Rock and smooth blues with Bob Rasero (guitar/vocals), Kent Allyn (bass), and Jeff Davison (drums)
http://www.myspace.com/bobrasero
Rock and smooth blues with Bob Rasero (guitar/vocals), Kent Allyn (bass), and Jeff Davison (drums)
http://www.myspace.com/bobrasero
Lee Villaire (pronounced “vill-air”), is a New England singer/songwriter of what’s been best described as sensual bluesy rock. Her unique writing style runs the gamut from sexy to playful to poignant, emotionally delivered by this powerhouse vocalist.http://www.leevillaire.com/
Strause comments “I have never been able to decide what to be if I grow up, so my songs seem to reflect that and run a wide eclectic, or just confused, gamut from Cajun, Americana, old-time rock & roll, pre-war blues to rockabilly, Motown, and mournful country ballads. They are all reconstituted bits and pieces of what I listened to growing up in Detroit and the Midwest – and in the South, the Southwest, the Northeast, and all along the way. Basically, I write to explore and try to enrich my own thoughts and emotions. I feel very connected to others when they connect with the imagery and themes, the thoughts and feelings of my songs. http://www.strauseandcompany.com/
“A distinctive new musical voice.” - The Boston Phoenix
“A beguiling bluesman….” - Scott Alarik, The Boston Globe
“Non-commercial folk music.” - The Boston Herald
SAMUEL JAMES: A roots troubadour of the highest order, James will sing you a song with raw, sweat-pouring soul, all the while playing the guitar with such commanding virtuosity you’ll swear he’s reinventing it. Then he’ll tell you a story enrapturing you to the point where you’ll almost forget he’s a musician. On stage he can be seen sliding on a resonator, fingerstyling a flamenco guitar, clawhammering a banjo, neck-racking a harmonica, and occasionally showing off on the piano if there happens to be one around. http://therealsamueljames.com/
DANA GROSS: Drawing on the wealth of music stored in the hills of Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta, and based out of Portland, Maine, D. Gross creates lyrical songs rich in earth imagery, heart, and struggle. Performing since the tender age of 12, Dana has refined his intention and ability, entertaining crowds from Maine to The Carolinas, and most places in between. Bringing the roots to life, and creating new shoots, D. Gross crafts modern music for the ages… http://www.dgrossmusic.com/index.html
Samuel James: Samuel James is part Bill Withers, part Tom Waits, part James Brown, part Leo Kottke, and part P.T. Barnum.
A roots troubadour of the highest order, James will sing you a song with raw, sweat-pouring soul, all the while playing the guitar with such commanding virtuosity you’ll swear he’s reinventing it. Then he’ll tell you a story enrapturing you to the point where you’ll almost forget he’s a musician. http://therealsamueljames.com/
Dana Gross: Drawing on the wealth of music stored in the hills of Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta, and based out of Portland, Maine, D. Gross creates lyrical songs rich in earth imagery, heart, and struggle. Performing since the tender age of 12, Dana has refined his intention and ability, entertaining crowds from Maine to The Carolinas, and most places in between. Bringing the roots to life, and creating new shoots, D. Gross crafts modern music for the ages…http://dgrossmusic.com/
Playing the Blues! Bob Rasero - Guitars & Vocals, Ted Hemberger - Drums & Vocals, & Al Hemberger - Bass, Upton Upright Bass & Vocals http://bobrasero.com/
This rockin’ blues band from Portland is led by Bob Rasero ( guitar/vocals). Hemberger brothers, Ted (drums) and Al (bass/vocals), have played throughout the Northeast. For a preview, visithttp://www.myspace.com/renovators/
Samuel James is part Bill Withers, part Tom Waits, part James Brown, part Leo Kottke, and part P.T. Barnum. http://therealsamueljames.com/
Dana Gross is “the newest old-timey roots guy to be awesome” http://www.dgrossmusic.com/index.html