John Bunzow Band
HōKū Events on Madison
1125 SE Madison
Thursday, July 10
7:00 - 9:00
$15-$20 Sliding Scale
The band… Denny Bixby on bass (Oregon Music Hall of Fame, Rodney Crowell, and leader of the local singer-songwriter group, the Ex Nashville Cats) Dave Fleshner, keys and Kip Richardson, drums
The band showcases John Bunzow's original songs and has performed on the Main Stage at the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival and The Sunbanks Roots Festival
John Bunzow, singer, songwriter, guitarist
Portland Oregon native John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
He’s as likely to draw on his love of the music of country legend Merle Haggard or scuffling barroom bard Tom Waits, as he is the smooth R&B and soul of Marvin Gaye, the iconic folk wisdom of Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Ry Cooder or the blues of Albert King.
After beginning his musical career in the Northwest scene playing in popular all-original bands the Cowboy Angels, X-Angels and more for over two decades, John set his sights on songwriter heaven – Nashville – scoring a songwriting contract with EMI Nashville/Famous Music and a recording contract with Liberty/Capitol Records. He quickly found his services in big demand with Nashville recording artists and had the opportunity to write for and perform with some of country and rock music’s biggest names.
His is deep roots music that touches the heart of anybody who’s ever raised a little hell on a Saturday night, or felt the pangs of a love gone bad.
https://www.johnbunzow.com/
Denny Bixby, bass and vocals
Oregon Music Hall of Famer Denny Bixby is known in his hometown of Portland, Oregon and far beyond as a creative, intuitive, and highly respected bassist and singer. His work with multiple Grammy and other award-winning, world-renowned artists (Rodney Crowell, Nanci Griffith, Buddy Miller, Suzy Bogguss, Chet Atkins, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea) and with Portland's own stellar musical community (Quarterflash, Curtis Salgado, Jon Koonce, Lloyd Jones, John Bunzow, Jack McMahon, Thad Beckman, Gary Ogan and many others) is well-documented.
Upon returning to Portland in 2005 after 18 years in the Nashville, Tennessee area, Denny continued his evolution as a musician by concentrating on songwriting and playing guitar.
Denny has two solo albums to his credit. 2003's Fish Out of Water, recorded in Nashville, showcases his love of contemporary jazz and fusion with 10 original songs, and features his arrangements and production.
His latest collection of songs, released in 2017, is entitled Joyride. The music falls into the Americana category, featuring roots, rock, folk, and country-influenced original material.
https://www.facebook.com/Denny-Bixby-Music-806937872996149/
Dave Fleschner, keys
Dave Fleschner performs routinely around the world. He has performed with Grammy Winning artists: B.B. King, The Pointer Sisters, Steve Miller, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Bobby Rush, Chubby Carrier and The Portland Symphony Orchestra. He has toured internationally with Curtis Salgado, John Nemeth, Kara Granger, Karen Lovely, Earl Thomas and United by Music North America. Fleschner’s song “I Want to Love You” was in contention for a Grammy Nomination by two different artists in the same year. He has released several albums as a band leader and countless albums as a producer, sideman and band member. In demand as a producer, composer, songwriter, orchestrator, arranger, music director, side man and educator, Fleschner’s music displays a deep understanding of American roots music.
Kip Richardson, drums
Kip Richardson is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Portland, Oregon. He was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame as a member of Johnny and the Distractions. The Prose are Doug Fraser, Denny Bixby, John Bunzow and Steve Shroy, all total pros who have performed and recorded as frontmen or members of some of the best musical acts in the country.
https://www.youtube.com/@kiprichardson15
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