Bill + Band in Tucson, AZ

SEEKING

ABOUT

Newport Blues Project, roots/Chicago Blues. We’re a spinoff of The Newports, a blues/rock/soul band that originated in Chicago’s industrial south suburbs and reconvened in southwest Michigan in 2014. We have a Michigan and Tucson version of the band. Seeking drummer and vocalist/guitarist for Tucson version. Looking to play smaller, intimate venues and need a drummer with a light touch.

Screen name:

Bill_Newport_Blues

Member since:

Dec 13 2023

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years together:

60

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

76 years

Influences

Little Walter, Butterfield, Siegel-Schwall, Muddy Waters, John Mayall, Otis Rush, Jimmy Reed, Gary Primich, Peter Green, James Harman

Members Of Band

Michigan:
Bill Bielby, bass
Danny Dine, guitar, keyboards, vocals
Jumpin’ Gene Halton, harmonica
Tim Johnson, guitar
Rusty Hardwater, drums, vocals
Tucson:
Bill Bielby, bass
Tom Albanese, harmonica, vocals
Jeff Sachs, guitar, trombone, vocals

EQUIPMENT

PA: pair of Electrovoice Evolve 50M systems

MUSIC