Introducing Garth Webber & Marina Crouse
Garth Webber & Marina Crouse are two powerhouses of talent and tone, perfectly matched with a rockin' band the delivers blues and soul by the truckload.
Marina’s voice has always inspired awe. She once sang opera and is now an
emerging vocal talent in the San Francisco Bay Area blues and jazz scene. Her early classical training is evident in a powerful, riveting style that pays homage to the songs she loves while making them wholly her own.
Listen to the critics:
"A new voice as strong as the best blues singers of the past as she sings with the intensity of a Koko Taylor, heartbreak of Etta James, raw emotion of Big Maybelle... Marina Crouse has all it takes to be the next top lady of the Blues. Marina is a bad bad Blues singing woman, so get ready, Marina's got the Blues." –Noel Hayes, DJ at KPOO 89.5FM
“Talented East Bay vocalist Marina Crouse and her superb band lit up the intimate Sound Room with her distinctive brand of rhythm and blues… Crouse's vocal control and robust tone made for a seriously entertaining weekend night… The musical connection between Crouse and Webber was enjoyable to watch.” –Walter Atkins, All About Jazz
Learn more at www.marinacrouse.com
emerging vocal talent in the San Francisco Bay Area blues and jazz scene. Her early classical training is evident in a powerful, riveting style that pays homage to the songs she loves while making them wholly her own.
Listen to the critics:
"A new voice as strong as the best blues singers of the past as she sings with the intensity of a Koko Taylor, heartbreak of Etta James, raw emotion of Big Maybelle... Marina Crouse has all it takes to be the next top lady of the Blues. Marina is a bad bad Blues singing woman, so get ready, Marina's got the Blues." –Noel Hayes, DJ at KPOO 89.5FM
“Talented East Bay vocalist Marina Crouse and her superb band lit up the intimate Sound Room with her distinctive brand of rhythm and blues… Crouse's vocal control and robust tone made for a seriously entertaining weekend night… The musical connection between Crouse and Webber was enjoyable to watch.” –Walter Atkins, All About Jazz
Learn more at www.marinacrouse.com
Garth is known internationally for his signature guitar tone, a player’s player who has riffed with the legends of our time -- with Miles Davis, Gregg Allman, Bill Champlin, Mose Alison, Robben Ford, Boz Skaggs, Merl Saunders, Bob Weir, Doctor John and others. His style is a mix of blues, jazz and rock. He has three Solo CD projects out and has played on many recordings for Bay Area artists. His style is modern but with a foundation in traditional blues.
“[Garth Webber is] one of the most satisfying, yet relatively unknown electric blues guitarists on the scene today… high-energy originals… deft guitar work and spirited vocals.” –CMJ New Music Report
“This nimble-fingered guitarist adds a smoothly sophisticated twist to the blues…” –Billboard
Learn more at www.garthwebber.com
“[Garth Webber is] one of the most satisfying, yet relatively unknown electric blues guitarists on the scene today… high-energy originals… deft guitar work and spirited vocals.” –CMJ New Music Report
“This nimble-fingered guitarist adds a smoothly sophisticated twist to the blues…” –Billboard
Learn more at www.garthwebber.com
And what about that band?
Garth & Marina assembled a rhythm section second to none, able to get our mojo workin' right on time! They are:
Tony 'Macaroni' Lufrano earned his keyboards bona fides early in his career on coast-to-coast tours with The Whispers. Since then, Tony has gigged and recorded with a cavalcade of stars, including Boz Scaggs, Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis & The News, Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Robben Ford, Taj Mahal, Tommy Castro, Bill Champlin, Steve Miller, Joe Satriani, Carla Thomas, James Cotton, Bernard Purdie, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Linda Tillery, Eddie Money, Harvey Mandel, John Handy, Zigaboo Modeliste, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Earl King, Ernie K-Doe, and many more. The last two years, Tony has toured with Frank Bey & the Anthony Paule Band.
Ted "Blyss" Gould is a bassist and music educator originally from New Orleans whose credits include working with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee Zigaboo Modeliste of the Meters, American Idol finalist Latoya London, Will Russ and the Force of Will Band, Jon B. and a host of Broadway scale musical theater productions including West Side Story, CATS, Dream Girls, Cabaret and Hairspray.
D'Mar is more than a drummer- he is a TRUE showman. Highly sought after for his live performances, D'mar has played drums professionally for more than twenty years. He has toured with Little Richard for the last sixteen years. He has also worked with Dorothy Moore, Chuck Berry, Dennis Lasalle, Bobby Rush, Tu Tu Jones, Hubert Summlin, Honeyboy Edwards, The Williams Brothers, Jody Williams, Muzz Skillings, Big Jack Johnson, Eddie Cotton, Gary Brown , Henry Butler, Maria Muldaur & Mark Hummel, to name a few.
Garth & Marina assembled a rhythm section second to none, able to get our mojo workin' right on time! They are:
Tony 'Macaroni' Lufrano earned his keyboards bona fides early in his career on coast-to-coast tours with The Whispers. Since then, Tony has gigged and recorded with a cavalcade of stars, including Boz Scaggs, Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis & The News, Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Robben Ford, Taj Mahal, Tommy Castro, Bill Champlin, Steve Miller, Joe Satriani, Carla Thomas, James Cotton, Bernard Purdie, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Linda Tillery, Eddie Money, Harvey Mandel, John Handy, Zigaboo Modeliste, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Earl King, Ernie K-Doe, and many more. The last two years, Tony has toured with Frank Bey & the Anthony Paule Band.
Ted "Blyss" Gould is a bassist and music educator originally from New Orleans whose credits include working with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee Zigaboo Modeliste of the Meters, American Idol finalist Latoya London, Will Russ and the Force of Will Band, Jon B. and a host of Broadway scale musical theater productions including West Side Story, CATS, Dream Girls, Cabaret and Hairspray.
D'Mar is more than a drummer- he is a TRUE showman. Highly sought after for his live performances, D'mar has played drums professionally for more than twenty years. He has toured with Little Richard for the last sixteen years. He has also worked with Dorothy Moore, Chuck Berry, Dennis Lasalle, Bobby Rush, Tu Tu Jones, Hubert Summlin, Honeyboy Edwards, The Williams Brothers, Jody Williams, Muzz Skillings, Big Jack Johnson, Eddie Cotton, Gary Brown , Henry Butler, Maria Muldaur & Mark Hummel, to name a few.
