The Broughams

Long Beach, CA

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

The Broughams (also known as The Brougham Blues Band) are a highly regarded roots, blues, and soul group based in Long Beach, California. Often described as "Long Beach musical royalty," the band is comprised of veteran musicians who have toured internationally and recorded with legendary artists.


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Arbella through Fortress Manager

What to expect

Rockabilly: Individual members, particularly bassist Chris Smith, bring rockabilly influences to the group's arrangements.
Swing and Jump Blues: Their live shows often transition from slow grooves to high-energy jump blues and swing.
The band often summarizes their eclectic style as "Blues and beyond" or "hard swinging blues, roots, and soul".

About

Genre: Blues, Roots, Soul, Swing.
Location: Based in Long Beach, California, playing across Southern California.
Reputation: Known for musicianship, dynamic performances, and playing venues like the House of Blues and various local festivals.

The Broughams (also known as The Brougham Blues Band) are a highly regarded roots, blues, and soul group based in Long Beach, California. Often described as "Long Beach musical royalty," the band is comprised of veteran musicians who have toured internationally and recorded with legendary artists. The band released a CD titled "THIS WORLD" in April 2025, which they celebrated with a release performance at The Pike in Long Beach.

Their sound is frequently described as a blend of:

Roots: They are classified as a "roots" band, a genre that encompasses traditional American music forms.
Soul: The band is well-known for "soulful charm" and soulful, heartfelt vocals.
Rockabilly: Individual members, particularly bassist Chris Smith, bring rockabilly influences to the group's arrangements.
Swing and Jump Blues: Their live shows often transition from slow grooves to high-energy jump blues and swing.
The band often summarizes their eclectic style as "Blues and beyond" or "hard swinging blues, roots, and soul".

Additional booking notes

Drummer:

Late Model Ludwig or DW Drums
1-13 “ Rack Tom w/ New Remo coated ambassador Batter Head & Remo Ambassador Clear Resonant Head
1-14” Floor Tom w/ New Remo coated ambassador Batter Head & Remo Ambassador Clear Resonant Head
1-16” Floor Tom w/ New Remo coated ambassador Batter Head & Remo Ambassador Clear Resonant Head
1-22” Bass Drum w/ New Remo clear Powerstroke 3 Batter head
1-Ludwig 14” Black Beauty Snare & Ludwig 14” Supraphonic Snare with w/ New Remo Ambassador Heads
1-22” Zildjan K series Heavy Ride Cymbal or equivalent
1-19” Zildjan K series Custom Hybrid Crash Cymbal
1-16” Zildjan K series Custom Hybrid Crash Cymbal
1 pair of 14” Zildjan K Series Hi Hat Cymbals
2- DW 9000 series straight cymbal stands
1- DW 9000 series boom cymbal stand
1- DW 9000 series hi hat stand
1- DW 9000 series single bass drum pedal
1- Roc - N Soc hydraulic Drum Throne or equivalent
1- Drum Rug

Guitar Player:

Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb Amp w/ single 12” Speaker

Lighting: All lighting equipment must be supplied by the Local manager

General “normal” white overhead concert lighting is required
Back floor stage lighting pointing up against black drop
Back Tv Displaying Band Logo and Website
SOUND: all sound equipment will be supplied by the Local Manager & must conform to the highest possible audio standards

local manager shall provide the artist with archival audio (digital preferred) and video recording when possible.
Supply a public address sound system
Supply 4 speaking microphones with windscreen with adequate cable to reach center stage.
Supply 4 on straight microphone stands

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