Born and raised in greater-Philadelphia area, Steve Shanahan, started his musical journey with guitar at the conservatory level at the age of eleven... Through the years, Steve has honed his craft listening to and emulating his musical influences including BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Duane Allman, Roy Buchanan and more.

After his graduation from the University of Delaware, Steve became a family man and then returned to music playing local jams, blues clubs and performing in Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Kansas. After a ten-year relationship with Mikey Jr. that evolved from the local jam and performance venues, the next logical step was to produce Steve’s inaugural release, Blue Ranchero, on 8th Train Records. Steve’s guitar tone and playing have an authentic sound which is true to the blues and a tribute to the players he has emulated over the past 50 years. “Blue Ranchero”, an original instrumental by Steve, is the title track on the record and evokes the magic of electric guitar and the feel of speed common to the muscle-car years of the 1960s. His slow blues ballads exude the richness of the original vocal versions while up-tempo shuffles and standards are filled with tuneful guitar, harp, piano and saxophone solos. Steve’s goal in his live performances is to pay homage to the originators of the form while informing his audiences with the history and the connections between artists from one generation to the next that keep our Blues alive and ever evolving January 2024

The blues greatest songwriter Willie Dixon proclaimed “The blues are the roots of all American music. As long as American music survives so will the blues.” The 14 tunes on guitarist/vocalist Steve Shanahan's auspicious debut are a testament to Dixon's quote and exemplify the continuity and adaptability of the blues. A Philadelphia area native and University of Delaware graduate, Shanahan has played guitar since he was five and along the way developed a love for blues and American music. He's been friends with producer/harmonica ace Mikey Junior for ten years. Shanahan is a frequent visitor to Mikey Junior's Sunday blues jam at the Twisted Tail in Philly which ultimately led to their collaboration here. Mikey Junior's regular band of guitarist Matt Daniels, bassist Jimmy Pritchard, and drummer Scott Stump are augmented by tenor saxophonist Steve Kirsty and keyboardist Judd Nielsen on the 12 covers and two original instrumentals (Shanahan's “Blue Ranchero,” a slashing ode to his beloved Blue Ranchero, Ford's precursor to Chevy's El Camino, and Mikey Junior's loping “Speedway Shuffle” featuring muscular harp evocative of Little Walter). Half of the covers come from the crème de la crème of Chicago blues legends (Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson II and Little Walter) Texas, California, West Coast, and the Delta are also covered. The lone contemporary track is Keb Mo's “Dangerous Mood.” The opening track “Train Kept A-Rollin'” further underscores Dixon's quote. Originally a R and B hit from 1951 for jump blues maestro Tiny Bradshaw, then a hit for rockabilly progenitors Johnny Burnette and the Rockabilly Trio, then further popularized by the Yardbirds and Aerosmith, and now by Steve Shanahan. Thomas J. Cullen III, Bucks County Blues Society and Blues Music Magazine

Blue Ranchero is available on all digital platforms, CD at show, and is supporting Steve’s live show, “100 Years of the Blues”. The “100 Years” show explores the impact of blues music through performances of some of the most well-known blues, r and b, and rock artists/labels of the 20th Century such as Muddy Waters, BB King, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, MOTOWN, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more. The live performance features The Hit Men consisting of: Philadelphia Journeyman vocalist and keyboardist Joe Mass, drummer Eric Scatteregia and bassist Dave Giorgio.

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The Wilmington Delaware music scene flourished in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s. Bands that made the rounds in northern Delaware and beyond included favorites such as the Melton Brothers, Sin City Band, Johnny Neel and the Shapes of Soul, the Watson Brothers, The Bullets, Tommy Conwell and his Young Rumblers, Lisa Jack, The Drinkers, Larry Tucker Band, Rockett 88, and the big dog in the neighborhood, George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers. ... It’s a time Mark Kenneally remembers fondly, mainly because he was one of the stars of that music scene, or at least his alter ego was — Dr. Harmonica.

Kenneally is the front man and lead singer — and harmonica virtuoso — for Rockett 88, a band that has been around since the late 1970s and was inducted into the Delaware Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

Dr. Harmonica is now in his mid-70s, but he’s still chugging along, albeit more slowly than he did in his prime. That physical decline really began four years ago, when he was injured while rescuing his dog from traffic. Kenneally fell and tore both of the quad muscles in his legs and he’s still unable to walk without assistance, even though the injury was repaired using transplanted muscle from a cadaver.

“I’m doing all right, but I’m really not happy with my progress,” Kenneally says. “I’m doing much better than I was after it first happened, and therapy has really helped and continues to help. But it was a devastating injury — I could hear the muscles snap when it happened.

“So, it’s been a long road and it’s still a long road. I’m just trying to do the best I can with what I have to work with.”

Also, Kenneally was born with cerebral palsy, a disability he learned to cope with a long time ago and which, indirectly, led him to the harmonica. His condition prevented him from playing most team sports when he grew up in the Brandywine Hundred neighborhood of Devon in the 1960s, although he played rugby for a while. So, he turned his focus to cars and music, and even his music choices were limited because of his cerebral palsy. He tried the trumpet and trombone, but they didn’t excite him.

A harmonica was handed to Kenneally at 13. The rest is history.

Then one day, when he was 13, a friend stopped by his house and handed him a couple of harmonicas. And from there Mark Kenneally eventually morphed into Dr. Harmonica.

