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LOCATION:
Sonora,
California
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Sonora, CA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Standard, Columbia, Jamestown, Soulsbyville, Tuolumne, Chinese Camp, Twain Harte, Vallecito, Douglas Flat, Mi Wuk Village, Murphys, Big Oak Flat, Altaville, Moccasin, Groveland, Copperopolis, Angels Camp, Hathaway Pines, Avery, Arnold, Mountain Ranch, San Andreas, La Grange, Long Barn, Sheepranch, Coulterville, Strawberry, Mokelumne Hill, Rail Road Flat, Farmington.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Zydeco Band
GENRE:
Blues, Cajun, Country, Rock, Zydeco
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1997
PAY RANGE:
$800-$1600 per event
INFLUENCES:
Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, Nathan Williams, Zachary Richard, Little Feat
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DESCRIPTION:
The Blues Box Bayou Band is the new country Americana sound! Swamp beat boogie, cajun zydeco dance grooves and New Orleans style rhythm and blues. Historically, this band has been entertaining audiences and generally having a good time since 1996. Although it rose from humble beginnings, the group caught on quickly, entertaining their first spaghetti feed and playing for fish tacos to upcoming 2007 performances at the Sausalito Spring Faire 5/6, Calaveras County Fair 5/20, the Stevenot Big Easy Fest 6/9, the American Music Festival in Brookings , Oregon 7/15 and the Gilroy Garlic Festaval, 7/28. To date the Blues Box Bayou Band have released four CD recordings, "Rockin' Bayou Band", "Big Fun", Roadside Attraction, and their new release "Rock a'Bayou".
The Blues Box Bayou Band: P.D. Grimaldi takes this band down a Traditional and Zydeco road that just sets folks on fire. This band hails from the central valley of California and has been treating folks to great music for a number of years. This band was chosen to open the festival and perform the fais do do on Friday night (1 of 3 gigs total). I missed them while I was at Balfa Camp this past April , as they were in Lafayette making music and having a grand time in the mother land of Cajun/Creole & Zydeco. Pete has written some material that sends me ... although I am not excitable about new material , the sounds of Blues Box and the lyrics are super audio delights that defines memories ... I gauge this band to be among California's great contributions to the genre.
David Mason, Music Director Isleton Crawdad Festival
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Frank Grimaldi - Lead, accoustic guitars
Julie Johnson - Bass guitar, vocals
Jim Hildreth - Rub Board, percussions
Rudy Knight - Drums
Pete Pd Grimaldi - Accordion, lead vocals
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
The Bluesbox Bayou Band was exactly what I was looking for - great entertainers for family and friends. They are talented and, more importantly, enjoy what they do so the the crowd has a great time. They pull the kids into the performance and play a wide variety of good old American music.
The highest compliment I can pay is after my party I booked them for the same party next year.
Tom F
--Tom F.
Atherton, CA
7/4/2008
Pete and the guys (and gal) were excellent. The music was so good and everyone at the party raved about them.
Also, it's important to me that the band become "part" of the party and they did. They are individually very nice people, very courteous and very accomodating.
I can't give them a high enough rating both for music and presentation.
I highly recommend the band and we look forward to having them back again....maybe for our Xmas party but definitely for next year's summer party.
Thanks.
Tom
--Tom M.
Folsom, CA
8/25/2007
I can't express enough how GREAT it was to have this band perform at our party. Not only were they friendly and accomodating, but they really tried to engage the audience, as well as paid special attention to the children who were entranced by the presence of a live band. What a great experience! I'll be seeking out their public performances in the future just to have a chance to say Hi and keep in touch. If I have another event that needs a fantastic Zydeco sound, The BluesBox Bayou Band is my #1 choice!
--Debbie D.
San Jose, CA
8/18/2007
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Available On Request
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, July 19, 2008
6:30PM - Bayley House Summer Dance
Pilot Hill, CA
Saturday, July 05, 2008
6:30PM - Ironstone Amphitheater
Murphys, CA
Friday, July 04, 2008
12:00PM - My House
Atherton, CA
Client Feedback
Friday, July 04, 2008
12:00PM - Private Block Party
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
1:00PM - Isleton Crawdad Festival
Isleton, CA
Friday, June 06, 2008
7:00PM - Etouffee Restaurant
Modesto, CA
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
8:00PM - Ashkenaz
Berkeley, CA
Saturday, May 17, 2008
6:30PM - Coulterville Cafe
Coulterville, CA
Saturday, May 03, 2008
8:30PM - Etoufee
Modesto, CA
Saturday, February 02, 2008
9:00PM - Black Oak Casino
Tuolumne, CA
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
8:00PM - Ashkenaz Dance Center
Berkeley, CA
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Please note, in addition to Sonora, The Bluesbox Bayou Band also serves the surrounding towns of Standard, Columbia, Jamestown, Soulsbyville, Tuolumne, Chinese Camp, Twain Harte, Vallecito, Douglas Flat, Mi Wuk Village, Murphys, Big Oak Flat, Altaville, Moccasin, Groveland, Copperopolis, Angels Camp, Hathaway Pines, Avery, Arnold, Mountain Ranch, San Andreas, La Grange, Long Barn, Sheepranch, Coulterville, Strawberry, Mokelumne Hill, Rail Road Flat, Farmington and many other locations in and around the Sonora area.
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