Funky Blues and Soul: Roger Girke at the Twisted Tail
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Hi fellow Jonesers! Here is another joint meetup with Philly Blues! Sign up on the Generation Jones meetup page, and I will let the organizer of Philly Blues know that you are attending. Below are the details of the event from the organizer of Philly Blues. -Leslie
"I have said it before, and I'll say it again because it's worth repeating: the guys from the Del-Mar-Va-Pa region are monsters of their craft. Roy Buchanon, Delbert McClinton, Danny Gatton, Billy Price, and the Nighthawks have called this place their home. The Roger Girke Band is a great example of the kind of musicians that come from this area. Roger Girke fronts his band with solid vocals, and tasty guitar. These guys ROCK! Don't miss your chance to see The Roger Girke Band. These guys pump out a hearty dose of house-rockin blues. - Pittsburgh Blues Society
Regional Mid-Atlantic guitarist/singer/writer Roger Girke has been performing and recording steadily since 1975. By 1978 Roger scored a pivotal touring gig with Capitol/Ariola Recording Artists Pickins' who were legendary at the time for their funky fusion of blues rock. Contacts made during that early success paved the way for a string of touring opportunities with diverse artists on Arista, Elektra and RCA. At the conclusion of twenty years of playing over 200+ dates per year year as a first-call guitarist, Roger focused on his own projects. In 1995 Roger relocated to Delaware and immersed himself in the vibrant blues scene in Delaware and nearby Philly and Baltimore, with regular nightclub and festival performances."