Brian Brazil / Vocals and Harmonica.
Howard "Preacher " Ward / Vocals and Lead Guitar. Slide Guitar.
Bill Stroum / Bass.
Patrick Gillham / Drums.
The Band name is 21st Century Blues.
Brian is an active Charter Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society.
Brian is also working on recording sessions, including some soundtracks for movies and television shows.
Influences
Some of the greatest singers, musicians, and songwriters in Rock n Roll, Blues, and Country. There are way too many to name them all here. Just a few are: The Eagles, The Allman Brothers Band, B.B. King, Freddie King, Otis Rush, Little Milton Campbell, Albert King, Albert Collins, Little Walter Jacobs, James Cotton, Paul Butterfield, Charlie Musselwhite, Robben Ford, Mark Ford, Larry Adler, Toots Thielemans, Jerry Muriad, Charlie McCoy, Merle Haggard, Jerry Reed, Ricky Skaggs, and Norton Buffalo. We've learned from many different singers and instrumentalists in a large variety of musical styles.
Sounds Like
If you really want to know what we sound like, go to the website http://www.bluesharp1.com and download the songs there. As far as sounding like anyone. Each band member has been playing professionally
for 30 years or more. We know that you have to have your own identity and use your own creativity to make the music really come alive. Having your own identifiable sound is an important factor in music.
If you want to see the band live or if you want to know more about them go to this website http://www.bluesharp1.com. You will find information on where we are currently playing and future gigs as well. There is a page where you will find songs by the band for you to download and listen to also. The members of the 21st Century Blues Band have been playing professionally for over 30 years. They have done every thing from local clubs, recording sessions, live tour shows in theatres, stadiums, to television shows and radio broadcasts in the U.S. and abroad. The bands members have backed up or opened for many of the biggest names in music whether it’s Blues, Country or Rock and Roll. Their skills as singers and musicians have few equals. They can do a slow, sultry ballad then go to a blistering up-tempo song that will get people dancing or at the very least have them jumping in their seats. Their songs are emotionally charged and powerful, designed to excite and move a crowd. The bands music always gets the crowd’s
attention.
Hi Brian.. yep, the music scene in Ireland is alive and kickin'.. just me, I'm based in France right now.. in regards to the blues there seems to be more happening here right now.. Anyway, keep it up and hoping to see you in Ireland some time!! Carlö
