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Rick Ott Band
The Rick Ott Band is based out of Sopchoppy, Florida, Music Capital of Northwest Florida. When the band performs you will always catch Rick Ott on guitar and vocals, and find various veteran musicians driving the rhythm section for The Rick Ott Band. The band’s specialty is live concerts performing original music, but because of their love of music the Rick Ott Band can be found performing all genres of music in venues throughout the southeast.
Rick’s sound is deeply rooted in blues, jazz, gospel, country and rock ‘n’ roll and represents the unique sounds generated by the giant melting pot called the South.
For booking contact:
fromtheheartrecordingstudio@gmail.comwww.fromtheheartofsopchoppy.com/rickottband.html
Ralph Pelletier
Ralph Pelletier, fondly referred to as Master Chief, is a retired Naval CPO and served several years in the Merchant Marines before locating to Wakulla County. He has always kept an active country music career and performs legendary country music songs at his shows. No doubt about it - Ralph is the real deal.
Swingin
Harpoon
Swingin Harpoon featuring Jamie Eubanks ripping high powered hot
guitar licks into Swingin Harpoon's juicy harmonica flavored swingin'
blues will 'blow' you away with the power blues guitar & Harmonica
Driven Blues !
Pat Ramsey revisited on harp...Johnny Winter born again on guitar!!
SOME REVIEWS & COMMENTS......
Benjamin R. Lopez ....''wow. did those guys rock the house... thanks
again!!!
The Alley...'' JULY 2011
This Florida Band (Swingin Harpoon) has a big sound and memorable
stage presence....(Swingin Harpoon) is a sound that embodies the
elements of big band & blues, highlighted by a wailing
harmonica...Jamie Eubanks brings his screaming Fender Strat...this
mixture of styles and attitudes makes for a unique and memorable
blues sound''.......
STEVE CENTANNI, MUSIC EDITOR, LAGNIAPPE MAGAZINE, MOBILE AL. JUNE
2011
''Swingin Harpoon Blues Band delivers a sharp, solid sound.... It's
(Swingin Harpoon Blues Band) comprised of some of the area's most
talented blues musicians........playing it's mix of Detroit blues
and jazzy swing! "...TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT, APRIL 4, 2008.
Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band with Jamie Eubanks completes a
triumphant return to Jamie performing. Jamie picked up where he left
off with the Harpoon's swingin' style. A good fit for both (Swingin
Harpoon & Jamie Eubanks)'...GARY ANTONE, OWNER of BRADFORDVILLE
BLUES CLUB, JANUARY 2011
DISCOGRAPHY
Am I Too Young To Play The Blues, Jamie Eubanks (2006)
American Without Prefix, Swingin Harpoon (2008)
Live at The Bradfordville Blues Club,Swingin Harpoon (2010)
A Full Sail Session (2011)
SHORT BIO
In 2010, Guitarist Jamie Eubanks joined Swingin Harpoon and injected
high powered guitar melodies in to Swingin Harpoon's charismatic
harmonica flavored swingin blues!!!
Salty has performed or opened for with such artists as Pat Ramsey,
Eddie Kirkland, Major Bacon, Eric Culbertson, Cyde Ramsey, Jason
Ricci, Bill ‘The Sauce Boss’ Wharton, J B ' s Zydeco Zoo, Sir
Charles Atkins, Pat Buchanon, Herbie Mann, Spyro Gyra, Georgia
Satellites, Atlanta Rhythym Section, Grace Slick & Starship, Julian
Kasper, Billy Dean, Terry Clark, Tom Gribbon, T.C. Carr, Mark
Chesnutt, Tracy Lawrence, Confederate Railroad, Billy Dean, Cathy
Cotton, Tracy Byrd, Joe Nichols, Lee Ann Womack, Mark Collie, Jeanie
Sealy, Janie Fricke and many more.
American Without Prefix (2007 Indie), Swingin Harpoon debut CD, met
great critical reviews, and as well, Swingin Harpoon's latest CD,
Live at The Bradfordville Blues Club(2010) has sold out of the first
run of copies...and in April 2011, Swingin Harpoon recorded a live
CD titled ' A Full Sail Session' is sure to create a stir in the
blues world.
A NOTE FOR VENUES
Venues please note we have shows at both large & the small venues
...we adjust to the venue and crowd..thanks, Salty
FESTIVALS LOVE SWINGIN HARPOON!!!!
