Welcome Gal Guitarist Extraordinaire Teresa Russell As Special Guest For This Week's VC Blues Society-Sponsored Jam At The Tavern - Wednesday, June 27
(VENTURA, CA) - Ventura's most talked-about jam night hosted by local guitar maestro Tommy Marsh and BAD DOG this week welcomes another local favorite, Ventura's gal guitarist extraordinaire Teresa Russell, Wednesday, June 27. 8-11 p.m. Info: (805) 643-3264 or https://www.facebook.com/thetavernventura. The Ventura County Blues Society-sponsored
weekly event hosted by Marsh has featured top-notch weekly guest
artists including stellar guitarists Alastair Greene and Mikey Mo plus
harpist Tex Nakamura.
Tommy Marsh plays the first-ever VCBS's Sunday Blues Matinee Concert Series at the High Street Arts Center Theater,
45 E. High St. in Moorpark, Sunday, July 8, opening for renowned
guitarist Chris Cain. Kellys Lot featuring vocalist Kelly zirbes are
also on the bill.
Check out a recent feature in the Ventura County Star on Marsh : http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/apr/26/blues-jam-begins-at-the-tavern-in-ventura/
But wait, there's more:
Tommy Marsh and BAD DOG performing "Light Of Love In My Eyes" along
with Alastair Greene:
<<<About Tommy Marsh & BAD DOG>>>
Tommy Marsh and BAD DOG have been together as a band for a little over a
year and are already heavy hitters in the Ventura Music Scene. Blending
and bending the Blues, Southern Rock and Jam band genres to a unique
hybrid, the band has become extremely popular with fans of all three.
Presently they are preparing to record their first compilation of songs
primarily written by their namesake. Tommy Marsh is lead singer, and
one of two lead guitarists in the band. Before coming to Ventura 2 years
ago, Marsh was the front man for the The Tule Devils in Central
California. The Tule Devils were a very popular original Southern Jam
band and performed a weekly show at The Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino
for over a year and a half. Opening up for War before a crowd of over
five-thousand cheering fans, The Tule Devils brought them to their feet
with Tommy's originals "Father Time" and "After The Burn."
Marsh moved to Ventura for love, having met his soul mate (and Ventura
County resident) Tammy at a show in Three Rivers, Ca. "It was a defining
moment for me" says Tommy. "For me, love is the only road worth
taking." His original song "Love Divine" clearly echoes this sentiment.
After arriving in Ventura Marsh started going to local Jam sessions to
play and meet local musicians. He became a regular at The All-Star
Blues Jam at The Bombay Club every Wednesday. Last year Tommy was asked
to begin hosting this show every week and under his leadership it has
become a goto destination in the Southern California Blues scene,
attracting amazing players every week. Alastair Greene, John Marx, Guy
Martin, Teresa Russell and many others are regular guests at this
tremendous show.
When Marsh began to look for players to fill out his band BAD DOG he
drew from great players he had met at the local Jam Sessions. Michael
Katnik is an astonishing keyboardist and vocalist who was playing with
the Great Ashford Gordon when they met. There was an immediate
connection because Marshy loves Hammond Organ and was specifically
looking for an organ player. Ashford had just recently moved to Arizona
and Michael was looking for a new opportunity. Michael's scorching organ
solos, lead and harmony vocals coupled with his amazing energy are a
key part of BAD DOG's vibe.
Tommy met Stan Taylor at The All Star Blues Jam when he was playing
with the house band. Stan is a Gibraltar-esque bassist. Taylor toured
extensively with Led Zepagain, a premier Led Zeppelin tribute band, for
several years. His abilities are astounding and his attitude is awesome -
and he makes it easy to play with his solid as a rock groove and his
great soloing.
John Lacques auditioned for Teri and The Tornados, a band Marsh plays
with in Ventura. The Tornadoes chose a different player for their
opening but Marsh saw something electric in John's playing, hiring him
almost immediately. John is endorsed by Paiste Cymbals and is a crazy
good player. He not only has an amazing sense of humor, but brings flair
to both his conversation and to his performance.
Smokey Steve Hinojosa was the last member to join BAD DOG. Smokey is a
regular at The All-Star Blues Jam and Marsh had played with him many
times as host of the show. "There was always a magic when Steve and I
jammed and each time we played together the bond between us grew." Not
only is Hinojosa a great guitar player and singer; he is a marvelous
human being and is someone I just needed to be around...So I asked him
to join the band," asserts Marsh.
Tommy Marsh and BAD DOG are regulars in and around Ventura County and
they are a band you can't see without saying something like DAMN or
Holy Crap... Tommy's strong vocals and guitar playing along with BAD
DOG's tight-as-a-drum skills make for a musical experience that is both
rare and fills the senses.
Tommy Marsh & BAD DOG - Upcoming Live Shows & Special Events Itinerary
Every Wed. THE TAVERN Ventura, CA
July 5 (Thur.) ZOEY'S CAFE' Ventura, CA
July 8 (Sun.) HIGH STREET ARTS THEATER Moorpark, CA
July 21 (Sat.) THE VILLAGE JESTER Ojai, CA
