The Stella- Vees
Blues Band
The Stella-Vees Blues Band plays the often-unheard Chicago and West Coast style blues reflecting influences of legendary blues musicians T-Bone Walker,
Hollywood Fats, and Magic Sam. Formed in 2001 with four musicians who hosted the Lexington (KY) Blues Society’s weekly jam sessions, The Stella-Vees capture many qualities of the early blues. The band is known for their incredible use of simple rhythms, unique arrangements, and volume changes to captivate their audiences.
The Stella-Vees are largely built around the unique vocal/guitar style of “Songsmith” Jason Lockwood (Knoxville, TN). Their exclusive sound is likewise propelled by harmonica ace Mark Hoekstra (Chicago, IL). Mark’s rich performing history dates back to the 1980’s with the phenomenal West Side Heat, and three years of travel with The Legendary Blues Band. Tim Dennison (Louisville, KY) on bass and Steve Parrish (New Orleans, LA) on drums provide the solid runway from which The Stella-Vees lift off.
The Stella-Vees finished first, winning the 2004 and the 2006 Kentuckiana Blues Society’s “Unsigned Blues Band Competition” in Louisville, KY. Competing bands in this highly respected event are judged on original blues material, showmanship, and blues talent.
The Stella-Vees played seven major blues festivals in 2007. In February, 2009 they will travel back to Memphis, for the eighth consecutive year, to host their annual Blues Jam at Mr. Handy's Blues Hall on historic Beale Street. The Jam is a centerpiece attraction for players and blues fans attending the International Blues Challenge, the world’s largest annual gathering of blues musicians.
The Stella-Vees Blues Band’s sixteen song CD, “Come Round Baby,” consisting of eight originals tunes, currently enjoys airplay coast to coast, and in far-flung global blues hotspots, including Poland and Australia.
The Stella-Vees
Blues Band
(859.537.5423)
Lexington, Kentucky
(stellave@mikrotec.com)
www.stella-vees.com
References:
Mr. Carson Lamm
Vice-President of River City Management Group
Beale St. Memphis, Tennessee
901.573.6807
www.rumboogiecafe.com
DBA: Rum Boogie Café, Mr. Handy’s Blues Hall,
The Tap Room, The Pig On Beale,
The Black Diamond
Mr. David Hughes
Unknown Legends Booking Agency
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501.620.3596
dhughes@hotsprings.net
Mr. Mark Brackins
Brackins Blues Club
112 East Broadway Maryville, Tenn. 37801
865.983.9800
The Spa City Blues Society
P.O. Box 4270
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71914
www.spacityblues.com
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Thank you for being our friend. Mike Dollins & The Cruize Bros "Live" Hot Springs Blues Festival 2009 jamming Sissy Strut.
Guido Ciardetti – Born in Chicago, and was Buddy Miles Bass Player
Brad Messer – Born in Texas, and grew up with SRV
Mike Fraz – Born in New Orleans, playing same venues as Dr. John
Mike Dollins – From California & Arkansas Delta, played in the King Biscuit Blues Band, and with the great blues legends Big Daddy Rucker and Len Rainey on the west coast.
These veteran players love jammin’, and Sissy Strut is becoming a fan favorite on YouTube, AOL, MySpace and FaceBook. United as brothers in the roots of Blues, Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk, Gospel and American Rock.
Hello Lexington! Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade plays tonight at Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 8:30pm, with The Ford Theater Reunion and Jennie and the Sure Shots. Hope to see you there!
love, Miss Tess
thanks you so much for the add. you have no idea how much that means to us. we are so excited that we just launched our new myspace layout, new songs, new promo, etc. we hope you wont a stranger cause without you, we're nothing. love you. please help spread the word and look for us on tour this summer. - mike and jack PS: We truly do apologize for the delay in adding you. We still love you.
*whew* Jason, thanks again for the use of your fine Princeton last night. Good seeing you guys....really looking forward to the Lake Cumberland Blues, Boats and BBQ Fest!
Thanks for the fun in Memphis. Man did I have a blast sitting in with the band. Have to get the band up tp Minnesota. Mark is a great addition on harp. Harold
