ROOMFUL OF BLUES

Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always  been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or  stronger. Singer DD Bastos brings her sweet and soulful vocals and adds another bright  new dimension to the jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of  jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Along with bassist John Turner, trumpeter Chris Pratt, drummer Mike  Coffey, keyboardist Jeff Ceasrine, baritone and tenor saxophonist Craig Thomas, and  tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, Roomful keeps on rockin’ year after year! 

Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves.”  With their masterful combination of jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues and R&B,  it’s no wonder why the great Count Basie called them “the hottest blues band I’ve ever  heard.” Since 1967, the group’s deeply rooted blend of swing, rock ‘n’ roll, jump, blues  and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades,  including seven Blues Music Awards.With a non-stop performance schedule for over 55  years, Roomful of Blues has earned critical, popular and radio success and a legion of  fans around the globe. including the prestigious DownBeat International Critics Poll for “Best Blues Band”.