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Blue Bizness
Blues / Southern Rock / Jam Band

Hot, Jumpin' Blues from the Philly 'burbs!



BERWYN, Pennsylvania
United States

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Member Since1/29/2006
Band WebsiteYou are looking at it....(for now!)
Band MembersDon "Zig" Zeller: Lead and slide guitar, harmonica and vocals. Michael Sproat: Rhythm and lead guitar, vocals. Larry Hinkel: Drums, vocals. Dick Donovan: Bass.
Influences Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, Pat Ramsey and the Blues Disciples: an incredible harmonica genius and blues singer with the monster-of-tone guitar guru Dave Renson (www.patramsey.com ), Jason Ricci and New Blood Smokin' harp player and Zig's once upon a time harp instructor!( www.jasonricci.com ), Duane Allman, Derek Trucks Band, Ronnie Earl, Jonny Lang, Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, The Alberts (King and Collins), the other Kings (BB and Freddie), the Walters (Little and Big), Buddy Whittington, Mike Henderson, Danny Gatton, Gary Moore, Walter Trout, Joe Bonamassa, Robben Ford, Tab Benoit, Tommy Castro, Shawn Starsky, Sonny Boy Williams II, George "Harmonica" Smith, Kim Wilson, William Clarke, Adam Gussow, Jimmy Rogers, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Alex Schultz, Buddy Guy, The Allman Brothers Band, Warren Haynes, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Pat Travers, Robin Trower, Paul Rishell and Annie Raines, Bonepony, Beaucoup Blue: The most soulful acoustic and dobro blues duo you never heard! ( www.myspace.com/beaucoupblue ). Also special mention to some cats who have been inspiring: Double Trouble and everyone they have recorded with, especially Storyville (Malford is one great vocalist and David Grissom: Whoa You gotta see this guy right NOW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TECExmCjX7o&feature=related . Zig's Equipment: Fender Custom Shop Danny Gatton Telecaster (Joe Barden pickups), Gibson '61 reissue SG autographed by Derek Trucks(Open E tuning for slide), National Duolian, Fender Deluxe Reverb with Weber Ceramic 12", Klon Centaur, custom Marine Bands, Lee Oskars, Sonny Junior Cruncher harp amp. Mike's Equipment: Fender Stratocaster, Fender Vibrolux Reverb with Weber Alnico and Ceramic 10s, Tim overdrive, Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive and Univibe copy
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 8 2009 6:30P
Holy Smoke Restaurant and Bar Roxborough, Pennsylvania
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
Kennett Flash (www.kennettflash.org 484-732-8295 ) Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Apr 10 2010 7:30P
Chaplin’s Music Cafe ( www,chaplinsthemusiccafe.com ) Spring City, Pennsylvania

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   About Blue Bizness
We were all born and raised, later met and started jamming, and still having a great time making music together over FIVE years later! Tight, cohesive arrangements take this kind of time together, and it shows, we're told. Four pieces, with a widely varied setlist of particularly high energy blues rock flavored with a dash of slide guitar, blues harmonica, and screamin' Fenders served up on a bed of rock-solid rhythm. This AIN"T yo' mama's blues! WE'RE GOING TO MOVE YOU! Blue Bizness and/or it's members have shared the stage with many accomplished artists including Splintered Sunlight, Jason Ricci and New Blood, The Deb Callahan Band, Beaucoup Blue, Jimmy Day's Fish Fry, Paul Michael and the Blues Recruits, Seth Holzman and many more, at venues including Brownies, Chaplin's Music Cafe, The Rusty Nail, Carmines Creole Cafe, Peabodys Irish Pub, The Greylodge Pub, and AJs. We're immersed in the Philly area blues scene and regulars for years at the staple "open-mics" at the Nail as well as Warmdaddy's.

