Governor Davis & the Blues Ambassadors

About Me

Davis and his bandmates serve up thick, meaty slabs of the blues, steaming and funky like a barbeque picnic on the Fourth of July! A 5-piece blues -- injected with soul/R'nB/rock influences -- outfit based in central Indiana. Formed in January '91, the act's repertoire includes original music written by Governor Davis & Steve Robbins, as well as blues covers ranging from John Lee Hooker to BB King -- lending their own original arrangements.Known for its feel-good music, tastefully spiced with a little humor and a lot of fun, Governor Davis & the Blues Ambassadors is an audience-interactive show -- Gov often leaves the stage to dance with the audience, playing guitar with his teeth, and bringing audience members up on stage to dance and sing back up.Since the band's inception, Governor Davis & the Blues Ambassadors has achieved a growing popularity in Indiana and surrounding states. The act performs an average of 170 shows per year in the US, as well as Governor touring Scandinavia (40 shows in 6 weeks) in 2005.

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Member Since: 10/12/2007
Band Website: http://www.governordavisandthebluesambassadors.com
Band Members: Governor Davis (yes, that's his real name!) - Guitar and lead vocals; Steve Robbins - Guitar/Mandolin/Bass/Vocals; Dave Kemp - Drums/Vocals; Marty Weaver - Keys/Melodica/Accordian; Frank Loyd - Congas/Percussion/Vocals
Influences: Muddy Waters, James Brown, Yank Rachell, The Allman Brothers Band, John Lee Hooker
Sounds Like: Check out this video: This Is Gov’s Indy

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My Blog

Gov's birthday at the Noodle, Jan. 30 and 31 - pics!

Click on this link for pics of Governor Davis & the Blues Ambassadors, celebrating Gov's birthday at the Slippery Noodle Inn!http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=8c702p cv.5tbvxhab&x=0&y=...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Jammin’ at MugShots again!

That's right, we'll be back hosting a Jam at MugShots in Broad Ripple Village beginning Thursday, January 22nd! We'll be there every other Thursday night, alternating with hosts Tom Kiefaber and...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Last weekly Jam at the Hilltop Tavern

After 5 months of jammin' at the Hilltop Tavern every Sunday we're sad to announce that tonight will be our last. We're in talks with Kim about continuing a monthly Jam and we'll let you know if...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Governor Davis & the Blues Ambassadors voted Indys No. 1 Blues Band in NUVOs Readers Poll!

A big THANKS to everyone for voting us Indy's No. 1 Blues Band in the 2008 NUVO Newsweekly "Best of Indy" Readers Poll! We've been in the top 3 Blues Band category for 10 of the last 12 yea...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:59:00 GMT

Sunday Night Blues Jam at the Hilltop begins July 6th!

Governor Davis & the Blues Ambassadors will begin hosting a Sunday night Blues Jam at the Hilltop Tavern on July 6th! We've been hosting a Blues Jam nearly every week for the past 7 years, at...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:46:00 GMT

FREE Concert in the park this Saturday!

"Music in the park, 24 hours every day!" ("I Am The Governor", G.D. & T.B.A.) ... and that's what we're gonna have this Saturday, June 7th, at Glen Miller Park in Richmond, IN ... a FREE, all-ages...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:06:00 GMT

James ’Yank’ Rachell - Tribute CD Release Party

(from Mike Butler/Yanksville Records) James 'Yank' Rachell Tribute CD Release Party and Benefit Concert for Legendary Blues Artist's Granddaughter, Sheena Rachell. Date: Sunday, June 8, 2008, 3-...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:50:00 GMT

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Wishing you all a great weekend...wherever you are! Here in the Indianapolis area we're 'geared up' (pun intended, lol) for an exciting weekend of activities - the Indy 500 Race, our...
Posted by on Fri, 23 May 2008 11:44:00 GMT

Don’t forget to VOTE!

For the first time in 40 years we Hoosiers have a choice! Take advantage of this opportunity to help select our next President and vote tomorrow.
Posted by on Mon, 05 May 2008 14:17:00 GMT

Get out of the house, enjoy this beautiful weather, and some great Jazz & Blues LIVE music!

Good Lord, you can't ask for better weather than this! And what can be better than hanging out under the sun and stars, listening to some great live Jazz and Blues?! Check out the Med...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:03:00 GMT