Music:
Member Since: 3/7/2006
Band Website: cgblues.com
Band Members:
Glen Russell sings from his heart and anyone that is near by is pulled into the energy of his performance. He was awarded a scholarship for music performance in 1980. Music for Glen is a very personal thing. The current expression of which, since 1998 has been and continues to be, CG Blues.
Brian Eddie has his roots in the greats, from Mike Bloomfield to Ronnie Earl, from Danny Gatton to Robben Ford. You can hear them all when he plays, as well as his own voice that comes through his music. He has the feel in his hands and the tone to the bone.
Tom Marks adds touches of jazz and blues in each and every tune, to give CGB tons of flavor and enough color to fill any artists pallet. Tom will truly take you for a ride and make you forget all your troubles when he lays into those keys to please and tease.
Timothy Kinsey, is the Road warrior. He has managed to play for fifteen years without need of otherwise gainful employment here in the south western United States. A veteran of many bands, and many miles, He can give a song whatever it needs. Tim is a solid player. And in a deal for the redemption of his veryl soul, he has found CG, Blues.
Guy Mazzo on Drums is now laying down the groove for Cg,Blues.
With many years experience Guy adds the driving force that helps CGB bring it all on home for it's fans here at home and all over the world.
Thank YOU for embracing Common Ground Blues.
Influences: A scant few would be:
Ronnie Earl, Duke Robbilard, Tom Waits, Mike bloomfield, Robben Ford, Monk, Coltraine, all the Jazz and Blues greats, both old and new, the famous and the infamous, the large names and all the great but lesser known performers and bands, the saints the siners, the artists the whores.. and by all god's children from the modest to the mighty..
Still, mostly we have been and are still to this day, being influenced by all of the wonderful musicians and freinds that continue to touch our lives. Spirits from the past, the present, and those in future store. I thank you. And much love from Cg,Blues.
Here is a qick phonecam clip, caught by a friend at a nice supper club in Mesa Az. Ok it's a little grainy.. but it does show people having a good time, and gives a little look see at how we move and groove..
Sounds Like: Cg,Blues has forged thier own sound and style, while paying respect to the blues and the artists they admire.
Record Label: Waiting for Blind Pig or Alligator records, or you
Type of Label: Indie
