Biography:
From sultry R&B to gritty Texas or Chicago Style Blues. From 60's and 70's classic rock to gospel. From swingin' jazz to New Orleans funk. All with a soulful, bluesy vibe guaranteed to get a hall movin' and groovin' to the deep, fat grooves of Blues Unchained! When it comes to a House Rockin' brand of soulful music, Blues Unchained is a band with great chemistry that can do it all.
This is a band that has that rare ability to change musical styles seamlessly and effortlessly, and can take the music to new heights while preserving the feel and soul of that great, great American artform, the Blues. With an ever growing playlist of over 200 songs, Blues Unchained can reach and entertain a very wide audience, mixing select covers with their own original tunes.
Blues Unchained can be found pumping out House Rockin' Music from Coast to Coast and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The group performed at the University of Maryland's 2005 Homecoming Football game, where they unveiled their original song ,"Mr. DQ Jackson", written for Terps All American football player, D'Qwell Jackson. In addition to performing at school functions, the band is also the Official Houseband of the Terrapin Times Magazine/Website where they perform annually at the huge Terrapin Times Magazine's Spring Tailgate Party on the campus of the University of Maryland as well as being on the bill, with their world famous friends The Nighthawks, at the East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which drew over 9,000 motorcycle enthusiasts this past summer.
Blues Unchained has had Top 10 songs on internet music charts where many artists post their music, including SoundClick.com and MP3Songs.UK.Org, where Blues Unchained reached number 1 on both independent music websites for their original song, "Fishin' On The Chesapeake Bay". The lyrics were written by singer/songwriter Eddie Crowe and the music and arrangements done by lead guitarist and bandleader Bobby 'Blue' Perry. The group also reached top ten status with 3 other tunes, including a rousing rendition of The Nighthawks classic, "Too Tall To Mambo". "We wanted to pay homage to one of our favorite bands that has been doing it a long time now, just with our own twist to the song", Perry said between his and Crowe's laughter. "Ironically, I've never had the pleasure of hearing The Nighthawks original version of Too Tall. When I told that to Mark Wenner he just laughed with me".
The band looks forward to an upcoming, soon to be released studio effort and more live performances in the area, and recently enjoyed a stint as the houseband on Baltimore's WMAR-TV Channel 2 for the Steve Rouse hosted 'Baltimore Saturday Night' TV Show that was aired on April 1st and April 8th. The band will also be doing more touring abroad this summer as well hitting the club scene and private event circuit.
They have shared the stage with highly acclaimed music greats such as The Nighthawks, Carl Filipiak, David Earl, Jaco Pastorius, Johnny Neel, Wilson Pickett, Walter "Lightnin' Bug" Rhodes, Rick Chapman and many. many other great musicians.
The Musicians of Blues Unchained:
Bobby 'Blue' Perry - Bandleader/Guitarist/Songwriter: Perry has shared the stage with many, many great artists. With several recording credits, the University of Maryland, Center Stage, Recher Theatre, Baltimore Visionary Arts Museum, and Morgan State University's prestigous Heritage Blues and Jazz Festival are just a few of the venues and shows Bobby Blue has performed at.
Eddie Crowe - Vocals/Songwriter: This multi-talented artist has performed at Camden Yards, Baltimore Museum of Art, numerous festivals, and up and down world famous Beale Street in Memphis, TN., including B.B. Kings and the Rum Boogie Café. Performed with the likes of the late, great Walter Lightnin Bug Rhodes, James Cotton, Carl Darby Drew, Saffire and others.
Roy Lee Branham - Harmonica: A very soulful harmonica player with a voice all his own, Roy Lee has performed with Big Bill Morganfield, Buddy Miles, Big Jack Johnson, Eddie King and the Swampbees, Larry McCray and played at the world famous Freebird Café in Jacksonville, Fla. in a musical career spanning over 30 years.
Nelson Jervis - Drums: Nelson has performed with nationally recognized artists Herbie Hancock, Billy Preston, Jaco Pastorius, Roy Buchanan, Earl King, Link Wray, Jeff Skunk Baxter, Screamin Jay Hawkins, and Tower of Power bassist Franco Rocco Prestia. Has worked with Grammy Award winning producers Andre Fisher and Bobby Caldwell.
Chris Sellman - Bass: A well-rounded musician who tours on the prestigious NACA college circuit throughout the country. Performed at the 2003 Baltimore Blues Festival as well as at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Wolf Trap, and Blues Alley. Has gigged and recorded with Dave Fennell of Chrissy Hynde and The Pretenders, and Johnny Neel of Allman Brothers fame.
David Jensen - Keys: A very talented and versatile keyboardist from Columbia, Md.. Dave has toured extensively throughout North America. He has performed with the Uptown Rhythm Kings, David Earl of Severn Records, Ursula Ricks Blues Train, Terrance McArdell, and many more. Has performed at various venues including Disney World and an ever growing, eclectic collection of piano rooms.
Steven Charles Cecil - Keys: Well known for his work with the great Bobby Parker, where he had the distinct honor of being on stage when Parker and the late, great Little Jimmy King burned up the stage together at the Portland Blues and Jazz Festival, Cecil exemplifies what the word team player means. That, along with his extraordinary ability to perform a wide array of musical styles has made him one of the most highly respected musicians anywhere. From time to time, Blues Uchained has also had the great pleasure of performing with the incredibly talented Bassist's Jack DiPietro, Spence Leckliter, Vinny Hunter, and Spencer Hardy and drummer Christian Stengle manning the rythm section. And also with special guest, Harmonica player Black Magic.
Contact
Contact Eddie Crowe
Phone: 4103356149
111 akin circle
baltimore , md, 21220 www.bluesunchained.com
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