It didn’t hurt that one of Kenneally’s best friends was George Thorogood, who was in his class at Brandywine High in the late 1960s. Thorogood’s star hadn’t started to rise yet. In fact, Kenneally says that when he first started playing with Thorogood he didn’t even play guitar — he was the band’s singer.

Later, Kenneally joined Rockett 88, whose lead guitarist at the time was Tommy Conwell before he became a Young Rumbler. Rockett 88 was just one of many great local bands at the time, and Kenneally says he played with just about all of those musicians at one time or another, including the late Johnny Neel, who went on to greater fame as a member of the Allman Brothers Band.

“I actually got to make a living doing it, so I got to do what I love and I never got up before noon,” Kenneally says. “I didn’t care who I was playing with or where we were playing. All I wanted to do was play music with like-minded people, and there were a lot of them around here back then. We were all into the music.”

And music has helped him deal with the many crosses he’s had to bear over the years. Because of his physical limitations, Rockett 88 only plays a couple of times a month, but even that bare-bones schedule has been great mental and emotional therapy for him, even though it can be physically demanding

“It gives me something to focus on besides my problems,” he says. “I still love it, even though I don’t enjoy it as much as I did when I could jump around and be much more animated. But playing, and practicing to get ready to play, gives me a goal, something to shoot for, something to look forward to. And we’re getting great crowds whenever we play, and that helps my outlook, too.”

Those crowds don’t see the hyperactive Dr. Harmonica of the old days, but he still gets the people on their feet and dancing.

“What I love about Mark the most is his enthusiasm, and that hasn’t changed at all,” says Paula Wolkind, who, along with her husband George Wolkind, founded the Delaware Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“He doesn’t just play — he puts on a show, and the crowd really responds to him,” Paula Wolkind says. “Some people are natural entertainers, natural showmen, and that certainly describes Mark.”

George Wolkind certainly knows rock and roll, especially the local variety — he was the lead singer for the popular band Snakegrinder in the early 1970s. He and his wife decided that the music scene in Delaware needed to be recognized, and that led to the creation of the Delaware Rock and Roll Society (which begat the Delaware Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) in 2018, and recently the organization found a permanent home in the Smyrna Opera House.

And there was never a doubt that Dr. Harmonica and Rockett 88 would be among the first bands to be inducted.

“Mark loves music and he loves sharing that music with the crowd,” George Wolkind says. “People sense that and they send that energy back to the band. That’s the beauty of live music, and nobody brings that energy like Mark, even with all the hardships he’s had to deal with.”

Other members of the ever-evolving Rockett 88 include Alan Yandziak on tenor saxophone, Quentin Jones on guitar, Danny Bendig on drums and Patrick Redding on bass. Jeff Simon occasionally sits in on drums when he’s not touring with Thorogood. And adding something extra to the mix for Rockett 88 is new guitarist Nick Kane, who played with the Mavericks from 1993-2000 and was part of that internationally-known band when it was nominated for five Grammy Awards and won once.

Rockett 88 has cut back on its performing schedule and they rarely play in Delaware anymore. They do show up at the St. George’s Country Store on occasion — they last played there in March. Kenneally said his band mostly plays in the Lancaster, Pa., area.

“For some reason, there’s a big music scene up there,’ he says.

It’s been a long time since Dr. Harmonica wailed at the Barn Door in Wilmington or the Blue Boar Inn in Arden, or George Thorogood walked along the top of the bar while playing his guitar at the Buggy Tavern in Brandywine Hundred (none of those venues exist anymore).

Kenneally, who now lives in Milford, holds onto those memories even while crafting new ones as an elder statesman of rock and roll in Delaware. He makes the best of his current circumstances, even though he’s had to sacrifice because of them — Thorogood has played in our area just twice in recent years and both times he asked Kenneally to join him on stage, but Dr. Harmonica had to decline because of his health.

But even though the flesh is weak, the spirit continues to boogie.

“I’ve had it tough, but a lot of people have a lot tougher than me, and I always try to remember that,” Kenneally says. “And I have something most people don’t have — my music.”

- Kevin Noonan

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The Philly Blues Kings has been around for a minute. This band represents the best that the contemporary blues has to offer.... The lineup is fronted by internationally acclaimed Nola Blue recording artist Clarence Spady on guitar and vocals, alternating with national artist Kate Gaffney on vocals and guitar, and backed by Mr. Saxman Frank McKitty on tenor, Hammond ace Joey Stout at the Hammond organ, piano and vocals, and driven by the powerful rhythm team of Jamey Reilly on bass and Paul Albrecht on drums. Our newest member, Kate Gaffney, is a stunning alto singer/guitarist with a national presence on the singer-songwriter circuit. She has released several acclaimed albums and has toured widely across the USA. She is a fearless performer who has embraced the blues with passion and brings a whole new polished feel to the raw edginess of the Kings.

Musically, they are first rate, combining the powerful impact of electric blues with skilled musicianship and stellar vocals. Their sets feature a mix of beloved standards, modern covers, originals and obscure relics that only a music historian would recognize. True to their music-first ethos, the group eschews fame and fortune, and indeed has never even recorded an album together. These performers love the blues - and love to play!

Like so many other blues artists before them, you need to go hear them live if you want to hear them at all. You can find them performing for their loyal fans every 1st, 4th and 5th Sunday at their home base, Jamey's House of Music, where they are the house band. The Sunday Blues Brunch is a Philly institution and features local, national and international blues artists and guests who jam at the club.

