Style Soft Rock

Musical Influences Dan Fogelberg, Neil Young, Eagles, Beatles

Similar Artists Poco, Firefall, Richard Marx

Group Members Len Graham is head writer, vocalist, plays guitar and harmonica. Over the years, he has fronted many successful acts including Colorado based Load Limit, Connecticut based bands Clearlight, Graham Noble, and Lenny Graham and the Phoenix. He’s won several songwriting awards and has appeared on numerous compilation works. Len was the opening act for The Marshall Tucker Band in the mid 80’s and has also appeared on You Can Be A Star and the famous Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville. With over 300 songs in his publishing company’s catalog, he is sure to make it to the music charts. Kirk Reyes is the bass player for Blue Rain. Kirk not only brings his composing and arranging skills to the act, but this highly trained fellow can play with the best of them. Moonlighting with acts such as Profiles in Jazz, Somos and the Bob Thomas Band, Kirk is one of the most sought after bass players in Tampa Bay. His high energy and playing skills were honed at U.S.D.A.N. Center for the Performing Arts and the University of Tampa where he studied music theory. Kirk has been involved in productions at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Hernando Jazz Society. Darryl Lemons rounds out the trio with his soulful stylings on keyboards and string arrangements. Darryl has been a pro for many years, gaining his early training at Mincellas Academy of Music in Michigan, and studying music theory with the renowned Scott Bennett. Darryl has toured extensively and played with many fine acts over his career. These include the Drifters and Tommy and the Saints. He has also recorded and worked with Jim Ed Brown of You Can Be A Star fame in Nashville. Darryl also writes his own brand of new age music, which will be released later this year on Summerboy Music.

Instruments Acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, strings, harmonica, Latin guitar, percussion

Albums From Here To L.A.

Location Port Richey, Florida - USA

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