Bass guitars-Manny Chapa, Art Galvan, Steve Williams, Jack Barber, John Newsome,Mike Zeal, Rick Wade, Sparetime, DB Bivens, Jimmy Thomas Chris Brewer(RIP),Pete Ojeda, Tal Hazon.
Drums- Homer Rios, Rene, Craig Kimbrough,Ernie Ruiz, Carlton King, Oliver Alcorn, Franklin Vanderbilt, Antone,Big Mike Neal,James Goodwine,Gregg Eary, Aaron Tucker.
Horns- Al Gomez Luis Bustos of the Westside Horns, Joe Chapas' Tex Mex horns- McAllen Texas. Richard Potter, Albert Garcia, One Day Rene
Pianos,Keys, and Organs Rev. Bernard Littleton, Anthony Hernandez, KJ Jones, Leon Blue, Jessie Gonzalez, Leon Haywood.
Willie Jaye Laws Lead and Rhythm Guitar and vocals, Bruce Orange Rhythm Guitars
Influences
Willie J. Laws has over 25 years of performing experience and has traveled the world making music. The influences heard in the music of the Willie J. Laws Band are many and eclectic. There are deep roots in the over 100 years of Texas music tradition and uniquely American roots music. The Band is most obviously influenced by James Brown, Robert Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Johnnie Taylor,The Texas Tornados, The Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, not to mention the “Three Kings Of The Blues” - B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King. Willie's adopted Father Phillip Walker was a heavy influence on the way he plays and performs vocally. Mark Knopfler of Dire straits, Larry Carlton, Albert Collins,Etta James.
Willie J Laws has shared stages with BB King, Albert Collins, Willie Nelson,Augie Meyers,Flaco Jimenez, American Treasure Mr.Mingo Saldivar, Warren Zevon,Etta James, Little Milton(RIP), Bobby Rush, Hall and Oates, Robert Cray, Chicago Blues Legends, Jimmie Rodgers,Lefty Dizz, James Cotton, Carey Bell, Junior Wells,Hubert Sumlin, Lucky Peterson, And Zydeco and Swamp Blues legends, Beau Jocque,The Sam Brothers,Guitar Gabriel Perrodoin,Boozoo Chavis. New Orleans Musicians Sam Berfect(RIP), Herman Earnest, Snooks Eaglin(RIP), Eddie Bo(RIP),Earl King(RIP) and host of fellow circus members some famous some not so famous.
Sounds Like
This Is the other side of Texas Music and the Music of other Genres that influence some of todays Texas Musiciains. It will hit you upside the head and make you laugh, cry or both at the same time. Blues,Jazz,R&B,Funk,Old School,Rock and Roll.
The Willie J Laws Band (a/k/a The Willie Jaye Laws Band) is a hard hitting group of tough customers. The Band performs music from a wide variety of genres including traditional and contemporary Blues, R&B, Old School, and old fashioned Rock & Roll. Although the members in the Band have changed over the 21 years since the first unit was first formed, Willie Jaye continues to expertly wield the lead guitar and be lead vocalist. A veteran performer, Willie Jaye engages and involves the audience with easy charm. To accompany him, Willie always uses the best players in the business. The Band performs with a solid foundation of pocket grooves. The Band also mixes it up from time to time with special guests ..boards, accordion, horns, percussion, and on vocals.
Principal performers of the group hail from the Lone Star State. They proudly work to uphold the over 100 years of Texas music tradition which integrates a variety of American roots music and the unique cultural influences of Texas. You will recognize some of the music performed by the Willie Jaye Laws Band. In one evening the Band can masterfully perform renditions of songs by James Brown, Robert Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, TheTexas Tornados, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters, and Howlin' Wolf, not to mention the “Three Kings Of The Blues” - B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King. Even more exciting are the Band’s original compositions which reflect many eclectic influences that make the music and each performance electric. This is a band you have to see perform live.
Hey, Willie: Thanks for the add! You were terrific playing with Kenny Neal (he's back here Dec. 3, it would be great if you could make it) and I look forward to catching you at B.B. Kings!
Hey Ya'll Just wanted to give an update. I am in Boston now just chillin' with the Family. I am the Happiest I have been in a while and looking forward to each new day. Keep checking the schedule for my next shows. Also I just downloaded some new old stuff for you. Thanks for your friendship and continued belief.
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RIP Rocky Benton. My Friend and fellow Artist. I will miss you brother. I know someday we will meet again. Someday some sweet day. Ciao Bello Fratello te.
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