Through out his 40 year career,guitarist/singer/songwriter Richie Blue,s blistering guitar playing and heart and soul vocals have taken him to his current status as one of the top drawer acts on the club and festival circuit all over california,the nortwestern states,canada,and mexico.
His brand of music although rooted in the blues is a blend of rock-a-billy,country swing,new orleans swamp,and soul.
Born and raised in the great white north,Richie won his first talent show contest in 1969 and went on to play in succesful 1970s northwest bands such as "The Nashband" and "Greasewood" before moving to SanFrancisco in 1980.His stint with "The Fabulous Beumont Brothers" featuring Amos Garett brought attention to Richie,s Twangin blues and slide playing,soon he was giggin the SanJose,SanFrancisco,Sacremento club and festival circuit with just about everyone in sight.Some big names,others not so big.But always adding his tastefull,gracefull ,unpredictable,and amazing guitar playing!Richie began performing with his own band in 1994 and has released 3 cds on his own "Farmboy"lable.his original song"Rooster has been performed by the band Zero,Stu Blank,The Sonoma Swampdogs and other Bay Area Blues bands!With a nudge from Norton Buffalo and Steve Miller Richie recorded and shopped his song "Run Through The Night"!Wherever Richie performs the place is jumpin,and he has lived up to his buisness card slogan"No Bar Too Far"The following is a list of a few notable artists Richie has performed with.....Amos Garrett,Steve Warner,Doug Kershaw,Roy Clark,Little Anthony,The Drifters,Fabian,Elvin Bishop,Norton Buffalo,Steve Miller,BB King,,Little Milton,Johnny Copeland,Buddy Miles,Terry Hanck,Johhny V,Tommy Tu Tone,Bobby Voltage and Doyle Bramhall2.For more info please visit www.richieblue.net
Richie, it was great meeting you and even better playing with you. The Tule Devils were certainly enhanced by your presence, and I hope that happens often. Great voice, tasty licks, what more could a bunch of southern rockin' blues guys want?
It's the little tunes that make a difference. I love small town bands, I can sit on my bar stool with my suds, and not get run over by the teeny boppers who think they know music. You ROCK man!! All the best to you and building up your future.
Thanks so much for your friend request! GREAT playing! So smooth. Really enjoyed it! Have fun at your upcoming gigs in No. Cal. ...maybe come by and visit us!
Hey Buddy,it has been too long my friend I think it was back in '93. I have been stayin busy, became a daddy in 97, now I am back on track working on goin Global Miss ya man, I still recall all the fun I had sitting in with you and Silva Peace and Love.
Hey! Tell that wife of yours I love and miss her and was thinking about her today. She hasn't been on her myspace. Hope you guys are doing well and can't wait for ya to be with us in town and playing at the brick!
A Friend Is Like A Four Leaf Clover: Hard To Find And Lucky To Have! Have A Great And Wonderful Week! Hope Everything Goes Well ! A Big Hug For Your Friendship!
Gailene? Peterson? Johnny V ? DAmN! You've done better at keepin in touch with folks than I'm is Give my warm (well Colo. style warm)regards to all A J G
Richie Blue Band ~ Love your page... your style in music... your attitude about life... the smiles you wear on your face!!! you don't have to go far... just to be who you are... missing you in glen ellen
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