Chris
Vachon ~
guitar Chris is a true
multi-talent. His prowess as a guitar slinger
is well documented, and his strengths as a producer and
songwriter grow from album to album. He produced the band’s five
most recent albums—There Goes the Neighborhood (1998), Watch You
When You Go (2001), Live at Wolf Trap (2002) the Grammy
nominated That's Right! (2003), and Standing Room Only (2004)
after co-producing all of Roomful’s other albums recorded in the
’90s. Chris’ songs—such as “Turn It On! Turn It Up!,” “Running
Out of Time,” “She'll Be So Fine,” “Blue, Blue World,” and
“Dynamite”—have become firm favorites in AAA and blues radio
formats, bringing many new fans into the Roomful fold.
Dave
Howard ~ vocals
Dave Howard has been on the New England blues scene for more
than 2 decades. He is the co-founder and singer for Young
Neal & the Vipers and fronted his own blues roots rock band The
HighRollers for over 14 years. He has been nominated in
the Providence Phoenix polls in the Best R&B Band category for
18 years, winning in 1998 and again in 2006. Also voted
Best Male Vocalist in 1998. This singer/songwriter was
called by DownBeat Magazine (10/05) “the defacto ruler of the
little blues state” and is gaining recognition for his
songwriting ability. Dave brings some true grit to his new
role as singer in Roomful of Blues.
Dima
Gorodetsky ~upright & electric bass
A master of the upright bass, Russian born Dimitry (Dima)
Gorodetsky brings back the ‘jumpin’’ vintage Roomful sound. Dima
began playing music at the age of three. Not only an
accomplished upright and electric bassist, he has also studied
piano, drums, guitar and trumpet. Dima landed his first
professional engagement at the age of 14, and in the last 10
years has enjoyed popularity as a freelance artist on countless
diverse engagements. Aside from having traveled with a symphony
orchestra throughout Europe, he has performed throughout the
continental U.S. and Canada with various blues, jazz, rock,
ethnic and classical music groups. More recently he has
toured the world with the Duke Robillard Band as well as working
in the studio on Lauryn Hill's latest recording project.
Ephraim
Lowell ~ drums
From Keene New Hampshire, Ephraim is a multi instrumentalist
that began playing drums at an early age. He has been a mainstay
on the New England Blues scene for well over a decade and was
voted "Best Drummer " in 2003 and 2004 by New England Blues
Audience magazine . As a session drummer he has contributed to
numerous recordings, and has toured extensively with K.D. Bell,
James Montgomery, Bobbie Radcliff, Luther Guitar Junior Johnson
and Monster Mike Welch.
"Aiming the beat at their feet", Ephraim's solid swing and
shuffle rocks in the Roomful tradition.
Travis
Colby ~ piano & B3 Before joining Roomful of Blues, Travis
fronted his jazz-funk band "Hipology", and was one of New
England's busiest sidemen, backing up such notable artists as
Ronnie Earl, Johnny
Winter, K.D. Bell, and many other Blues greats. Travis
also toured the world with Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, and
was featured on Luther's 1998 Grammy nominated album "Gotta'
Find A Way". Voted "Best Keyboard Player" 2002, 2003 and 2004
by New England Blues Audience magazine, Travis' solid rhythm,
driving piano solos, and howlin' organ riffs are a first-class
addition to the "Roomful Tradition".
Rich
Lataille ~ tenor and alto sax Rich joined Roomful
in 1970 and was there at the beginning of what has become the
most legendary horn section in contemporary blues. It was Rich’s
interest in the swinging bands of the ’30s and ’40s that led
Roomful to forge the distinctive sound that has become the
band’s trademark. A man who can play both sides of the fence,
lyrically tender or blisteringly hot, Rich has a big, warm tone
that is always jam-packed with feeling. His melodic
inventiveness reflects the depth and breadth of his wide-ranging
influences. Rich worked with various local and high-school bands
before beginning his long-term relationship with Roomful.
Bob
Enos ~ trumpet
Bob “Bubba” Enos, long a mainstay of the band, puts the sparkle
on top of Roomful’s legendary horn section. His energetic,
searing attack, whether soloing or as part of the ensemble,
makes the band’s sound immediately identifiable. Bob’s obvious
good humor and enthusiasm make it clear that this man thoroughly
enjoys his music. Since attending the New England Conservatory
of Music, Bob has played professionally all of his adult life.
Before joining Roomful, he worked with The Platters, Channel
One, and various other New England soul, R & B, and jazz
outfits. Bubba’s primary influence is Louis Armstrong.
Mark
Earley ~ bari & tenor sax
Mark names Sonny Stitt as his main man, with more than a nod to
Sonny Rollins and Dexter Gordon leading him to Lester Young and
an appreciation for the depth and history of the music. As a
longtime fan of Roomful of Blues, and their like respect of the
tradition, he has finally arrived home. His tone, ideas, deep
bottom and charismatic stage presence further burnish what is
already a legendary horn section. Memorable performances include
shows with Jay McShann, Albert Collins, Louis Bellson, Joe
Williams, Jerry Portnoy, Johnny A., Barrence Whitfield, Lee
Konitz, The Coasters, The Temptations, Chuck Findley, Wayne
Newton, Jo Ann Castle, Dallas Jazz Orchestra, and the Rudy
Scaffidi Orchestra.