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| Local Bands - THE ELECTRAS |
| Contact Information |
| Phone |
716-693-5276 |
| Email |
electras@roadrunner.com |
| Website |
www.electras.net |
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| Biography |
Bookings: Rob Scheuer 716-837-1961, or Don Rutter 716-693-5276
The Electras are a Buffalo, New York based band with a "Hot Chicago Blues" style, featuring veteran bluesmen who have been part of the Western New York blues scene for over.... well, let's just say before disco. Today, the band remains true to their soulful blues roots, playing with a passion that makes the blues "real".
The band features Phil "the blues" Smith on lead guitar & vocals (remember Phil from Shakin' Smith Blues Band, or Buffalo Kingsnake Band?). Don "Muddy Rutters" on rhythm guitar & vocals. Rob Scheuer on drums & vocals (also played in Shakin' Smith Blues Band, Buffalo Kingsnake Band, Stevie B & the Rhythm Rockers, & The Excellos to name a few). Doug "Shakey Leg" Thornton with that "classic blues" harmonica tone. The band features Joe Skinner on bass who plays that "real deal" style and has played with many great local blues and rockabilly bands.
There are a number of other bass players that need to be mentioned with credits too long to list who you may occasionally see on gigs including: Mike Reid (who is featured on The Electras "Drivin' It Home" CD on most of the tunes); Jim Safee, and the ever-strong Bob Ginter have both played important roles on bass in previous years.
The Electras also often feature special guests on Thursdays in the summer at the River Grill, such as Pete Howard, Paul Bruschini, Danny Gambino, Dr Z, Mr Conrad, Pete Worden, Harmonica John, Mark Winsick, Sonny Mayo, Greg Zark, Jim Ehinger, Jony James, and Donna Rose.
We are also forever indebted to the late great B3 player, Jimmy Wozniak, who bailed us out on many a gig and whose friendship, talent and personality will be missed.
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| Upcoming Gigs |
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| Thursday, September 9th | 7:30 PM | River Grill | Featuring special guest Stevie B on guitar & vocals. Stevie B is the founder and front man for the Rhythm Rockers. | | Saturday, September 11th | 2 PM & 6:30 PM | Coughlan's Pub | Fredonia Red, White & Blues Festival 2010 - 2 shows ! | | Thursday, September 16th | 7:30 PM | River Grill | featuring special guest headliners weekly | | Sunday, September 19th | 4-8 PM | Crazy Jake's | Keep the blues in your soul and your dancin' shoes on ! | | Thursday, September 23rd | 7:30 PM | River Grill | featuring special guest Pete Howard on vocals, sax & keyboards | | Thursday, September 30th | 7:30 PM | River Grill | featuring special guest headliners weekly | | Friday, October 29th | 10 PM | Vizzi's | Halloween Blues Party | | Saturday, November 27th | 5-9 PM | Balloons Restaurant & Night Club | |
| CDs |
 The Electras - SONG LIST: Electras Shuffle; Up and Down The Avenue; Love Me Or Leave Me; Evalena; Somebody Waitin' Just For Me; Tell Me (Pretty Baby; Last Night; Breakaway
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Special thanks to Kim Buckner and the Blues Society of WNY for their support. Special thanks to Dr. Z (Joe Zappo), Jim Wozniak, Donna Rose, Harmonica John, Doug Perot, Steve Gross, and Charlie Henretta for their friendship and for working with us on special occasions.
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Recorded at Select Sound, Kenmore, NY, November, 2003. Engineered by Chris Nagey. The Electras logo created by John F. Carr.
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| Awards & Honors |
Muddy Awards: Rob Scheuer; Phil Smith
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