Longtime West Valley classic blues and rock band Sonoran Blues Rock has kicked off its 2022-23 season, and it has several public performances scheduled in the area.
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Sonoran Blues Rock kicks off season
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Longtime West Valley classic blues and rock band Sonoran Blues Rock has kicked off its 2022-23 season, and it has several public performances scheduled in the area.
It will perform 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, as part of “Music On The Green” at the Great Lawn behind the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., and it will headline the Northwest Valley Connect’s “Motors and Meals” benefit 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Beardsley Park, 12755 W. Beardsley Road.
Subsequent performances are 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at The Chicken Ranch Restaurant and Bar, 14051 W. Grand Ave., (reservations suggested), and 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Lizard Acres Pub inside the R.H. Johnson Sports Pavilion, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd.
All events above are open to the public without a cover charge or advance tickets.
In addition, Sun City West Zymurgy Club members and guests will have the opportunity to dance to SBR at their clubhouse 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, while Sun City West Music Club members and their guests can also enjoy Sonoran Blues Rock in a concert setting at the Stardust Theater in Sun City West, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. Sun City West residents should contact these clubs directly for ticketing and admission details.
Sonoran Blues Rock performs the music of Albert King, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Spencer Davis, Rufus Thomas, Robert Johnson, Elvin Bishop and J.J. Cale. Their ever-expanding repertoire also includes songs by The Allman Brothers Band, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin, Dave Mason, Rolling Stones, The Doobie Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band, Linda Ronstadt, Sam Cooke and Wilson Pickett, just to name a few.
Walter Erla founded Sonoran Blues Rock in 2017. In addition to his lead guitar and vocals, Erla is joined by Christine Novello (vocals and percussion), Frank Tortorici (drums), Bill Wallace (bass and vocals) and Jay Lannon (guitar). Together, this core SBR lineup brings more than 200 years of professional performing experience to the stage. During October and November, they will be joined by a few special guests who will sit in for a song or two - or even an entire event.
Sonoran Blues Rock is available for public events, restaurants/bars as well as private events.
For information, follow the band at facebook.com/SonoranBluesRock or email SBR.Sonoran.Blues.Rock@gmail.com.
