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Elm Street Blues Band
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This year, the Elm Street Blues Band celebrates fifteen years of rockin' the blues – Texas and otherwise – on the North Coast. But these guys have been around a lot longer than that. Hess's first band was Pig Iron, which was a local club staple back in the ‘70's and ‘80's. He has also played with Cleveland's pioneering bluesmen, Jimmy Ley and Bill “Mr. Stress” Miller. Other members of the Elm Street Blues Band have also had their share of gigs. After honing their blues chops on local guitar legend Glenn Schwartz, as well as growing up with Dad's influences like Wilson Pickett and James Brown, the McFadden brothers Eric, Dan and Chris started playing in their own bands. First came Mean Idea. Then in 1992, they formed Elm Street with Eric and Dan on guitar, Chris on bass, along with Tom Scaparato on drums and Shawn Slagel as lead singer. Figuring on a name came easy – they just took the name of the street their dad's body shop business was on – Elm Street in Willoughby. Jim "Uncle Jimmy" Bidelman, played in Pig Iron with Hess 30 years ago, and has been with Elm Street about 6 years or so now. He plays bass and is a great songwriter, several of the songs the band plays are Bidelman toe-tapping originals that Pig Iron fans will remember. The newest member to join the band is "Crash" Kowall. His style is that of Little Walter, a cool, dirty sound. Feel free to ask him how he got his nickname.
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Great Band!!!
we have hired them several times to play at parties, everyone had a great time. I would hire them again
These guys are great!! I've seen them at a few party's and the music is great, they have fun while they are singing, and their songs re great!!
LOVE these guys!
They played at a clam bake my husband and I attended. They were amazing!
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I saw Elm Street Blues last night and could not tell you what a fantastic band they are. Each player adds their individual talent to make this a truly remarkable group!
Awesome!!
Elm Street Blues Band is great for any age group. I really enjoyed them.
Go see Elm Street Blues Band. It's great music! The band members have years of experience, and it shows.
Elm Street Blues Band IS truely amazing! They are excellent at what they do! If you haven't heard them play, you've got to go see them......you won't be sorry! Whereever they play, you can tell they're there for the crowd, very personable, and make your evening a pleasant adventure! GO SEE THEM....SOON!!!!!!
Hooked the first time I heard them.
Elm Street Blues Band is outstanding. Their lead guitarist is one of the best guitar players in the area. If you like blues and great music then go and see this band. You won't be disappointed.
The best "get down and boogie" or "hang your head and cry" blues bands around!
The most authentic blues band in Cleveland.
Great band!! Come see them at the FireHouse Grille & Pub on 11-3!
Exciting music, talent, and fun!
After listening to them, you dance away with some driven-hard blues. They make me want to be a "groupie".
You have to hear them to believe how good they are!
I've been a fan of the Blues since the 60's. If you like the Blues, go and listen to these guys. They are fantastic!
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