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Born on Sunset Blvd, a Southern California native and child prodigy, picking up a 6-string at 6 years old, and brought up by a Mexican family with a long history of musical and artistic talent. Oscar fell in love with the blues and rock’n’roll from listening to artists like Elvis Presley. Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King and Santana.
As a Blues artist OJB started the OJB Blues Revue due to his passion to keep the blues alive and do his part to bring back a blues revival like blues artist in the heyday of the 1980’s. OJB is a premiere blues artist and guitarist in the LA Area influenced by blues greats such as Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, T-Bone Walker, BB King, Albert King, Freddie King (The Three Kings), Buddy Guy, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray, and his musical families the Sanchez and Bugarins. The OJB Blues Revue is on a mission to spread the message of the blues for the people, and perform authentic and progressive blues around LA , and just coming off a tour from British Columbia, Canada to San Diego California. The OJB Blues Revue has also set their sights on the IBC and will be competing in the Cadillac Zack battle of the bands at the end of October to go to Memphis in 2024.
https://austinthomasonmusic.com/
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It was when he first heard B.B. King’s Live at the Regal album that Austin found his musical inspiration. Since then, he has rooted himself in music from Delta greats like Son House, Robert Johnson, and Muddy Waters.
Beginning his performing career at 12 years of age, Austin first learned the art of the jam at the Baked Potato Jazz Club in Studio City, playing at the feet of modern day legends such as Artur Menezes, Josh Smith and Philip Sayce. Since then, he has been performing professionally with his own band, the Austin Thomason Trio, at the Baked Potato and other iconic clubs like the Maui Sugarmill Saloon in Tarzana.
At 16 years of age, Austin is joined by his talented sister Addie, age 14, on bass, and the incredible Logan Ellis Sheppard, age 21, on drums.
Drawing inspiration from modern blues greats, like Gary Clark Jr., and Austin’s early Delta heroes, the trio’s high energy, hard-hitting set has been stunning crowds at home and on the road.
Follow Austin on social media at @austinonguitar for information on his upcoming shows and his exciting adventures in music.
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Welcome back the Blues & Arts, Robert Gates! The hardest working drummer in the business. Robert is a passionate supporter of the Lions Blues & Arts Festival and loves our San Felipe community. Watching Robert Gates play drums is a study in passionate musicianship. He puts his all into every piece - body, mind, and soul. Ranging from blues to rock, funk to gospel, Robert finds the heart in each and every song he plays.
"Brother Robert is one of the hardest working drummers in the business!" - Gregg Wright
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Born in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Ricardo Rivera has been active in the music scene since he was 18 years old. He has had the opportunity to participate in events like “El Rincon del Jazz” in Hermosillo, Sonora, supporting Saxophone Maestro Armando “Kennedy” Noriega, even playing in the United States, as well as lending his talents to several recordings. His influences lay in blues and rock from artists like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, El Tri, Javier Batiz, among others. He has now recorded his very first album “El Ruido de Afuera”, which touches on topics of a social and spiritual nature. Currently he is collaborating with Armando Noriega Johnson (drums + musical director) and Marco Lopez (bass) and they are working on his second album, which is expected to hit platforms sometime in 2024.
Xavier Adrian Meza Legy is a local artist that started his career a couple of years ago.He was born to sing, He would always sing with his dad's band. He not only sings but plays the guitar and drums.He has participated in many local events and won several prizes.
He is currently attending the University of Baja California to get a degree in education and later get a degree in music. His dream is to have a music school, continue to sing and for everyone to continue to enjoy his music.
Welcome to your 1st appearance at the San Felipe Blue's and arts fiesta.