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Blue Bizness

Blue Bizness



Dec 9 2009 4:28 AM

The band had a great time hosting the HARP (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly ) Christmas bash and jam held Tuesday at the Blinkin' Lincoln and Holy Smoke in Roxborough, Philadelphia!  Over fifteen harmonica players  enjoyed coming up and leading tunes with Blue Bizness, including Emile D'amico, Mikey Junior, Howling Blue, Jim Budnicki, Fred Klatt, Jim Quinlain, Pete G, Mike Cohen and Fred Rider amongst others.  What a great bunch of folks the HARP group is, and  events like this really encourage new players.  Thanks, guys for asking us to host the event: it was a pleasure!
Zig
Heavy Manic Souls

Heavy Manic Souls
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Dec 1 2009 6:59 PM

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Among Criminals (Philly All Ages 12.18)

Among Criminals (Philly All Ages 12.18)



Nov 19 2009 4:37 PM

Thank you so much for being friends with Among Criminals!


We are coming back to Philly for an all ages benefit show Dec 18th at the World Cafe Live. Proceeds will go to Calling All Crows helping Sudenese woman in refugee camps.

Among Criminals
Dec 18th, 7pm All Ages
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St, Phila PA

Join the Calling All Crows community!
www.callingallcrows.org

Get Your Tickets Here!
http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2558


Come on out, help make some chane and see some great music!
Blue Route Blues Band

Blue Route Blues Band



Oct 23 2009 7:14 PM

We had a fantastic time sharing the stage with you guys at the Paoli Blues Fest!...and enjoyed all the great tunes we heard (from you) on our our breaks! Hope we get the opportunity to wreak the same kind of two-punch blues havoc on another audience some time!
Slim Louis

Slim Louis



Oct 2 2009 5:40 AM

It's not an easy call, is it?
CANAIMA

CANAIMA



Sep 8 2009 11:32 AM


 

Geezer Cabinets

Geezer Cabinets



Aug 8 2009 10:28 AM

Just stoppin' by to say hello and make my ears happy!
hope all is well.
geezer
Island Blues

Island Blues



Aug 4 2009 10:05 PM

Definitely looking forward to some blue bizness at Island Blues in the Spring!
Dario La Magna

Dario La Magna



Aug 4 2009 9:21 AM

Thanks for the add.
Rocket 88

Rocket 88



Aug 1 2009 2:20 AM

Thanks!
We appreciate the comment
debs

Deb Fantini



Jul 28 2009 9:35 AM

Great photos, guys! When's your european tour?? x
4star

4star



Jul 9 2009 2:50 AM

We are very pleased to announce that the 4star EP is finished! Recorded at Cambridge Sound Studios in Newtown, PA, by Grammy nominated producer Jim Salamone, the recording features 6 original songs, and it definitely rocks! The first two songs are posted on our myspace page: www.myspace.com/4startheband. The songs are described below.

1) Money Burning Machine - This song is posted on our myspace page.

2) Rear Upper Flat - This is also posted on our myspace page.

3) John William Bell - This one is a high energy high speed "punk-grass" tune with a mind blowing fiddle solo by noted local bluegrass and Celtic musician Mark Arrington at the end of the song. Mark played banjo on the song as well. The song is about a Revolutionary War era outlaw turned soldier we call John William Bell. Sorry, you need to get the CD to hear this one, or come to one of our upcoming shows, where you can both hear the song live and buy the CD!

4) Fourth Street Juke Joints – In this song 4star pays homage to the masters of blues and early rock and roll with a straight-ahead almost punk style.

5) Rumor on My Tuner – With tripped out lyrics and diminished chords throughout, this song features big guitars and 3-part harmonies. Jim Salamone sings in the opening two lines of the song.

6) She Cat Raindog – Originally written using refrigerator magnets and with the help of a small child, this song closes the CD. It’s a mid-tempo “anthemic” folk rock tune heavy on harmonies and rock and roll guitars.

