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Willie B.
Willie B's Texas-infused blues will have your concert guests swaying in their seats
and singing along. His style of music is Bluesy/Rock and he is a very versatile, gifted
guitarist / songwriter. Willie B's music is original and he has quite a following in the
Houston music scene. Visit Willie's website at http://www.williebsongs.com to hear
a sample of his music.
Willie B. & The Rev. Dr. Otis Futhermucker
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Hans York
German-born, Seattle-based, Award winning singer-songwriter and multi-
instrumentalist Hans York has quickly made himself a name as an extraordinary
DADGAD player and strong, engaging performer with a distinctive style and an
irrepressibly delightful and approachable manner. His intimate and distinctive voice
draws comparisons to Sting, Paul Simon, Kenny Rankin or Michael Franks
and captures the audience instantly with its honesty and clearness. For samples of
Hans' music please visit http://hansyork.com
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Bob Cheevers
A master tune-smith, Bob Cheevers has certainly earned his place as an Americana
singer/songwriter rounding out his 4th decade in the industry. His style is an eclectic
mix of rootsy blues and a touch of folk and country. As an Americana artist, Bob’s
songs’ include tales of romance, blues-flavored tales of the Mississippi Delta, and
personal looks at the world through his own eyes as well as character studies of
people who were caught up in the Civil War learned from his young days growing up
in Memphis, Tennessee.
For music clips and more info on Bob visit his site at http://bobcheevers.com
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The Hanshaws
The Hanshaws, are a harmony driven, singer/songwriter, team that have been
performing together for many years. In the early years, they traveled throughout the
southwest fronting bands in large dance halls and opening shows for national artists
including, Vern Gosdin, Mel McDaniel, Commander Cody, David Frizzell, Johnny
Paychek, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Sammi Smith, Dave Dudley, Moe Bandy,
Jerry Reed, and Roselee and Joe Maphis (the King of the Strings).
Songs from their recently released CD, "The Hanshaws". are currently receiving air-
play on European Country Music Radio as well as Australia and New Zealand.
You can learn more about The Hanshaws at http://www.TheHanshaws.com
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Steve Price
Steve Price’s songs reflect visions of life and love as seen from up, down, sideways,
and through a fish-eye lens. His sophomore release, Spirit in the Wind, relates tales
of storms weathered, love won, lost, faded, and remembered, Spanish cowboys
flinging lassos high, voices you hear within, and walking through wild cities in the rain.
To learn more about Steve and hear some of his music,
visit http://www.steve-price-music.com
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Gary Seber
Gary’s style is formally classified as "acoustic percussive fingerstyle" guitar. But there
are hardly adequate words to describe the experience of Gary Seber's music flooding
over you, or bearing witness to his fingers flying over wound steel and carved wood.
Gary's website is http://www.garyseber.com
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Van Buchanan
Van Buchanan, singer/songwriter from Houston, TX, had his first taste of success
in 1980 when Mark Charron signed several of his songs to Mickey Gilley's publishing
company, Red Rose Music. He won the 2006 Songwriter of the Year and, with his
song Motherlode, Song of the Year with the Houston Songwriters Association. In
2008, Van placed Honorable Mention with his songs Six Feet Understood and
Waltzing Matilda in the Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest. His song Neverland
won 2009 Song of the Year with the Houston Songwriters Association. Performance
after performance, Van establishes the fact that he truly is a singing SONGWRITER!
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Dusty Duhon
Dusty Duhon’s passion for country music began when he was a teenager growing up
in a small town in Louisiana. Attending a Tim McGraw concert at age 14 inspired him
to pursue a career in country music. Visit Dusty's site at: http://www.dustyduhon.com
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Cap’n Rick
Cap’n Rick is an acoustic guitarist who has been playing since he was about 14 and
has been playing professionally in the Houston area for around 9 years. Cap’n Rick’s
instrument of choice is a 12 string guitar and his tastes range from the ridiculous to
the sublime, but from his age and appearance you can probably hazard a guess as to
his main musical interests. One other thing - they call him Cap'n Rick because he
lives on a boat...
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Brian Ashley Jones http://brianashleyjones.com
Raised in a musical family in upstate South Carolina, Brian Ashley Jones had constant
access to new influences and various forms of expression. Ultimately, his guitar and
songwriting are the vehicles that took him to Nashville, TN. From there, he travels far
and wide as he strives to always play, sing, and write better than the day before!
A true Americana artist, Jones continues to be inspired by the versatility of the genre
and to incorporate elements of Blues, Swing, Country, and Bluegrass into a cohesive
sound that serves the song as well as improvisational exploration.
Patti Sullivan http://www.pattisullivanband.com
Singer/songwriter Patti Sullivan, poet, mother, lover and friend, was a flower-child of the
sixties, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She now lives in Cut and Shoot, Texas,
north of Houston, and continues to perform nationwide as a solo artist or with a small
combo. She was nominated in 2008 for "Female Vocalist of the Year" by the Texas
Academy of Music and the public. Her debut CD, "Dancing With Castaneda," received
high praise from many including award winning columnist, Dan Rodericks, of the
Baltimore Sun. Patti has just released her second CD of original material, "Peace of
Mind,"
The Rev. Dr. Otis Futhermucker
http://www.otisfuthermucker.com
Born in England in Otis Futhermucker began singing and playing guitar and harp
(harmonica ) at age 14. Through the early 1960s he opened for some of the big
names on the British Blues circuit including the Graham Bond Organization with Jack
Bruce and Ginger Baker, John Mayall in his Eric Clapton and Peter Green period,
Alexis Korner, and also Little Walter, Lightnin’ Slim, and Champion Jack Dupree
during their European tours. First single released in 1964 “Buzz with the Fuzz” with
King Cobra and the Rattlesnakes, a seminal British blues band headed by Johnny
Baily the noted musicologist and singer with The Glands (Clapton's band in
Greece 1965).
Josal http://www.myspace.com/josalmusic
Josal is a talented and versatile guitar player and vocalist who plays a variety of
classic rock, blues, folk, and original music. He is widely known for his exceptional
open mics in West Houston and believes "everyone has something to contribute".
James Hurley http://www.jameshurleymusic.com
James is an extremely talented musician/songwriter with smoothe vocals and excellent
guitar pickin'! His music defies categoration, but is definitely worth listening to. His
presentation is electrifying and should not be missed!
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