Philadelphia has long been known for "The Philly Sound" with numerous world beating soul and RandB groups, as well as being a nexus for top jazz and blues artists and a strong supporting community. The Philly Blues Kings is honored to take its place alongside these giants, and contribute "The PBK Sound" to the world of blues!

https://www.phillyblueskings.com

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The Philadelphia Blues Society Night features artists who call the Philly region home, or who have made a significant impact on the blues... Slim and the South Street Hustle is a band comprised of a fantastic roster of some of the Mid-Atlantic's top up and coming blues men. Lead by Philadelphia Slim; a vocalist and harmonica player who has been playing in the greater Philadelphia area for over a decade and around the country with acts like Billy the Kid and the Regulators, the band is jam packed with energy. Slim is a 2020 International Blues Challenge semi-finalist and a 2020 Blues Blast Music Award Debut Record Nominee. Come see some of the best rockin' blues and soulful jams that only this band can perform.

Roger Girke is a road tested guitarist, singer and writer who has performed over 5,000 career live shows, concerts and festivals in addition to numerous recording sessions and multi-artist releases.

Roger's career began performing in rock bands in the eastern PA/NJ area, eventually joining the legendary Philadelphia area roots rock band Pickins (Capitol/Ariola), followed by many years of touring and recording with Sharks (Elektra), Robert Hazard (RCA), and many other notable artists.

Since 2000 roger has released 5 CD's and has regularly performed at blues festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

The Roger Girke Band was a top 10 finalist in the 2009 Memphis, TN International Blues Challenge as well as receiving top tier Independent CD finalist awards* in the 2005 and 2009 International Blues Challenge, a part of the Blues Foundation.

https://www.philadelphiabluessociety.org

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Wonder House is a Philly-based original band formed in 2021. The group started as a collaboration between songwriters John Luther, who fronted the successful band Hot House Orchids in Phoenix, AZ and moved to Philadelphia in 2020, and Topher Horner, a longtime veteran of the Philadelphia area music scene (April Mae and the June Bugs, The Knife and Fork Band, The Low Road, and Go To Blazes among others).... Wonder House music is built on a solid foundation of Jon Kelsey’s drums (as heard in the Manayunk Homeboys The Knife and Fork Band, and The Rolling Hayseeds) and Topher’s upright bass. A three-prong guitar approach from Mark Tucker (John Train, The Donuts, The Rolling Hayseeds), Matt Voelker, and Chris Hoxie provide depth and intricacy, intertwining with John’s integral keyboards. Mark also brings his excellent steel guitar and keyboard playing into the mix. John is an engaging front man with a powerful voice and a lot of energy. Chris, Topher, and Julie Whitaker add strong vocal harmonies.

Wonder House plays original music with a wide range of influences, including Rock, Folk, Funk, Blues, Americana, Jazz, and Pop. Wonder House songs explore memories of good times and hard times, hopefulness of the way things could be and acceptance of things as they are, and celebrations of being in the moment, enjoying uplifting music with good friends.

The Donuts, Philadelphia’s premier pub rock outfit, formed in 2001 after meeting at an AC/DC show. They have since released six critically acclaimed albums and shared stages with Richard Lloyd (ex-Television), the Plimsouls, Vashti Bunyan, the Flamin’ Groovies, and many more. In 2018, they performed Rockpile’s legendary Seconds of Pleasure lp in its entirety, and since then have composed answer songs to the Rockpile originals, calling the project The Pleasure of Seconds, scheduled for release in long-playing form in 2026 on Chapter 7 Records. The Donuts were recently called “a band to watch” in Playgirl magazine and are presently in the midst of their Farewell, USA FY26 World Tour™.

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If there is any band that is dear to our hearts, like family really, it is the Kennedys... Pete and Maura have lived lifetimes together in their illustrious 30 year history as a husband and wife musical duo. They have seen highs and lows and together and have not only endured, but triumphed. As you can imagine, they have so very much to share and celebrate, not least of which is their brand new 17th album "HEADWINDS". They return to Jamey's for the holidays, a place where they played many times as guests of the great folk DJ, Gene Shay. We hope you can join us for a Rockin' Holiday Show like no other!

Songwriting duo Pete and Maura Kennedy make a strong return to the studio and stage after three years of weekly live-streamed lockdown-era concerts. They took the opportunity to explore classic songwriting in depth, performing over a thousand songs during the pandemic. That vast overview strengthened and refined their own writing and laid the foundation for this new collection of original, socially-conscious songs.

“After such a deep dive into American roots music, we felt like we had a new set of writing tools. We were ready to create this body of work, and there’s just SO much to write about,” says Maura. “During our five-year hiatus from writing and recording, America changed in massive ways, divisive ways that have shaken our whole foundation. That has to be addressed by creative artists, those of us who have a voice to speak for others. Our love of the great things about this country, things that are under threat, is the reason we decided to make “Headwinds” the title track of the CD. Political and social headwinds are making it hard to get back “home’ to our greatness as a nation. We want to push back in a positive way against those winds.”

In addition to singing and writing, Pete and Maura are multi-instrumentalists. The thirteen songs are cast in a soundscape that draws from the classic canon of American roots, in keeping with the theme of getting back “home” as a nation. Acoustic and electric guitars, a vintage steel guitar, a gospel-inflected piano/organ mix, and even a slide ukulele all add colors to a songbag of sounds that have drawn us together during hard times. Pete and Maura believe that those sounds still have the power to pull us through again.

