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Obie Dee

The Old Blues Dude

About Me


Blues, Blues, and Mo' Blues!!! Ken 'Obie Dee' Van Cromphaut has been a fixture on the West Coast Music scene for over forty-five years and is a member of Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers. With formal training in Classical Music, Obie Dee developed from an early age, a love for Gospel Music and the Blues. Throughout the years he has donned the hat of composer (ASCAP), session musician, and performing artist. Obie Dee has crafted a blend of crystalline guitar tones, searing leads, and raspy vocals into his signature sound.As a member of The BluesExciters (1999-2006), Obie Dee has performed at concert and club venues throughout California and Nevada. Obie Dee loves to jam and has been known to frequent jam sessions in the area surrounding his Sacramento home. With numerous television and radio appearances to his credit, Obie Dee is actively involved in many fund-raising events every year. Included in the lists of organizations are the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Animal Place, Capital Public Radio (NPR), the Sacramento Blues Society, and the Sierra Blues Society. He is an active member of the Sacramento Blues Society, is a lifetime member and former Vice-President of the Sierra Blues Society, and is currently the webmaster of www.sierrabluessociety.org.For information regarding personal appearances please write to: [email protected] Old Blues Dude plays on a variety of guitars and amplifiers to achieve his unique sound. To see his equipment go to: http://www.oldbluesdude.com/Gig-O-Rig.htm http://www.myspace.com/theoldbluesdude
Scroll through the songs below. I've just added a new album for download, The BluesExciters - Self-titled.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/17/2006
Band Website: oldbluesdude.com/
Band Members: The Old Blues Dude has shared the stage with or appeared on the same bill with the following artists:Bobby "Blue" Bland,Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown,Shane Dwight,Roy Gaines,Trudy Lynn,Taj Mahal,John Mayall,Coco Montoya,Kenny Neal,O' Jays,Teddy Pendergrass,Roomful of Blues,The Gospel QC's,J.C. Smith Band,Teeny Tucker,Uvon,Big John and the Chosen Few,Gene Washington & Second Cuzins,Mick Martin & the Blues Rockers,Blues Control,Chris Martinez,Daniel Castro,Curtis Lowe,NiteCry, Sista Monica,Starlights,Alligator & Bayou Boogie,Ron E. Beck & HumDaddy,Kaye Bohler,Nat Bolden,Blue Tones,Kathleen Cairns & Tatoo Blue,Code Blues,Ms. Taylor P. Collins,Da Mudcats,Delta Wires,Beverly Watson,Bobby Webb,Brenda White & The White Boys,Natural Four,Ollan Christopher,Alvon,Annie Sampson,Larisa Bryski,Ron Hacker & The Hacksaws,Nate "Snakeboy" Shiner,Slim Chance Band,Stan Lunetta,Los Lobos,Endurance,Guitar Mac,John Gaar Band,Terry Hanck,Marvin Holmes,Craig Horton,Al James,Jessie James,Spencer Jarrett & the Blues Shakers,Reno Jones,Maria Muldaur,Jimmie McElroy,Big Bill Morganfield,Off the Hook,Lara Price,Bill Rase Orchestra,Red Beans & Rice,Nina Story,Jackie Greene,Stacie Eakes,Terry Hiatt,Hamilton Loomis,Little Sister & The Bad Intentions,Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88'S,Big John Evans, andCanned Heat
For my latest calendar info go to:
Dude-O-Dates

Mick Martin
and the Blues Rockers




Sleeper in action!!!

At Monterey Bay Blues Festival with the BluesExciters.

Stars

The Slim Chance Band-Carson City, Nevada-2005

Sounds Like: The Old Blues Dude!
Record Label: HotStuff Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Blues Blog, Dates, & Downloads

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Posted by Obie Dee on Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:30:00 PST