San Luis Obispo Blues Society Upcoming Events Saturday, September 15, 2001 Ron Thompson & the Resistors with Big Daddy's Blues Band Saturday, October 27 Vet's Hall Show Saturday, December 1 Huge Holiday Show .

The SLO Blues Society welcomes Ron Thompson and the Resistors on Saturday, September 15.  Big Daddy's Blues Band will be opening the show.  The show starts at 8:00 PM at the SLO Vets Hall.  Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. You can buy a membership for $10 at the door and get $2 off for this show.

Guitarist Ron Thompson is not only a dazzling, multi-instrumentalist - he plays piano, harmonica, mandolin, and steel guitar - he also has one of the most intense stage presences we have witnessed.  Rolling Stone describes him as "searing", while Guitar Player Magazine called him a "mind boggling talent".

Born in Oakland, Ron has been playing the blues in the Bay Area since the early 70's, including seven appearances at the San Francisco Blues Festival.  He has worked with such Blues legends as Lowell Fulson, Luther Tucker, Jimmy Reed, Etta James, Big Mamma Thorton and John Lee Hooker (who he toured with for five years).  He has been the leader of several Bay Area bands, and now works with the Resistors, a duo that includes drummer Larry Vann and bassist Leonard Gill.  The Bay Area Music Awards have twice selected them as the Best Blues Band of the year.

In 1983, Thompson released his first CD with the Resistors, "Treat Her Like Gold" (Allegiance Records), a mixture of rock and blues.  “Resistor Twister” (Blind Pig, 1987) and "Just Like A Devil" (Winner Records, 1990) showcase his variety of talents, from Delta style acoustic guitar to searing single note electric Blues leads. His most recent CD is “Magic Touch” (Poore Boy Records, 1998).  This CD contains a wide range of blues styles and is a mixture of blues classics (Baby Please Don't Go) and originals (Ocean of Tears).

According to reviewers, "Thompson hits a stage like a tornado, playing peerless slide guitar, quicksilver electric leads, squealing harmonica, pounding piano, and room-filling National steel, all the while singing with obvious passion, and rarely stopping for breath.  Fans leave a Thompson show both amazed and elated."

big daddy's blues band
The music of Big Daddy's Blues Band pulls all ages of blues lovers out to boogie. Young and old alike come out to party with this dynamic and danceable band. The band has paid their dues working the clubs and concert circuit along the California coast. Fans have found that Big Daddy's Blues Band's smoking versions of old favorites and the band's house rocking originals keep 'em coming back for more. This mix of old and fine new music alike has developed a loyal following in San Luis Obispo and everywhere they perform.

Stan (the Rock) Manning lays down a sharp, blistering bass foundation for the band with Greg Barnes pumping as the rhythm machine.  Kevin McCracken's powerful and weaving leads on harmonica offer up the perfect compliment to Dan Colvin's searing sax and soulful vocals. Jesse Savage's down and dirty, swinging, stinging guitar licks bring a classic blues feel to the music of Big Daddy's.  Joe Pilloud (Doctor Feel Good) seasons it up with his free spirited interpretations of both standards and original compositions, with smooth and direct vocal skills, while offering up moments of pure brilliance on the B3 organ and piano.
 

blues society news

After twenty years of operating the sound system for the Blues Society, Jack Bronner has decided to retire.  We are going to miss him and want to thank him for all of the years he has worked for the Society.  Starting this September, we welcome Bill Gaines as our new soundman.  Bill owns Bill Gaines Audio in SLO, which provides sound for a variety of events in the county including the Avila Beach Blues Festival and SLO's Concerts in the Plaza
 
 
 

Events Calendar for 2001
 
 

CATALOG OF SHOWS	LOCAL BLUES PERFORMERS	CD REVIEWS	OTHER
July 2001 May 2001 April 2001 March 2001 January 2001 December 2000 November 2000 September 2000 July 2000 May 2000 April 2000 February 2000 January 2000 December 1999 October 1999 1998 Shows	Big Daddy's Blues Band Black Cat Bone Croon Dogs HOODOO Blues Band Guy Budd Band Valerie Johnson Texicali Divas Karen Tyler	Ernie Hawkins Big Bill Morganfield Mitch Woods & Rocket 88s	2001 t-shirt