The Big Rockin' Blues Band

The Big Rockin’ Blues Band  was formed in the fall of 2006 and has played over 125 gigs!! The lead singer is Mike Weinstock, a 20 year lover of the blues, who also plays guitar and harmonica. He sings on a wireless mic, occasionally leaving the stage to ‘connect’ with the audience. He has traveled extensively, and has produced 4 CD’s and cassettes including Two Missionaries and a Frog, Busking in the Third World, Ramblin’ Shoes and Freight Yard Blues, and Off the Streets and into the Studio. He is joined by 7 amazing musicians including Ben Johnson on bass and vocals, Jenny Morgan on guitar and vocals, Tomasz Jarzecki on drums, Dennis Hirsch on percussion, Pete Cary on lead guitar, Ben Kessler on keyboards, and Steve Shapiro on harp, vocals, and guitar.

Recent projects include headlining the Bexley July 4^th celebration, Charity Challenge, five separate appearances at the Ohio Governor’s Mansion, numerous private parties and weddings, plus recent club performances at Woodlands Tavern, High Beck, Barley’s, Oldfield’s, and Victory’s/Classics.

The band’s music includes the songs of Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Ellis McDaniels, Tom Petty, Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones:

Sample set list:

• Got my Mojo workin’
• Who do you love?
• Can’t judge a book by it’s cover
• Travelin’ band
• Jailhouse rock
• Not Fade Away
• Sweet Home Chicago
• Route 66
• One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
• Sympathy for the Devil
• Good lovin’
• Knockin’ on heavens door (reggae version)
• Hoochie, coochie man
• American Girl
• Summertime blues
• Red house
• No woman, no cry
• Detroit medley (rockin’ Springsteen version)
• The Weight
• Big Boss Man
• Mannish Boy
• Roadhouse Blues
• Rock me baby