Friday, May 16, 2008
BANDS
BIG DADDY BLUE & THE WEE HOURS
Website: http://www.bigdaddyblue.com
Email Address: daddyblue01@yahoo.com
Contact Information:
Mike Chambliss
3450 Nicholson Drive, #1019
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-205-4134
Fax - 225-612-6340
Description:
Big Daddy Blue & The Wee Hours plays rockin’ rhythm & blues and Memphis soul, as well as rock, rockabilly classics, and original music. The original lineup of the Wee Hours originated in 2004 in Lafayette, and was that city’s representative to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
Genre:
Blues
History:
After various personnel changes, the group is now led by “Big Daddy” Michael Blue on guitar and vocals, who has been performing professionally for twenty years in the Southeastern states, as well as a few years in Michigan. On Lead Guitar is Mike Smith, a well-known singer and lead guitarist in the Lafayette area. On drums is Carroll Thibodeaux from Crowley, Louisiana, who played for 10 years for Chicago Al and the Backburners. Playing harmonica and contributing background vocals is Mark Savarino, originally from Port Arthur, Texas, now residing in Lafayette. Alternating on bass guitar is Pete Latino, a well known session player from Lafayette and Kevin Shearin, from Brooklyn, New York, who played for a number of years with File’.
Who are they like? Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Thackery, Smokin' Joe Kubek, Government Mule, Omar & the Howlers
Band members:
Big Daddy Michael Blue - Guitar, Vocals
Mike Smith - Guitar, Vocals
Mark Savarino - Harmonica
Carroll Thibodeaux - Drums
Pete Latino - Bass
Kevin Shearin - Bass
Band status:
Working most weekends, but available with advance notice.
Discography:
Snakebit - 1998
Booking Agent:
Mike Chambliss
21st Century Productions
Phone 225-205-4134
Audio Samples:
King Bee
Boom Boom
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