" ... Back in Germany remembering the Bonita Springs Blues Festival - you really did a great job, thanks! Here is my little story to "Trampled Under Foot":
I've been a week in Warsaw (Poland) and spent an evening in a little Cafe, where local artists perform. I got into a conversation with a musician named Amelia. She knows a lot about blues, mentioning the band "TUF" as extraordinary! Back in Germany, I went researching on them in the internet and I decided have to see them somehow. I went to their homepage, their tour dates and chose Bonita Springs as the place to go! And I am glad that I did. It has been a great Festival with great artists and an amazing performance of "TUF"! I am looking forward to come back again, maybe even next year.
"Keeping the Blues alive" - All the best to you - Andy from Lampertheim, Germany ... "
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Mudbone is a true SWFL "Super Group" comprised of some of the area's most notorious musicians. Rick Howard, David Johnson, Bill E. Peterson and Mario Infante bring together their vast collective musical experience to present their eclectic take on The Blues, adding elements of Funk, Jazz, Latin, Zydeco, Reggae and everything in between! The Blues will never be the same when Mudbone hits the stage.
Rick Howard is a multi-faceted Guitarist/Vocalist who plays and sings it all ... Swing, Blues, Funk and everything in between! A Rick Howard performance is a lesson in musical diversity and his passion and sense of humor will give his audience an unforgettable experience.
Mudbone
Guitarist/Vocalist Mario "The Catman" Infanti relocated from New Jersey to Southwest Florida in 1989, where he became known for his eclectic style of playing. He has regularly toured with two-time Grammy winner Chuck Mangione and has played venues all over the country including the legendary Blue Note in New York City.
David C. Johnson, Bassist/Multi-instumentalist/Vocalist, born in Detroit, Michigan, began working in S.W. Florida in 1989. His technical skill on the Bass is unparalleled, only equalled by his versatility and personality.
Born in St. Louis, Mo., Drummer/Percussionist Bill E. Peterson spent his formative years in Naples, Fl, where inspiration to become a professional musician took root. He currently plays with a variety of SWFL�s finest musicians, being a Drummer that can perform any genre of music with authenticity and taste�.and the man can lay it in the pocket!
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