'Bout 7 years ago, a group of players who wanted to rekindle contacts, realized that there was a crankcase full of talent in the room. Players who had spent a lot of time on stages from as far back as 20 to 30 years ago, whether it was New York City, Texas, Illinois, or in between, saw that something clicked. It was either the raw energy OR the old tube amps overheating...but something real good was going on. Big sound, but small enough to fit on your cramped, under-paid, money eatin' pool table, beer stained stage. ....We play for true fans of the BLUES, and bring it right home to you.
the ALDIS BLUES BAND players:
ALDIS LEMESIS, guitar and vocals...
Tasty soundin' bluesman...has the hooks and sweet riffs ! Been around the world, playing since the 60's in Upstate NY, New York City, and in small European corners of the globe.
Aldis plays a Gibson Howard Roberts, DR Strings, Fender Twin tube amp, and no effects boxes. Sometimes takes out the original 1962 Fender Musicmaster, insured for 600 grey goose martinis ....
JANET LEMESIS, vocals...
Fireball red, with the cool voice, former front row lead , Image City Sound (Ireland tour- 2001), hot lead with New York quartets... a class act, smoky and soulful ! Crowd favorite.
MARK HERRMANN, Bass Guitar . Decades of playing with the top dogs, CHESTNUT, HOTFACE, collaborated and played with the late Mark Manetta ( Chuck Mangione Band) and has opened for ROGER MCGUINN, ORLEANS, PETER YARROW and others.
Plays a custom John Sullivan fretless bass, Musicman Amp.
PETER HERRMANN, keyboard/ piano/ harmonica.... Legendary veteran of regional icon bands. While jamming with Ian Anderson of JETHRO TULL in the 70's, he was told by him to keep crankin' with the harmonica....and he did ! Delivers the goods with a truly great feel. Gotta hear him .
Kurzweiler PC 88 piano, Hohner harmonicas, Yamaha amps.
LOU ALLEN, drums. Fave regional player with the custom skins. Opened for the Beau Brummels, many others.
