Thomas T. and The Blue Chips

Bend, OR

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Thomas T and The Blue Chips "Little Baby"

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Thomas T and The Blue Chips "Who Do You Love"?

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Thomas T. lower left. A little Collage taken at Bend Roots Fest October 2015

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Summer Fest, Bend Oregon

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Thomas T with Steve "The Professor" Beaudry!

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Thomas T at Buddy Guys Legends, Chicago, IL

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Thomas T getting into it!

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Thomas T and The Blue Chips at McMenamins Old St Francis School, Bend, OR

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Thomas T Singing some Blues!

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NorthWest Crossing Farmers Market. Bend Oregon

Overview

A Real Blues Band playing Chicago and Texas style Blues. Slide guitar and a World Class Harmonica player make these Authentic, Danceable Blues great for any Occasion. Acoustic Duos and Trios available as well.


Reviews

2 reviews

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Stephanie H.

July 7, 2021
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We loved Thomas T & The Blue Chips and their special guest!

Thanks for a great time :-)
This band was perfect for our Red, White & Blues 4th of July party!
I'd booked them again and recommend them to anyone interested in some great live tunes.
Stephanie

Hired as: Blues Band, Party Band

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Thomas T. and The Blue Chips

Thanks, Stephanie! It was great to meet you and we had a great 4th of July with you and all your guests and neighbors. We look forward to seeing you again.


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Debi T.

December 9, 2018
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These guys did a fantastic job for me !!

My holiday party rocked for hours.

My guests (50) were amped up and danced until the end of the nite.
Very much enjoyed your vibe and hope to have you back for another party in the near future.
Thank you all for being so understanding during our crazy white elephant gift exchange chaos.

Some of my guests were talking about booking you guys for their upcoming events also.

Hope to see you again at the next venue.

Cheers
Deb Taormina

Hired as: Party Band

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Thomas T. and The Blue Chips

Thanks again Deb, for having us at your event. The audience response was fantastic and we had a great time performing. It was a great example of the audience giving positive energy to the band and the band returning it back through our performance. The atmosphere was great and it was truly a celebration. Thanks again, Thomas T.

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Professional and punctual, we can set up and breakdown our equipment quickly and can provide a small PA and Light system as well. Full band for Festivals, Corporate Events, Parties and Club dates, Acoustic Blues and Jazz Duos and Trios also available for upscale entertainment.

About

Thomas T. started playing the Blues in Chicago where he got to see Blues Legends like Muddy Waters,Willie Dixon and Lightnin' Hopkins. After moving to Oregon in 1991 he has been keeping the Blues alive in various bands. Finally getting together some of Central Oregon's finest Blues Musicians, Thomas T. and The Blue Chips play Real Blues Music with true passion for a rawer,grittier sound.

Additional booking notes

3 Monitors with 15" woofers on Front of Stage. SM57 or better on Guitar Cab and Harmonica Cab. Direct box for Bass. Drum mics for 5 piece Kit plus 2 overhead Condenser mics. 2 Vocal mics SM 58 or better.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

July 2026

25

Saturday

Personal Occasion

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Salem, OR

Past booked events

July 2021

04

Sunday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Bend, OR

December 2018

08

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Bend, OR

October 2015

31

Saturday

Fat Tuesdays Cajun and Blues, Bend, OR

7:00pm - 8:00pm

09

Friday

Bend Fall Festival

7:00pm - 8:00pm

02

Friday

Bend Root Revival Festival

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Team

Thomas T. Lead Vocalist,Bassist and Band Leader
Jeff Leslie Guitarist, some Lead /Background Vocals
Steve Beaudry Amplified and Acoustic Harmonicas
Jeff Ingraham Drums

Set list

Set One Band Key
1 Why Are People Like That? Junior Wells G
2 Tired of Trying Johnny Winter G
3 Cross Eyed Cat Muddy Waters G

4 Walking the Dog Rufus Thomas A
5 That’s What Love Will Do Little Milton D
6 Feel Like Going Home Muddy Waters A
7 Can’t Be Satisfied Muddy Waters G
8 Judgement Day Robert Johnson G
9 Dust My Broom Elmore James E
10 Killing Floor Howlin Wolf A
11 Who Do You Love?/Mona Bo Diddley E
12 Born in Chicago P. Butterfield A

Influences and inspiration

Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon,Luther Allison, Stevie Ray Vaughn,Johnny Winter, Albert Collins,Robert Johnson,B.B. King and Albert King.

Setup requirements

3 Monitors with 15" woofers on Front of Stage. SM57 or better on Guitar Cab and Harmonica Cab. Direct box for Bass. Drum mics for 5 piece Kit plus 2 overhead Condenser mics. 2 Vocal mics SM 58 or better.

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