The Kennedys began their writing and touring life three decades ago as members of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra, developing their own sound as a frequent support act on Nanci’s tours across America, Ireland, Scotland and England. Collaborations with Nanci continued, culminating in Pete and Maura producing her final album, “Intersections.” Along the way, they hosted a nationwide radio program, “The Dharma Cafe” on Sirius/XM, wrote and released sixteen CDs of original music, and have been core artists on folk radio, expanding their audience further with the inception of the AAA and Americana formats.

https://www.kennedysmusic.com/

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney honed her skills in her native Philadelphia, jumped from coast to coast, and laid musical roots in Northern California. Pennsylvania has since called her back home.... Kate has been a blur of creativity since coming home, with becoming a Philadelphia Folksong Society board member, joining the fabulous Philly Blues Kings, performing at numerous venues, running an open-mic at Poppy's Tavern, and now launching Kate Gaffney's Corner every second Thursday at Jamey's to feature her own great body of work, welcome guest artists from Philly's vibrant music community, and host an open-mic on many nights.

Jason Ager is a dedicated father, a passionate college professor, and a hyper-literate original songwriter. Balancing a PhD in German Literature with a few days a week as a stay-at-home dad, Jason still plays more than 100 shows a year in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. On his third album, Porchlight, Ager’s talent as a storyteller shines as he weaves together the academic and the arcane into clever lyrics that reward the careful listener. Nestled comfortably atop classic soul, RandB, and rock influences, songs like “Overload” and “Everybody Needs Love” epitomize Jason’s ability to rouse hearts and minds in the same breath.

“There’s something about Kate…something a little 80’s, a little 90’s, with a touch of the modern day, all steeped in the Summer of Love. You get a feeling, when you listen to Kate, that she understands the blues, but serves as a muse to keep the blues away. She’s a songwriter who songwriters write songs about. Watching her perform is somehow comforting and her honest vulnerability lends a welcome tone to her concerts. She has found a nice rapport with her audience and is one of the few performers with whom I welcome the banter. Kate is both disarming and razor sharp at the same time.” - Aaron Redner, musician/writer

Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney honed her skills in her native Philadelphia, jumped from coast to coast and toured everywhere in between. She laid musical roots in Northern California, building a loyal following in Sacramento and within the San Francisco Bay Area music community. Pennsylvania has since called her back home. Gaffney’s festival nods include Philadelphia Folk Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Hangtown Music Festival. She has opened for a variety of touring acts including Richie Havens, Todd Snider, Xavier Rudd, Chris Smither, Carolyn Wonderland, Jackie Greene, Karl Denson, Kaki King, Elephant Revival, and Dead Winter Carpenters. Kate Gaffney has released four albums: Highways, The New Then, The Coachman, Here by the Ocean.

https://kategaffney.com/

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““Imagine you're making a list of today’s top female blues/rock guitarists. No doubt you'll include Bonnie Raitt, Samantha Fish, Susan Tedeschi, Ana Popovic. If you don’t include Debra Devi, your list is not complete.”
— American Blues Scene... "Debra leads “a ferocious guitar-driven band equally adept at sprawling psychedelic jams and terse soulful rockers.” (NY Music Daily). Her core band is Kevin Jones on bass and John Roccesano on drums, plus a rotating crew of gifted keyboardists, including Rob Clores (Jesse Malin), Andy Burton (LIttle Steven, Cyndi Lauper) and Matt Wade (Samantha Fish).

Debra's growing acclaim as "one of the most remarkable guitarists on the East Coast." (Good Times) has led to festival dates from Memphis to Montana. She endorses Homestead Amplifiers, which builds custom amps for Gov’t Mule, Gary Clark Jr. and Jimmy Herring. She's opened for Joan Osborne, Jesse Malin, Ana Popovic, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Joe Louis Walker and Marshall Crenshaw.

Debra's passion for the blues led her to write The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu (foreword by Dr. John) which won the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Outstanding Book on Music. The book is blurbed by Bonnie Raitt, Joe Bonamassa, Hal Willner, Bob Margolin and Jimmy Vivino. Debra gives her “Language of the Blues” talk at colleges, clubs and festivals.

Debra fell in love with electric guitar as a girl, listening to her teenage neighbor play Led Zeppelin while he worked on his car, and her brother’s rock albums. “I always sang the guitar solos, instead of the lyrics,” she says. Growing up in that Milwaukee suburb, though, she got the message that only boys played in bands.

When she saw Bonnie Raitt perform in college, Debra couldn’t stifle her longing to play anymore. She bought a Fender Mustang at a pawnshop and moved to NYC. She joined various punk, industrial and rock bands, touring the US, Canada and Europe.

As a solo artist, Debra created a classic blues/rock sound that enables her to indulge her love of the guitar. “I think people are starved for real, live music – to experience that spontaneous magic,” Debra says. “I hope to deliver that magic with every record and performance.”

https://www.debradevi.com/

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The Mark Margolies Band is comprised of seasoned and popular players from the Philly region. Most of them are stars in their own right, and together they form a tight group soaked in the blues with flavors of jazz, R and B, and early rock n roll... Mark has been passionately playing guitar since he was 13 years old. Growing up he learned to play what he heard on the radio. Mostly self-taught, he started playing professionally shortly after graduating from the PA College of Optometry in 1985. In 2022 he released his first album of contemporary Blues music entitled “Can’t You See”. His album has been played on SiriusXM radio and on other radio stations around the country. Mark regularly performs in the greater Philadelphia area while still maintaining an independent optometric practice in Levittown, PA.

https://markmargolies.com/

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Jazz-Folk vocalist Jean Lenke paints scenery & emotion through song, approaching her canvas with broad strokes and a free hand.... Having launched her musical career late in life, her music is influenced by an eclectic mix of genres that span generations. Jean has recently made her home in the Pacific Northwest, on the Olympic Peninsula. Through her music she celebrates all the shades and hues life brings us here, feelings, beautifully expressed and set free!

