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  • Genre: Blues / Roots Music

    Location Granada Hills, Un

    Profile Views: 19757

    Last Login: 3/28/2013

    Member Since 5/7/2007

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnRvbmlkb2RkLmNvbQ==

    Record Label unsigned

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    "Toni Dodd & Southbound Blues" are a dynamic group of musicians who have created a very unique and original Blues sound. Since 1996 Southbound Blues have been creating their own brand of Southern California Blues from major events to backyard parties playing the Blues for the people. Together they have pioneered a sound that they can definitely call their own. They play a well blended mix from time tested Blues, R&B. Swing, Jump Blues, Texas Boogie, and Second Line to their own brand of well-crafted original material. They have performed nationally and internationally. They are currently performing throughout California and various states. They have played on the great stages of B.B. Kings and the House Of Blues. They have also appeared on various local television shows as well as live and Internet broadcasts. They are charter members of the "Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society". In 2010 Southbound Blues was chosen by the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society to represent them in the 2011 International Blues Challenge. They were also chosen in 2001 to compete. In 2008 "Rock City News" chose "Toni Dodd & Southbound Blues" as the best Blues Band in Los Angeles. In 2007 "Southbound Blues" opened up for Coco Montoya at "The Write 4 hope Blues Festival". They were also named one of the top ten Blues bands by LA Rock Wars in 2000. They donate their time to various events like the "B.A.D. Ride 2008 (Bikers against Diabetes), "Babies With Aids", "Relay For Life's Blues For The Cause", "Battered Women's Shelter", Animal Rights and many more as well as coming together as musicians when they need a helping hand. In 2001 Southbound Blues was one of the featured bands for RADD (Recording Artists and Actors Against Drunk Driving) at "The House Of Blues" along with stars like Ivan Neville, & Graham Nash. They have abrand new Cd coming out called "Too Much Car For The Road" their current CD "God Love the Blues" available on request. If interested E-mail me @ tonineric@verizon.net or call 818 360-5724. Thanks.

  • Members

    Southbound Blues have gone through a whole boat load of musicians and every last one of them were awesome. Founders of Southbound Blues are yours truly & Eric Davis drummer, my Husband, who is the love of my life. Currently in 2011 we have Eddie Ray on Bass-Michael Carter on lead guitar and Harry Orlove on Lead guitar. One of the best bands Ive put together yet.

  • Influences

    My influences are based on the different pages that have ufolded my life. I was raised with eight brothers & sisters in an Italian/Mexican family. My grandfather was a saxophonist and had played in the big bands. It wasn't unusual to walk into my grandparents house and hear him rehearsing. So from the gate I was exposed to many different types, styles & ethnicity. With the coaxing and support of my parents seven of us are singing, playing some kind of instrument, doing the business end of it or performing. From the beginning I knew deep down in my soul that I wanted to perform and I didn't care what I had to do to make it happen. Being raised in a large family and positive environment really helped me to quickly adapt to any given situation because lets face it we all know what a tough business this is and believe me I come from the school of hard knocks. I believe that if you have the right support and love in your childhood years it stays with you through life. After a certain amount of time you realize that you will not be a superstar but I feel that all the singers out there who have stuck with it and are consistent and persistent are Divas in their own rite. Its unbelievable how much talent there is out there. We all do it for the love of playing music. It's our calling. Disappointments have come too many times but we still get right back out there in spite of the hurt and pain we have endured. I started singing in church & was drawn to ceremony later on indulging in the American Native music. What the kids were listening to in my neighborhood were Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptaions, The Supremes, James Brown-The whole Soul evolution. I absolutely loved it. I was drawn to Blues at an an early age. I dicoverd Billie Holiday & Jimmy Reed which led me to Lightin Hopkins, Sugar Cane Harris, Etta James, B.B. King & Ray Charles. This list is just really endless but I will try. Bessie Smith was in a category all her own. I loved Janis Joplin, Bonnie Bramlett, Bonnie Raitt and in da hood(my Hood) Tata Vega-Phenomenal singer-Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie, Chaka Kahn, Aretha Franklin. Stevie Wonder & George Benson. Great back-up singers like Rosemary Butler were overlooked. She's been on all kinds of albums. I think Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam is one talented guy. I really love Kelly Clarkson-That girl sings her ass off. John Mayer is definitely headed for the Blues side of life. Great writer. My husband, Eric Davis, turned me on to Tom Waitts. That cat is as cool as they come. Don't be surprised when you see me singing one of his tunes and maybe a recording! My biggest influence was Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues. Later on I discovered Country music through Emmy Lou Harris and Gram Parsons which also led me into the beautiful world of Southern Rock-Marshall Tucker, Lynard Skynard. Hank JR., & The Almond Brothers. Wynona Judd crosses the threshold of Country & Blues. I also loved The Stones, The Beatles. especially George Harrison. Bob Dylan was a big influence along with Joan Baez & Joanie Mitchell. As you can see I don't have too many boundaries when it comes to music, which led me into all types of projects. My music has led me around the world and got paid to do it. I wouldn't change my life for anything. It's been one heck of a ride and I'm still on that wave. I currently have an awesome Blues band that has touched my heart and soul and has taken me to stages such as B.B.Kings, The House Of Blues and Beale Street in Memphis.

