The Wagner Van Sise Blues Organization is a band created out of the minds of two musicians and friends who believe playing the blues comes from the soul first and foremost.
William Van Sise on guitar and lead vocals and Evan Eli Wagner on bass and vocals, along with Rhonda Denet on lead vocals and Chuckie Batton on drums put the blues on a blazing display with flavors of funk, soul and of course, endless emotion.
Hailing from Brooklyn NY, William and Evan have been playing together for upwards of 20 years, studying and perfecting their interpretations of the blues, roots, soul, funk and everything in between. Rhonda's lifetime of r&b, soul and jazz singing add the beauty and love along with the passion and heartache of each song. The solid, unwavering beats of Chuck Batton benefit from years of mastering all from alternative rock to disco/funk to ska and of course, the blues.
Respectfully invoking the melodies and words of such greats as Freddie King, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Peter Green, B.B. King (to name a few) with their own touch of passion and energy, WVS Blues Org. start at the roots and wail their way up. As it once was, and still should be.
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Hey Will, Evan and Chuck: GREAT show last night! Amazing energy, and how about that Rhonda, WOW! (Does she really need a mic anyway?) Thanks again for letting me sit in, it was a blast. You guys rock!
Hey Boys, come jam w/ me tonight or tomorrow night.
TUE. 8/05/2008 9:00 PM - Jackson & Wheeler BLUES JAM 25 Wheeler Ave. Pleasantville, New York 10570
Cost:$5 I’ll be subbing for my good friend and slide master Geoff Hartwell leading the house band through some great blues. http://www. jacksonandwheeler. com/ 914-741-2000
WED. 8/06/2008 8:30 PM - Hyde Park Brewery Open Blues Jam (Every Wed.) 4076 Albany Post Rd. (Rt.9), Hyde Park, New York 12538 Cost:Free Description:Weekly Wednesday night Open Blues Jam. Hosted by Petey Hop and Upstart Blues Productions. Come sit in with, or listen to the best Blues musicians in the Hudson Valley, 6 years and going strong. Did I mention they make their own beer!! Hells yeah its good. 845-229-8277 http://hydeparkbrewing. moonfruit. com/
