From left to right in main picture:
Fred Sannipoli (Drums)
John Flynn (Guitar)
Ken Schoppmeyer (Vocals and Harmonica)
Dave Grogan (Bass)
Pat Kelley (Piano/Organ)
Influences
Little Walter, Sonny Boy, T-Bone Walker, Hollywood Fats, Anson Funderburgh, Sam Meyers and many others.....
Delta Heat featuring Ken Schoppmeyer is a dance blues band specializing in Blues, R&B, Boogie, Jazz and Swing. This band plays a sophisticated style you don't hear very often these days. Ken Schoppmeyer is the very talented front man, singing soulful lyrics of various styles and is one of the countries premier harp players. You may pick up on the many influences of each band member including Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Sam Meyers, Anson Funderburgh, Hollywood Fats and many others.
~~~~As seen on page 7 in the May 2008 issue of Blue Ink~~~~
HEY GUYS GREAT MUSIC LAST MONTH AT THE STREET FAIR I HAD A GOOD TIME DANCING WITH MY GIRL HOPE TO CATCH YOU AGAIN KEEP THE MUSIC FLOWING BLESSINGS 2 U .
Dave,John and Patrick- Just wanted to say thanx for stopping by to catch my act at La Tapatia the other day at the Street Faire even tho' it was 101 degrees out. Craig