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George Cornielius.
Lou Castro
Ryan Potts.
Aynee Osborn
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THE BAND:
Denise “delish” Fraser (drums)
Is also a California homegrown-girl. Denise has been a drummer most of her life, and has been teaching for the past ten years. Denise has been featured several times in “Modern Drummer Magazine” – “Up & Coming” and “Female Drummers Round Table”. She has toured the world and played numerous U.S. cities with performer Sandra Bernhard. Denise led her own band that was the house band for many television shows. She was also a pro drummer for many film and video productions. She’s worked with Tom Hanks and Phoebe Snow amongst others and toured with the Tony-award winning show, “Smokey Joe’s Café”. Multi-talented and amazing to watch, Denise “delish” is a pro and an incredible part of the Restless Blues Band.
Lou Castro - bass: He has worked with 70's funk pioneers, Mandrill, Arthur Adams, Vivian Campbell, Wayne Newton, Billy Cioffi & The Monte Carlos, Chuck Berry, Don Was, Dennis Herring, Mitchell Froom, Mark Weinberg, Tim Armstrong, Alex Wurman, Carla Olson & The Textones, The Paine Brothers, Jon Butcher, Keiko Matsui, Paul Korda, Maggie Mayall, Rick Latham's "Groove Doctors", John Marx, Doug Aldrich, Mikel Japp, Randy Hansen and Cafe R&B. You can hear him sing in the Steven Weber movie, "Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes". On the production side, he was at the helm of Cathy Segal-Garcia's "Secret Life", and Emyna's "Get Me Out Of Here", as well as contributing songs and background vocals. You can also hear him play on recordings by Billy Cioffi & The Monte Carlos("Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear" and "American Episodes"), Andy Georges("Time Is A Thief"), The Beggarwoods("Perfumed Garden"), Audra Mae's EP, Dave Smallen, "The Break-Up DVD"(Jennifer Aniston-Vince Vaughn), Mandrill Live at Montreux 2002, and "Crazy To Sane" by multi-media artist, Lynette Louise. He is also the co-producer/bassist on "Stomp The Floor", by The Arthur Adams Band that has been released on Delta Groove Records.
Aynee Osborn (lead vocals, writer, guitar and harp)
Although native of California, Aynee has lived and sung everywhere – from Kauai to Paris to Nashville. When her recording career first began she was blessed to work with legendary producer and her mentor, the late Paul Rothchild (Janis Joplin, Dylan, Bonnie Raiit and The Doors). She also worked for Glen Frey (The Eagles) as a jazz singer in his Aspen supper club. Aynee returned to L.A. to write her own songs, produce an album with Will Ray, Hugh Cline and continued following her passion; music. From Country to Rock to Jazz, Aynee has found herself again and her home in this unique and powerful style of blues.
Ryan Potts (writer, guitars)
Hails from Wichita, KS, started playing guitar at the age of 17 after hearing a live Jimi Hendrix C.D.. After saving his money for a year, he bought his first guitar and proceeded to dive headlong into what would become a lifelong study of, and love for music. He studied jazz and composition for two years at Wichita State University under the tutelage of Craig Owens and Sterling Grey. He went on to found his first band, WhatEver Man, and played locally for two years. He earned a reputation as a stellar live performer and one of the hottest guitarists in town. He played in several bands around the U.S. before moving to L.A. and hooking up with the wonderful musicians in RBB.
George Cornelius (keyboard)
Originally from Indianapolis, George started playing in his own band while in high school. From there he toured the mid western bars and clubs with an 8 piece horn band. He eventually ended up back in Indianapolis playing with various bands playing a variety of music in the club scene. Later George moved to Los Angeles, and RBB was lucky enough to grab him!
Influences
Muddy Waters Eric Clapton Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Hendrix, Ray Charles, Annie Lennox, kd Lang, fleetwood mac, Tedeschi, Billie, Big Mama Thornton, Ella...we can keep going!
..Aynee Osborn Joujon-Roche Create Your Badge..
If you combine two home-grown California girls (one of which is one of the best drummers ever) and the other who can sing the roof off any venue with the best of em. Add to that a blazing hot guitarist from Kansas, mix it with a bit of Indiana for flavor and put it all into a nice, deep pocket with a groove held down by the amazing Lou Castro - The result? You have one of the hottest new blues-soul ensembles to ever hit the stage! The Restless Blues Band is a group of finely tuned strong personalities and passion.
Rbb is part of a new generation of blues, playing a diverse range of southern tinged originals to hard driving, crowd-pleasing blues classics from the likes of Muddy Waters, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Billie Holiday and more, to great the originals that have been recently released on cd.
Dynamic vocals, interesting arrangements and stellar musicianship - it all adds up to a band that will have audiences coming back for more. From intimate clubs, to huge outdoor festivals, this band delivers to any audience. The Restless Blues Band brings together seasoned musicians with a big love for the blues. We play simply for the love of it!
Venues & Festivals:
Canyon Club
California Music Fest 2009
Wine Brew & Blues Fest. Escondido
Route 66 Rendevous (500k + people)
The Derby
BB King's
Cozy's Bar & Grill
Safari Sam's Hollywood
Mr. B's
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Stevie's Creole Cafe
Picnic des Chefs and Wine Tasting at Griffith Park
FOR BOOKINGS: 818 - 445 - 3366
Hi Aynee! We had fun on Sat. Enjoyed your band very much! Cool tunes, dynamic band and strong vocals! Denise is our old friend, glad to have you as a new friend! Peace, Fran and Kim Girlz RULE!!!
Hi Aynee! Thanks for finding me! It was a pleasure to meet you! I enjoyed your set! You have a beautiful Country-Blues Voice! I would love to have your band participate in my up-coming Breast Cancer Benefit! Details TBA! Girls Rock! OXO Blessings, Francesca
Hi Restless Blues Band ! Thank you for your request. Happy to be one of your friends. You have amazing tracks on your profile. Hope you will have a wonderful week. Greetings from Sweden. Blackmail Bluesband.
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