John Bones ( Blues Harp, and vocals )
Gail Bones ( vocals, tambourine )
Mike Philip ( Bass, vocals )
Kevin Sundberg ( acoustic, lead, rhythm guitar )
Gary Brewer (acoustic, dobro, lead, rhythm guitar )
Ron Cole ( drums, cajon )
Bob Westgate ( sound )
Influences
Darrell Mansfield, Blind Boys of Alabama, Eric Claption, Staple singers, The Mighty Jeremiahs, Glenn Kaiser, First Born Live, Eric Bibb, JJ Cale...all traditional blues.
Sounds Like
Our own approach to Gospel Blues.... sweet shuffles, soulful ballads, and joyful jump blues with an occasional edgy feeling.
Psalm 33:1, " Good people, cheer God! Right-living people sound best when praising.
Use guitars to reinforce your Hallelujahs!
(Eugene Peterson's, The Message )
The Dr. Bones Blues Project is Victoria’s own (and probably only) gospel blues band. Inspired after attending the 2007 “Back to the Gospel Blues” Festival in Chilliwack, John and Gail Bones formed the band after a “God-incidental” meeting with old friend, Ron Cole, a blues-loving drummer who knew some equally passionate gospel blues guitar players. After several months of hosting an informal praise evening at a local church, the band found its niche playing regularly at the Mustard Seed Street Church outreach dinners for low income and homeless folks in Victoria. After only 6 months of playing together, the band was invited to perform at the 2008 “Back to the Gospel Blues” Festival, with many of the artists that fostered its initial interest in this genre.
Since then, Dr. Bones has evolved its sound and begun performing its own songs, such as Emmaus Road, I Was There, Forty, and Living Water, all of which use the blues to spread the Gospel message. It has also added to its song bank music from such diverse artists as Kaiser and Mansfield, Blind Boys, Tom Waits, Ruthie Foster, Larry Howard and Ian Siegal. Dr. Bones continues a monthly gig at the Mustard Seed Street church, bringing its music to the homeless and low income folks, and being totally blessed in return. These folks live the blues most days and appreciate what we do- “blues redemption” through the Gospel of Jesus. The band is praying for opportunities to expand its music ministry in the near future to include the region’s prisons.
The Dr Bones Blues Project features Kevin Sundberg (acoustic, rhythm and lead guitar), Mike Philip (bass), Ron Cole (drums, cajon), Gail Bones (vocals) and John Bones (blues harp, vocals), Gary Brewer (acoustic,dobro, rhythm, lead guitar)
It's been wild how God continues to bless and lead this “blues project.” Because this is His band, may all the Glory go to Him. On behalf of the Band, thanks for dropping by...hope you enjoyed the music. Oh, yah...Dr Bones Blues: “God’s prescription for what really ails ya.” Grace, Peace...in the radical scandalous unending Love of Jesus.
the Dr. Bones Blues Project's Friend Space (Randomized)
Hey there, Looks like you guys are having a lot of un,,, lots of gig pictures!! I'm looking forward to seeing you again at B2B's, These are pictures of this years Back2Blues guitar to be raffles off. God Bless, Shannon Keep your lamp Trimmed And Burnin
Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta(weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful music in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be m8s.Cheers ! (mO:) moreno
In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"
"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"
Hey guys (and gal) - good to see this band is going strong (have to hope I lost my previous axe for a good cause!). Got my new bass now and definitely loving it - DeviceBox is getting ready to hit a studio soon as well!
Hey Shannon, can there really be too much of the prodigal son...such a great tune. Anyways, really looking forward to connecting with you all a the Blues Fest. Keeping it trimmed and Burnin', Peace...Ron+
Hello All,,, You got some cool tunes! It looks like Prodigal Son may be played twice at B2B's this year!! It's good to meet you, God Bless, Shannon Keep your lamp Trimmed And Burnin
Hey Guys, Thanks for the add request.Great to see that you are gonna be playing at the Back To Blues Fest... you are gonna have a blast! The festival is my favorite gig of the year! I look forward to meeting you. Please keep in touch. Johnny Mannion
Hello Dr. Bones,, Welcome to the family!! We're looking forward to seeing you this year. God Bless, Back to the Blues The best little Gospel Blues Fest west of Chicago