As a performing artist, composer, lyricist, and bandleader she brings the joy of her parent’s music of the 1940’s together with the spirit of the Folk-Rock and Jazz-Rock Fusion soundtrack of her own youth in an eclectic mix ~ familiar, yet slightly off center, with haunting appeal.

Artfully blending the magic of the past with the energy of the future Jean's delivery is transportive, melting hearts with her a crystal clear tone and sultry warmth. “I started my musical career late in life, so there’s never been any time to waste! My love of music had always been there - I just needed to tap into my own voice. Over the past 15 years I’ve learned that it’s never too late to recreate yourself."

Jean Lenke's debut album, Restless!, released in 2019, is as diverse as Jean is and highlights her musical creativity brilliantly! Restless! includes covers and original material by Jean, Philadelphia songwriters James Soloman, Danie Ocean and Canadian David R. Miller. Fresh lyrics to classic instrumental standards and new interpretations of Joni Mitchel and Steely Dan favorites round out the project brilliantly!

"Everything I know about music, I learned in Philadelphia. Philly tough me to sing, to write, and to fly free. When I realized I as moving west to Seattle, I knew I had to record my musical experiences before I left. Sometimes you just need to get off the couch and go for it! Whatever is pulling you forward, don’t settle. Give in to your own restlessness. Be brave! Just go for it and see where things land! You'll never regret it.” ~ Jean Lenke

https://www.jeantherapymusic.com/

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It would not be Christmas if our beautiful friends were not on hand to spread the love and joy that only Laura Cheadle and her family can bring. ... This is one family band that truly has enough talent, energy, and good humor to put holiday smiles on the faces off all who come for this, their annual Christmas musical extravaganza. Laura has exploded world-wide and shares her electrifying radiance with everyone whose life she touches. Her voice is a national treasure and her stage presence is fierce yet vulnerable. Come. Make your Christmas special with a little bit of Laura and her family. Special note must be made too, of her daddy, whose left hand keyboard bass-lines are an earth-shaking marvel.

If you’re longing for some real music that you can feel in your heart, lyrics that speak to your soul, and a live performance with the power to blow the roof off the sky, you can stop right here. If you’re tired of all the staged choreography, blinding light shows, capes, costumes, lip-synching and auto-tunes that seems to have taken over live performances, you have found a place to rest, refresh, and renew. Welcome to the world of Laura Cheadle.

Laura Cheadle has opened for some of the biggest names in the business and won numerous awards, including “Best Indie Jazz/Blues Band” at WXPN sponsored Tri-State Indie Music Awards. She has performed on stages from NYC to London, appeared on 6ABC’s “Tuned In” as the very first viewer’s choice, the “NBC 10” Show, and the National reality show “Next Great Family Band.” Laura was recently featured in Curve Magazine, named one of “100 Women We Love” in Go Magazine, and declared a “Super Woman” in South Jersey Magazine for her active Charity Work.

As Traveler Guitar’s newest Brand Ambassador and her solo career is starting to explode, with her new album ‘Mannequin’ already amassing millions of streams, and having recently been honored with the Musician of the Decade award for her body of work and trend-setting style.

Laura Cheadle has opened for/shared the stage with The Jonas Brothers, Sister Hazel, The Spin Doctors, Average White Band, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Kasim Sultan, John Oates/Hall and Oates, Terrance Simien, Peter Tork of The MONKEES, Garland Jeffreys, Constantine Maroulis, Ryan Cabrera, Derek Forbes, The Stars From The Commitments, John Sebastian, Marc Broussard, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Big Freedia + many more.

https://www.lauracheadle.com/

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The Philadelphia Blues Society is putting in the last word in Christmas... On the tail end of a hugely successful first blues festival, the Philadelphia Blues Society is throwing down the first annual christmas party at Jamey's in high style with not one, but two terrific blues bands, The GOGER GIRKE BAND and the NICK KANE BAND, plus holiday discounts on the full bar and kitchen menus, a 50/50, and a Fender guitar raffle!

Come out and celebrate with all your blues loving friends. Members get a 10% discount with your member card, or by using the member discount code for online ticket purchases.

Nick Kane is an acclaimed American guitarist best known for his dynamic work with the Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, as well as his solo projects that blend rock, blues, country, and surf influences. A lifelong musician, Kane began playing guitar as a child and honed his craft beginning in the early 1970’s across Europe and the U.S., performing everything from blues and rock'n'roll to roots and Americana.

Joining The Mavericks in the 1993, Kane helped shape the band’s signature sound through his distinctive tone, tasteful phrasing, and genre-spanning versatility. After leaving the group in the early 2000’s, he released his acclaimed solo album Songs in the Key of E, showcasing his mastery of melodic instrumental guitar and deep appreciation for classic American styles.

Today, Nick Kane continues to perform, record, and collaborate from his base in New Jersey, bringing decades of experience, energy, and soul to every stage he steps on.

Roger Girke is a road tested guitarist, singer and writer who has performed over 5,000 career live shows, concerts and festivals in addition to numerous recording sessions and multi-artist releases.

Roger's career began performing in rock bands in the eastern PA/NJ area, eventually joining the legendary Philadelphia area roots rock band Pickins (Capitol/Ariola), followed by many years of touring and recording with Sharks (Elektra), Robert Hazard (RCA), and many other notable artists.

