Member Since: 05-03-2007
Men in Blues
http://www.gigsalad.com/meninblues
- Talent Category:
- Wedding Band
- Based In:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Travel Range:
- up to 150 miles
- Performance Fee:
- $400-4000
- Experience:
- 100 performances in 2006
- 100 performances in 2007
- 100 performances in 2008
- 50 performances in 2009
- Direct Contact:
- 678-467-5642
- http://www.gigsalad.com/meninblues
- Tell Men in Blues you found them on Gig Salad!
About Men in Blues:
MEN IN BLUES is a highly experienced, energetic Atlanta Wedding/Variety/Cover band that plays Blues, Soul, R&B, Funk, Classic Rock & Oldies. They've been rocking around town for over 8 years to enthusiastic crowds.
The Band's Motto: " We play, They come, they stay!"
What's their specialty? Helping make your event even better!
MEN IN BLUES recent highlights: Taste of Marietta 2003-2008, "Alive after 5" Concert Series in Roswell, and the Alpharetta Arts & Street Fest.
Members of this group have played with Gregg Allman, Bertie Higgins, The Tams, The Drifters, The Platters, Arthur Conley, Jimi Hendrix (no lie!!), Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding, and Sam & Dave.
Biography:
Ian Nathanson (Bandleader, Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar)
Ian founded MEN IN BLUES back in 2001, and it's been going strong ever since!Classically trained on clarinet and Soulfully trained on guitar and vocals, Ian has been into music from a young age. His parents would play Canned Heat, John Sebastian and Beatles albums for him to listen to, and he'd pick up the recorder (remember those?) and play along. Ian got his start as a young vocalist in Middle School when he was a member of the almost famous " band that played in the gym." That was the spark that made him want to play guitar and sing. Whilst studying clarinet around 1976, Ian picked up the guitar and started jamming with records and other musician friends. Since he loved singing, the guitar was a perfect match for him. Ian's now been performing live shows around the Northeast and Southeast for over 25 years.
Ian is a graduate of The Crane School of Music (SUNY POTSDAM) and holds a K-12 Music Education degree.He currently teaches music in Cobb County Schools, and he also teaches private guitar lessons to all ages.
Neil Shupak (Harmonica, Various Percussive Sounds, Back-up Vocals)
Neil plays the Harmonica like there's no tomorrow ( which luckily there is!) and plays all types of various percussive sounds. He especially likes the Cowbell!! He's an all around great guy that loves life and music and it shows. Neil is originally from Philly and he hopes that you won't hold it against him
Dan Frisbie (Lead & Rhythm guitar/Vocals)
Dan Frisbie is a 1996 graduate of Kennesaw State University where he obtained his BA in Music concentrating on jazz guitar. During his time at KSU, Dan is a two time recipient of the Sam Wilhoit Scholarship while studying under acclaimed guitarist Dr. Wayne Goins. In the recent past, he has focused much of his musical energies in the field of teaching. Dan has also kept active in the performance arena, playing shows in various venues throughout the Atlanta area. He is an avid composer whose eclectic musical styles include jazz, classical, blues, rock, and new age.
Rocky Buldo ( Bass, vocals, Funk Meister from way back!)
Rocky Buldo comes from New Jersey was raised in a cold water flat over a honky tonk bar where he learned the Elvis, Tex Ritter and Gerry Lee Lewis tunes of the day that thumped away nightly on the Juke Box below his bunk bed as he slept.His big brother was a touring pro drummer when he was a tot, so he knew all about the importance of a tight rhythm section by the time he was 10. In 1967 Rocky picked up the Bass Guitar and hasn't looked at any other instrument since.Rocky has toured with Theodis Ealey, and has also played with Chicago Joe Jones, Larry Griffith, Lil Pink Anderson just to name a few......
Ron Russell (Drums/Vocals)
Ron moved to Atlanta recently from Tampa FLA, and has played with Jimi Hendrix back in 1969, Greg Allman, Al Wilson, and still plays with Bertie Higgins ( of "Jamaica Me Crazy" and "Key Largo" fame) down in FLA!
