"The Roadhouse Joe's Blues Band was once again a huge crowd pleaser! Every time they come to town they bring a new dimension to their performance that puts them over the top! It's no surprise they were contenders for the International Blues Challenge! We love what they do, and hope they keep doing it!"
Courtney Howey - Committee Chair Smokin' Brew BBQ Festival 2010 Parker, Colorado  Rick Davis plays a unique style of blues harp that pays homage to the great Chicago players, such as Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, and Paul Butterfield. Rick has been playing harp for more than three decades, and played his first professional gig in 1976. He is a veteran of bands such as The Davis Blues Project, the powerhouse classic rock band The Ritz, Loose Change, and Dirty Jacks band among many others. Rick has shared stages with James Cotton, Muddy Waters, Filmore Slim, Jimmy Pailer, and Rusty Sterling, among many others. Rick plays Hohner Marine Band harps through a bullet mic into a custom 5F2H harp amp designed by Bruce Collins of Mission Amps. This gives his harp that fat, smoky overdriven tone, and gives Roadhouse Joe its nasty blues edge. Other amps include a 1953 Masco ME-18 and the baddest little silverface Fender Champ on the planet. www.davisbluesproject.com  Charlie B., originally from New Jersey, was heavily influenced by the blues of the British Invasion such as Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, then later by the Southern Rock bands such as The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Like so many others, this brought him full circle back to the original pioneers of the American Blues. Charlie has recently returned to the Denver area after traveling in the US and Europe. While traveling, he had the opportunity to play with many different people and was overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of audiences he met. His powerful guitar tones and warm soulful singing helped open doors and bridge the gap between different languages and cultures. Since moving to Colorado, Charlie has been a member of several bands, as well as a side man for many local artists. His upbeat personality and tasteful playing is helping to establish him as one of the areas top players. Geno Sirokman
 Bruce "Boots" Collins is a veteran blues/funk drummer from Detroit, where he played with such greats as John Lee Hooker, James Cotton, Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin (from the original Motown superstars The Temptations) Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, Detroit super star Gino Washington, Randy Bachman (BTO) and many others. He is also the designer and creator of Mission Amps, some of the finest boutique guitar amps in the world.Bruce is a rock solid drummer who knows what it means to be "in the pocket." He holds down the rhythm of Roadhouse Joe like the thump and shuffle of a factory. His playing oozes the blue-collar sweat of Detroit. www.missionamps.com www.missionharpamps.com Clubs Roadhouse Joe has played in and around Denver: Dazzle Nightclub, Patrick's Nightclub, The Toad Tavern, Little Bear Saloon, Ziggies, Hangar Bar, Zephyr Lounge, Herman's Hideaway, Sedalia Grill, Casselman's Venue, Rackhouse Pub, and many others. Roadhouse Joe - Partial Repertoire
Crosseyed Cat - Muddy Waters Everything's Gonna Be Alright - Paul Butterfield River Hip Mama - Charlie Musselwhite Juke - Little Walter Jacobs Call Me The Breeze - Lynyrd Skynyrd Rollin' and Tumblin' - Muddy Waters Cold Shot - Stevie Ray Vaughan Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan Got My Mojo Workin' - Muddy Waters Walking By Myself - Gary Moore One Way Out - Elmore James Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton Mustang Sally - Buddy Guy Goin' Down - Freddie King Statesboro Blues - Allman Bros. Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers Shake Your Moneymaker - Elmore James Too Many Dirty Dishes - Albert Collins Dust My Broom - Elmore James Hoochie Coochie Man - Muddy Waters Killing Floor - Howlin’ Wolf Key to the Highway - Big Bill Broonzy Stormy Monday - T Bone Walker The Thrill Is Gone - BB King Rock Me - BB King Hideaway - Freddy King Messin' With the Kid - Junior Wells Cold Sweat - James Brown The Sky Is Cryin' - Elmore James Red House - Jimi Hendrix Crosscut Saw - Albert King All Your Love I Miss Lovin’ - Otis Rush I'm Tore Down - Freddy King Born Under a Bad Sign - Albert King Outside Woman Blues - Cream Blow Wind Blow - Muddy Waters 40 Days and 40 Nights - Muddy Waters It Hurts Me Too - Elmore James Help Me - SB Williamson Standing on Shaky Ground - Delbert McClinton Drifting - Albert King The Same Thing - Willie Dixon Further On Up The Road - Bobby Bland I Cant Quit You - Otis Rush King Bee - Slim Harpo Big Boss Man - Jimmy Reed Bring it on Home - Willie Dixon T-Bone Shuffle - T Bone Walker |
