Meters, Funk Brothers, Earl King, Etta James, Jimi Hendrix, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, The Wild Magnolias, Fleetwood Mac (before the chicks), Irma Thomas, George Clinton, James Booker, Taj Mahal, War, Cream, Joy Division, Nina Simone, Usher, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Amy Whinehouse, Tool, Otis Redding, Professor Longhair, Velvet Underground, The Wild Tchoupitoulas
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the professors of raw, sloppy, funky, dirty, blues
Clark Vreeland - ... A New Orleans born musician, songwriter, arranger and producer with an extensive background in music having worked with artists such as Earl King, Lee Dorsey and Professor Longhair. Clark worked with former Meters members: Art Neville, George Porter and Zig Modiliste and was a founding member of The Radiators. Among the producing 3 Code Blue CDs, he has produced his own solo CD, Years in Exile and has written enough music to fill a truck. Clarks most notably arranged and produced for the Subdudes including their acclaimed CD "Primitive Streak" which included a guest performance from Bonnie Rait.
Bob Rice - Partially responsible for the opening with China in 1971 and is now working feverishly to control the world financial crisis. Bob is a very well respected drummer in the Atlanta area for at least 20 years. He has most notably played with: The Shadows, Chicago Bob Nelson, Luther Johnson, Jon Mooney, Dr. John, Rufus Thomas, Lazy Lester, Nappy Brown, Fatback Deluxe, JT Speed, Mudcat, Brother Dave Gardner, Big City Bob, jazz guitarist Tom Theobo, Vance Taylor with Earth Wind & Fire Snooky Pryor with the Blind Willies lineup.
Beth Vreeland – Flying in from Venezuela at the age of 16 in the early ‘80s Beth gravitated to the punk scene, picked up the bass and started playing. She played with Phreddy Vomit with Run Amoc, Vicious Fish, Bosa Nova and hardcore punk band Bam Bam. In 1987 she met Clark Vreeland and formed the band Room Service 88 followed by Mystery Monitors where Clark and Beth added Bob Rice, Steve Kuni and Jenny B. to their line up. During this time Beth found a love for the blues and consistently played around town with musicians such as Stoney Brooks, Randy Chapman among others. 20 years later Beth reunited with Clark and Bob to form Spanky and the Love Handles.
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