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Kevin Selfe and The Tornadoes
Blues / Funk / Rock

the blues-the whole blues-and nothin but the blues



Portland, Oregon
United States

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Member Since11/14/2005
Band Websitewww.kevinselfe.com
Band MembersKevin Selfe - guitar, vocals, harmonica; Don Shultz - drums; Allen Markel - bass

Strollin' With Bone - CBA Fundraiser - Jan 18, 2009

Kevin at Red Bull Flugtag on Aug 2 2008. 80,000 people.

The band with Jim Wallace at the 2008 Waterfront Blues Festival

Influencesmuddy waters, freddie king, t-bone walker, jimmie vaughan, albert king, jimi hendrix, albert collins, hollywood fats, john lee hooker, stevie ray vaughan, angus young, little walter, fabulous thunderbirds, paul butterfield, skip james, nighthawks, billy crawford, ventures, dick dale, elmore james, eddy clearwater, otis rush, hubert sumlin, howling wolf, wynonie harris, kim wilson
Sounds LikeAlbert King, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, Jimmie Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins, Paul Butterfield, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Little Charlie
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 9 2009 8:00P
Tillicum Beaverton, Oregon
Jul 11 2009 9:00P
Monty’s Beaverton, Oregon
Jul 12 2009 6:00P
Refectory - Blues Jam Portland, Oregon
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Columbia Tavern St. Helens, Oregon
Jul 18 2009 6:00P
Lil’ Bayou Seaside, Oregon
Jul 19 2009 6:00P
Refectory - Blues Jam Portland, Oregon
Jul 24 2009 9:00P
Scotte’s Imbibery McMinnville, Oregon
Jul 25 2009 9:00P
Scotte’s Imbibery McMinnville, Oregon
Jul 26 2009 6:00P
Refectory - Blues Jam Portland, Oregon
Jul 29 2009 12:00P
Scott Park Concert Series @ Ledding Library Milwaukie, Oregon
Jul 29 2009 12:00P
Scott Park Concert Series @ Ledding Library Milwaukie, Oregon
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Tillicum Portland, Oregon
Aug 1 2009 9:00P
Tigardville Station Tigard, Oregon
Aug 2 2009 6:00P
Refectory - Blues Jam Portland, Oregon
Aug 4 2009 7:00P
National Night Out Portland, Oregon
Aug 7 2009 9:00P
Landmark Yachats, Oregon
Aug 8 2009 9:30P
Mac’s at The Vet’s Club Eugene, Oregon
Aug 9 2009 6:00P
Refectory - Blues Jam Portland
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
Naked Winery Hood River, Oregon
Aug 16 2009 6:00P
Refectory - Blues Jam Portland
Aug 22 2009 5:00P
Private Function Warren, Oregon
Aug 23 2009 6:00P
Refectory - Blues Jam Portland
Aug 28 2009 7:00P
Kathken Vineyards Salem, Oregon
Aug 29 2009 9:00P
River Roadhouse Milwaukie, Oregon
Aug 30 2009 6:00P
Refectory - Blues Jam Portland, Oregon
Sep 4 2009 9:00P
Trails End Saloon Oregon City, Oregon
Sep 5 2009 7:00P
Lil’ Bayou Seaside, Oregon
Sep 19 2009 9:00P
Mock Crest Tavern Portland, Oregon
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
Naked Winery Hood River, Oregon

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   About Kevin Selfe and The Tornadoes

Having already performed with blues bands from Connecticut to Texas and everywhere in between, Kevin is not new to the blues scene. He honed his chops by joining the regionally popular Fat Daddy Band in 1996 at the ripe old age of 22. During his tenure with them, the Fat Daddy Band won the Charlotte Blues Society's 2001 Talent Competition and was a finalist at the Blues Foundation's 2002 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. His diverse style can be described as a range from traditional Chicago blues ("nice Hubert Sumlin licks" - Bob Margolin) to powerful Texas swing ("punishing guitar work a la Jimi meets Stevie Ray" - Ralph Berrier Jr., The Roanoke Times). Selfe performed with Little Rodger and The Cheap Thrills from 2002-2005 and formed his own group Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes in June 2005. In April 2006, Kevin won Guitar Center's King of The Blues Competition in Richmond, VA. Selfe had the honor in Janaury 2007 to back up former Muddy Waters' sideman and harmonica legend, the late Carey Bell, in one of his last shows. After spending 11 years touring the Eastern US, Kevin moved to Portland, OR in January 2007 and where he has quickly become part of the vibrant West Coast blues scene. To attest to this, the band has been nominated by the Cascade Blues Association for 6 Muddy Awards for Best New Act (2007), Best Contemporary Blues Act (2008), Best Electric Guitar (2007,2008), Best Bass (2008), and Best Drums (2008). The band consists of Kevin on guitar, harmonica, and vocals, Allen Markel on bass, and Don Shultz on Drums.

   Kevin Selfe and The Tornadoes's Friend Space (Top 22)
Kevin Selfe and The Tornadoes has 709 friends.
 Kevin 


 Mark 


 Cascade Blues Association 


 Wad Martin 


 Jim Wallace 


 Allen Markel 


 The Insomniacs 2008 BMA Nominee 


 Duff's Garage 


 A.C. Porter 


 Jimi 


 Jeff Strawbridge aka "JD Huge" 


 James 


 Lisa Mann 


 Don Shultz 


 Beth Willis 


 The Strange Tones 


 Saverio 


 Cliff Belcher 


 Rae Gordon 


 Slim Lively 


 David 


 Phil 





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Blues Boss





Jul 4 2009 4:03 PM

Kevin - great seeing you the other night...too bad we couldn't get you and Riley on stage together!!!
Jan





Jun 24 2009 3:02 AM

Thanks Kev for the 23x2 bday party!!!
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Kevin & The Tornadoes with Myrtle Brown & Lisa Mann ~ Excellent!!!
Dylan Hillerman's Grand Guignol





Jun 23 2009 6:28 PM

THANK YOU for being a friend to Third Eye Theatre Presents: Dylan Hillerman’s Grand Guignol and inviting us into your home – or onto your lap…top ! 

