About this Event
Comprised of 6 unique individuals who happen to be terrific musicians. With over 100 years of blues experience the band is comprised of the classic mix of bass, drums, guitar, 2 saxophones, and harmonica. Playing as a team with tight arrangements, gritty vocals, strong solo work, and a rock solid rhythm section, this band knows how to play blues. Rube and the Rhythm Rockers were chosen to be one of the top 10 finalists for the annual Monterey Blues Festival "Battle of the Blues Bands". They were selected from among hundreds of entries. The band features an exciting mixture of old school blues classics, and an array of original songs that often have the sound and feel of blues classics.
Steve “Rube” Rubenstein handles most of the vocals and blows a mean harmonica. Steve is a 50 year veteran of blues. At 77 years old he has played up and down the West Coast, the Midwest and around Texas. He has shared the stage with the likes of Mitch Woods, Mark Hummel, Paul Delay, RJ Mischo, Terry Hanck, Ron Thompson, JC Smith, and several members of “Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials” to just name a few. Rube focuses on great tone, with great phrasing, and displays a unique melodic style. Steve also combines a strong expressive voice and soulful delivery.
On guitar is Jumping Jeff Horsley. Jeff features that old time style with fat chords and stinging solos. He is a master at capturing that old sound you hear on old Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson records.
The bottom is filled by Rich Hill on electric bass. Rich has played bass for a long long time and has a unique ability to embody old time blues feeling.
Like other great blues bass players you will feel the bass rather than hear it. He also provides backing vocals.
On tenor sax we have Will Fowler. Will is a veteran with over 40 years of professional experience. Will is a master of that old time blues and jump/swing sound.
On both tenor and baritone sax we have Don Bowman. Don is one of those all around players that handles almost any genre whether it s blues, jazz, rock, or funk. Don played in the San Diego area for many years with a number of different bands. For the last 10-12 years Don has played with the best the Chico Paradise area with the likes of Big Mo, The Alan Rigg Band and Rube & the Rhythm Rockers.
Last but not least, you will find Scotty Stewart on drums. He has the knack of being able to play many different beat styles. One thing remains the same is that the beat is always solid. With perfect timing Scotty has the knack of embellishing the song with accents in all the right places.
Cover goes towards supporting live music.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
175 E 20th St suite 100, 175 East 20th Street, Chico, United States
USD 7.18
