Hitman Blues Band 

Blues in all its styles

GRAMMY: We're in the running for a Grammy nomination! There are 54 other bands vying for 5 slots. We're up against legends like Koko Taylor and Otis Rush, as well as great artists like Kenny Wayne Sheppard and Watermelon Slim (to name just two). Wish us luck!

TOURS: We were planning on doing a European tour in May '08,. but we now found out that we're booked for some festivals in Luxembourg and Belgium in July. So, we're hoping to be able to do the gigs from May in July, adding Germany, the Netherlands and Austria to the itinerary.

Due to numerous factors, the fall '07 West Coast tour had to be postponed. We're hoping to be able to schedule it for fall of '08, if not before. Meanwhile, we're booking up for the winter and spring of '08 here on the East Coast.

CD: It's getting to be that time again. We're sifting through the new material and figuring out what to record for the new CD.  Studio versions of the new tunes from the "Live" CD are a definite, plus we've got some great new material that we've been playing at live shows (no false modesty here, we really like them!)  We're not setting a release date yet, as THIS time we want to have everything co-ordinated.

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BigDaddy & The Bulldogs 

4-6  piece Rockin' Blues Band

– Faith Rackoff Good Times Magazine 2007 in an article about BigDaddy & The Bulldogs says.......
 

They may play the blues, but when BigDaddy & The Bulldogs jammed at McCarthy’s Pub in Centereach, there wasn’t a crying eye in the house. The band has developed the right formula of talent, versatility, humility, and showmanship to produce an energetic show that is personable and entertaining.

From Karl ”BigDaddy” Reamer on the acoustic 12-string guitar to harpist John Collett, the band was in synch with one another and no one member ever tried to overshadow any of the others. There were times given for solos, and other musicians were invited to participate in the evening. During the cover of the Stevie Ray Vaughan song “Pride and Joy,” the band welcomed Long Island’s Rockin’ Rachel to sing lead vocals.

BigDaddy, who recently has lost more than 100 pounds, is the showman of the band. He displays great stamina and has great strength in his tenor voice. He moves around the stage with ease while he jams with the keyboardist and rhythm section throughout the night. While he may be the lead figure of the band, Reamer is humble in that role. He publicly gave thanks to George Gashonia, the lead guitarist, for being the musical director of the group. He also talks to the crowd and says hello to familiar faces as they enter the room.

Renditions of songs from Eric Clapton, The Blues Brothers, Joe Walsh, and Johnny Cash were played during the performance – but it was original compositions, such as “Come On Home", and "400 Miles” that rocked the pub.

The evening was one of many nights used to promote their new album, Runaway Train. You can also catch BigDaddy on Saturday nights as the host of the “Sizzlin’ Saturday Night” open mic and jam in Patchogue. “it has quickly become one of the most talked about weekly events in the area”

Other Quotations

Danielle Campbell - News 12 Long Island “Man can those guys jam”

Doug Geed - News 12 Long Island “a lot of shenanigans there on Saturday nights”

Dr Blues - Long Island Blues Society “BigDaddy & the Bulldogs blew the crowd (and promoter Doc Blues) away.  Their intense blend of electrified string band and classic Chicago blues was augmented by Karl's shouter vocals and the dynamic interplay of the disparate band elements.  The whole is certainly greater than the sum of the parts and the Bulldogs show it in spades!!"

Lisa Wagner - Good Times Magazine "BigDaddy & The Bulldogs are a formidable Rock & Blues Act that revives the best of the classics into the hand-clappin, foot-stompin, bar-room party tunes they were meant to be.” 

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Pamela Betti

Blues Vocalist

Pamela Betti is an incredible performer. As a professional singer for the last 15 years, Pamela has worked with some some of the biggest acts in the business like Kim Wilson from the The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Dave Mason,Eddie Kirkland, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Poppa Chubby, Val Thomas from Little Buster and the Soul Brothers, Richie Cannata and Liberty Devito from Billy Joel's Band, Todd Wolfe, Joe Bonamassa AND she recently toured Seoul, Korea to rave reviews! Pamela is also the winner of the Long Island Blues Society's Challenge to Memphis and went on to compete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN!

Her last CD, Dirty Blues for a Dirty World has been well received and has air play on major Blues radio stations all over the world!
Pamela has an unstoppable energy, she is a true professional who knows how to entertain a crowd! Pamela's voice is a finely tuned instrument that can float through a ballad or rip through a kick ass Blues tune!
Simply put, this girl can sing!

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Acoustic Breakaway

Blues Duo

Acoustic Breakaway consists of Lou Carrollo and Howie Haber, partners in the music since the 80's. Acoustic Breakaway were finalists in The 2005 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN and have played many area and national festivals, as well as being involved in many local benefits. They specialize in original boogie and blues, as well as some varied cover material.

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The Roadhouse Jesters

5 piece Blues Jam Band

Well, if you walked into a New York Club that had The RoadHouse Jesters listed as that night’s band during this past October 2007 and you said to yourself, “I think I've seen these guys before.” You would have been correct!  MOTU decided to put together a new “all star” performance band that could slip under the radar, and play incognito, so that he could record a LIVE road house blues type album in a small club setting! No mention of any performances was made on MOTU’s web site or advertised anywhere on any blogs or local bulletin boards. The new band was simply booked as “The RoadHouse Jesters”

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Cross Island Traffic 

4-5 Piece Blues Band

Cross Island Traffic is a fitting name for a band whose five members hail from Long Island, from East Patchogue to Jackson Heights and points in-between. A high energy blues/rock band covering songs by artists such as, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Clapton, Hendrix, Muddy Waters, early Stones and Animals, Allman Brothers, Sam Cooke, etc.  The band is led by dual lead guitars/singers Pat Jaouen and Rog Young, combined with the lush Hammond organ sound of Tony "Fingers" Lana (not in photo), held together by the driving rhythm section of Bob Adams on bass and Ed Modzel on drums.

MOTU

Delta Blues Duet

"Interpretive, talented and visionary are all words that can be applied to the stringed fluency of Motu. His playing is fluid, articulate and ripe with personality. His unique feel, style and breadth are well worth the trip to which these audiences can readily attest. The Blues Lives!"-The Long Island Blues Society-.
.....MOTU is a NY-based Blues recording artist and guitarist who has been on the scene for well over a decade. His underground web-based fan club is world wide and is growing fast. MOTU's music is acoustic blues and jazz influences. He has also written, and performed, in the country and folk genres. His lyrics have political and social themes. His instrumentals are fluid and guitar based.  MOTU's CDs are available at many small record shops