Richie Blue Band

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559-213-1163

Email: richie@richieblue.net
Website: http://www.richieblue.net/
Other Link: http://www.myspace.com/richieblue
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Reviews

"Terrific! Alive with a delightful sense of fun, his guitar playing is on the money! Prickly bar band blues guitar. GOOD STUFF!"
- Cash Box

"A show not to be missed."
- San Francisco Chronicle

"A dynamic and versatile player. Richie serves up Blues, Soul and R&B in a lively amiable mix. A very soulful approach."
- Los Angeles Times

"Along the same track as Stevie Ray Vaughn, powerful stuff."
- San Francisco Bay Guardian

"The man can sing and play. The bay area's best kept secret!"
- Oakland Tribune

"Crisp down home Blues and R&B. Laced with Richie's sharp guitar playing. His trademark saloon humor will keep you hummin'."
- Seattle Times

"Country tinged and party happy. Richie is at heart a bluesman."
- Pulse

Throughout his 40 year career, guitarist/singer/songwriter Richie Blue's blistering guitar playing and heart and soul vocals have taken him to his current status as one of the top drawing acts on the club and festival circuit all over California, the northwestern states, Canada, and Mexico. His brand of music although rooted in the blues, is a blend of rock-a-billy, country swing, New Orleans swamp, and soul.



Born and raised in Washington State, Richie won his first talent show contest in 1969 and went on to play in succesful 1970s northwest bands such as The Nashband and Greasewood before moving to San Francisco in 1980. His stint with The Fabulous Beaumont Brothers featuring Amos Garett brought attention to Richie's Twangin Blues and slide playing. Soon he was gigging the San Jose, San Francisco and Sacremento club and festival circuit with just about everyone in sight — some big names, others not so big — but always adding his tasteful, graceful, unpredictable and amazing guitar playing!

Richie began performing with his own band in 1994 and has released three CDs on the San Francisco Farmboy label. His original song "Rooster" has been performed by the band Zero, Norton Buffalo, Stu Blank, The Sonoma Swampdogs and other Bay Area blues bands! With production help from Norton Buffalo and Steve Miller, Richie recorded and shopped his song "Run Through The Night" with favorable notices!

Wherever Richie performs, the place is jumpin' and he has lived up to his buisness card slogan "No Bar Too Far". Richie has been a guest guitarist on 30+ albums and CDs! The following is a list of a few notable artists Richie has performed, toured and or recorded with: Amos Garrett, Steve Warner, Doug Kershaw, Roy Clark, Little Anthony, The Drifters, Fabian, Elvin Bishop, Norton Buffalo, Steve Miller, B.B. King, Little Milton, Johnny Copeland, Buddy Miles, Terry Hanck, Johhny V, Tommy Tu Tone, Bobby Voltage and Doyle Bramhall 2.

Richie Blue

Specials & Events

MICKYS BAR & GRILL LEMOORE

Friday, September 3, 2010 at 9:00pm - 1:00am

BLUEJACKET BAND Read more…

TABLE MOUNTAIN CASINO

Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 6:00pm - 11:00pm

RICHIE BLUE PLAYING WITH RICO AND THE ROCKETS Read more…

TRADEWINDS BAR COTATI CA

Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm

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Tachi Palace Casino Outdoor Sunset Bar

Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 9:00pm - 12:00am

ALWAYS A GREAT NITE WITH THIS BAND!RICHIE BLUE VOCALS AND GUITAR Read more…

Hanford Farmers Market Street Fair

Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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MICKY'S BAR AND GRILL

Friday, September 17, 2010 at 9:00pm - 1:00am

GREAT BIG DANCE FLOOR &DRINKS&AND&FOOD&PEOPLE Read more…

TACHI PALACE CASINO SUNSET BAR

Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 8:30pm - 12:30am

BLUEJACKET BAND Read more…

NORTON BUFFALO MEMORIAL HARMONICA FESTIVAL

Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

RETURN TO VALLEY OF THE MOON Read more…

RIVER VIEW RESTAURANT & LOUNGE THREE RIVERS

Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 9:00pm - 1:00am

DANCE WINE AND DINE TO THE BLUEJACKET BAND IN A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION! Read more…

SHOOTERS BAR

Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

COLE FONSECA HARMONICA Read more…

RAW SPACE HALLOWEEN ELLENSBURG WA

Friday, October 29, 2010 at 8:00pm - 12:00am

GREAT CONCERT DANCE HALL SETTING Read more…

HALLOWEEN @ MOJO'S CASHMERE, WA

Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 8:00pm - 12:00am

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Customer Reviews & Ratings

(5 out of 5 average with 2 reviews)

  • 5 5 5 5 5

    Great music to dance to and authentic soul and killer vocals best I have heard in the Valley in Years, welcome to Fresno to Richie Blue!

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    May 22, 2010 by lauren Martinez

  • 5 5 5 5 5

    Love these guys. Great Blues. They are a MUST see!!!

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    July 06, 2010 by Denny

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