ROOMFUL OF BLUES to Perform at Emelin Theatre, 1/22

On January 22, Roomful of Blues, a horn-heavy American blues and swing band, will perform at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck.  Based out of Rhode Island, the band's recording career spans over 40 years. With an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card. The performance will begin at 8pm, and tickets are $45.  For more ticketing information, visit http://emelin.org/boxoffice.html

Even though Roomful of Blues' lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. In 2007, singer Dave Howard took over the vocal duties, bringing his gritty and soulful vocals and adding another bright new dimension to the jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor.

Along with new members, bassist Frankie Rizzuto, trumpeter Doug Woolverton and drummer Ephraim Lowell, and longer standing members keyboardist Travis Colby, baritone and tenor saxophonist Mark Earley, tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille , RAISIN' A RUCKUS (named after Rich's jazz romp instrumental) swings with ferocity and rocks with urgency and purpose. Moving effortlessly from originals to carefully chosen covers, the expertly executed songs sizzle from start to finish. Vist http://www.roomful.com for more information about the band.