3rd Degree

• Aaron "Big Hands" Chapman - Guitar & Lead vocals
• Emily "Sugar Bare" Jack - Vocals
• Bobby "Too Big" Albright - Drums & Vocals
• Melvin "Sunset Slim" Mitchel - Harmonicas & Vocals
• Harrison "Hatch" Manell - Keyboards
• Leo "Thunder Hopkins - Bass Guitar & Vocals
• Davyd Johnson - Sax

Our main purpose is to keep the blues flame alive!
3rd Degree can play soul, jazz and rock & roll if you want it! We wanna fill up the dance floor.

The tradition of the blues is one of the most vital links to almost every form of modern popular music being performed today . Historically the blues is no doubt the most powerful music in America. It gets little or no airplay on radio or T.V. formats, but is still is being played in every bar, juke, nightclub, casino, and arena or festival and the funny thing about it, this is all over the world . So the blues journey continues from Africa to America to England to Japan to Baghdad it's the story of life!

• A Real Mutha For Ya - Johnny Guitar Watson
• Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
• Ain't That A Bitch - Johnny Guitar Watson
• Ain't That Lovin You Baby - Jimmy Reed
• All Your Love - Otis Rush
• At Last - Etta James
• Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin
• Bad to the bone - George Thorogood
• Big bossman - Jimmy Reed
• Big Leg Woman - Freddie King
• Bo Diddley medely - Bo Diddley
• Boom Boom Boom - John Lee Hooker
• Born In Chicago - Paul Butterfield
• Born under a bad sign - Albert King
• Burn Rubber On Me - Gap Band
• Chitlins Con Carne - Kenney Burrell
• Cisco kid - War
• Cissy strut - The Meters
• Cold Shot - S.R.V.
• Crawlin king snake - John Lee Hooker
• Damn right I got the blues ! - Buddy Guy
• Don't Want Much - Magis Sam
• Down Home Blues - ZZ Hill
• Drownin on dry land - Albert King
• Dust my broom - Robert Johnson/Elmore James
• Every things gonna be allright - Lurrie Bell
• Give me back my wig ! - Hounddog Taylor
• Goin down - Freddy King
• got My Eyes On You - Buddy Guy
• Green onions - Booker T & the MG's
• Groove Me Baby - King Floyd
• Hellbount Train - Savoy Brown
• High heel sneakers - Tommy Tucker
• I Ain't Drunk I'm Just Drinkin - Albert Collijns
• I Just Want To Make Love to You - Muddy Waters
• I Wouldn't Treat A Dog - Bobby Blue Bland
• If lovin you is wrong I don't wanna be right - Luther Ingrim
• If You Should Loose Me - Barbara Lynn
• Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
• Last 2 dollars - Johnny Taylor
• Lets get it on - Marvin Gaye
• Let's Straighten it Out - Latamore
• Love and happiness - Al Green
• Lowrider - War
• Mary Had A Little Lamb - Buddy Guy
• Midnight Hour - Wilson Picket
• Miss You - Rolling Stones
• Mojo workin - Muddy Waters
• My Girl - The Temtations
• Off the wall - Little Walter
• Oop Poo Pah Doo - Jesse Hill
• Phone Booth - Robert Cray
• Pride & Joy - S.R.V.
• Redhouse - Jimmy Hendrix
• Roadhouse blues - ThHe Doors
• Rollin' Stone - Muddy Waters
• Scratch my back - Slim Harpo
• Shade Tree Mechanic - ZZ Hill
• Shotgun - Jr. Walker
• Soul fixin man - Luther Allison
• Spoonful - Howlin Wolf
• St. James infirmary - Bobby Blue Bland
• Stand by me - Drifters
• Stir it Up - Bob Marley
• Sugar Mama - Howlin Wolf
• Superstitious - Steve Wonder
• Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson
• The Blues is Allright - Little Milton
• The Sun I never Knew - Kenny Neel
• Thrill is gone - BB King
• Titty man - Inspired by the ladies!
• Tore down - Freddie King
• Use Me Up - Bill Withers
• Waitin In Vain - Bob Marley
• Why I sing the blues - BB King
• You Don't Love Me - Willie Cobb
• You shook me - Muddy Waters
• & Many Many More

