Bob Rasero is joined by drummer Jeff Davison and bassist Kent Allyn. Longtime friends and bandmates Jeff and Kent join Bob for a set of original blues and rockin’ acoustic tunes. Both have been with Bob since the early 1990′s and were the original Renovators along with Dave Thibodeau. Jeff has been the leader of Portland’s Big Chief band for over twenty years and has shared the stage and set the grooves for too many stars to mention….ditto for Kent Allyn, a multi-instrumentalist/producer/teacher who is first call up and down the east coast…..http://www.myspace.com/bobrasero

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://www.dgrossmusic.com/

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://www.dgrossmusic.com/

Bob Rasero is joined by drummer Jeff Davison and bassist Kent Allyn. Longtime friends and bandmates Jeff and Kent join Bob for a set of original blues and rockin’ acoustic tunes. Both have been with Bob since the early 1990′s and were the original Renovators along with Dave Thibodeau. Jeff has been the leader of Portland’s Big Chief band for over twenty years and has shared the stage and set the grooves for too many stars to mention….ditto for Kent Allyn, a multi-instrumentalist/producer/teacher who is first call up and down the east coast…..http://www.myspace.com/bobrasero

Check out local blues man, SAMUEL JAMES at http://therealsamueljames.com/

For more information on DANA GROSS: http://www.dgrossmusic.com/

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/

D. 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/

Brendan Hogan plays original roots, modern folk, and blues-based songs, as well as familiar standards in the folk and country genres. Hogan’s work in songwriting and performing has seen him share stages with Kris Delmhorst, Cliff Eberhardt, Slaid Cleaves, Geoff Muldaur, Ray Bonneville, Eilen Jewell, Les Sampou, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, Spider John Koerner, Brooks Williams, and others, and he headlines Club Passim, has performed at the WUMB Music Fest (aka Boston Folk Festival), and showcased for the Boston Area Coffeehouse Association and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference. The Boston Phoenix newspaper has called Hogan “a distinctive new musical voice”.http://brendanhogan.net/

The Luke Mulholland Band (blues/rock) was formed in fall 2007 and, over the past couple of years, has toured extensively alongside rock legends Dickey Betts, Blue Oyster Cult and Blues Traveler to name a few. As Berklee graduates in May 2011, Luke and the band have begun touring full time with an immediate focus on the New England area.http://www.facebook.com/lukemulhollandband?sk=app_2405167945

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. 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/

“Smooth Blues” with Bob Rasero on guitar & vocals, Ted Hemberger on drums & vocals, and Al Hemberger on bass, upton upright bass & vocals. http://www.bobrasero.com/