BOOGIE BONE
''BOOGIE BONE''
OCTOBER 19 2007
39:38
1. Mama Told Me/3:34
2. Ain't No Good/4:07
3. Mean Streak Woman/3:57
4. Cheatin' Heart/4:17
5. What I Need/6:37
6. Workin' Class Stiff/3:05
7. Weekend Blues/3:19
8. Blue Sea Boogie/3:45
9. Feva/3:38
10. See It Through/3:19
Howlin’ Jake Johnson - vocals
Steven Dee Williams - guitar
Steve Snyder - Sax, harp, flute, keys
Todd "Spud" Stevens - Drums
Henry "Groove Master" Gavaldon - Bass
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Boogie Bone has emerged as influential contributors to the fertile blues scene in Portland, Oregon, but not without ruffling some feathers along the way. In four years they have released three critically acclaimed self-produced records and shared the stage with blues legends: Coco Montoya, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Tab Benoit, and Duke Robillard. In 2010 they were added to the bill for prestigious Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (largest blues festival west of the Mississippi). They have received Muddy nominations for: Best New Act, Best Contemporary Blues Band, Performance of the Year (twice), Male Vocalist of the year (twice), and
Northwest Album of the Year (Bone-A-Fied). The latest release “Pro-Bone-O” already considered their best effort is receiving world wide airplay since it’s release mid January 2011.
The blues purists may be put off by there aggressive style and imaginative interpretations, but the devotion of their passionate fans (The Boneheads) can’t be questioned. The song writing duo of guitarist Steven Dee Williams and vocalist Jake Johnson have matured into a creative force, with genre defying craftings that keep the listener on their toes, while weaving clever lyrics with deft musical offerings. Their style has brought comparisons from Lead Belly to Led Zeppelin and many influential artists in between. But be warned: If you like your blues in a can, this band may not be for you.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame multi-instrumentalist Steve Snyder brings a swiss army knife approach to musicianship, playing three saxophones, harmonica, flute, and keyboards. This versatility enables the band to easily shape shift from traditional blues to
rockers, and from jump blues to funk masters. The rhythm section of Randy Herbert and Ben Laing provide the foundation that allows the band to spring in whichever direction the composition demands.
The band formed in 2006 when Williams, Johnson, and original drummer Todd Stevens got together to put on a show for a local beer brewers club. All three were long time friends that had played in various bands together in the past, but never in the same
band at the same time. The gig was a hit, and it felt good enough to see “where it would lead”. They tried a couple of bass players before they called upon another old band mate Henry Gavaldon. At this point all four guys had known each other for over 20 years
and were really a “band of brothers”. In 2007 while playing a gig on the Oregon coast another friend (Steve Snyder) was by chance spending the weekend with some friends in the same town. He sat in that night, changed the dynamic of the band, and has
never left. In 2012 Stevens and Gavaldon were replaced by Randy Herbert and Ben Laing.
Preparing for their third release: Pro-Bone-O more friends were called upon to help with the live show. Another Oregon Music Hall of Famer: Ricky O on trumpet, and Louisiana native and piano wizard Steve Kerin. Encores ensued.
Discography
Boogie Bone - Bone Daddy Records - 2007
Bone-A-Fied - Bone Daddy Records - 2009
Pro-Bone-O - Bone Daddy Records - 2011
''BOOGIE BONE''
OCTOBER 19 2007
39:38
1. Mama Told Me/3:34
2. Ain't No Good/4:07
3. Mean Streak Woman/3:57
4. Cheatin' Heart/4:17
5. What I Need/6:37
6. Workin' Class Stiff/3:05
7. Weekend Blues/3:19
8. Blue Sea Boogie/3:45
9. Feva/3:38
10. See It Through/3:19
Howlin’ Jake Johnson - vocals
Steven Dee Williams - guitar
Steve Snyder - Sax, harp, flute, keys
Todd "Spud" Stevens - Drums
Henry "Groove Master" Gavaldon - Bass
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Boogie Bone has emerged as influential contributors to the fertile blues scene in Portland, Oregon, but not without ruffling some feathers along the way. In four years they have released three critically acclaimed self-produced records and shared the stage with blues legends: Coco Montoya, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Tab Benoit, and Duke Robillard. In 2010 they were added to the bill for prestigious Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (largest blues festival west of the Mississippi). They have received Muddy nominations for: Best New Act, Best Contemporary Blues Band, Performance of the Year (twice), Male Vocalist of the year (twice), and
Northwest Album of the Year (Bone-A-Fied). The latest release “Pro-Bone-O” already considered their best effort is receiving world wide airplay since it’s release mid January 2011.
The blues purists may be put off by there aggressive style and imaginative interpretations, but the devotion of their passionate fans (The Boneheads) can’t be questioned. The song writing duo of guitarist Steven Dee Williams and vocalist Jake Johnson have matured into a creative force, with genre defying craftings that keep the listener on their toes, while weaving clever lyrics with deft musical offerings. Their style has brought comparisons from Lead Belly to Led Zeppelin and many influential artists in between. But be warned: If you like your blues in a can, this band may not be for you.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame multi-instrumentalist Steve Snyder brings a swiss army knife approach to musicianship, playing three saxophones, harmonica, flute, and keyboards. This versatility enables the band to easily shape shift from traditional blues to
rockers, and from jump blues to funk masters. The rhythm section of Randy Herbert and Ben Laing provide the foundation that allows the band to spring in whichever direction the composition demands.
The band formed in 2006 when Williams, Johnson, and original drummer Todd Stevens got together to put on a show for a local beer brewers club. All three were long time friends that had played in various bands together in the past, but never in the same
band at the same time. The gig was a hit, and it felt good enough to see “where it would lead”. They tried a couple of bass players before they called upon another old band mate Henry Gavaldon. At this point all four guys had known each other for over 20 years
and were really a “band of brothers”. In 2007 while playing a gig on the Oregon coast another friend (Steve Snyder) was by chance spending the weekend with some friends in the same town. He sat in that night, changed the dynamic of the band, and has
never left. In 2012 Stevens and Gavaldon were replaced by Randy Herbert and Ben Laing.
Preparing for their third release: Pro-Bone-O more friends were called upon to help with the live show. Another Oregon Music Hall of Famer: Ricky O on trumpet, and Louisiana native and piano wizard Steve Kerin. Encores ensued.
Discography
Boogie Bone - Bone Daddy Records - 2007
Bone-A-Fied - Bone Daddy Records - 2009
Pro-Bone-O - Bone Daddy Records - 2011
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