Len Rainey -
Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar Songwriter/Composer;
Victor Marquez-Johnny V Vernazza
Bill Macpherson, Tony Thomlinson
on Guitars.
Tony Matoian-Walter Gentry
Saxaphone
Danny "Fatback" Martinez,
Roger Friend on Drums
Adams Street Fair Len Rainey 92808
Influences
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...
Thanks for the add, greatly appreciated. It's an honor to be a part of your family of friends here. We too welcome you aboard the FRQZ train with hopes you enjoy the ride! Don't be a stranger, stay in touch, keep us posted to upcoming gigs and adventures, post a performance video, and so on. Stay TUNED !
Ciao,Len Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather a lot! I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
We just won Best Rock Band and Best Artist at the Lifesworks Entertaiment Awards. We also were nominated for Best Alternative Rock Album by the SDMA. THe SDMA are on Sept 10 at Viejas! Come out and have a good time with us. Thanks to all our new friends and fans. We appreciate all the support you give to us and our music.
Mike Dollins & The Cruize Brothers @ the Hot Spings Blues Festival Sept 4th www.myspace.com/hotspringsbluesfestival At Rumors, Hot Spings AR Sept 5th Odie's House of Blues Sept 3,10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 24 www.mikedollins.biz In Fayetteville, AR for Bikes, Blues &... BBQ weekend, playing for the Ozark Blues Society Bikes, Blue & Hot Rods concert on the AMP stage. Sept 26 www.bikesbluesandhotrods.com King Biscuit Festival, Helena, AR Oct TBA
Ciao,Len Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy..and good week neal
Thank you for the add, and keep on jammin' them blues. It's music to our ears. Mike Dollins of BLUES GUITAR NEWS www.bluesguitarnews.com Visit my blues friends, and tell them Mike sent-cha. ..
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Hi Len just stoppin by to see how things are with you. Hope to hear you soon-Mary
