Deep Water Reunion
An evening of Chicago Blues with Deep Water Reunion
David "Big Pipes" Gee and Tommy "SkinTite" Swearingen and their band Deep Water Reunion will host an evening of Chicago Blues. "The individual artists in this quintet/sextet bear witness to nearly two hundred years of face-time from the stages of the world and have contributed significantly to the feel on innumerable recordings. You will long remember the feeling that Deep Water Reunion delivered."....Jon Lovold, Fargo Blues Festival Hospitality Director.
The Blues Reunion Features,
David” Big Pipes" Gee, singer/songwriter for Mid-West favorite, The Boilerhouse Blues Band. Their CD "Playing with Fire" is charting in Europe. David started his career at the age of 5 singing with his Uncles, who were members of the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra. David spent many years developing his talent. His vocals are delivered from his soul, and his performance from his heart. A true bluesman, entertainer and musician. David entertains the fans with his "signature" of handing out Deep Water Reunion monogrammed sunglasses, which combined with his vocal talent, brought the house down this past August at the Fargo Blues Festival. He is a real showman and crowd pleaser, and has earned the respect of the many Mid-West blues musicians, and is known by his peers as a true Mid-West blues legend.
Tommy "SkinTite" Swearingen, A ten year veteran of the Grammy Award winning, WC Handy nominated James Solberg Band, and WC Handy and Grammy Award winning Luther Allison Band. Spent several summers playing with multi Grammy Award winning song writer Will Jennings. Will penned such hits as Joe Cocker's, "Up Where We belong," Barry Mantilow's, "Looks Like We Made It," Doby Gray's, "Slip Sliding Away," Celine Dion's theme from the block buster movie, The Titanic. Several years with Howard "Guitar" Luedtke. Recorded with Jay Stulo and the Mighty Aces. Founding member of the Mickey Larson Band and Big Time David's Blues Show and Revue. Founding member of Robert "One Man" Johnson and the Last Fair Deal Blues Band, featuring Kenny O on the clarinet.
Jerry "Fever" Henry, and his mighty guitar. A Milwaukee native Jerry has been touring the mid-West for several years with his own Rockin Texas Blues band, The Jerry Henry Band following up on their hit CD, "Rockin' The Blues" Jerry is truly one of the most creative guitarists of our time, and puts a whole new meaning to "electric guitar." Deep Water Reunion is fortunate to have Jerry on board.
Rick "Rock Solid” Clark, bass player of choice for the award winning James Solberg Band. Shared his bass style with Coco Montoya, Muddy Waters. Rick also recorded with David Gee and Boilerhouse. Recorded European chart topping CD "Playing with Fire." Rick received some musical influence sharing a recording studio with Warren Zevon, while playing with Mid-West rock favorite Tongue Band.
Larry "Third Degree” Byrne and his amazing keyboard. Larry "Third Degree" is currently playing with the James Solberg Band. He has been with Jim in several bands prior to this band. They played together with Luther Allison in the 70's and 80's. Played some years with Big City Bob and His Ballroom Gliders, Little Ziggy and the Zoo Revue, and the list goes on. Ol' Lar is the heart and soul of any band. His constant feel for the flow of each tune, makes this reunion so exciting. A great asset to any band. Deep Water Reunion is excited to have this guy's craft in the mix.
Bob Corbit, and the Joy of Sax. A road hardened pro who after surviving a 6 month tour with Ike and Tina Turner, focused his talent working several years with Frank Zappa's drummer Jimmie Carl Black. Bob and his talent have graced stages of the world including those of Ben Sidran, Ike and Tina Turner and W C Clark. Corbit has carved out his place as one of the most in demand session saxophonists in the Mid-West. Bob has a demanding schedule, when not entertaining audiences with Deep Water Reunion, you can find him honing his skill with his own group, The Bob Corbit Trio, with Milwaukee keyboardist Major Hamberlin and switching off between drummers Rick Flowers and the late great James Brown's drummer, Clyde Stublefield. Bob's ability to play two saxophones at the same time has earned him recognition as being one of the most entertaining and combined with his high energy will keep your toe tapping for days. We thank Bob for being a part of this Reunion.
Sue Orfield has been playing the tenor saxophone for close to 30 years. She currently lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She moved to Eau Claire in 2004 from Seattle, Washington, where she was voted "best horn" by the Washington Blues Society in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. Sue has shared the stage with some musical greats over the years, a few of them being Jo Dee Messina, the Indigo Girls, Bo Diddley, Ann Wilson of Heart, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, and Bobby McFerrin. Sue's artistry, individuality, and powerful presence on stage make her one of the Midwest’s favorite saxophone players. Sue is a welcome addition to the Deep Water Reunion musician guest list.
Here's a couple videos of the band at the Fargo Blues Festival