* A Ton of Blues and Grassroot (at Bull Run Restaurant)

A Ton Of Blues were voted the Best Blues/R&B Act at the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Worcester (MA) Music Awards and won the 2011 Boston (MA) Blues Challenge, earning them the opportunity to compete in the 2012 International Blues Challenge on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. They werecreated out of the love for real Blues Music and appreciation for the old school Open Blues Jams. Adopting a modern, aggressive approach to the old school blues format, A TON OF BLUES burst onto the New England Blues Circuit in the summer of 2010. While taking notes from the likes of Ronnie Earl, Gary Clark Jr and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, as well as the old Chess Records' stable of blues masters, this award-winning guitar and harmonica driven, 5-piece powerhouse has been winning audiences over wherever they perform with their high-energy show and superb musicianship.

Band members: Mike Kelly - Vocals; Scott LeBlanc - Guitar, Vocals; Jeff Lorenzon - Bass Guitar; James Thomas - Drums; "Shakey" Steve Prunier - Harp, Vocals.

Grassroot is a quintet based in Boston, MA. Formed in the spring of 2011 by a group of noted session players and journeymen musicians, they combine elements of rock, blues, roots, funk, soul and jam to make a sound that, while familiar in many ways, is very unique. Their EP “Seed”, recorded in 2012, has received high praise from industry members and fans alike, with regular rotation on local radio. Their newest release in 2014, “Lost & Aimless”, continues that trend. With performances that are equal parts tight groovin' rock, and adventurous improvisation, Grassroot will capture and keep your attention until the last note!

Band members: Dan Muise - Lead Vocals; Jeremy Carter – Guitars - Vocals; Billy Egan - Bass; Jay Breen - Drums / Percussion; Phil Selesnick - Keys / Vocals
 
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