Buster Blue
Buster Blue are a self described "chain-gang" folk band from Reno, Nevada who are signed to Dam Road Records.
History
All members grew up in the small town of Gardnerville, Nevada. Most of them were involved directly with music programs through the schools. Many of the members are drama majors at UNR, which contributes to the theatrical element of their stage performances. Buster Blue has played with acts like: O'Death, Langhorne Slim, T-Model Ford, The Deadly Syndrome, Norfolk & Western, David Vandervelde, Margot and the Nuclear So and So's, Jaguar Love, Bob Log III, and Skeletonbreath
Music style
Buster Blue are notable for their combination of Folk, Western Swing, Punk, and Blues styles, as well as their energetic performances enhanced by enthusiastic audience participation. The seven-member band includes banjo, accordion, trombone, saxophone, keyboards, glockenspiel, multiple percussionists, and include various kinds of percussion, including the percussive use of chains. Their live shows also utilize megaphones to amplify both lead and background vocals. Most of the musicians are multi-instrumentalists, shifting INSTRUMENTS frequently between songs.
Current lineup
- Bryan Jones - vocals, guitar, banjo, accordion, percussion
- Andrew Martin - guitar, vocals, ukelele, trombone, percussion
- Rachel McElhimey - Saxophone, vocals, percussion
- Jason Ricketts - Accordion, vocals, keyboards, percussion
- Brendan Lund - bass, guitar
- Jay Escamillo – Drums, percussion, guitar, vocals
- Junior Loughmiller - Drums, percussion
Discography
- This Beard Grows For Freedom 2009