Join Becky, Michele, Joe, Terry, Greg, John, and Billy with Special Appearances by Dawn Juker
Enjoy some fine blues rock dance tunes with us.
MUSIC IS OUR MEDICINE!
Scheduled Shows
January
Friday, January 26. 8:00-11:00pm. Willi B's Saloon, Chinden Blvd. Boise. Over 21. No Cover.
March
Saturday, March 9. 8:00-9:30pm. Walla Walla Guitar Festival. Eagle Lodge. Walla Walla, Washington. BBB with Becky Borzcon with Special Appearance by Dawn Juker. Festival tickets: https://wallawallaguitarfestival.ticketbud.com/2024
Wednesday, March 20. 7:00-9:30pm. Boise Blues Society's St Patricks Day Dance Party. Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel Garden City, ID. Family Friendly. Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/billy-blues-band-st-patricks-day-blues-dance-party-tickets-805909024587?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
May
Sunday, May 5, 5-7:30pm. "Drinco" de Mayo Blues Bender. KB Burrito, Eagle Road, Eagle, ID. No Cover. Family Friendly.
Saturday, May 25. 8:30-11:30pm. Heritage Social Club (formerly Ironwood). Garden City, ID. $10 at door. (no table reservation fee-first come first serve). 21 and over.
June
Sunday, June 9....Private Blues Festival near Tamarack pending by Jerry Hardy Productions. More to come.
Saturday, June 29 8:00-11:00pm. Willi B's Saloon on Chinden, Boise.
July
Friday, July 12. 7-9:30. Star Rivershouse Concert Series. No Cover. Family Friendly
Friday, August 16. 7-9:30pm. BBS Blues Festival: Sawtooth Blues Band 7-7:30; Deb Michels Gang 7:45-8:15pm; Billy Blues Band 8:30-9:30pm
October
Thursday, October 31, 7-9:30pm. Billy Blues Halloween Birthday Party. Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel, Garden City, ID. Family Friendly. Tickets on Eventbrite in September.
Becky Borczon and Michele Eastland with Special Appearances by Dawn Juker
Joe Ryan, Lead Guitar & Vocals
Billy Arnold, Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
Terry Jones, Bass Guitar
Greg George, Keys & Vocals
Michele Eastland, Trumpet
John O'Bryan, Acoustic & Electronic
MICHELE AND BECKY WERE ROCKIN' AT THIS FUN SHOW
Ain't Just da Blues: Becky Does Led Zeppelin
Fat Tuesday at the Sapphire Room Benefiting Scholarships for Youth Musicians
Boise Blues Society's Ladies Sing the Blues Show, November, 2019
Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel, Garden City, ID
The Billy Blues Band was first formed in 2016, by Billy with Michele and Becky blasting their vocals into the band late in 2017, with our first show early in 2018. The band brings a full contemporary blues and blues rock sound to music lovers in Boise and surrounding area fans. The band is also known to throw in classic rock, soul blues, and funk when needed for a particular venue. With the versatility of 8 musicians, the Billy Blues Band plays professional grade music for local upscale venues, festivals, private parties and weddings. The band recently released its first CD, "LIVE" featuring contemporary blues and blues rock. The band loves to share the high energy fun of our music with listeners and dancers. And, dancers make our performances the most fun for us.
As for the musicians in the band, Michele Eastland is a professionally trained and educated musician performing lead vocals and trumpet with her ally in song, MIchele's multiple musical talents can be viewed on her FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/micheleaeastland/ Michele is frequently on the road as a professional musician. Becky Borzco. Becky, one of our 2 lead vocalists, is also professionally trained as a vocalist and actress, with examples of her other professional work at this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fI5Df5ShUo&list=PLrrL90ELnLCFFR-LCDS2m2yBnSZPVWRao Both Michele and Becky have bands playing smaller events. Dawn Juker has been singing blues, rock and pop most of her life, having opened for Foreigner and Steve Adler of Guns & Roses. She has played with local bands including Classe, Redstone, and Jeff Engelbert, currently performing in her own band, The Headliners: https://theheadlinersentertainment.net/ The band will enjoy special appearances from Dawn when she performs as a substitute for Michele or Becky, due to one not being available. Joe Ryan, the lead guitarist and vocalist, came to the band after previously playing with a Tower of Power Tribute band in California. Joe is originally from England he has played with the best of the best musicians over the years. Joe is also currently on the Board of Directors with the Boise Blues Society. Greg George, playing keys and organ, came to the band after performing professionally in Las Vegas as a solo act, also playing in several bands over the years like the rest of the musicians in the Billy Blues Band. Greg is also a vocalist with the band, and plays locally as a solo act. Terry Jones, bassist, along with John O'Bryan, drums, hold down the rhythm section, along with Billy Arnold who plays rhythm guitar and does vocals. John learned from Petromelli's in Cleveland. John has played over 3,000 live performances, including rock shows with Y & T, and Dokken, as well as country bands with Kevin Sharp, Andy Griggs and the Tim McDonald band.
Billy Arnold, aka "Billy Blues" created the band in 2016 to promote contemporary blues and blues rock. Two of Billy's life passions have been his 40 years as a professional psychologist, and his music. Once retired, music became his sole passion. Billy began playing semi-professionally in 1978 with his musical soulmate; and over the years, the two played a number of clubs in South Texas, ending with two bands, the most successful being "Los Blues Guys". Billy currently serves at the President of the Boise Blues Society. Billy is committed to expanding the influence of the band in a number of different directions, which includes expanding venues and creating original blues and blues rock songs to add to the band's song list. For booking information and a speedy reply, contact Billy by text at 208-724-9001.
Text or Call Billy Arnold at (208) 724-9001
We were so excited last night to get to witness the world premiere performance of our BBS Board member Billy Arnold's new band, Billy Blues Band!!
Many of you know these musicians and will remember Becky B from when she showed up at a jam session at The Drink a while back and just blew everyone away with her awesome, passionate performances. Michele Eastland is also well known to us for the same reasons, incredible voice, passionate delivery. Put those two together with a great group of musicians like this and you're gonna have an amazing sound.. one our sold-out crowd at the Sapphire was certainly thrilled to hear and has been asking "where are you playing next?"
Stay tuned, we're pretty sure we'll be seeing this group again soon and we'll have more video for you soon as well.
Look for the band's page here and on Facebook and let 'em know how much you enjoy their music. by Ron Gardner
Blues E-News Interview April 2018
http://blues-e-news.com/5-quick-question-with-boises-billy-blues-band/
IndiePulse Music Interview March 2018
https://indiepulsemusic.com/2018/03/07/getting-to-know-the-billy-blues-band/
Mixalis Blue Interview May 2018
http://blues.gr/profiles/blogs/q-a-with-billy-arnold-billy-blues-band-promotes-a-new-generation-
The Power of the Blues