Well the band got a chance 2 weeks ago to get off the island and do the annual Lions Club Benefit at The Chop Suey Cafe in Downtown Los Angeles. This is our 5th year performing at the event. We were joined by our good friends Joey Stec (Blues Magoos), Joe Warez who flew out from Chicago just for the event as well as Dave Siebels on Hammond B-3 Organ, Mike Grange on guitar, Brian Stewart on guitar & vocals and a special guest appearence by the Christian Youth Band "Tess". Special thanks to Vern Altiera, Ron Wortman for the great sound and my band Vern Altiera, Freddie Chambers, Joe Caliva and all who helped make this year's fundraiser a reality. see you next year!!
Photo by: Kathy Connelly
The Blues in "Little Tokyo"
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Stoppin' at The Marlin
The Blues Merchants at the World Famous Marlin Club Friday night Mar. 19, 2010 with special guest star Mike Grange playing to a packed house. Mike turned heads as he joined the band for some orignal and traditional blues favorites.
-Photo by Renee Pantoja
-Photo by Renee Pantoja
The Blues Merchants 2009
The Blues Merchants at the 2009 Lions Club Fundraiser at the Chop Suey Cafe in China Town in Down Los Angeles. L-R: Roger Connelly, Freddie Chambers, Joe Caliva & Special Guest Vern Altieri.
Choip Suey Cafe June 2009
The Blues Merchants in China Town at The Chop Suey Cafe during a fund raiser for the Lions Club. L-R: Freddie Chambers, Joe Caliva, Roger Connelly & Special Guest appearence by Wayne Cook (formerly keyboardist for Steppenwolf).
Jerry's B-Day Celebration
Roger & Kathy Pictured here at Coyote Joe's with thier friends celebrating fellow musician Jerry Butera's 59th birthday,(seated Terri & Jerry Butera). Roger, Jerry & Vern played several acoustic sets on the patio. Photo by Renee Pantoja.