“Australia’s own blues diva……..” Bruce Elder Sydney Morning Herald.
Aria nominated singer songwriter Kerri Simpson and her band have a list of award winning credits as large as her renowned voice. “ She seems born to sing the blues and gospel music. Deep and sultry, with a throaty, soulful rasp, it has that authentic “well traveled” feel, reflecting her genre hopping experiences.” Mike Daly (Age)
Her long time cohorts, Ray Periera, Dean Addison, Mark Grunden , Ben Grayson and Ron Tabuteau offer up their stunning backing blend of rythmn, beats and blues as “Simpson swoops and dives, purrs and snarls, praises and testifies, in a voice that combines a New Orleans swagger, a Delta drawl, and a tinge of glorious gospel” Nova Magazine WA. See why Rolling Stone magazine called them “one of the best blues bands in the country” when they play material from their last 3 albums “Confessin the blues”, “Voodoo songs of the spirits” and “Suns gonna shine”.
THE BAND
RON TABUTEAU – guitar
Ron Tabuteau was a member of legendary Oz blues outfit the Fourday Riders. He has also played with or supported overseas acts such as Muddy Waters, BB King, Buddy Guy, Freddy King, Hound Dog Taylor, HI-Tide Harris, Bo Diddley and Charlie Musselwhite. He is about to release his second cd of original tunes with his band Chicken Head. Ron's playing guitar and dobro.
DEAN ADDISON - bass
Dean featured on the Diesel Wilson Short Cool ones and has since released his own cd "Use Your Head" with his own band Hidden Charms. Recently he has played with diverse acts such as My friend the Chocolate Cake and Andreas Botticelli.
MARK GRUNDEN - drums
Mark has performed with a huge range of artists from samba/funk outfit Tumbarumba, afro beat of Bad Boys Batucada to the blues of Chris Wilson and the legendary Hubert Sumlin.
You have surely heard about the tragic death of a brave young woman who was murdered in Iran just for peacefully protesting with her father on the streets of Teheran.
Dan Lethbridge continues his June residency at Wesley Anne this Thursday with support
from one Tim Cannon. Come warm yourself by the open fire, have a drink
and relax with some fine music.
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I WANNA THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE FRIENDSHIP. KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING, CAUSE YOU DO IT RIGHT. GREETINGS FROM LAST WATERHOLE, DIRT FARM/AUSTRIA. STAY WELL AND TAKE CARE.
WE HAVE FINALLY COMPLETED FOUR ALBUMS FOR OUR FOUNDATION TO HELP THE NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS IN NEED FEATURING LOUIE BELLSON, PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, EARL PALMER, HUBERT SUMLIN, LEVON HELM, DR. LONNIE SMITH, JIMMY COBB, CHUCK E. WEISS, JAVON JACKSON, CLEM BURKE, LARRY CAMPBELL, AIRTO MOREIRA, COUGAR & RUBEN ESTRADA, WASHBOARD CHAZ, MIKE WATT, STEVE JORDAN, DANNY 'KOOTCH' KORTCHMAR, JOHN BOUDREAUX, JAMES GADSON, TANMOY BOSE, CLIVE BUNKER, IRA COLEMAN, PETER ERSKINE, JERRY JUMONVILLE, PETE LOCKETT, SANTA DAVIS, JOHNNY VIDACOVICH, SAM CARR, BILL BRUFORD, KEITH CARLOCK, STANTON MOORE, SOUHAIL KASPAR, AFRICAN MUSICIANS, NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, GOSPEL CHOIRS, CLASSICAL ENSEMBLES, TAP DANCING, LATIN ENSEMBLES, MARDI GRASS INDIANS, STREET MUSICIANS, DJ RE-MIXES, ETC. . . Currently looking for the right record company to release these wonderful gems. Please, help us support thee cradle of modern music!!! Regards, Fabian Jolivet
Hi Kerri,thank-you for adding me as a friend.I love your voice. We have our blues jam this Sunday,if you're not busy come join us we're raising money for the poor souls of Gippsland that lost loved ones,pets and their homes and places of work.Take care and have a great week.Kind regards Ruth.
Excuse Me !! Comin' Thru.. Thanks Kerri, for inviting me to join in on the fun.. ! I enjoy your music very much.. I'll be listening ! Your "new" Friend.. Harley..
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