Cliff Ashmon, Vocals & Harmonica
Mickie Will, Vocals & Bass
Gaddis Cavenah, Vocals & Guitar
James Ruby, Drums
Vince Carlyle Hozier ... here in spirit ... we will miss you buddy.
Influences
Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Clarence Gatemouth Brown and more
Sounds Like
Good Blues, Paul Butterfield, Paul DeLay, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, and many more
Rocket grew up as an orphan on the streets of Portland, just how many years ago, no one’s quite sure. Not even Rocket knew how old he was. One thing all the kids did know, is that no one could beat Rocket in a race. He was the fastest kid in town, and that’s how he got his name.
As the years slipped by, Rocket grew up and got a job delivering pianos. One day in the summer of 1943, while Rocket was picking up an order from Moe’s piano warehouse at the corner of 13th and NW Marshall St., he heard a noise coming from one of the crates near the back of the room. There he found a new born baby boy. Rocket picked up the infant and instantly fell in love with the child. He wrapped the boy in a moving blanket, wondering who could have left him there? Where’s the mama? Without giving it much more thought, Rocket took the boy home to raise as his own. On the way, Rocket pondered what to call the boy. He thought and thought, then it came to him. He would name the kid after the only thing he owned, his delivery panel, a 1937 Hudson. And of course, his only name. So the boy became “Hudson Rocket”.
Rocket raised young Hudson on the road delivering pianos. And sometimes waiting outside the warehouse for his dad, Hudson would delight at the old guys on the street, playing and singing the blues. It wasn’t long before Hudson was joining in, playing the harmonica or sometimes one of the older pianos. In no time at all, the boy had built a reputation as one of the best blues men around. As time passed, Hudson grew into his own right as a performer. Traveled to all the great blues cities, and paid his dues sittin’ in with most of the big name blues artist of the day. You can still hear the stories the old timers tell about Hudson and his adventures. Some wild days, that’s for sure!
A few years ago, Hudson returned to Portland. He had in mind to start a new band, and did just that. The Hudson Rocket Band. Hudson searched all the clubs in town for just the right players. That’s when he heard “Tommy Joe & The Blues Crew”. Well that’s all it took, and the band was on its’ way. With Hudson leading, the band shortly became one of Portlands’ hottest new acts. Attracting the top bluesmen in town as guests, the “Rocket Band” built a reputation of being a fantastic show.
Hudson left one day to take care of some business, and we haven’t seen him since. We do hear of him from time to time. Others have seen, and spoken with Hudson. Still, no one can really nail him down. We do know he’s been supplying the recipe for Hudson Rockets (the drink he invented) to most of the clubs the band performs at. So, if you happen to see Hudson, tell him we love and miss him. In the mean time, we’ll keep asking… Where’s Hudson?
Remember what he said, “We play the Blues, so you don’t have to!
The Hudson Rocket Band's Friend Space (Randomized)
Hi guys, long time no see! I'm being spoiled nicely with Blues music now up North. When you head this way, this is THE latest and greatest JAM to stop into. See you at Blues By The Sea...hope, hope, good annie.
LOVE your music! Wanna know a secret?
The SOUTH SOUND area has a NEW JAM -
BLUE MONDAY - 8:30 to 12:30
Hosted By: Borrowed Time
Maggie O'Tools
*6006 100th ST SW
Lakewood, WA
(253) 584-3278
*100th Ave. between Bridgeport Way and Gravelly Lake Dr.
From heaven above arrives a fascination, It..s a personal, glory innovation To be honest, thankfull and true - Holy night, I trust in you, cause you give freedom to everyone, You spend much love and also fun. I treasure Christmas through the years, It..s a magic time, which disappears. But it comes back again and again, I..m indeed a Christmas - fan.
I wish you and your family a merry christmas Love & Peace
WE ARE VERY SAD... WE DON'T HAVE WORDS TO SAY ANYMORE... OUR SINGER AND DOBRO PLAYER ENRICO MICHELETTI IS DEAD. GOODBYE ENRICO KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!
Grewat soundin' stuff you boys be layin' down here.
My old sidekick Vince Hozier enjoyed playing guitar with you. He was one of the last of the real deal Blues guitar cats.Did not care about fancy ass Soul,Jazz or R & B licks , the SRV clones and wanna be copycat guys that have about taken over and destroyed a true American art form. My kind of player for sure.
A Friend Is Like A Four Leaf Clover: Hard To Find And Lucky To Have! Have A Great And Wonderful Week! And I Hope You Feel Good! A Big Hug For Your Friendship!
Dang! Sorry I missed the CD release party...We were workin'. I hope it was a killer time. I'll buy my copy Weds night at the meeting. Badass version of Hoochie Coochie Man, BTW...See ya! Richie
Hello Hudson Rocket Band, Hope you are doing well. Blues Detour is now 'live' and taking artist CD submissions. Please check us out and we'll save some shelf space for ya' ;)
WE NEED CLIFF!!! Tonight (Tues, 7 pm) you can find me on screen with a few cohorts as part of the "Reel Music" program at the Portland Art Museum. The film "Chasin' Gus' Ghost" features John Sebastian, Charlie Musselwhite, Bob Weir, David Grisman, Jim Kweskin, the Muldaurs and the Portable Man himself Del Goldfarb. On Friday, (Feb 1) I'll be playing at Holmans, 15 SE 28th, 7 to 9 pm (no cover). Additionally, you can listen for me live at 6:20 or so on the KMHD (89.1 FM) program "River City Juke Joint," broadcast from the remote situated at Holman's.
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