Speedy Parker Blues Band

The Band

“Speedy Parker Blues Band” was introduced to the Buffalo area in July of 1999 employing some of the areas finest unknown musicians. They quickly established themselves as major players and have gained the respect of fellow musicians and blues enthusiast in the musical community. Recently enjoying a great deal of success entertaining throughout Western New York – they have had the honor of performing at the “NYS R&B Festival” (Empire Brewery) in Syracuse, Artparks “Bikers & Blues Festival”, Botanical Gardens “Hotluck Festival” and also with the Shemekia Copeland Blues Band” at the “Tralf” on Dec. 16, 1999.
In addition they have been the featured band at The Lafayette Tap Room, B Bar, Center Street Smokehouse, Alternative Brews, Zuzon’s, The Blues Warehouse, Tony Romes,Hard Rock Café, Tudor Lounge, Root Five, J.T. Wheatfield’s, The Gin Mill, Alden Bar & Grill, The Bottom Line, Mac’s City Bar, South Shore Beach Club, Pearl Street Brewery, Peter K’s. Water Street Landing, Bryncliff Resorts, Fireside Inn, Cheektowaga - Village of Blasdell - Village of Boston "Summer Concert Series", America's Fair, Niagara & Allegeny Casino's, Vizzi’s, Grand Island Holiday Inn, and Peek N Peak Resorts.
ALT NEWS: The unique sound produced by Speedy Parker Band can be directly attributed to the distinctively different stylings and virtuousity of its’ guitar players. A very powerful and hardedged blues package is delivered to Speedy Parker audiences as, the group’s play – list features each player sharing lead and complimentary rhythm roles.
Their song list incorporates music from such artists as:
Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, Etta James, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, BB King, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Coco Montoya, Earl King, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, John Lee Hooker, Lucky Peterson, Tab Benoit, Holmes Brothers, and other blues artists.

The Members

Gary – “Speedy Parker” lead vocals & guitar. As front man and lead vocalist, Gary quite simply kicks ass and works as hard as any in the business to please and entertain their audience. After a long retirement with music he has come back with an attitude that can be heard (with what Jim Santella referred to as) “gritty soulful vocals”

Michael Lasek – plays bass guitar and sings background vocals. Michael's Jazz influence & slap Bass sound brings a great added style to the Blues. His professional attitude & energy sparks the stage & gets you on your feet.

Mark Menge – plays drums and sings background vocals. His experience, smooth style, funky beat and high energy will keep you dancin’ all night long.

Joe Marciano – lead guitar & vocals. Joe has composed and arranged and for a time worked as a session guitarist in NYC. Joe’s lightening licks, synthesized sounds, guitar harmonies & style will take you over the edge.

Come Experience Speedy Parker Blues guaranteed to get You on the "DANCE FLOOR"

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