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Washboard Chaz
Blues / Jazz

Have Groove, will Travel...



NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana
United States

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Last Login:  7/13/2009
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   Washboard Chaz: General Info
Member Since4/9/2006
Band Websitewww.washboardchaz.com
Band MembersWashboard Chaz Blues Trio: Washboard Chaz Leary, Roberto Luti, Ben Maygarden TinMen: Alex McMurray - guitar, vocals Washboard Chaz Leary- Washboard, vocals Matt Perrine - Sousaphone
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Record LabelCorrugated Records


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 15 2009 7:00P
dba New Orleans
Jul 16 2009 9:00P
Mimi’s New Orleans
Jul 17 2009 5:00P
Yellow Moon Bar New Orleans
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Clever Wine Bar New Orleans
Jul 18 2009 7:00P
Blue Nile New Orleans
Jul 19 2009 6:00P
dba New Orleans
Jul 20 2009 9:00P
Mimi’s New Orleans
Jul 22 2009 7:00P
dba New Orleans
Jul 24 2009 5:00P
Yellow Moon Bar New Orleans
Jul 24 2009 10:00P
Rusty Nail New Orleans
Jul 25 2009 7:00P
Blue Nile New Orleans
Jul 27 2009 8:00A
Pt. Townsend Centrum Blues Festival & Workshops Port Townsend, Washington

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   About Washboard Chaz
Though comfortable in all forms of our diverse American musical heritage, Washboard Chaz Leary has achieved dominance and international recognition in acoustic country blues. He has played professionally with an impressive array of world-class musicians, both on the stage and in the recording studio. His reputation as a consumate musician and performer - along with a delightful stage presence has brought him countless excellent reviews and wide popularity. Originally from New York, Chaz lived in Boulder, CO from 1975-1997, and played with a wide variety of bands including the legendary Ophelia Swing Band, Prosperity Jazz Band, BBQ Bob & Washboard Chaz, Judy Roderick and the Forebears, and Bleecker St. During this time, Chaz was a two time finalist in KBCOs Boulder songwriting contest. Upon arrival in New Olreans in December 2000, Chaz established himself as a seasoned musician, forming his Washboard Chaz Blues Trio with Ben Maygarden on harmonica and Roberto Luti on slide guitar. Shortly afterward, Chaz joined Alex McMurray and Matt Perrinne on sousaphone to form the Tin Men, one of New Orleans' most unique and recognized bands. Since then, Chaz has also played with the cream of New Orleans musicians, including the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, the Iguanas, Tuba Fats, Royal Fingerbowl, and the Jazz Vipers. Chaz's talents are becomming synonymous with New Orleans and he was recently featured in a 2005 New Orleans commercial. He is currently playing a small part in the upcoming CBS movie titled "Just Like the Ones", about miraculus snow storms that hit all over the country, co-starring Mary Tylor Moore and Poppy Montgomery. Chaz has shared the stage with Bonnie Raitt, John Hammond, Taj Mahal, Anders Osborne and Corey Harris among others. He has opened for many blues greats, including Muddy Waters, Robert Cray, Doc Watson and Keb Mo. Chaz's musical talents have been featured on over 70 recordings, including John Hammonds 1998 Grammy nominated Long as I have You. He has played festivals and clubs from coast to coast, including the Bottom Line in New York City, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Telluride Blue Grass Festival, the American Music Hall in San Francisco and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver. He has played successful International tours, with his band Bleecker St. in Germany, in Holland and Germany with David Booker, and in Japan with Chris Mule. His talents extend from washboard, congas and other hand percussion, drum kit, lead and background vocals, to songwriting and arranging. Chaz has also developed a strong program of percussion workshops both for adults and for children, as well as having performed for Blues in the Schools programs in Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. To enhance your performance in the studio and/or live, Washboard Chaz is a guaranteed crowd-pleasing professional.

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Washboard Chaz's Friends Comments
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Fabio " Kid " Bommarito





Jul 8 2009 8:54 PM

a big thanks for the add for a big bluesman!
in blues we trust!
harmonic's cheers
CITYSHAMAN(Sam Benzo/V.S.V.)