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• This was a Family gathering of about 90 people outdoors. 3rd Degree set up quickly and quietly. It took all fo 30 second into their performance for people to be tapping their feet and clapping their hands. They started the evening a Great Sounding Band and ended the evening as part of the family. Their charm and audience interaction makes them the pefect group for any venue smaller than a stadium. The quality of their music could easly fill the largest venue. We could not have made a beeter choice. -- Robert C, Torrance, CA, 5/19/2012
• I hired 3rd Degree for a private party at my loft. When I first contacted them, they already had a booking that night. But they moved that gig to accommodate me. They arrived early for set-up, and they even helped with other aspects of the party prep while waiting for the start time. They played exactly the kind of music I wanted and got people on to the dance floor. I received a lot of positive comments from my guests. I would definitely hire them again and would recommend them highly. -- Julie M, Los Angeles, CA, 3/2/2012
• I can sum up our experience with 3rd Degree by just saying: See you next February 2013 for our next annual Black History Celebration Luncheon. Also, we are already receiving feedback from some of those who attended the Celebration Luncheon and everyone is saying how great the band was and how much they enjoyed the band. A great experience. Thank you so much! -- Laverne K, Irvine, CA, 2/23/2012
• The band was great. The entire family enjoyed their performance. The band members were very personable and accomodating. I will use the again and also recommend them to others! Lisa B. -- Lisa B, Carson, CA, 12/17/2011
• We booked 3rd Degree for our wedding reception. Having a live band gives so much to your special event. 3rd Degree is so generous with their time and talent. They are very accomodating to your requests and only want whatever it is that you want. Their musical talents are fantastic by far and they really know how to tune into the crowd. We would book them again for another big event....anniversary perhaps? -- Anna M, Monterey Park, CA, 10/22/2011
• The performance was fabulous! Everyone loved them! A day after the event we had folks from the community calling to express how pleased they were with the performance. This band was talented, charasmatic and we would definelty want them to return in the future. -- Sheila G, San Pedro, CA, 7/21/2011
• We had an amazing party and a lot of it was due to having Third Degree there. They were all very nice and a fun band to have around (even during their short breaks)! I hope to hire them again in the future. -Thanks Guys! -- Alison C, Oceanside, CA, 4/16/2011
• I hired 3rd Degree for a backyard celebration. They were wonderful from beginning to end. The whole band was friendly, engaging and most of all talented Everyone had a great time, and a week later they are all still talking about the great night. I would highly recommend this band to anyone. -- Bonnie R, Los Angeles, CA, 4/2/2011
• they are grat band! our family had a blast! -- Bobby B, Los Angeles, CA, 3/12/2011
• They are simply great. Cordial, friendly, fabulous tunes, reasonable, most importantly caring.I could't pick a better band for our event. Best wished to Harrison, Aaron , and 3rd degree band regards, Fred -- Fred L, Newport Coast, CA, 9/18/2010
• These guys did an amazing job at our wedding. They had such a cool style and killer groove that is great for all ages as well they where very friendly and awesome to deal with. I highly reccommend these guys to anybody. -- Jay V, San Clemente, CA, 9/11/2010
• Everyone at my Bridal Fashion Runway Show loved the band. I would recommend them to any and everyone. They get the audience's attention and they are very personable. They are a CLASSY ACT! INDULGE, The Event Specialists www.indulgeeventspecialists.com -- Octavia C, Los Angeles, CA, 5/15/2010
• I would like to say that 3rd Degree was hands down an awesome band. Harrsion who is one of the band members was extremely nice and professional. Anything we needed Harrsion took care of us and made sure it happened. Their lead female vocalist has a breathtaking voice and captivating presence when she steps up to the microphone. I would definately recommend this band to anyone. -- Frances B, Long Beach, CA, 2/19/2010
• 3rd Degree was the icing on the cake for our wedding reception. It was awesome and we greatly appreciated it. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The band was very enjoyable and very accommodating. Quite a lot of our guest said they really enjoyed the band and that would hire then if they were having there own party. Thanks Again, Mark and Mary Siebert -- Mary B, Torrance, CA, 9/26/2009
• They were WONDERFUL, I had so many complements on the band. We do this each year and many of our seasoned people came to me and said this was our best event yet. I know that band contributed greatly to the success of our event. If you haven't booked them yet, DO IT NOW!! -- Sarah T, Arcadia, CA, 1/10/2009
• They were everything one would want in a band... fun, personable, entertaining and VERY talented. What a great group of guys! They clearly play together because they enjoy playing and it clearly shows. Harrison personally called me several times to make sure he was doing what we wanted. He and the rest of the band are such a humble group of nice man. My bride and I were soooo pleased by them as was the rest of the wedding party and guests. We couldn't believe how lucky we were to get these gentlemen...and man the music was awesome! Harrison and Aaron, thank you for making our wedding even more special and for taking such good care of the guests! -- Jennifer G, Fullerton, CA, 11/8/2008
• THE BAND WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL MUSIC WAS GREAT. i WILL HAVE THEM BACK AGAIN 4 SURE!!!!!!!!!! -- Steve P, Huntington Beach, CA, 10/31/2008
• The band was great! They got the crowd up and dancing. They accomodated any request that we made. -- Andrea C, Dana Point, CA, 12/7/2007

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