Artist description An exciting American roots combo featuring accomplished San Francisco Bay Area musicians recognized nationally for theirversatility and outstanding skill. With rich vocal harmonies and tasty saxophone-based instrumentals, they offer infectious dance music, delivering inventive, original 40's and 50's influenced rhythm & blues, jump-blues, rock & roll and New Orleans gems. Fronted by Tim Eschliman (founding member of the Christmas Jug Band), vocalist and bassist, who was formerly with Etta James, Commander Cody, and the Moonlighters, whose "Rush Hour" release was produced by Nick Lowe.

Music Style Jump, Swing, New Orleans R&B

Musical Influences Louis Jordan, Allen Toussaint, Jimmie Reed, Meters, Big Joe Turner

Similar Artists NRBQ, Little Feat, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, Brian Setzer, Johnny Nocturne Band

Artist History As a back–up group they are in demand and recognized as journeymen in their field, having worked alongside, among others: Bo Diddley, Big Joe Turner, Johnnie Johnson, Earl King, Robert Ward, Long John Hunter and New Orleans rock & roll sax innovator Lee Allen. They were the featured house band at the 15th annual Sacramento Blues Festival. As individuals their credentials also include engagements backing (not opening for): Dr John, La Vern Baker, Ernie K–Doe, Otis Clay, Allen Tousaint, Huey Lewis & the News, Richard Berry, Leo Nocentelli, Syl Johnson, Big Jay McNeely, Jesse Colin Young, Amos Garrett, Rickie Lee Jones, Don & Dewey, the Temptations, Elvin Bishop, the Coasters, T–Bone Walker, Queen Ida, Rockin Sydney, Roy Rogers, Joe "Louis" Walker, The Coasters, Little Anthony, Mary Wells, and The Drifters. Following a fascination with the era of transition from 40`s & 50`s rhythm & blues to rock & roll, Rhythmtown–Jive is the Bay Area`s leading proponent of American roots dance music, featuring driving and syncopated counter–rhythms the feet cannot deny. The "RJ"s, Formerly Five Guys Named Mo, have a refreshing repertoire which goes beyond the typical rehashed "top 40" music of yesterday usually associated with R&B dance bands. In addition to their original numbers, the members of the group draw from a well of obscure and unusual post–world war II saturday night rave–ups and moody relief numbers that offer something different for the dance–inclined public: Louis Jordan & his Tympani Five, Big Joe Turner, Hank Ballard & the Midnighters, Big Jay McNeely, Clyde McPhatter, Freddie King, Lee Allen, Jimmy Reed, Huey "Piano" Smith & the Clowns, Roy Brown, Thurston Harris, Ray Charles, the Meters, Smiley Lewis, Paul Gayten, King Curtis, Sonny Thompson, James "Wee" Willie Wayne, Ella Mae Morse, Lil Millet, Will Bradley, Ray McKinley & Bill Doggett.

Group Members TIM ESCHLIMAN: bass, vocals; CAROLINE DAHL: piano, accordion; JIMMY SANCHEZ: drums; ADAM GABRIEL: guitar, vocals; ROB SUDDUTH: tenor & bari sax, vocals; ED EARLY: trombone, vocals; MICHAEL PELOQUIN: bari & tenor sax, harp, vocals

Instruments Vocals, tenor sax, bari sax, piano, guitar, drums

Albums "Happy New Millennium" "On The Main Stem" "Analog Travelog" "Retrogroove Artifact"

Press Reviews See http://www.globerecords.com/rj/RJ_Reviews.shtml or-Independent Songwriter Web–Magazine, Vol. 2 / Issue 7 (One of) THE TOP 12 INDEPENDENT BANDS IN THE U.S.: RHYTHMTOWN–JIVE Starting out this incredibly solid CD, is "Kidd Jordan`s Second Line". It almost feels like Chubby Checker`s, "Twist" in the beginning but it evolves into a great party tune that`s bouncing with piano licks, sax solos and a foot–stomping rhythm section. Undeniably, a world class dance tune that`s sure to leave `em wanting more! "Take It Easy,Baby": this is the first original tune on the album written by Tim Eschliman (bass player and singer), who lends his lounge tenor to this cut. Rahni Raines adds her great jazz vocal inflections on this tune as well. A great original tune with that feel–good, contagious boogie woogie sound. "Blues Hotel": in a similar vain of Lou Ann Barton`s "Te–Ni–Nee–Ni–Nu", this one really capture`s the spirit of R&B and adds a little attitude for fun. Love it! "Headin` Home": written by Johnnie Johnson and filled with sultry piano licks, this one oozes with sensuality. A sure belly–rubbin` hit. "Mighty Fine Day": the drum work is nothing short of a piece of art! The control, the rhythmic variations, it`s all there and it makes for one dynamite sound. "That Was Then, This Is Now": a blues harmonica lulls us into the back woods of Mississippi. A classic presentation with all the passion and fire and heartbreak that makes the blues so real and so human. A wonderful remake on a great classic. "Jet Stream": a mix of a up–tempo country beat and a boogie woogie playing style. A nice treat. "Johnnie`s Idea": this is pure mood music, baby. It takes you into the hot summer nights without mercy and doesn`t relent. The bass and the lead guitar work together like Ginger and Fred on the dance floor. The sounds dance around the eardrums, teasing to the point of ecstasy. Oh, keep on playing!….."Twilight Blue": multi–layered piano chords spice up this original. Excellent piano playing. "Somebody Told You" fun. "Slow Drag": another Johnnie Johnson tune that redefines R&B as we know it. Superb rhythmic execution at every turn. Just enough jazzchords to add a vivacious variation. "Boogie Woogie": look out people and stand back. Once people hear this cut, the floor will be packed to full capacity. Energetic and full of "zip",this one`s a crowd pleaser. IN SUMMARY: Rhythmtown–Jive is an extraordinary example of the vast amount of incredible indietalent in the world today. They are very talented musicians with a true sense of the music they play. Their songwriting fits their individual sound and they seem to mesh together so seamlessly. They are truly legends in the making. Blues Access, Summer 1998, #34 (**Catfish Choice) The pianist behind every Chuck Berry song worth its salt, Johnnie Johnson inspires a classy set from this Mill Valley, California, big band with a nice New Orleans feel.

Additional Info Bonus Madri Gras Mambofest show appears in February.

Location Mill Valley, CA - USA

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