Some groups have history . . .The Stones, Pink Floyd, The Kinks and I forgot to mention a blues band from Washington, DC that formed in 1972; The Nighthawks. Forty-Three years is lots of water under the bridge! Ask Mark Wenner, who has been with the group since it's inception. Longevity has its advantages, one of them is having an abundance of material to preform in your vast musical catalog and by the way, knowing just about every blues musician who has toured on the blues circuit. Certainly adds new meaning to the age old expression: "Seen them come and seen them go" . . .
Current members include the a fore mentioned Mark Wenner (Vocals & harmonica), Paul Bell (lead guitar), Johnny Castle (bass guitar) and Mark Stutso (drums). Also include the great Steady -Rollin' Bob Margolin from time to time as he has joined them in tours across the country. Of course, Jimmy Thackery was lead guitarist and co-founder of the Nighthawks and left in 1986 to record and tour under his own name. Recorded music? Try 27 albums released since 1974 including 2010's : Last Train To Bluesville which won best acoustic blues album of the year at the 32nd Blues Music Awards. The current 2014 recording is entitled; 444. -One worth adding to your catalog.
Just this past November they were playing The City of Casselberry Craft Beer & Blues Festival along with Bob Margolin and I was able to catch them for a night of great blues. Had the Nikon in tow and was able to capture a few images. The crowd was very enthusiastic and it was a night to remember. Yes as I looked on and listened I couldn't help but think about all the blues history- together on one stage. As you may know, Margolin was a member of the Muddy Waters Band, and Weener - has lived a lifetime of blues. Great to see and hear these blues veterans.
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Current members include the a fore mentioned Mark Wenner (Vocals & harmonica), Paul Bell (lead guitar), Johnny Castle (bass guitar) and Mark Stutso (drums). Also include the great Steady -Rollin' Bob Margolin from time to time as he has joined them in tours across the country. Of course, Jimmy Thackery was lead guitarist and co-founder of the Nighthawks and left in 1986 to record and tour under his own name. Recorded music? Try 27 albums released since 1974 including 2010's : Last Train To Bluesville which won best acoustic blues album of the year at the 32nd Blues Music Awards. The current 2014 recording is entitled; 444. -One worth adding to your catalog.
Just this past November they were playing The City of Casselberry Craft Beer & Blues Festival along with Bob Margolin and I was able to catch them for a night of great blues. Had the Nikon in tow and was able to capture a few images. The crowd was very enthusiastic and it was a night to remember. Yes as I looked on and listened I couldn't help but think about all the blues history- together on one stage. As you may know, Margolin was a member of the Muddy Waters Band, and Weener - has lived a lifetime of blues. Great to see and hear these blues veterans.
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