MUSICIAN’S CORNER - Find out about the local bands
The Eldorado Kings
For a solid, dependable hip shakin’, string bendin’, gear jamming’ ride of high octane blues, The Eldorado Kings are the masters of the road. They were formed in the 2004 with former personnel from some of Pittsburgh's finest blues and rock bands. The Eldorado Kings offer an exciting blend of Texas Boogie, West Coast Swing, Gritty Chicago Blues and good old fashioned Roots Rock. This band consists: Johnny Rooster as front man on vocals and harp player, Randall Troy on lead guitar and vocals, Jack Russell on bass and Mark Keel on drums. The Eldorado Kings play high energy sets with songs by the likes of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, The Nighthawks, James Harman, Slim Harpo, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers
Gary Belloma & The Blue Bombers are a Pittsburgh tradition--the incline without the willies, Primanti's without the goo. Since their cracking debut at the legendary Gene's, right on through their latest CD release, "Pack Your 'Chute," the Blue Bombers have been laying down their unique blend of blues and R&B for over fifteen years. Gary's soulful voice and frenetic dancing, Chris's bar and table top sax shenanigans and the band's tremendous musicianship has been legendary in the Pittsburgh area. The band members are: Gary Belloma on vocals, Kurt "Jr. Smoke" Steinke on drums, Don Czaplicki on bass and vocals, Frank Giove on guitar and vocals and Chris Patarini on sax and vocals.
Wil E. Tri and the Bluescasters
Wil E. Tri is a local Pittsburgh blues legend known mostly for his phenomenal harp playing, but his gravelly voice and dirty guitar sound are just as noteworthy. Wil E. Tri is backed by a fantastic group that call themselves the Bluescasters. The Bluescasters include: Dan Staggerwald on guitar, Harry McCorkle on bass and Freddie Sykes on drums. Appearing weekly at Sloppy Joe's, the unfaltering energy that they provide every Thursday is reminiscent of a 1920's speakeasy.
