Len Rainey -
Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar Songwriter/Composer;
Victor Marquez-Johnny V Vernazza
Lead/Rhythm Guitars and Backup Vocals;
Tony Matoian-Walter Gentry
Saxaphone and Backup Vocals ;
Danny "Fatback" Martinez-
Drums
Blues Fest, San Diego, CA 2004
Stevie Wonder, James Brown, BB King, Little Willie John, Nat King Cole, Ella, KoKo, Besie, Sarah,Ruth, and Ma. Jaco, Stanley, Ray, James, and all the greats that came before.
Len Rainey & the Midnight Players is a refreshing band playing the last 20 years in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas clubs. The bands original sound of blues is soulful, with a groove, that will make you want to get up and dance.
Len Rainey's Chicago upbringing has artistically melded blues, jazz, and rock & roll. The combination of Rainey's authoritative voice and nimble rock steady bass work, creates a sound that you will never forget.
Len Rainey and the Midnight Players have been repeat performers at major clubs in the Southern California area, including BB King's Hollywood, Harvelle's in Santa Monica, and LJ's in San Francisco. Nearly all of the San Diego clubs have hosted Len Rainey & the Midnight Players many times. The band has opened for world class acts such as: Bobby Blue Bland, John Mayall, Chaka Khan, B.B. King, and many more.
The band's third cd, "Better Love Somebody", recorded at Golden Track Studios, and with a new record label, J.A.M Records, has garnered major attention from the music industry.
Len Rainey & the Midnight Players are a serious group of musicians that always put on a great show, packed with fun-filled excitement, plus truly great music. Witness for yourself the talent displayed by catching one of their gigs...
Hey you... I see you're online. I'm just shutting down here. See you tomorrow at Viejas... we've got Heine on guitar, Mike on drums + Walter AND Dominic so we'll have some with it. xo michele
Dropping by to say hello. It's always great to listen your blues. I hope to see you in south of France..one day...;o)) Hope you and yours are well. Bises
Hey Len Rainey an Midnight Players, thanx for addin yer friendship onto our music library of friends. Enjoy our sounds an have a great week. Blues rockin in the free world, Mani