For booking contact:
http://swinginharpoonbluesband.com
http://www.facebook.com/people/Swingin-Harpoon/1580712129
swinginharpoonbluesband@yahoo.com
Mimi
& the HearnDogs
A gumbo of soulful vocals, spiced with acoustic guitar and harmonica; held together in the roux of a tasty upright bass. Mimi’s voice and acoustic guitar have always resonated with an affinity for the blues, but with this group, a wondrous mix of style and sound has found a home – decorated with jazz, rhythm & blues and a dose of fun!
Mimi Hearn has played on stages from coast-to-coast and has performed on a few choice islands also! Among others, she has joined Del Suggs, Pierce Pettis, Pam Laws, Drew Reid, Mimi & Merelyn, Moondance and she now sings with The Thursday Night Music Club.
For well over a decade, Mike Palecki (the "original HearnDog") has joined Mimi on a
musical adventure. With his awesome harmonica style, he has played with Diamond
Teeth Mary, Lucky Peterson, Sarasota Slim and Valerie Caracappa, to name a few. In
addition, Mike has toured with Randall "Big Daddy" Webster, spreading the blues
through Ireland.
When Mike Snelling joined in on upright bass, the sound was instantaneously elevated to a new level. Snelling has played with everyone, it seems – Aaron O’Rourke Trio, The Nods, Blue & Lonesome, Nancy Moore, Panhandle String Band, Singing Biscuit - the list goes on! Not surprising, since the sound he contributes when he plays is solid and the feel is moving!
It Just Works! Join the Pack!
For booking contact:
SARAH
MAC BAND
The Sarah Mac Band established their musical collective out of long existing friendships - friendships which are amazingly unique and span generations. The trio started in early 2005 with the goal to create original music blending the unique styles that Sarah Mac, Claire and Charlie each brought to the group. What emerged was an engaging combination of blues, jazz, folk and acoustic rock that has been classified as both Americana and Alternative.
Sarah Mac's voice at times has the full power and grit of Janis Joplin, the sweet, soothing breathy tone of Feist or Edie Brickell, and at times the soul-shaking raw tones of an old soul or gospel singer. Paired with Charlie's intricate guitar work and Claire's solid, intriguing bass lines, this trio will leave you wanting to hear more.
The band, based out of Tallahassee, FL, has spent the last few years playing well over 200 shows throughout the South and crafting a live show that brings a raw energy that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. These shows have been well received by both fans and critics alike. The band just wrapped up a project featuring a series of single releases throughout 2009-2010. The project, 'A Single Revolution,' is also the title to their upcoming full length release, scheduled to release October 30, 2010. 'Revolution' will feature the 8 singles (previously released in limited edition) plus 4 new tracks. The band was named the "Next Big Thing in Florida" by Southern Living Magazine and will be featured in an upcoming 2010 issue.
The Sarah Mac Band has shared the stage with the likes of Shawn Colvin, Robert Randolph, Marc Roberge (of O.A.R.), and the Lee Boys.
What people are saying about the Sarah Mac Band....
"Eclectic and ultra-catchy" - Paste Magazine
"A true Florida treasure.." - Tampa News Weekly
"A welcome sight, as their laid-back, feel-good jam-pop--think Grace Potter and the Nocturnals or Melissa Etheridge on vacation--has earned them spots opening for the likes of Shawn Colvin, Robert Randolph, and the Lee Boys, among others." -
Tampa Bay Times Soundcheck
"Sarah Mac is the perfect mix between the softness of Sarah McLachlan and the passion and jazz of Sara Bareilles. There must be some magic that gives girls named Sarah those blindingly sensuous voices." Capital Culture Magazine.
For booking contact:
http://sarahmacband.com/index.asp
From the Heart Of Sopchoppy
From The Heart offers quality live sound production, lighting and
staging for your concerts, festivals and special events at indoor or
outdoor venues.
Our engineer, Rick Ott, cut his teeth on live sound production and
is well known by many professionals in the industry.
Some of our clients include Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin' Festival-Sopchoppy,
FL, Blue Crab Festival-Panacea, FL, Scallop Festival-Port St. Joe,
FL, Yellow Fever Music Festival-Port St. Joe, Wakulla High School
Graduation, Hama Jama Music Fest-Ochlockonee Bay, FL (Hamaknockers
Oasis), Ducks Unlimited-Crawfordville, FL, Wakulla County Law
Day-Crawfordville, FL. Many musicians seek out Rick Ott to mix their
performances.
Please contact us to discuss your event.
http://fromtheheartofsopchoppy.com/index.html
Fromtheheartrecordingstudio@gmail.com
Webmaster Kimmy Rigdon for comments or suggestions please e-mail kimmy681@embarqmail.com