![]() During this exciting performance, Bill and the band will be adding some exclusive “friends” from Milwaukee’s diverse music community such as Evan Christian, Greg Marcus, and others. On July 27th, Bill Bonifas is bringing his Electric Band back for a special night of music at Jazz in the Park. Opening for the Altered Five Blues Band from 6:00 – 6:35 pm is Tommy Odetto, singer and guitarist inspired by guitar greats including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many more. Whether live or on record, Altered Five performs seamlessly as a powerhouse entity encompassing the timeless blues virtues of passion and unwavering commitment funneled through technical excellence. In addition, returning keyboardist Steve Huebler always provides a rich pad of lush harmony along with his own and soaring solos. The muscular yet limber rhythm section of bassist Mark Solveson and drummer Alan Arber lock into the full range of blues grooves from classic slow Chicago drag (“Holding on With One Hand“) and romping Texas shuffles (“Mint Condition“) to soulful R&B worthy of Stax Records (“Gonna Lose My Lady“). While inspired by, but not tethered to the kings and titans of blues guitar, he has found his own estimable path to personal expression always at the service of the song. Schroedl propels, embellishes, and adds palpable power through his varied rhythm accompaniment and riveting guitar solos. ![]() Neither imitating nor hiding his debt to the legendary blues singers of the past, he commands deserved attention on his own. ![]() Up front and leading the big blues train, Taylor exhorts and cajoles while carrying the weight of the lyrical content. Memorable, incisive lyrics run the gamut from slyly suggestive (“Ten Thousand Watts“) to blues history tributes (“Three Forks“) and inventive contemporary themes (“Urgent Care”, “Back Button”).Īltered Five have consistently checked all the boxes, making lasting, deeply expressive original blues for the mind and body. In 2019, Ten Thousand Watts reached #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart, hit #1 on both the iTunes and Amazon blues charts, while “Great Minds Drink Alike” captured first place in the blues category of the International Songwriting Competition.Īll band members contribute as a songwriting team to be reckoned with. Guitar World magazine called the title track a “menacing, swampy blues” and it was in regular rotation on SiriusXM’s Bluesville in addition to many other programs and playlists. Charmed & Dangerous garnered “Song of the Year” at the Independent Music Awards and Wisconsin Music Awards in 2018. Cryin’ Mercy nabbed “Best Self-Released Album” at the International Blues Challenge in 2015. The new record kicks hard like the three award-winning records preceding it. ![]() Their sixth studio album, Holler If You Hear Me, debuted at #3 on the Billboard Blues Chart with the title track receiving significant radio airplay. King.” Downbeat declares stealth guitarist Jeff Schroedl “reaches the high bar of mixed invention and fluidity.” Fueled by a rhythm section laying down the deepest grooves this side of the MGs, the five blues blasters hit the ground running 20 years ago and show no sign of easing up. Blues Blast raves that barrel-chested front man, Jeff Taylor, possesses a “smooth, warm-toned voice as monumental and undeniable as Howlin’ Wolf with the finish and flourish of B.B. The hip Milwaukee quintet is known for its strong brew of tough, original blues and hard-hitting live shows. You can find her shows at Altered Five smokes, smolders and burns like a swig of good whiskey. Last summer, 2022, she was asked to sing at Summerfest with Johnny T Bird and the MPs, Headliner at the St Francis’s 4th of July Party, White Fish Bay’s night of music and Art, Washington Heights Night Fair, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center’s Summer Series, and more. offers a fresh take on contemporary jazz/blues music that is performed regularly at Lupi and Iris, Blu at The Pfister Cafe, Cafe Centro, Jazz Estate prior to their change, Milwaukee Woman’s Club, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Solu Winery, Saint Kate Hotel, and more. has definitely been making a name for herself in the music circuit of Wisconsin. Recent and humbled winner of Shepherd Express’s Best Female Vocalist of Milwaukee this year, B.D. Dan Band by the actor Gary Sinise, Leading Cruise Ship singer for NCL, and back up vocalist for some amazing Broadway stars cabarets in NYC. Her resume includes the National Tour of Smokey Joes Cafe, Cats the Musical, Regional Theatre around the U.S., Leading Vocalist for the NYC USO Troupe, vocalist for Lt. ![]() is thrilled to be living back in her home state. Having lived and worked as a professional singer in New York City for 21 years, B.D. ![]()
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