The legendary Sonny Rhodes, master of the lapsteel blues
guitar and a great man.
These days I'm very fortunate to be a part of a band that is growing in it's popularity,
and for good reason. They/we are The South City Blues Band and we are a jump
swing blues and boogie band! I know thats a mouthful but it most acurately describes
this very talented group of people. I am their drummer and also their web master, so
if you want to see and hear them please click on www.southcityblues.com to go to
their web site.
I proudly continue my work with Kenny "Blue" Ray and Pat "Lady Guitar" Wilder and I also
welcome Roger "Hurricane" Wilson with whom I will be doing a few dates as he passes through
town. I recently purchased a set of D'Amico Drums from Robin Overton who is the widow of the late
and great Jimmy "Big Jim" Overton. Please come out sometime and experience this extroadinary
instrument in person.
Myself with old friend and compatriate Ray
"Ray" Figueroa who together we make up
the rhythm section for many different bands.
Patricia Wilder and Serious Business, Norm DeCarlo and Kevin White, opening
the second day of festivities at The North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rocklin, Maine.
Below is the Sonny Rhodes West Coast Blues Band with "Big Bob" on
guitar, Norm DeCarlo on drums, Sonny Rhodes, Ray Figueroa on bass
and Bill Hancock on Hammond B-3 organ playing at the Santa Barbara
Blues Festival.
The very talented South City Blues Band. From left to right is John Boutell, John Lull,
Norm DeCarlo and Ray Figueroa. Check us out at www.southcityblues.com
In local Blues circles I am
known as "Wolf" DeCarlo!
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(above) is early example of my painting style is this watercolor
commisioned for the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival. Click on the
image to see a larger version. (left) is the legendary "Titan of Tone"
Kenny "Blue" Ray. KBR is a true bluesman, right down to the bone.
I'm honored to work and record with this icon of modern blues
music.
Ray Figueroa, Sonny Rhodes, "Big Bob" and me at The Casper Inn. At right is the
great Pat Wilder in performance at Lou's Pier 47.
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The fabulous Steve Edmunson on guitar, Ray "Ray" Figueroa on bass and yours
truly on the drums all enjoying an evening with Kenny "Blue" Ray at Lou's Pier 47.
Tom Bowers is not just a terriffic
bass player but he's also a hell of
a nice guy! I've been playing, off
and on, with this one for over five
years now and he still surprises
me.
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