Since 2000 roger has released 5 CD's and has regularly performed at blues festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

The Roger Girke Band was a top 10 finalist in the 2009 Memphis, TN International Blues Challenge as well as receiving top tier Independent CD finalist awards* in the 2005 and 2009 International Blues Challenge, a part of the Blues Foundation.

https://philadelphiabluessociety.org/

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Super Sabbath is a Philadelphia-area classic rock band with a spirit for creating raw, passionate unfiltered musical ideas both on stage and in the studio. The band is devoted to finding new exciting sounds, while still honoring the ideas of their inspirations. ... Super Sabbath’s sound is born from the spirit of 60s-70s pop, rock, and blues. The band’s inspiration comes from bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Queen, Pink Floyd, and Rush.

Super Sabbath’s self-titled debut album was released in November 2023. The album is a 7 song classic rock journey that encompasses their first year playing as a unit and highlights their musical prowess and growth over the period spent preparing it.

Since the release of their fist single “Unbroken By Its Time”, the band has accumulated over 5,000 all time listeners and over 12,000 streams on Spotify alone. The band has performed around Philadelphia and surrounding venues on the Main Line.

David Lopez - Drums Will Christman - Bass Jude Nieuwenhuijsen - Guitar

CHABLE isn’t just a band—it’s an indie-prog rock adventure straight out of Philadelphia. Known for diving headfirst into anything and everything, CHABLE thrives on unpredictability and originality. Their mission? To craft music that feels like a modern love letter to alternative rock icons such as Built to Spill, Pixies, and Dinosaur Jr., while still sounding unmistakably their own.

The trio behind the magic:
Rory Alison – Guitar/Vox
Ben Cook – Bass
Sean Alison – Drums/Vox

Together, they blend intricate riffs, bold rhythms, and a dash of chaos into a sound that’s as progressive as it is raw. Whether you’re into soaring guitar lines, punchy bass grooves, or drums that hit like a freight train, CHABLE delivers a sonic experience that keeps you guessing—and grinning.

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Born out of a simple idea and a love of good music, ~ Swing That Cat ~ is on a mission, with a message:
Dance your tail off!... What more could you ask for from a band that sounds like a Sonic Cocktail of Jump Blues swizzled in Horny Swing, with dash of Cabaret, and a splash of Bourbon Street. This female-led band, backed by cats howling “Yo Philly” with horns, guitar, bass and drums, have earned their stripes at shows and streaming around the world. In June 2025, Swing That Cat released a new full length studio album "LEAP". Follow Us: @SwingThatCat

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for a high energy funk/jazz band based out of Philadelphia that travels extensively throughout the US and Canada. Utilizing over a decade of steady performing, Quinn has developed a unique and progressive style - one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners with fans ranging from the jam band hippies to the jazz snobs.... Initially attracted to the guitar as a teenager after being introduced to classic rock giants such as Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, Quinn’s thirst for the unique and bizarre soon had him jamming along to the more radical and daring Mahavishnu Orchestra and the humorous, bass-laden noise of Primus. Playing virtually non-stop with countless musical projects afforded him ample opportunity to hone his chops. It wouldn’t be long before the refining of his own artistic message coupled with a fresh, new outlook and a deeper musical/life philosophy opened up to him the world of jazz. Miles, Coltrane, Monk and Brubeck along with the more contemporary sounds of Bela Fleck, John Scofield, Ahmad Jamal and Jaco Pastorius began heavily influencing his musical direction. Liberated by the idea of free improvisation, he was finally able to realize and focus his musical vision.

In 2007 Quinn made his long-awaited recording debut releasing his self-titled CD - "Dirk Quinn". Working the club and coffee house circuit, Quinn became increasingly in demand, playing as many as three gigs a day while getting the occasional call to share the stage with musical legends such as Steve Kimock, Bernie Worell, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Alan Evans (Soulive), Keller Williams, Garaj Mahal, Booker T, Jimmy Bruno, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Kofi Burbridge (Derek Trucks Band), Marco Benevento, Zach Deputy, Jim Weider (The Band), Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Rodney Holmes (Santana), "DreamWeaver" Gary Wright, and Sam Kininger (Soulive) - each performance steadily garnering more recognition for Quinn, who believes in winning fans one by one on the merit of the music. "QuinnTet", his sophomore CD release, features “thoughtful, original melodies flowing seamlessly over groove-heavy rhythms; intricate song structures giving way to strongly expressive, organic improvisations.” Drawing inspiration from every musical genre, his solo acoustic sound has been compared to the guitar “pyrotechnics” of Keller Williams and Michael Hedges, while his full band compositions bear resemblances that range from the honest, urban funk of Soulive to the brave experimentation of Medeski, Martin and Wood.

Surrounding himself with a group of extremely talented and like-minded musicians, Quinn has been playing shows across North America while receiving an ever increasing amount of media attention. His music has now been featured on over 100+ radio stations worldwide and gets regular airplay in his hometown of Philadelphia. Notable spins include the "Pick of the Day" on WXPN in Philadelphia as well as on the nationally syndicated "Keller's Cellar" broadcast hosted by Keller Williams. The Dirk Quinn Band released "Live at Home" in January of 2012. Featuring tracks recorded over 5 different shows in and around their hometown of Philadelphia, the new CD runs the gamut from beautiful and delicate movements to evil dissonance; from intricate and thought provoking melodies to hard driving funk and is a fantastic representation of the group's live show experience.