We have several shows coming up and we will have CD’s for sale at each:

1) Friday July 17th at 10PM at the Red Stallion in Warrington, PA

2) Saturday July 18th at 3PM at John and Peter’s in New Hope. Come on out for this one. It’s our first “EP/CD Release Party”!

The CD will be also available at certain local record stores and online within the upcoming weeks. Details to follow!
Thomas Troussier - Harp Player

Thomas Troussier - Harp Player



Jul 2 2009 12:59 PM

News from normandy......THE BOOGIEMATICS are born !


http://www.myspace.com/theboogiematics

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Three Men In A Boat

Three Men In A Boat



May 2 2009 4:31 PM

hey mr. sproat its dan u guys rock
RICHARD W. HONOSKI A/K/A MR. RICHARD

RICHARD W. HONOSKI A/K/A MR. RICHARD
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Apr 29 2009 4:58 AM

JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY hey & ALWAYZ "thanx", FOR THE most gracious ADD ......

GREATest ReSPECTS FOR your WORK ......

ROCK ON !!!!!

MR.

RICHARD
P.S. I'LL WORK ON THE HEALTH THANG .....
Anna Marucha & The Taxi Blues Band

Anna Marucha & The Taxi Blues Band



Apr 24 2009 8:14 AM

Hi!
Nice to meet you!

I just enjoyed your site -
appreciate what you do -
it's great!

See you!
PA Area Music

PA Area Music



Apr 15 2009 10:40 PM

Hey!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the add~!~!~!~!~!
We just updated our calendar with your May shows. Keep in touch- let us know when you have new gigs- we will keep posting them to our website.
Check it out!!!!
www.PA-AreaMusic.US
Rockin' 2009 - one gig at a time!

C & K
Slim Louis

Slim Louis



Apr 13 2009 5:10 PM

I love you Bro!
Thanks for the comment!
We haven't talked in a while, I need to call you!
~ F R Q Z ~

~ F R Q Z ~



Apr 7 2009 3:28 AM

Welcome To The FRQZ Family of TONE
Blue Bizness

Blue Bizness



Apr 5 2009 6:14 PM

PEABODY'S THIS SATURDAY!!

We're back to Peabody's Irish Pub Saturday 4/11, playing from 8:30 till the last person drops. Mike's new Telecaster kicks butt! Our new Buddy Guy and Ronnie Earl material likewise: Hope you can come on out for a fun night and check out the great food, drink, and intimate ambience at this "just-right-sized" club for an "All Bizness" show!
Details, directions, menu can be found at www.peabodysirishpub.com

Zig
Grandpa_Erik

Grandpa_Erik



Apr 2 2009 4:41 PM

Thanks for the add. Wish you a great week.
Erik/Grandpa
Bravo Johnson

Bravo Johnson



Apr 2 2009 11:51 AM

Thanks for the add.
I hope someday you'll join us and the Johnson will live as one.
Roots Connection

Roots Connection



Apr 2 2009 11:31 AM

Hi Blue Bizness
WE ARE NOW ONLINE WITH OURS CDS.
THIS IS THE SIGNAL THAT THE LIFE GOES ON.
WE WANT TO GO ON...

AND SO IN THE MEMORY OF A FRIEND THAT WE'LL NEVER FORGET HERE WE ARE:

ROOTS CONNECTION "ANIMYSTIC"
OUR SECOND LP .
(PHISICALLY ONLY IN ITALY FROM THE 1TH OF APRIL 2009).
IT'S ENRICO MICHELETTI LAST WILL.



ROOTS CONNECTION - 2003
OUR FIRST ALBUM.
IT'S A MEETING BETWEEN DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND DIFFERENT KIND OF MUSIC.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
Cambridge Sound Studios

Cambridge Sound Studios



Feb 28 2009 2:10 PM

Great seeing you last night Zig.
Hope to catch you guys in the near future.
Keep rockin the blues.

Jim
Eric Steckel

Eric Steckel



Feb 28 2009 1:03 AM

Thanks man, I played the Hammond on that track....

~Eric
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