Sacramento, California is home to some of the most influential blues musicians in the world. From Little Charlie Baty to RW Grigsby, these artists have made a lasting impact on the blues scene. Little Charlie Baty is a renowned blues guitarist who has been performing for more than 10 years in Sacramento. He has been nominated for the Keep On Truckin' tribute to the Woodstock generation, and his music is a mix of rock, blues, funk and R&B.
Anson Funderburgh is another well-known blues musician from Sacramento who has earned a national reputation as a blues expert. Donna has been playing with blues ensembles since the beginning of her career. She has worked with Blues Hall of Fame member Mick Martin, Seattle Blues winner WC Handy, gospel great Glenn Lane, and more than 30 regional bands. She has been playing her music at the Sacramento Blues Festival since 1983. The Mules is a Bay Area-based blues band that has been described as “contagious” and “a crossroads full of rhythms where the West Coast in the style of T-Bone Walker shuffles and the soul of Stax scorches”. Lew has been playing professionally since he was young and has performed at most of the Sacramento blues festivals. Al has been playing his music in California since 1983 and was part of the Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) board of directors.
Under his leadership with SBS, there were 5 Blues in the Park concert series, as well as the release of Sacramento Blues, a compilation CD of 16 Sacramento blues artists. Doug is highly respected in the local blues community for his integrity and commitment to traditional blues. He joined Mitch Woods, a blues legend, on tours of the western states and created “Mick Martin's Blues Party” on KXJZ radio station. The group recently received the SAMMIE (Sacramento Area Music Award) for “Best Blues Band”. Johnny was an important figure in the history of Sacramento blues who helped and supported the local scene by teaching and encouraging younger musicians. Jan has given her leadership skills, knowledge of blues history, friendly relationships with well-known artists, charm, skill and kindness to the blues community.
Sacramento is home to some of the most influential blues musicians, including Little Charlie Baty, Anson Funderburgh, Wes Starr, Mike Keller, Rusty Zinn, Mark Hummel and RW Grigsby. These artists have made a lasting impact on the blues scene with their unique styles and performances. From rock to funk to R&B, these musicians have created an unforgettable musical experience that will be remembered for years to come. Sacramento is renowned for its vibrant music scene and its influence on blues music.
The city is home to some of the most influential blues musicians in the world who have made an indelible mark on this genre. Little Charlie Baty, Anson Funderburgh, Donna, The Mules, Lew, Al, Doug, Johnny and Jan are just some of these talented artists who have contributed to making Sacramento one of the most important cities in terms of blues music. These musicians have created a unique sound that blends rock, funk and R&B with traditional blues elements. They have also been recognized for their work by receiving awards such as SAMMIE (Sacramento Area Music Award) for “Best Blues Band” or being nominated for “Keep On Truckin'” tribute to Woodstock generation.
In addition to their musical contributions, these artists have also helped shape Sacramento's music scene by teaching younger generations about this genre or organizing events such as Blues in the Park concert series or Mick Martin's Blues Party on KXJZ radio station. Sacramento's influence on blues music cannot be overstated. From Little Charlie Baty to RW Grigsby, these artists have created an unforgettable musical experience that will be remembered for years to come.
