Robin and the Bluebirds Joined by Buddy Flett

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We could NOT have scripted it any better than the way it naturally played out last Saturday night [June 30, 2012], in front of a moderate crowd at Crossroads Music Company & Listening Room in Winnsboro, Texas.  OK, East Texas, just a heads-up on the fact that Crossroads is doing its part]]>

 

 

Robin Beach Black, with Bruce Flett tearin-up the bass!

 

 

 

Gus, taking advantage of a photo op, with Buddy Flett & Jerry Beach!  That’s Zeke Seighman in the

 

background on the drums.

 

 

 

Stan Hoffman, formerly of the Killer Bees!

 

OK, let’s start with Buddy Flett!

 

  • “First You Cry”  co-written with David Egan, covered by Percy Sledge, and was featured on the recent season finale of the HBO series, Treme’.
  • Three time Grammy nominated songwriter/performer: 2011 Grammys: Best Contemporary Blues Album:          Live! In Chicago
    Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Featuring Hubert Sumlin, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Bryan Lee, And Buddy Flett
    [Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records]
  • Blues Music Awards 2011; Memphis: Rock Blues Album: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band featuring Hubert Sumlin, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Bryan Lee and Buddy Flett ; Live! In Chicago

 

Robin & the Bluebirds:

 

  • Robin Beach Black sang back-up for Percy Sledge for 2 years, with that soulful voice of hers!
  • Stan Hoffman used to rock the house on keyboards/vocals, with the Killer Bees, one of the world’s top reggae bands for 12 years!
  • Robin’s Dad, Jerry Beach, wrote the song “I’ll Play the Blues For You” which was made famous by Albert King, making the song go GOLD & selling over 1 million copies!
  • Bruce Flett’s decade with legendary “A” Train
  • ALL FIVE SING!  Strong vocals throughout the show!

 

Tasty, tasty, tasty STUFF!!  The Crossroads spirits have been nourished once again!  ~Gus

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