This Year the Greater Ozarks Blues Festival will be having a Second Stage so festival goers will be able to hear music during main stage set-up times. Come on out for the Fun! |
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myspace.com/joshgarrettandthebottomline Josh Garrett and the Bottomline' was formed in 2000, as a three-piece (guitar, bass, and drums). They cut their teeth hosting a blues jam at the Downtown Balcony Pub in Houma, LA. They continued that gig until 2004 when Garrett volunteered for military service in Operation Iraqi Freedom III. He returned from Iraq a "Changed Man" and threw himself back into his music. Immediately, he added a three piece horn section, consisting of Mark Levron on trumpet, Matt "Opie" Chauvin on trombone, and Matt "Iceman" Gros on the saxophone. The horn section added a New Orleans flair to the music, and had become affectionately known as the Bottomline. 'Josh Garrett and the Bottomline' has become known for Garrett's soulful vocals, emotion infused guitar styling, and that New Orleans flair added by the Bottomline. Fat Horns meets Funky Blues." ----THE GUMBO ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE. "There is only one band between here and New Orleans who can mix Blues with jazz, reggae with rock, and country with funk and soul to produce somethin alive and completely new."---THE GRAPEVINE |
Gordo It was a cold February evening in 1977 when a stud named Gerald and the lovely maiden Pamela began the legacy that would be “Gordo.” Had it not been for the scratchy, yet soothing, sounds of Willie on the jukebox and the romance that lingered within the walls of Chico’s Lounge, his story may have never come to be…. (Just kiddingJ). Jason Gordon, better known as “Gordo,” has been playing guitar and singing for people since the age of 9. Learning primarily by ear, he soon began experimenting with other instruments, including piano, bass guitar, hand percussion, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, etc. His passion for all kinds of music and performing has grown into what will hopefully become his life’s career. He now performs a “one man band” show using the technique called “live looping.” By using advanced recoding technology, he is able to incorporate many different instruments at the same time by layering the sounds while adding his own harmony vocals. He plays a variety of musical genres, including classic rock, blues, bluegrass, etc. |
It can be hard to classify Trash Angels to one genre of music, but whatever it is, it’s high energy! Blues, rockabilly, rock; you’ll find them all in a Trash Angels show. Donnie Ray’s guitar playing will lead you to believe there are more than 10 fingers on his hands, and the vocals of Tiffany Rene’ remind you that big things come in small packages. From funk to jazz, rock to blues and everything in between, Landon Rolfe’s passion is evident in his exquisite bass playing. Doug Martin rounds out the group on percussion, and is a show in himself, twirling and throwing his sticks through every set. You will hear music you’ve known and loved for years, and new originals sure to become favorites. One thing is for sure, you will be entertained by Trash Angels! |
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