Friday 25th October 2024 - Federal Blues Inc.
Federal Blues Inc. (FBI) was formed in early January 2014 by a group of residents of the Byron hinterland village of Federal (hence the name) with a shared love of the BLUES. After quickly establishing a following in the Byron area, they formed ‘The Blues Club’ at Bangalow Bowling Club, which in 2019 expanded and moved to Ballina RSL, and from 2023 onwards staged performances every Sunday with FBI as the ‘House Band’.
Band members include ex-pat Canadian Tommy Cuyler on guitar & vocals, with an impressive record for accompanying overseas artists including BB King. Tommy returns to Canada every other summer to play the festivals around Toronto. Soren (Soz) Carlbergg, on guitar vocals, brings a wealth of experience with his solid Chicago blues style, and combines with Tommy to deliver great guitar harmonies and grooves.
Steve Foster contributes with blues harmonica riffs that weave in and out of the ‘sauce’ that is the Blues. Martin Muller is on bass with some vocals, combining with Derek Armistead on drums to provide one of the best rhythm sections in the Northern Rivers. Their lengthy experience as a band pays off as they lay down all the blues feels with a solid and dynamic sound.
FBI plays a mixture of originals and blues classics, drawing from old masters such as Muddy Waters and BB King, plus more contemporary artists like Eric Clapton, Gary Clark Jnr., Joe Louis Walker and Robin Ford. The result is an exciting, dynamic and passionate blues experience.
Band members include ex-pat Canadian Tommy Cuyler on guitar & vocals, with an impressive record for accompanying overseas artists including BB King. Tommy returns to Canada every other summer to play the festivals around Toronto. Soren (Soz) Carlbergg, on guitar vocals, brings a wealth of experience with his solid Chicago blues style, and combines with Tommy to deliver great guitar harmonies and grooves.
Steve Foster contributes with blues harmonica riffs that weave in and out of the ‘sauce’ that is the Blues. Martin Muller is on bass with some vocals, combining with Derek Armistead on drums to provide one of the best rhythm sections in the Northern Rivers. Their lengthy experience as a band pays off as they lay down all the blues feels with a solid and dynamic sound.
FBI plays a mixture of originals and blues classics, drawing from old masters such as Muddy Waters and BB King, plus more contemporary artists like Eric Clapton, Gary Clark Jnr., Joe Louis Walker and Robin Ford. The result is an exciting, dynamic and passionate blues experience.
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