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Billy Thompson
Blues / Funk / Jam Band

... Blues based, mostly original 'n' funky



Washington DC
United States

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Last Login:  12/3/2009
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Member Since11/21/2006
Band Websitewww.billythompsonmusic.com
Band MembersWest Coast: Michael Leroy- keys / Dave Curtis - bass+keys / James East - bass / Duncan Moore - drums / Danny Campbell - drums / Toby Williams - drums / Bob Campbell - tenor sax / East Coast: Gene Monroe - bass / Levi Budder Jenkins lll Esq - bass / Gary Rosensweig - drums / Jason Neal - drums / Mike Williams - drums / Gregg Sullivan - guitar* Billy T - songwriting, all guitars and vocals ... w/ one exception*
InfluencesEric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Albert King, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Little Milton, Albert Lee, Danny Gatton, Earl King, Professor Longhair, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Little Feat, Lowell George, Duane Allman, Sonny Landreth, Ry Cooder, Brian Auger, Eddie Harris ... and more!!



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For Tee Shirts and Band info e mail: Teleboy55@hotmail.com


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Sounds LikeB T and all the influences!
Record LabelBT
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 28 2009 10:00P
bANGKOK bLUES Falls Church, Virginia
Dec 4 2009 8:30P
the Lion and Bull Haymarket, Virginia
Jan 9 2010 9:00P
the Iron Horse Ashland, Virginia
Jan 15 2010 9:00P
??? in Miami w/ Deblois Miami, Florida
Jan 18 2010 9:00P
Hogs Breath Saloon Key West, Florida
Jan 19 2010 9:00P
Hogs Breath Saloon Key West, Florida
Jan 20 2010 9:00P
Hogs Breath Saloon Key West, Florida
Jan 21 2010 9:00P
Hogs Breath Saloon Key West, Florida
Jan 22 2010 9:00P
Hogs Breath Saloon Key West, Florida
Jan 23 2010 9:00P
Hogs Breath Saloon Key West, Florida
Jan 24 2010 9:00P
Hogs Breath Saloon Key West, Florida
Jan 29 2010 10:00P
the Village Underground New York (Greenwich Village), New York
Feb 13 2010 9:00P
the Old Brogue Great Falls, Virginia
Feb 20 2010 9:00P
the Iron Horse Ashland, Virginia
Mar 11 2010 9:00P
the Old Brogue Ashland, Virginia

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   About Billy Thompson
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Has Performed Live With:

Little Milton, Albert King, Art Neville, Earl King, Larry "Arkansas" Davis, Elvin Bishop, Chuck Berry (hasn't everybody?), Sir Harry Bowens (Was Not Was, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett), Billy Branch, Leslie Uggams, Marva Hicks (Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson), Ivan Neville, Mark Campbell (Jack Mack and the Heart Attack), Kenny Neal, Lucky Peterson, bassist Daryl Johnson (Daniel Lanois, Boz Scaggs, The Neville Brothers, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, The Meters).


Has Supported Shows Featuring:

B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Boz Scaggs, The Neville Brothers, Sonny Landreth, Robert Cray, Dickey Betts, Taj Mahal, Gallactic, Albert Lee, John Hammond Jr., Bobby Womack, Robben Ford, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Junior Walker and the Allstars, Lonnie Mack, Was Not Was, War, Lee Roy Parnell, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Joe Louis Walker, Cocoa Montoya, Jimmie Vaughan, Anson Funderburg, Debbie Davies, Kenny Neal, Lucky Peterson, Angela Strehli, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers and more.





   Billy Thompson's Friend Space (Top 40)
Billy Thompson has 1041 friends.
 THE ABACUS GROUP 


 SIdeman Radio Show 


 Jacob Vincent 


 Little Milton 


 Sue Leonard 


 Sir Harry Bowens 


 funky METERS 


 Professor Longhair 


 Eric Clapton 


 Little Feat 


 Duane Allman 


 The Derek Trucks Band 


 The Neville Brothers 


 Ivan 


 DUMPSTAPHUNK 


 Benny Yee 


 James East 


 Nathan East 


 Marcel T. East 


 Larry Fulcher 


 Jason 


 Cliff Almond 


 Duncan Moore 


 danny campbell 


 Sharla☠ 


 Washington Area Music Association 


 Tom Principato 


 The OFFICIAL Danny Gatton MySpace Page 


 DC Blues Society 


 WEST VIRGINIA BLUES SOCIETY 


 Natchel Blues Network 


 River City Blues Society 


 Gene Monroe 


 More Music Group 


 Dana 


 Michael Williams 


 Levi 


 MEONA 


 Matthew Echols 


 Dennis 





Billy Thompson's Friends Comments
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VERONICA

VEronIca KAmura lefranc



Dec 3 2009 3:01 AM

HELLO, I WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND THE BEST FOR NEW YEAR 2010
GOD BLESS YOU
XX & OO
YOUR FRIEND

VERONICA KAMURA LEFRANC
 

Jazz & Blues Florida - www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

Jazz & Blues Florida - www.JazzBluesFlorida.com



Nov 21 2009 7:47 AM


 

Hedda

Hedda



Nov 7 2009 6:56 AM

Flower essence Pictures, Images and
Photos

Sending you love 'n hugs!

