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»» It’s a common mistake to think of Rod Piazza as one of the “young turks ” or “new generation” of the blues. But at this point in his career, Piazza has been making records longer than his mentor George “Harmonica” Smith did, or Sonny Boy Williamson (either of them!), or Howlin ’ Wolf, or Muddy Waters. He’s been a recording artist for more years than Little Walter was alive. Piazza is a tried-and-true, dyed-in-the-wool blues veteran with credentials that are second to none.

From his first recordings as a leader in 1967 fronting The Dirty Blues Band, through his multiple W.C. Handy award winning releases with his current band The Mighty Flyers, to his countless appearances both live and on record with the most revered names in the blues, Piazza has established himself as one of the most influential living blues harp players. He’s consistently surrounded himself with players who bring out the best he has to offer, and epitomize the very best in blues: fresh, swinging, tasteful, exciting and creative. The core of The Mighty Flyers has been together for over two decades, and developed the kind of musical telepathy that simply cannot exist without years of experience on the bandstand and in the studio. The Mighty Flyers are a well-oiled machine, with Piazza in the driver’s seat.   more »

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»» SoCal's 9 piece Blues, Funk and Soul Band, blending amazing vocal energy from Shari Puorto, with emotional guitar work and vocals from venerable bluesman Claude von Trotha, a tight rhythm section assembled from some of SoCal's tightest groovers, and driving it all home with the power of the world renowned Blues Bettie Horns! As the supporting show for WAR, Tower of Power, Dave Mason, Savoy Brown, Dickey Betts, Michael Burks, 10 Years After, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Larry Carlton, Coco Montoya, Walter Trout, Rod Piazza, Leon Russell, Billy Vera,The Flying Other Brothers, G.E. Smith, Liquid Soul, Anthony Gomes, Eric Sardinas... well, you get the picture, this is a band that makes it's way playing live music... what it is, not what it was. Blues Bettie works hard to uncover new audiences that groove to their style of funky, electric, in-your-face-and-body blues, funk, and soul music. with Blues Bettie's signature SoCal sound. Feel the energy, discover the buzz, and experience the BIG sound of Blues Bettie!   more »