You can read more about Ron @ http://www.myspace.com/rondrumsinatlanta
Will Aubry (Saxophones and Trumpet)
Great player that adds that "Sexy Sax Sound" for special and not so special occasions!
Live Performance Overview:
" A great time will be had by all! "
Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 240 minutes
Additional Performance Notes:
All performance venues should have electricity nearby and if it's an outside gig, shelter should be provided for the band.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Aiko, Aiko - Traditional
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
Baby What You Want Me to do - Jimmy Reed
Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy - The Tams
Big Boss Man - Jimmy Reed
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Blow Wind Blow - Muddy Waters
Breezin' - George Benson
Brick House - Commodores
Bright Lights, Big City - Jimmy Reed
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Built For Comfort - Howlin'' Wolf
C.C. Rider - Traditional
C.O.D - Albert King
Change My Mind - Tyrone Davis
Cisco Kid - War
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
Crying Time - Ray Charles
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Down On The Corner - Creedence
Europa - Santana
Every Day I Have The Blues - BB King
Evil Ways - Santana
Fire on the Mountain - Grateful Dead
Fishin' Blues - Taj Mahal
Franklin's Tower - Grateful Dead
Friend Of The Devil - Grateful Dead
Funky Broadway - Wilson Pickett
Further On Up The Road - Eric Clapton
Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley
Goin' to Mississippi - Jimmy Reed
Going Down the Road Feeling Bad - Traditional
Goodnight Sweetheart - Drifters
Hey Bartender - Blues Brothers
Hey Joe - Jimmy Hendrix
High Heel Sneakers - Jimmy Reed
Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones
Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton/Elvis Presley
House of the Rising Sun - Animals
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I'm Free - Rolling Stones
Inspiration - Teddy Pendergrass
Johnny B. Good - Chuck Berry
Knock on Wood - Wilson Pickett
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
Let the four winds blow - Taj Mahal
Let the Good Times Roll - BB King
Little Wing - jimi Hendrix
Lost In The Ozone Again - Commander Cody
Love Her With a Feeling - Taj Mahal
Love In Vain - Rolling Stones
Mary Had a Little Lamb - Stevie Ray Vaughn
Me & My Woman - Albert Collins
Midnight Hour - Wilson Picket
Mind Your Own Business - Hank Williams
Money Honey - Elvis Presley
Move It On Over - George Thorogood
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My Girl - Temptations
New Minglewood Blues - Grateful Dead
Next Time You See Me - Elmore James
Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly
Paint My Mailbox Blue - Taj Mahal
Papa Was a Rolling Stone - Temptations
Rainy Night in Georgia - Brooke Benton
Red House - Jimi Hendrix
Red Rooster - Howlin'' Wolf
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
Rock Me Baby - BB King
Shake Your Money Maker - George Thorogood
Shake, Rattle & Roll - Jerry Lee Lewis
Sitting On Top Of the World - Eric Clapton
Skin Tight - Ohio Players
Slip Away - Slip Away
Sleepwalking -
Some Kind Of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Stormy Monday - Bobby Blue Bland
Strokin' - Clarence Carter
Strut - Taj Mahal
Summertime - Ray Charles
Suzie Q - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Sympathy For The Devil - Rolling Stones
T- Bone Shuffle - T-Bone Walker
Tequila - Shams
That's How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding
Thrill Is Gone - BB King
Tube Snake Boogie - ZZ Top
Turn On Your love Light - Bobby Blue Bland
Under The Boardwalk - Drifters
US Blues - Grateful Dead
Walkin' the Dog - Rufus Thomas
We Don't Need No Education - Pink Floyd
West LA Fade Away - Grateful Dead
When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Sam & Dave
Whipping Post - Allman Brothers
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Women Are Smarter - Harry Belafonte
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
You Can't Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones
You Can't Spend What You Ain't Got - Muddy Waters
You Gotta' Sing When the Spirit Says Sing - Traditional
You Send Me - Sam Cooke
You Win Again - Hank Williams
Young Blood - Coasters
More songs being added weekly...........