Bio


			Dave Widow, guitarist, singer songwriter, is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, currently living in the Los Angeles area. He and his band, "The Line Up", have appeared on a regular basis at such L.A. venues as The House Of Blues, The Mint, The Langham, B. B. King's Blues Club, The Lighthouse, and many others, as well as venues all across America, and abroad. With his unique style of finger picking, and distinct vocals, Widow brings a fresh approach to the Blues, while also combining elements of R&B, Funk, Soul and Rock. His musical style is influenced by his relationship with many great blues and R&B talents, including Buddy Miles, Bonnie Bramlett, Bill Champlain, Lonnie Mack, and his mentor and collaborator (the late) Roger "Jellyroll" Troy, bassist and vocalist for The Mike Bloomfield Band. "The Line Up" consists of some of L.A.’s most noteworthy and well-recorded musicians, such as Gary Mallaber; Drummer on such songs as Fly Like An Eagle, Moondance, Two Tickets To Paradise, and many more. Switching off on Drums is James Gadson; former drummer for Marvin Gaye, Paul McCartney, B.B. King, and many others. Gerald Johnson; Bassist for Steve Miller, CS&N and Dave Mason. David Morgan, Piano and Vocals for Ricky Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band and The Nelsons. Trading off on Bass is Reggie McBride; who has played with B. B. King, Elton John, and Keb' Mo'. The group’s latest CD, "Got It Covered" has generated airplay on Long Beach’s own KKJZ, and others around the USA and oversea’s. It is a must have item in every blues lovers collection! Dave is currently working on his newest CD. The new CD features compositions by Dave, and talented singer/songwriter David Morgan, along with songs co-written with Bill Champlin (of the group Chicago & The Sons of Champlin). The CD features Mike Finnigan on Hammond B-3 and piano, David Morgan on keyboards & back-up vocals, Reggie McBride on bass, Gary Mallaber and James Gadson on drums, as well as an appearance by Bill Champlin, Barry Goldberg, and some other very special guests....Dave's new CD showcases Widow with a stellar gang of partners in groove. The new CD will be availiable June 2012!
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