The band’s infectious energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more accustomed to lyric-based music. With great melodic sensibilities, rhythmic experimentation and an accessible modern edge, the Dirk Quinn Band is jazz/funk improvisation at its most exciting!

https://dirkquinn.com/

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Like Herding Cats was created by Dom P. October 2010 in New York City. While performing with Brooklyn bands such as The Rowboats, The Hong Kong and touring members of St. Vincent and Dean & Britta, Dom began writing and producing songs for his solo EP... Like Herding Cats is a New Gaze (Shoe Wave) Chill Gaze band based in ubiquitous, Brooklyn, brandishing a reverence for late 80's/early 90's indie music

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The Philly Blues Kings has been around for a minute. This band represents the best that the contemporary blues has to offer.... The lineup is fronted by internationally acclaimed Nola Blue recording artist Clarence Spady on guitar and vocals and backed by Mr. Saxman Frank McKitty on tenor, Hammond ace Joey Stout at the Hammond organ, piano and vocals, and driven by the powerful rhythm team of Jamey Reilly on bass and Paul Albrecht on drums. Our newest member, Kate Gaffney, is a stunning alto singer/guitarist with a national presence on the singer-songwriter circuit. She has released several acclaimed albums and has toured widely across the USA. She is a fearless performer who has embraced the blues with passion and brings a whole new polished feel to the raw edginess of the Kings.

Musically, they are first rate, combining the powerful impact of electric blues with skilled musicianship and stellar vocals. Their sets feature a mix of beloved standards, modern covers, originals and obscure relics that only a music historian would recognize. True to their music-first ethos, the group eschews fame and fortune, and indeed has never even recorded an album together. These performers love the blues - and love to play!

Like so many other blues artists before them, you need to go hear them live if you want to hear them at all. You can find them performing for their loyal fans every 1st, 4th and 5th Sunday at their home base, Jamey's House of Music, where they are the house band. The Sunday Blues Brunch is a Philly institution and features local, national and international blues artists and guests who jam at the club.

Philadelphia has long been known for "The Philly Sound" with numerous world beating soul and RandB groups, as well as being a nexus for top jazz and blues artists and a strong supporting community. The Philly Blues Kings is honored to take its place alongside these giants, and contribute "The PBK Sound" to the world of blues!

https://www.phillyblueskings.com

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Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney honed her skills in her native Philadelphia, jumped from coast to coast, and laid musical roots in Northern California. Pennsylvania has since called her back home.... Kate has been a blur of creativity since coming home, with becoming a Philadelphia Folksong Society board member, joining the fabulous Philly Blues Kings, performing at numerous venues, running an open-mic at Poppy's Tavern, and now launching Kate Gaffney's Corner every second Thursday at Jamey's to feature her own great body of work, welcome guest artists from Philly's vibrant music community, and host an open-mic on many nights.

“There’s something about Kate…something a little 80’s, a little 90’s, with a touch of the modern day, all steeped in the Summer of Love. You get a feeling, when you listen to Kate, that she understands the blues, but serves as a muse to keep the blues away. She’s a songwriter who songwriters write songs about. Watching her perform is somehow comforting and her honest vulnerability lends a welcome tone to her concerts. She has found a nice rapport with her audience and is one of the few performers with whom I welcome the banter. Kate is both disarming and razor sharp at the same time.” - Aaron Redner, musician/writer

Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney honed her skills in her native Philadelphia, jumped from coast to coast and toured everywhere in between. She laid musical roots in Northern California, building a loyal following in Sacramento and within the San Francisco Bay Area music community. Pennsylvania has since called her back home. Gaffney’s festival nods include Philadelphia Folk Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Hangtown Music Festival. She has opened for a variety of touring acts including Richie Havens, Todd Snider, Xavier Rudd, Chris Smither, Carolyn Wonderland, Jackie Greene, Karl Denson, Kaki King, Elephant Revival, and Dead Winter Carpenters. Kate Gaffney has released four albums: Highways, The New Then, The Coachman, Here by the Ocean.

https://kategaffney.com/

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Christopher Marsceill (aka Rev Chris) was born in Boston and raised in Philadelphia where attended Settlement Music School at age 11 and eventually studied with Philly staple Eric Speigel who introduced him to reharmonization and singing. At 17 he made his way to New Orleans where he studied under Mike Pellera, Ellis Marsalis, Peter Martin and began to move away from modern jazz after meeting Joe Krown and Jon Cleary and embracing on the ways of boogie-woogie and Professor Longhair style blues... Next was a string of successful tours with the Ted Hefko Quartet and New Orleans Juice and Brides of Jesus (featuring Russell Batiste of the Meters). In his travels he has shared the stage with Widespread Panic, Ani DiFranco, Blueground Undergrass, Santana, member of Squirell Nut Zippers and the Dave Matthews Band. While not on the road he spent his time performing in the French Quarter with the Bradford Truby Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland, St. Louis Slim, and at Preservation Hall Jazz. He can also be found on bootleg recordings by Meters bassist George Porter solo project. The icing on this cake was weekly appearances at the historic Maple Leaf Bar as part of the Ellen Rogers Band from 1999-2002. In 2003 co- founded “Restless Natives” with Bill Iuso and Brian Besse. Their debut album featured members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the Neville Brothers.

