BLUES/ROCK/R&B ON FIRE
SHADETREE MECHANICS
When these guys lock into a bluesy groove they make you wanna "call yo' mama" and when they rock,
you can imagine yourself openin' up your Harley on a long stretch of open road headin' for the hills.
This band has been the runner up for JSJBF, Memphis Blues competition the last four years in row.
Shadetree Mechanics was inducted into the NY/NJ BLUES HALL OF FAME in 2015 and if you've ever seen them live you'll understand why.
The band consists of guitarist, Redman. Bassist, Elmo John and drummer Ray G. and Pat G. on keyboards.
Rounding out this high energy band is The Rev (Mike Rochelle), originally from Chicago, now residing in New Jersey.
Playing a mix of standard and contemporary blues covers as well as original songs from their last two self produced C/D's.
If you haven't had a tune-up or oil change in a long, long , while. Dont miss this band at the festival this year. They will get your motor running right.
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Years active:
1987-present
Website:
Genres:
Blues, Rock, R&B
Origin:
New York, NY
Names:
Michael "The rev" Rochelle
John "Elmo" Lawson
Mark "Redman" Schmalzried
Patrick Gregore
Ray "Ray G" Gwiazdowski
Labels:
Elmosgarage
Discography:
Crazy Mixed Up Blues
Associated acts:
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Gary Moore
PRESS RELEASE
Press Release:
It's been awhile since a band's come along that seems to really enjoy playing. When was the last time you saw a band having as much fun playing as the people watching them play? Just such a band is Shadetree Mechanics. Named after an old ZZ Hill tune, these guys smoke!! Powered by the guitar of Mark "Redman", and dynamic rhythm section of Elmo John on bass, Ray G on drums and the vocal gymnastics of Mike the "Rev", this blues/rock band puts the fun back in live entertainment. Playing a mix of standard and contemporary blues covers as well as some interesting original songs (i.e., The More I Drink, The Better You Look and Wash My Blues...)
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