  • Sounds Like

    SOUTHBOUND BLUES BABY!!!!!
Southbound Blues have gone through a whole boat load of musicians and every last one of them were awesome. Founders of Southbound Blues are yours truly & Eric Davis drummer, my Husband, who is the love of my life. Whoever is with us you can bet your bottom dollar it'll be great. Our current line-up 2012 is Toni Dodd on vocals-Eric Davis on drums-Michael Carter-Eddie Ray on bass and Eugene Gorskiy on guitar. My influences are based on the different pages that have ufolded my life. I was raised with eight brothers & sisters in an Italian/Mexican family. My grandfather was a saxophonist and had played in the big bands. It wasn't unusual to walk into my grandparents house and hear him rehearsing. So from the gate I was exposed to many different types, styles & ethnicity. With the coaxing and support of my parents seven of us are singing, playing some kind of instrument, doing the business end of it or performing. From the beginning I knew deep down in my soul that I wanted to perform and I didn’t care what I had to do to make it happen. Being raised in a large family and positive environment really helped me to quickly adapt to any given situation because lets face it we all know what a tough business this is and believe me I come from the school of hard knocks. I believe that if you have the right support and love in your childhood years it stays with you through life. After a certain amount of time you realize that you will not be a superstar but I feel that all the singers out there who have stuck with it and are consistent and persistent are Divas in their own rite. Its unbelievable how much talent there is out there. We all do it for the love of playing music. It’s our calling. Disappointments have come too many times but we still get right back out there in spite of the hurt and pain we have endured. I started singing in church & was drawn to ceremony later on indulging in the American Native music. What the kids were listening to in my neighborhood were Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptaions, The Supremes, James Brown-The whole Soul evolution. I absolutely loved it. I was drawn to Blues at an an early age. I dicoverd Billie Holiday & Jimmy Reed which led me to Lightin Hopkins, Sugar Cane Harris, Etta James, B.B. King & Ray Charles. This list is just really endless but I will try. Bessie Smith was in a category all her own. I loved Janis Joplin, Bonnie Bramlett, Bonnie Raitt and in da hood(my Hood) Tata Vega-Phenomenal singer-Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie, Chaka Kahn, Aretha Franklin. Stevie Wonder & George Benson. Great back-up singers like Rosemary Butler were overlooked. She's been on all kinds of albums. I think Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam is one talented guy. I really love Kelly Clarkson-That girl sings her ass off. John Mayer is definitely headed for the Blues side of life. Great writer. My husband, Eric Davis, turned me on to Tom Waitts. That cat is as cool as they come. Don't be surprised when you see me singing one of his tunes and maybe a recording! My biggest influence was Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues. Later on I discovered Country music through Emmy Lou Harris and Gram Parsons which also led me into the beautiful world of Southern Rock-Marshall Tucker, Lynard Skynard. Hank JR., & The Almond Brothers. Wynona Judd crosses the threshold of Country & Blues. I also loved The Stones, The Beatles. especially George Harrison. Bob Dylan was a big influence along with Joan Baez & Joanie Mitchell. As you can see I don’t have too many boundaries when it comes to music, which led me into all types of projects. My music has led me around the world and got paid to do it. I wouldn’t change my life for anything. It’s been one heck of a ride and I’m still on that wave. I currently have an awesome Blues band that has touched my heart and soul and has taken me to stages such as B.B.Kings, The House Of Blues and Beale Street in Memphis.

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  • Capitan Aguirre

    Dear Toni Eric & family. I haven't heard from you in awhile. I hope you all doing fine. God bles you! 

    1 year ago
    • TONI DODD

       Wrongway, I just found this site, really good to know that you stay in touch. We're still banging away doin all we can, all the time. But it Sho ain't fo the money. We're alive and kicking. Good to here from you  "Br;lloman

      1 year ago
  • ricard C

    hi
    Glad to have you as a new friend
    lov3
    r

    2 years ago
  • Vernice P. Roberts



    Hello,how are u?

    2 years ago
  • Kimberly C. Harmon


    Hello,How do you do?

    2 years ago
  • Kimberly C. Harmon


    Hello,thanks add!

    2 years ago
  • DEE ROCK

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    PEACE LOVE & HUGS TONI

    2 years ago
  • Vernice P. Roberts



    How are you? My new friend, thanks for adding me a

    2 years ago
  • Deborah Dixon

    Congrats on the IBC win!!  I can hardly wait to see you guys.  Be sure to call me so that we can hook up while you are in town.

    2 years ago
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    2 years ago
  • Dwaine Driver

    As a transplanted Houstonian now living in the LA area, I am very happy to see that someone is keeping good 'ol Southern rock and blues alive. Awesome music, keep rockin'!

    2 years ago
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