Steamin' Stan Ruffo's solo show feature Stan, singing, playing harmonica, sax, and guitar. A blend of Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Rock'n Rock. Everything from the 40s to the present!
All upcoming shows are Steamin' Stan Ruffo - SOLO except those that say THE STAN RUFFO BAND!
Previous band alumni
Guitar:
Martin Pugh (Steamhammer)
Rod Borges (ZZAH)
Brian Clatcher
Paul Simonton
Dwayne Jensen
Drums:
Bob "Pacemaker" Newham (William Clarke)
Marty Dodson (Mark Hummel)
Don Boomer (The Seeds)
Mary Wacker
Dave Hebert
Bass:
Hank Van Sickle (John Mayall)
Fritz Carney (Elvis Presley)
Paul Sarran (Jeremy Spencer)
Influences
Ray Charles, BB King, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, James Harman, Kim Wilson, Rod Piazza, William Clarke, Louis Jordan, T-Bone Walker, James Brown, Little Richard, The Temptations, Al Green,
Since many of you have asked about downloading the Recording 'No Pork Tonight', or tracks from it, I've added a link to itunes for you!
In the early-eightys while Stan was still driving cross country truck for a living, from Seattle to Atlanta, from Los Angeles to Chicago, he would sit in playing harmonica with bands all over the country while waiting for his next load.
Stan had taken up the harmonica a few years earlier and was starting to feel pretty comfortable in his playing. By 1986 Stan began playing professionally, and was hooked on playing music to make a living.
In 1992, (with his family's blessings) Stan quit his day job, and began playing music full time. Since that time Stan has performed at countless clubs, restaurants, festivals, prisons, and private events throughout CA, the Southwestern, and Southeastern US.
For more than 10 years, Stan shared the stage with Martin Pugh, (of Steamhammer), both in a duo setting, and with the band, The Instigators.
Leading the Instigators, Stan has shared ticket billing with BB King, Ray Charles, Eddie Money and Robert Cray.
As a solo, singing, playing harp, sax, and guitar, Stan has performed at pre-concert parties for Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
Thanks for adding me again. Been workin' like crazy, but requested vacation for the weekend of the 21st, we're hopin' to make it to Julie's that weekend, we're looking forward to it!! Take Care!! See ya soon!!
Steamin Stan....you still rock my friend. It was great seeing you last month and can't believe it's been that long since I saw you. I've got some pics from that night with you in it. Check it out. Until next time..keep blowing that harp!!!
Man it would be great to come listen to you play and have a few drinks. I miss that place. If you ever find yourself in Fort Worth (and frankly for your sake I hope you don't) look me up. I touched my harmonica the other day :-) ok bud, take it easy.
Hey Dad, I am glad the headache is over on the car deal! I think you made out pretty well as far as the circumstances go. Anyways just wanted to say hello!
Stopping by to say have a very Merry Christmas, and may your New Year find you happy, healthy and wealthy. From the crew in the Mike Dollins Friends Band, y'all keep the flame burnin' and jammin' them blues.