Jul 8 2009 8:54 PM

Nice to be your friend.
Keep the blues alive!
Greetings
CS
JD Sipe





Jul 8 2009 8:53 PM

Hey Chaz I love your sound! Much love & respect, j.d.
Lori





Jun 8 2009 5:40 PM

Haven't heard from you in a while... miss you! 
Just wanted to stop by with some love for the weekend.  I wish you sunshine and fun.

xoxo
Frank sing the blues, please!





Jun 8 2009 5:39 PM

ciao
Thanks
have a great day
Monica





Jun 8 2009 5:39 PM

It was great to see you performing "Stand By Me" with all the other musicians--what a noble pick on the producers part. Keep up the lovely music. Stay Golden. Love, Monica from Denver, Colorado.
tim





May 15 2009 4:14 PM

chin man says thanks for the add!
you know what they say.....
big chin, big beard!
Mike Roach





May 15 2009 4:14 PM

whaz up chaz, check out my new song, "the buzzard was thier friend" man.

mike
Lori





May 15 2009 4:14 PM

Just stoping by to send you some love.

Have a wonderful, amazing, peaceful, positive, relaxing & productive day!!!

XOXO
Lori





May 5 2009 12:48 AM

Thanks for the add.


Much love!!

XOXO
Mike Roach





May 5 2009 12:48 AM

hey chaz, saw you on that "stand by me" youtube" video. pretty cool, also saw a few other video's of you and enjoyed them all. love your music. I have some new song's I added if you get a chance, check em out.

regards,

mike roach
Stormy





May 5 2009 12:48 AM

Hi Chaz,

Just sending you some luv your way today. I saw you on the "Playing for Change" video and loved it! You sure can make that washboard come alive. You take care, and God bless you! :)

Your friend,

Stormy
Tor E Bekken





May 5 2009 12:47 AM

Just wanted to let you know that it was great to sit in with you and the rest of the Palmetto Bug Stompers at the Norwegian Church in New Orleans. Hope to see you again soon.
Peace,
docB
Pat Peeve





Apr 27 2009 8:42 PM

Chaz, thanks for adding me, and for adding to the spirit of French Quarter Fest. Hope to see you in BR next weekend.
LaNora





Apr 22 2009 2:49 AM

Hey it's been awhile.

Just checkin on ya.

I trust all is well.

Have a great weekend!
Erica Brown Entertainment





Apr 2 2009 5:04 PM

Chaz! Just stopping by to say hi and leave some luv on your page! Take good care!!...E
BAMF





Mar 24 2009 8:14 AM

you are so the man you should come to austin tx
Victoria Kane





Mar 24 2009 4:43 PM

Sounds great, Mr.
haz! As you can hear in my page (Sweet Georgia Brown), I'm learning to play washboard, it's so addictive and fun! There ain't washboard players in Spain, so if you don't mind I'll learn from great musicians like you! :) Peace and swing, VK
Cry Baby and The Hoochie Coochie Boys





Mar 15 2009 4:30 PM

Hello Washboard Chaz

Thanks for the add.

Cry Baby & The Hoochie Coochie Boys


hurricane katrina: ruin to rebirth





Mar 15 2009 5:48 PM

thanks for the add, y'all! please check back for updates on the project.
your support is important and much appreciated!
BLUES IN CHEDIGNY Y MUSICAS DE CUBA 14-16 AOUT 09





Mar 15 2009 10:02 PM

Thanks for adding the Festival!

Looking forward to see you in Chédigny!

Peace

Agnès
Ivy





Mar 5 2009 4:13 PM

cool! we will definitely be there!
The Sideshow Tragedy





Mar 5 2009 11:58 PM

We are playing this Saturday March 7th upstairs @ The Dragons Den w/ Washboard Chaz.

Show @ 10

NO COVER

Come grab a drink and take in some great music.....we would love to see you!




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TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)





Feb 20 2009 7:05 PM

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Ivy





Mar 2 2009 10:11 PM

my husband and i were in town last weekend and got to check you out at the spotted cat! some of the best music we've heard in a long time! you should come play mobile sometime!
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