I am going to out myself as old and a fan of certain cheesy movies all in one article. Growing up in Austria in the 80s, I saw Streets of Fire several times and one of my favorite songs of the sound track was “One Bad Stud” by the Blasters. Turns out, The Blasters are coming to the Turf Club next week on 6/7. Tickets are still available HERE.
The Blasters exemplify the best traditions of American Music, performing with passion and honesty that for over three decades has won the hearts and souls of fans worldwide. Composed of founding members vocalist-guitarist Phil Alvin, drummer Bill Bateman and bassist John Bazz with Keith Wyatt on guitar, they carry on a hard-won legacy as one of the most recognizable and credible bands in American Music. Their influences range from the likes of George Jones and Carl Perkins to Ike Turner, Howlin’ Wolf, James Brown and Big Joe Turner, all blending into a sound that ignores the lines between Rock & Roll, Country, Blues and Rockabilly. Fun On Saturday Night (Rip Cat Records) is the Blasters’ sixth and latest studio album, featuring twelve tracks that extend the band’s legacy of classic recordings. Fronted by Phil Alvin’s powerful vocals, the band follows through with spontaneity, power and grit that make their live performances into experiences not to be missed.
If you are in the mood for great, old fashioned rock, come out to see them. I for one, will be there.
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Tour Dates:
6/07/16 – Turf Club – Saint Paul, MN – with Molly Maher
6/09/16 – Fitzgerald’s Chicago – Berwyn, IL
6/10/16 – The Park Theatre – Holland, MI – Jet Beats
6/11/16 – Circle Pines Center – Delton, MI
6/12/16 – Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
6/14/16 – Rumba Cafe – Columbus, OH
6/25/16 – Mission Park – Ventura, CA
6/26/16 – Mission Park – Ventura, CA
7/30/16 – Pershing Square Downtown Stage – Los Angeles, CA – Reverend Horton Heat
8/19/16 – Saint Rocke – Hermosa Beach, CA
8/13/16 – Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA – Wanda Jackson
8/21/16 – Canyon Club – Agoura Hill, CA
