The Blues Specialists

• Weldon Gentry - drums, vocals
• Lawrence Bell - keyboard, B3
• Russel Shores - bass
• Rob Richardson - guitar, vocals
• Mel Davis - lead vocals, harp, sax

The Blues Specialists is an Austin, Texas based blues/R&B band established by Texas Music Hall of Famers TD Bell and Erbie Bowser. The band has played numerous events and backed up a great number of blues musicians. Some of the festivals played include Utrech Holland Samson Blues festival, Benson & Hedges (Dallas), Messa Az festival, Houston blues festival, Smithville, San Antonio, Pflugerville, Brownwood, SXSW, etc(a lot more). Clubs include Victory Grill, Billy's Blues, Antones, and others. We've backed Long John Hunter, Pete Mays, Lavell White, Carol Fran & Clarence Hollaman, WC Clark, Greyghost, Hosea Hargrove, and a hold host of others and was the starting point for a great number of Austin bands. Our cd put out in '92 was nominated for WC Handy award for traditional cd of the year (Its about Time). To date we've completed three cd's 'Its About Time Again', 'N2DEEP', and our current releases 'Uptown Woman' all self released. All songs on N2DEEP and Uptown Woman are original. Because of the unique talents of the band members The Blues Specialists can perform from varying group sizes (ie. 2, 3, 4, or 5) all maintaining a high quality of music.

• Indecision - Mel Davis/Blues Specialists
• Can't Have Your Cake - Mel Davis/Blues Specialists
• N2DEEP - Rob Richardson/Blues Specialists
• Futher on up the road - Bobby Bland
• Stormy Monday - T-Bone Walker
• Woke Up this Morning - BB King
• Change gon' come - Sam Cook
• Matilda - Cookie & Cupcakes
• Watermelon man - Ramsey Lewis
• Blue Berry Hill - Fats Domino
• Send me someone to love - Percy Mayfield
• Doctor Doctor - Artie White
• Next Time You See Me - Junior Parker
• Ghost in my house - Little Milton
• Hello Strange Woman - Muddy Waters
• Aint that loving you - Jimmie Reed
• Flip Flop Fly - Big Joe Turner
• Lady at the Casino - Johnny Taylor
• Your Wife is cheating on us - Denise Lasalle
• MoJo Working - Muddy Waters

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• the blues specialists were absolutely terrific at our wedding. the band itself is so talented and everyone loved the sound. the correspondence beforehand was handled very professionally and they were very easy to work with. i feel lucky to have found them on such short notice. i will definitely recommend them to all of my friends and family for future events...and will keep them on my mind for any celebrations we might have in the future:) -- Stephanie K, San Antonio, TX, 8/5/2006
• I (along with all of our guests) throughly enjoyed The Blues Specialists! They did a fantastic job at our wedding!!! We realy appreciate everything, they were such a hit! -- Erin J, Austin, TX, 4/30/2005
• We had Blues Specialists perform at our wedding and they were fabulous! All of our guests commented at how talented they were. And I was thrilled at how affordable they were. These are old school, super talented performers....AMAZING. They were on time, played full sets, and performed very well (great sound/instrumentation, etc). I've been telling everyone I know! -- Amy S, Austin, TX, 9/3/2005

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