BLUES |
ROCK | FUNK

Regular artists at House of Blues- Chicago, The
Blue Olives (based out of Madison, WI) have performed over 3100 shows in 9
states and play 120+ shows a year. Sassy horns, 4 lead vocalists, killer vocal
harmonies, searing guitar and funky bass & rhythm sections are the
cornerstones of this powerhouse band. With over 400 songs in
repertoire and 4 albums released, the band easily goes from playing formal
corporate events & weddings to large venue rock concert
atmospheres!

Notables:

• Opened for Eddie Money (2010), Ronnie Montrose (2011), Super Diamond (2012) & Lynyrd Skynyrd (2005)
• Have played Summerfest (Milwaukee) 5 times
• Voted Madison's Favorite Blues Band- 2011 Isthmus Reader Poll
• Feature artist: 105.5FM-Madison's Studio M Show (2011)
• 3 time MAMAs (Madison Area Music Awards) winner: Best Vocal Ensemble & Cover Band (2010), Best Jazz Ensemble (2009)

They've shared venues & stages with Santana, Sting, Robin Trower, Ted Nugent, Los Lobos, James Taylor, Steve Winwood and more!

Influences: Robben Ford, BB King, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steely Dan, Jimmy Herring, Jazz is Dead, Miles Davis, Victor Wooten, Neville Brothers, Maceo Parker, Tower of Power

Instrumentation:

• Dave Turner- Guitar & Vocals
• Johnny Payne- Bass & Vocals
• David Beall- Drums
• Joan Herzing- Saxophone & Vocals
• Ryan Shea- Saxophone
• Todd Phipps- Keys & Vocals
• Anton Seda- Trombone

www.blueolives.com