The Colonel, Guitar, Vocals Curran “el Colonel” Stromberg hailed from Pasadena California originally, and has been playing blues music of all shades at Festivals, Clubs, Showcase Theaters, and private events for 20 years now in the Western, and Eastern Washington areas ! He has earned a large following in the north end of western Wash. as well as the south end. He has studied 50s and 60s R&B with the likes of Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Albert King, BB King, etc.... el Colonel was nominated twice for Best Male Vocalist with the Washington Blues Societies; Best Blues Awards 2006, and 2008
Howard Hooper, Bass Guitar Howard Hooper's bass has been a long time mainstay in the Seattle blues scene but includes playing with national music legends such as Johnny Shines, Little Milton, and Jimmy McCracklin, among others. He has twice been awarded "Best Bass" player by the Washington Blues Society. His style sets down a solid groove that allows the band to dig deep into the music that will get you moving.
Joe Giorello, Harmonica, Vocals Joe Giorello has played with national headliners, including John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Junior Walker and the All Stars, Little Howlin Wolf and Sun Seals. Locally, he's played with Seattle superstars such as the Tim Turner Band and the Fabulous Roof Shakers. Joe Klee of Rock Magazine said, "Joe is heavier into black blues than any white singer/harp player that I can call to mind..."
Conrad Ormsby, Drums I'm just going to list out some of Conrad's "likes", you can take it from there: Laughing Buddha Tattoo and Body Piercing, Alma Villegas Quartet, Marvin Bugalu Smith, "Become a fan", Chinese Music Blog, Gig Harbor FC 98' GSE, DJ Hobo Stab, Find Your Best Profile Pic, Lama Tsering Wangdu, Robert Lang Studios, Pray for Lupus Patients, Andy Warhol image by rachvt25 on Photobucket...
Ron Hendee, "Electric" Trumpet, Flugalhorn. Ron was born a poor black child, raised in the shadow of a 7-11 and two steps from the music store. What would become of his poor orphaned widow's mother? Only time will tell. Ron was born a poor black child, raised in the shadow of a 7-11 and two steps from the music store. What would become of his poor orphaned widow's
Frank "Hot Rod" Holman, Hammond B3, Piano. Frank "Hot Rod" Holman has been a longtime player in the Seattle music scene. In the 80's he played with FrontPage at landmark Seattle clubs like The Warehouse, The Pipeline, Bananas, and Parkers. Frank spent a year in LA recording and performing with The Living Dolls. Frank returned to the NW and played with various Seattle bands including Variant Cause, The KZOK Classic Rock Band, and The Diablotones. Over the past 6 years, Frank has found a home for his Hammond B3 in the Seattle Blues Scene. He is a founding member of the Robbie Laws Bigger Blues Band.
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