~Hedda
Sue Leonard

Sue Leonard



Nov 5 2009 2:41 AM

Howdy Tombstone!!!!! 

It's time for a "piece of phone"

Hope things are Rockin' In your world!!!!

sue leonard
;-)
Thom Landt

Thom Landt



Oct 30 2009 4:53 PM

Hey Billy,

Let us all know when you'll be at the Hogs Breath Saloon, so we can tune in & check ya' out on the "Hog Cam" via their website.


 

-Keep On Slidin' Buddy,
Thom 
KEN WILLIAMSON

Ken Williamson



Oct 27 2009 3:15 AM

It is a pleasure to have you as my new MySpace friend… I find your MySpace page, your talent and your enthusiasm for music pleason’ to many… I welcome you’re other MySpace friends to visit my MySpace page that I’ve dedicated to my admiration of many talented guitar playing musicians of many styles… Stop by check it out and leave a comment if you like… Thanks Ken…
Jack Roy

Jack Roy



Oct 6 2009 2:37 PM

Hey Billy, great time my brother... your set at WV was killer... really enjoyed it, wanted to hear more!!!  Take care
Nick BIG HEAD FRED Pizzola

Nick BIG HEAD FRED Pizzola



Sep 29 2009 5:53 AM

Hey brother..., I know what you mean....I'm in New Mexico, making some music and vacationing. I'm be (playin) workin at the Balloon Festival...., somewhere out there. I hope you have a great gig....be safe! I'll see you on the flip-side of tomorrow.
Kevin Klein

Kevin Klein



Sep 29 2009 5:53 AM

Thanks, Billy...
Jerry Herrera and the Salty Chips !!
kk
Nick BIG HEAD FRED Pizzola

Nick BIG HEAD FRED Pizzola



Sep 24 2009 3:46 PM

Hey there Brother... I 'm very proud to know you and more so for the great work you do for the surrounding communities; YOU ARE THE MAN! It's too bad I did not get a chance to jam with you last week. I hope the gig went real well...Take care....  Nick
HKFenderFeel

HKFenderFeel



Sep 2 2009 4:28 AM

Hey there Billy, like the music great !! glad U find me man !! Greetings Henk



HKFenderFeel

HKFenderFeel



Sep 2 2009 4:28 AM

Hey hello there Billy ,thx man ! all the best !! Greetings Henk









EQUATION NATION

Equation Audio



Aug 28 2009 7:50 PM

Thank you for adding Equation Audio! www.equationaudio.com
Johnny V Vernazza

Johnny V Vernazza



Aug 28 2009 7:50 PM

Once again we're up for a SDMA in the "Best Blues" category , be nice to win , so vote! Send this around to all your friends and colleagues , just click on the "vote here " icon and scroll 'till you see my name .
http://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/
Thanks for helping as it's all online voting, all my best....

Guitars For Vets

Guitars For Vets



Aug 28 2009 7:49 PM



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Marie

Marie Strickland



Aug 23 2009 2:26 AM

BRAZIL

               Thanks for the add peace and blessings to you all
                                   Marie
                        
R.E Ahlswede

R.E Ahlswede



Aug 23 2009 2:26 AM

thanks for stoppin by, im an old Takoma Park boy myself, 


Sabine

Sabine Semke



Aug 23 2009 2:25 AM

smile, thanks for comment, I..m your greatest fan!! wish you a great weekend, greatings..Sabine
Paul Pfau

Paul Pfau



Aug 11 2009 1:20 PM

Thank you very much!  I hope to see you out and get to jam with you soon as well. 

about the sharp 5... 9??  what song you talkin bout?
Ryan Conroy

Ryan Conroy



Aug 11 2009 1:15 PM

Haha, awesome.

But nah, I'm in Kentucky now just hangin' out.

Hope all is well on your end as well.]

-Ryan
Blues For Ransom

Blues For Ransom



Aug 11 2009 3:01 AM

Billy nice Video's! Its good to be able to listen to your magic on this page! :) P
Ryan Conroy

Ryan Conroy



Aug 11 2009 3:01 AM

You playin' in Williamsburg these days?
Kaylon McDonald

Kaylon McDonald



Jul 24 2009 1:33 PM

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Kim Morrison

Kim Morrison



Jul 24 2009 1:32 PM

Hey Billy, thanks for the friend add. Great music! You're playing your ass off!! Please keep in touch. How do I get to the Coronado Band site? I tried earlier and couldn't get there.
Peace, Kim
Sue Leonard

Sue Leonard



Jul 12 2009 5:15 AM

Howdy Tombstone!
Just watch you on You Tube "Billy Thompson Live at Natchel Blues Network's Hampton Acoustic Blues Revival April 18,2009"

You go girl!!! Fantastic!

sue leonard
;-)
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