Artist description A mix of young and old people who love music above all. Heavily influenced by the old blues clasics as well as New Orleans Funk and Austin Blues-Rock.

Music Style Blues

Musical Influences SRV, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Howling Wolf, Elmore James, BB King, Freddy King, The Meters

Similar Artists Just think Austin Blues with New Orleans Funk

Artist History You know the blues is a funny thing. It can bring people of all different walks of life together and give them a common bond. That couldn't be more true about the guys (and gal) involved in Sunburst Blue. We all have that "feeling" about playing blues, and taking it to the people. For me this band has been a long time coming. I finally have the chance to play with two of my best friends, and have been given the chance to make two more good friends. There's not a better rhythm section in the state of Arkansas than Speedy and Ernie. They lay down a groove that makes it real easy to fall into. Kyle and myself have all the freedom to lay back and rip off some amazing guitar work, and when you put Jen into the mix on vocals, there's no stopping us. We play for the love of the music, and we try to convey our feelings to the people we play for, so if you're in town, and you see Sunburst Blue on the marquee, stop in and check us out, I know you'll enjoy what you hear! Jeff After moving to Northwest Arkansas from North-Central Louisiana, I was very busy with the new job and house. When things finally settled down, I started looking for a new band. It didn't take long. The day I went out to all the local music stores to post notes on their bulletin boards advertising myself as available, a small not on one of them caught my eye. I hooked up with Jeff a few days later and we arranged to meet at my place for a jam. That first jam was magic. We all knew what the other was going to do before they did and we played like we had been together for years. In less than a month, we were playing paying gigs and making a name for ourselves. Speedy

Group Members Guitar & Vocals: Jeff "Sweet Licks" Horton Vocals, Accoustic Guitar & Percussion: Jennifer "Pipes" Beaver Bass: Ernie "Standby" May Drums & Percussion: Speedy "Dr. Speed" Mercer

Instruments Fender Strat, Fender P-Bass, Ludwig Drums

Albums "At Home"

Press Reviews Fayetteville, AR Police: "Well... they didn't break anything."

Location Fayetteville, AR - USA

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