Make sure you can be there THIS Friday June 26th at the Back Door Theatre for our Opening Night Extravaganza!  It's going to be a sexy and horror-filled blast! 
Under Story Productions





Jun 18 2009 8:45 PM

Welcome to the Under Story! Glad we're Space Friends....Check out our Northwest Indy band of the month.

Cheers


Vince Adame





Jun 8 2009 8:23 PM

Thanks for dropping in last night and sharing your immense talent with our crowd. It's always a pleasure to play with you.

Best,

Vince
Mark Harper ♠♥♣◊♪♫™





Jun 5 2009 10:19 PM

Flynn Amps





Jun 5 2009 6:49 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
annie





Jun 2 2009 11:55 AM

Kevin, Good to see you while in Portland...TWICE!
A Tacoma videographer and professional news camera man are mentoring me in video production of live Blues shows, from shooting to editing and final merging of multiple audio and visual files. I helped film Too Slim and The Taildraggers with Polly O'Keary at Blues Vespers Sunday night and Little Bill/The Blue Notes Monday Night at The Swiss. Work to be added to www.SweetBluesNW.com Web site. Much luv, annie
TESS BARR BLUES BAND





Jun 1 2009 4:35 PM

Hey Kevin!! Long time, no see! I'll be at The Naked Winery to see you on the 13th after my daughters dance recital...come see us, the pizza oven is done!
Gianluigi Giorgino





May 22 2009 12:44 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD

Gianluigi Giorgino





May 22 2009 12:43 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD

ANiTiZE©





May 19 2009 2:58 AM

THANX 4 THE ADD
The Word Brown





May 18 2009 2:16 PM

Thanks to Myspace the last 2 songs from the album were added. "All night" is a 15 minute jam.
Jerry Zybach





Apr 24 2009 8:01 PM

Hey Kevin,
Saw you were playin at Landmark in between the nights i'm playin. Just started a jam there once a month on thursday. Sunday I'm there doing my acoustic show. Hope to meet you in person some day. You are sounding great.

JZ
Pan & The Goddamns





Apr 6 2009 6:05 AM

Hi,

We're playing a great show with The Joe McMurrian Quartet (now Woodbrain) and Eggplant this Thursday. It's a super solid evening of rocking roots music dripping in blues and jazz.
Hope to see you there! ~~C

Thursday, April 9th : 10 pm : 21+ : $4

Kelly's Olympian
426 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97204

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Joe McMurrian Quartet (a.k.a.
Woodbrain)
http://www.myspace.com/joemcmurrian
http://www.myspace.com/woodbrain

Pan and The Goddamns
http://www.myspace.com/panandthegoddamns

Eggplant
http://www.myspace.com/eggplantpdx

Blues Boss





Apr 3 2009 10:14 PM

Get a hair cut you hippie...oh, wait a mminute, you did!!!

Here's Henry Cooper with my buddy Mark Riley....
Clifford Mudcat Smith





Apr 2 2009 12:21 AM

Kevin, Thanks for the add. It was great meeting ya-fun playing some. You're a great player man, head on. I'm enjoying this lively, Stumptown scene! Blessings and good fortune to you man.
Peace,
C.
annie





Mar 26 2009 12:45 AM

Hey Kevin, found a place near Tacoma with a HOT! JAM session.
When you're in the area drop in, we NEVER know WHO will turn up and lately it's been quite the show!

The SOUTH SOUND area has a NEW JAM -

BLUE MONDAY - 8:30 to 12:30
Hosted By: Borrowed Time

Maggie O'Tools
*6006 100th ST SW
Lakewood, WA
(253) 584-3278

*100th Ave. between Bridgeport Way and Gravelly Lake Dr.

Across the street from McDonalds

I love music
Ladee True Blue... One Ladee Who Truly LOVES the Blues!
Fair Trade Music





Mar 10 2009 7:05 PM

Thanks for Supporting Fair Pay for Musicians!

www. fairpaytoplay. com
Fair Trade Music





Mar 10 2009 12:53 AM

Thanks for Supporting Fair Pay for Musicians!
www. fairpaytoplay. com
Kathy





Mar 8 2009 3:00 AM

Kevin, How Can I see you AND Kolvane on the Same Night? I Will Make Myself a Clone! I will see you Sunday, I have the day off, Kathy
The Beatnik Nightmare





Mar 7 2009 12:03 AM

kevin great profile,bill
Dave Duffield





Mar 3 2009 11:28 PM

hi, Kevin!
certainly enjoyed jamming with you last Sunday night & i look forward to the next time.
best,
Dave
Harley





Feb 23 2009 4:54 AM

Thanks Fella's, for the Invite to join in on the fun !!

"CHEERS"..!!
Your "New" Friend..

Harley..
Bent Reed & Co.





Feb 17 2009 6:32 AM

Hi Kevin,

I had a great time jamming with you and your band last night at the Refectory. I appreciate you getting me up right away! To play with you and the house band is always my preference! It was alot of fun, seeing you and several other Portland musicians, hanging out, catching up, and jammin'! Hope we have an opportunity to do it again soon. Until then, take my my friend, and thanks again!

Sincerely, Sheldon "Bent Reed" Ziro
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