Thanks so much to Block 15 in Corvallis for all their support !
The Ty Curtis Band recently earned 2nd place in the prestigious 2009 International Blues Challenge. The Challenge started with more than 2,000 bands in nine countries and 36 states. One hundred bands earned the right to come to Memphis, ten made it to the Finals and The Ty Curtis Band was voted 2nd place by a panel judges made up of industry professionals. No small feat for a young band from Salem, Oregon.
This accomplishment comes on the heels of the band’s recognition in the Pacific Northwest. In the Fall of 2008, the band was nominated by the members of the Portland, Oregon based Cascade Blues Association for Best Regional Act and Best New Act, getting the nod for Best New Act for 2008. The Cascade Blues Association also selected the band’s first cd, Stubborn Mind, as the Best Self Produced cd for 2008.
None of this is surprising to the NW blues fans that have been filling clubs, festivals and dance floors wherever the band performs. Playing a mix of blues, blues-rock, funk and swing the band keeps audiences attention with a multi-talented line-up. The band’s performances feature passionate vocals and driving guitar from Ty Curtis, masterful harmonica and powerful vocals of Hank Shreve and three part harmonies with the added voice of bass player Milo Fultz. Milo’s tasteful bass lines coupled with Davis “Super D” Brown on drums lock in the rhythm that ties everything together.
The band’s music is receiving radio play from XM Radio to the Pacific Northwest to Germany to Argentina. And they have been privileged to open for Chris Cain, Coco Montoya, The Doobie Brothers, Roy Rogers, Paul DeLay, Curtis Salgado, Walter Trout, Big Monti and Lloyd Jones. The band has performed at Portland’s Water Front Blues Festival, Joseph Bronze & Blues, Rogue Valley Blues Festival, Central Oregon Blues Festival, The Red, White & Blues Festival, The Oregon State Fair and many smaller festivals and club shows.
Joe Whitmer, the coordinator of the International Blues Challenge, said, "I think they are a pretty tight and polished band. They are young, they do have a traditional feel about them, so I think they advanced because they play some damn good blues."
As Paul DeLay said, “Ty plays it like a young man should, straight ahead and from heart.”
Hey guys! Enjoyed another sweet show at the Kathken Vineyards on Saturday. Great venue. . . .loved it. What are you doing in August? Update the gig list? Looks like you may have had a myspace problem? I'll go and check the real website. Love you kids!
Congrats on the blues contest in Memphis, glad to see you are back at the Blues Fest in Portland. I will be there as well. We will have to hook up and say hello one of these days.
Thanks for the add! You guys were so awesome at the Redwood Run. I'd like to keep track of your schedule. If you come back to California I would love to see you play again somewhere.
Wish you were going to be in Portland sooner!!! Cant stinking wait till the Blues Festival!! Ty Curtis and the Strange Tones the same weekend!! Couldnt ask for much more! Duffs Garage anytime in the near future? Keep the music flowing! Thanks again guys
Hey guys, like always really enjoyed watching you last night at bourbin st. even under the unusual circumstances....but the best sound system in town!! :) I look forward seeing you in ptown at the blues fest!! do you guys know when your playing yet? Peace D~
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