Cheryl Bendig: lead vocals, rhythm guitar. "...delivers the songs in a voice that has the raw power of Janis Joplin but the finesse of Ann Wilson"
Paul Bendig: bass, vocals ..."Paul Bendig on vocals/bass serves up a powerful backdrop, never overplaying his hand
Herb "the Battery"Cottier: lead guitar, vocals. Jump starting blazing blues chops to funky grooves. When CNV slaps the paddles on, the Battery delivers the power
Hank Cupp: drums ... started his musical experiences in the SW Michigan area. He has lived in Northern Michigan for many years, making music all of them. He's played in jazz, rock, and big bands for decades.
Influences
Cherri and the Violators explore the glory days of the mid 70’s where songs that rocked were informed by the blues but were well removed from the Delta.
Sounds Like
Tedeschi, Cream, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King, Foghat, Allman Brothers, Pat Benatar, Heart, Derek Trucks, Santanna, Lou Ann Barton, Thackery, Linda Rondstadt, Melissa Etheridge, Robin Trower, Joe Bonamassa, Debbie Davies, Eagles, Eric Clapton, the Pretenders.
***2007 WYCE Jammie Award Nominee: Best Blues Album (PABP)***
***2006 WYCE Jammie Award Nominee:
Best New Blues Band, Best Blues Album (Empty Pockets)***
The cultural soil that made the blues great has all been plowed down to sterile ground and eroded away down the long Mississippi. So the challenge for a band like Cherri and the Violators is to reinvent the blues and bring something fresh to the table. Happily, even triumphantly, the band has done just that on an album that manages to be both experimental in its reach while saying something new. The Benzie/Manistee County-based band labels their music "contemporary blues," and you have to hand it to them: they have succeeded in slapping the paddles on the old zombie blues and reviving it as their own personal creation with songwriting that is exceptionally strong.
"Cherri - You guys have that Detroit Rock City tone!" ~ DustMyBroom
SWEET! Which Violator am I talking to? I will come listen to you guys jam sometime, I love the blues. I spent many years in Memphis and fell in love with the blues then. You sounds great!
Making my way around to thank you for your great music.. We as fans are proud to have you as our friend. Thanks again for being mine. R-n-R Keep it Loud
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