My name is Terry Westphal, aka "Big Dog". I started playing Guitar at 20 years old and picked up the Bass Guitar about 10 years ago because I really like the Bottom Groove. I like all kinds of up-beat music...the kind that won't let you sit still. I am currently spinning Poppa Chubby, G-Love, and Jamiroquai. I currently play Bass in a Classic Rock/Oldies Band and with the "Buster Blues Band", who I have been with for about 6 years. I play a Carvin (4) String Jass Bass through an Ampeg Head with Ashdown Speaker Cabs. Rock On.
Lance Karum - Guitar
"Liberator of Love"
Has always had a love for music from the beginning, always wanting to sing or beat on things in place of drums.
Forced to take piano lessons in the 4th grade. His teacher was a miss Michigan runner-up so he stuck it out for a few years, but didn’t learn much about the piano .
In the 6th grade they bought him a coronet and he did o.k. with it . Joined the marching band at nelson jr. high and Muskegon high school. Both in Muskegon mi. one day he while in the 9th grade, he herd a steppin wolf recording of (the pusher man). That did the trick all right. He bought a bass guitar on credit and worked it off all summer by moving cement blocks for a contractor. A few years into the bass and along came grand funk railroad, and older guys at a summer bible camp were playing their songs on their guitars and catching a lot of female attention. that was all lance needed to switch to guitar. A few years on the road playing hard rock was o.k. but there was something missing. Something from the heart needed attention . The boy had the blues and it had to come out. He helped to form the buster blues band in 1996, and is the only original member left. Big influence on him were mark farner, Dick Wagoner, Luther Allison, Tommy Castro, Freddie King and Gary More, and of course, any southern gospel choir sound. He will play the blues from now until the day he is called home. Lance uses Marshall amps , Gibson and Fender guitars. His favorite strings are dean Markey-blue steel, Bakersfield thin picks and an old Electro-Harmonix wa-wa pedal.
It has been said that his playing style is a cross between Gary More and Pat Traverse with a little bit of B. B. King.
Bart Lucas - Drums
"Black Bart"
Bart Lucas is a drummer with the unique nick-name of 'Black Bart'. Bart was given that nick-name by friends who somehow associated him with the famous Wild West gun slinger 'Black Bart'. He has played the drums throughout all of his schooling years and played in various rock bands in the late 60's and early 70's. His listening music of choice is progressive jazz such as Pat Methany, Chick Corea, Al Dimeola, Passport, etc. Being drafted into the Army in 1972, Black Barts MOS (Military Occupational Skill) was a musician in the Special Services Division. His 2 year military duty consisted of playing with a 5 piece band and flying around the country in 2 helicopters (one for the band members and the other for the equipment) playing recruitment programs, battle of the bands, etc. The band played everything including rock, folk, soul, jazz, blues and country. After serving his time, Black Bart came back to Muskegon and played with a few bands. In fact, the last band Black Bart played with before taking a 30 year sabbatical to settle down and start a business in Grand Haven and eventually get married and raise a family, was with Lance Karum. After all those years, Black Bart ran into Lance in 2007 when he was playing with his Buster Blues Band at the Muskegon Race Course. After hearing the Buster Blues Band it made him want to start playing the drums again. He mentioned that desire to Lance, and sure enough, shortly thereafter Black Bart was drumming again with his buddy Lance. Although rusty (after 30 years of not playing) Black Bart has found that he can still keep a beat.
Chris Elmore - Lead Vocals and Keyboards
I thought they were talking about bio-rhythms. I was confused !!!
I’m originally from Birmingham AL. but I have been in Michigan for over 15 years. I have played piano for over 20 years. I also play guitar, Sax, and I even play accordion.
I have played in various local bands in the Greater Grand Rapids area. This is the first effort on lead vocals. It kinda scary, but it is cool at the same time.
Duties: Lead Vocals, All Keyboards and Harmonicas
Equipment: My Old Roland RD 600, plus my Roland Synthesizer (Juno) and various other Roland products
Also various Blues Harps
Influences: Most forms of music from Rock, Contemporary, Classical, Jazz, Old Gospel, and of course the Blues
Artist I admire: Muddy Waters, Charlie Christen, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, BB King and all the greats
Famous quotes: “I you can’t stand the heat” and “Buy An Air Comditioner.”
08/02/2008 11:00 AM - Hot Rods and Hot Bikes Show
Jo Jo’s Pizza
Muskegon, Michigan 49440
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Description:Souped-up Saturdays at Hot Rod Harley-Davidson Live music by the Buster Bluez Band & pizza by Jo Jo’s pizza 11am to 2pm Just hang out at Hot Rod Harley-Davidson and show off your Hot Rod or Hot Bike. $50 Hot Rod Gift Cert. for one winner in each Bike Class (Stock, Modified, Non-H-D®) & for the three best of show Hot Rods (cars)
07/19/2008 06:30 PM - Muskegon Bike Time - The Hawg Heaven Beer Garden
on the corner of Western and Pine on the Harley Davidson Property
Muskegon, Michigan
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Cost:N/A
07/18/2008 03:30 PM - Muskegon Bike Time - The Twisted Lizard Beer Garden
The Twisted Lizard Beer Garden on western ave next to the old train depot
Muskegon, Michigan
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07/12/2008 06:00 PM - Harbor Island Music Fest
Harbor Island
Grand Haven, 49417
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Description:Harbor Island Music Fest off US 31 South, West of the drawbridge 6:00pm - 11:30 pm
07/12/2008 06:00 PM - Harbor Island Music Festival
Harbor Island
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
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Cost:$10
Description:A concert and raffle to benefit the Spread the Music Foundation. Live performances by The Buster Blues Band, The Wallwalkers and Four Finger Five.
06/20/2008 05:00 PM - Hackley Park
Downtown
Muskegon, Michigan
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Description:Parties in the Park Downtown Muskegon 5:00pm - 9:00 pm
06/14/2008 01:30 PM - Pat’s Roadhouse
157 N. Getty St
Muskegon, Michigan
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Description:Steak N’ Blues Fest @ Pat’s Road House 1:30pm - 3:30pm 231 726 5041
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Thanks Lance- You guys are invited to join us at our weekly Sunday Blues Jam sponsored by GHS at The Pavilion Wharf in Grand Haven. Every Sunday 4pm-7pm. Happy Holidays to all you guys!