Since relocating to Phildelphia following Hurricane Katrina he began performing solo around the city, beginning a residency at the Tavern on the Hill in 2007 that continues as of 2024. He put together his own ensemble, Les Garçons Crasseux, and began to focus mostly on original music. He has appeared in the bands of many Philadelphia based performers including Roger Learnard, Emmett Drueding, Daisy Royce, and Bill Avayou. A first call session player he has appeared on albums by David Cope, Daisy Royce, Brian Kors, Humbleman Band, Mighty Rhythm Kings, Paul Downie, Max Mason, along with about a half dozen albums recorded during his time in New Orleans.

In 2018 he released his 9th album, The End of Love, that was solo piano. Here he strays away from original music and re-imaginationed songs by Prince, Leonard Cohen, the Beatles, Tom Tallitsch, Fats Waller and Blind Melon. His 10th album, a live performance featuring the sextet was released in August of 2019 and featured originals along with an arrangement of the Miles Davis song “Flamenco Sketches” and the Fats Domino classic, “Blueberry Hill”. During the COVID-19 quarantine of 2020 Rev self-released multiple singles on the online platform, Bandcamp, in addition to streamed gigs. He also reformed the Drums N Keys duo with either Gusten Rudolph or Claudio de Pujadas and entertained, while masked up, on the streets of Philly and the surrounding area.

Les Garçons Crasseux

Claudio de Pujadas, drums, hails from Texas and performs with numerous groups throughout the Philadelphia area. In addition to Les Garçons Crasseux he is a frequent collaborator with saxophonist Tom Moon.

Richard Curtis, bass, spent over two decades with the Dukes of Destiny. He currently also performs with Pirate Radio, Madea, and The Whole Damn Affair. Rich can also be found performing in a trio format with Rev Chris and drummer Tony Green.

Thomas B. Razler, sax and clarinet, is a veteran of the Philadelphia music scene. After earning a BA in Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music and a brief stint on the road with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Thomas returned to the Philadelphia area and has been a regular in clubs, theaters, and performing venues. He has studied with Ben Schachter, George Garzone, Dino Govoni, and Andy Mcghee. Now, he plays regularly with his own quartet (TBRQ), and The Big Mess Orchestra. He is currently a faculty member at Bucks County Community College and Germantown Academy.

UK-born trumpet player, Bart Miltenberger's playing has been called "impressive" by JazzTimes magazine. He was recently invited by world-renowned trumpet star and composer Dave Douglas to perform in Trumpet Nation, the opening night of NYC's 2nd annual Festival of New Trumpet Music. Miltenberger studied with the Maestro Dennis Sandole (best known as John Coltrane's teacher) and was an American Composers Forum grant winner in 2003. He has performed and/or recorded with a variety of musicians and bands including Fathead, G-Love and Special Sauce, Conjunto 23, The Digable Planets, Jon Faddis, James Moody, Dave Liebman, Tyrone Brown, Farid Barron, and Tom Lawton.

Joe Ryan, guitar, has been captivating audiences for decades with his versatile musicianship and charismatic stage presence. A true multi-instrumentalist, Joe’s talents span genres, effortlessly switching between the soulful improvisations of jazz guitar to the high-energy riffs of rock. Regularly performing solo acoustic shows, Joe’s vocals engage audiences from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore. He adds his signature sound as rock guitarist and keyboardist to Americana-inspired Brother Starling. Joe’s presence displays his ability to complement any ensemble, contributing to the band’s sound with precision and passion as guitarist, vocalist or on keys.

Gusten Rudolph, drums, has been studying drums since the age of four. A child of two musicians he was drawn towards music of all kinds at a young age. He graduated from Rutgers with degrees in Jazz Performance and Music Education. In addition to performing throughout the Philadelphia area he runs the Strath Haven drumline during marching band season. He as appeared on recording by Jeff Dingler, Jon Sraga, John Petrucelli, Rev Chris, Nicholas Krolak, Stereo League, John Bickel, V Shayne Frederick, Sames Santangelo, and many more.

https://revchrismusic.com/

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Winners of the 2025 New Hampshire State Blues Challenge, Bees Deluxe are headed to Memphis, Tennessee to compete in the International Blues Challenge. Hell-bent on their mission to bring the blues into the 21st century, Bees Deluxe pushes the limits, colors outside the lines of convention and bends the genre to create a sound that is distinct, highly musical and yet deeply respectful of the blues tradition.... Fronted and founded by British guitarist Conrad Warre, the band’s repertoire includes addictive originals, as well as fresh takes on tunes by artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Jimi Hendrix. Bees Deluxe has toured from Maine to Miami winning fans, amazing audiences and sharing the stage with headliners like: Ronnie Earl, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Mike Zito, Walter Trout, Joanna Connor, Matt Schofield, Mike Welch and Roomful of Blues.

Warre was in a high school band with Paul Kossoff, of the band Free. He toured Europe with Joe Jackson and The English Beat, then moved from London to New York where he became a fixture on the stage at the legendary CBGB’s. In Boston, he formed Bees Deluxe to celebrate the music he fell in love with while touring and playing legendary London clubs like Rainbow Theatre, Ronnie Scott's, Dingwalls, The Music Machine and the Moonlight Club. Before forming Bees Deluxe he was Production Manager for Rykodisc the first music audio CD company in the States where he worked directly with Frank Zappa, Yoko Ono, Richard Thompson, David Bowie, Mickey Hart and others.

Carol Band is a classically trained pianist who was recruited while playing jazz in Boston’s club scene. She also writes tunes and wows audiences with her blazing harmonica solos.

Paul Giovine and Jim Gildea round out the band's rhythm section.

https://www.beesdeluxe.com/

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam..... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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