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After revamping it's lineup, the GC Rivers Band has returned with new influences and inspirations, and has re-invented itself. While still heavily blues oriented, the band's repertoire now includes Caribbean and Latin Jazz flavors, seamlessly mixed in with blues-rock and original compositions.
Taking bass duties is the "Bajo Cubano" Jose Emilio Barroso, owner of a powerful tone (some say reminiscent of Jaco) that is wonderfully complemented by Terry Smith on drums. Terry's style is an eclectic mix of Jazz, Blues, R&B and Island rythm that drives the band smoothly. To further add to the jazzy flavor, saxophonist Mr. David Hill has joined forces with the boys. Lead vocals and guitar continue to be manned by G.C. Rivers.
The band hosts a popular, well-attended open blues and rock jam every Thursday at Jake's in Hallandale Beach Boulevard, beginning at 9 pm. and ending after the last musician has played.

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Member Since: 9/29/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/gcrivers
Band Members: G.C. Rivers (guitar, lead vocals), Jose Emilio Barroso (bass guitar), Terry Smith (drums), David Hill (Sax).
Influences: Every musician and music style I've ever heard.
Sounds Like: Electric psychedelic zombie blues.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New music and band info

Hi friends, For a little taste of the new GC Rivers Band, please visit our MySpace page. We've posted some recordings done on our second jam together, so please cut us some slack if there...
Posted by GC Rivers on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:07:00 PST

15 Years of Sunday Blues with Dar

This Thursday, at the Hollywood Playhouse, there will be an awesome event to celebrate 15 years of Sunday Blues with Dar. Those of you who know her know of her tireless labor keeping ...
Posted by GC Rivers on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:53:00 PST

New Band Line-up

Hey everybody!! I'm very excited and proud to announce the new line-up for the GC Rivers Band: on drums Mr. Terry Smith, on bass guitar Mr. Jose Emilio Barroso, and joining us on sax Mr. ...
Posted by GC Rivers on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:20:00 PST

GCR at the Keb Mo Concert.

What's up everybody? Your friend GC with another boring blog, this time chronicling my trip to the Keb' Mo' concert at The Theater in West Palm Beach."The Theater" looks like an old protestant churc...
Posted by GC Rivers on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 PST

GCRB at Boston Johnny’s

Well, our gig at Boston Johnny's in support of Mr. O came and went, and we were left with new friends and a new friendly venue. For a Saturday night, Boston Johnny's had a good flow of customer...
Posted by GC Rivers on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:27:00 PST

The hating continues...............

There's been a lot of hating from people placed pretty high up in local Musician's Societies, berating open jams who dare include classic rock in their sessions, and stating that their own jams are mu...
Posted by GC Rivers on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:51:00 PST

GCR at the Joe Bonamassa Concert.

Hold your horses everybody!!! GCR was there in the crowd, but sadly he was not invited up onstage with the Joe Bonamassa Band. It was a beautiful Friday night at the Gosman amphith...
Posted by GC Rivers on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:43:00 PST

New layout

Wassup everybody!!! After much tinkering (yes, I'm a bit computer illiterate I must admit!!) I was finally able to customize our page with one of my favorite pictures from my good friend Y...
Posted by GC Rivers on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:31:00 PST