Artist description Energetic 5 piece band playing the best of blues and R&B

Music Style R&B/Blues

Musical Influences Junior Wells, Maceo Parker, James Brown

Similar Artists Imagine Junior Wells and David Sanborn could have a child, then imagine that child addicted to triple shot espressos, then put instruments in his hands....well, I think you get the picture...

Artist History Started in winter of '94, the band has experienced personnel changes over the years to arrive at the current lineup, which best exemplifies the sound we're after

Group Members Charlie Butts, Paul Mata, Juel Rowden, Rory Marrero,Luther Hughes

Instruments Charlie Butts:Sax/Harp,vocals; Paul Mata, guitar,vocals; Juel Rowden,bass,vocals; Rory Marrero,keyboards and vocals; and Luther Hughes, drums and vocals

Albums Fire in the Hole; Told You Once

Press Reviews Band features nominees for Inland Empire Blues Awards-Best Harmonica, Charlie Butts; best keyboards, Rory Marrero; best drummer, Luther Hughes ; Best Band, and Best Album for "Told You Once"! "...this is the 2nd album for the Filter Tips...and its a real gem. Rowden's throaty power-vocals rumble....Butts sings all smooth style...Mata lands somewhere in between....its a cool blend and gives the album and added dose of diversity...the title track is blues to the bone."-Spokane Spokesman Review "...Even for the non-blues addicted, Told You Once is chock full of pleasant surprises...for years now, this band has also been one of the hottest club acts in the region." - The Inlander

Location Coeur d' Alene, ID - USA

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