RAY FULLER
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Birthdate: December 19, 1954, Columbus, OH
Gear: Jimmy Vaughn Tex-Mex Strat, 1965 Sears Silvertone, Jerry Jones Danelec-tro 1964 Fender Pro Amp, 1966 Fender Super Reverb
Recordings: First sessions 1977 (unreleased), “The Ray Fuller Band” 1978 LP, “Project Adena” 1979 LP compilation, Q-FM 96 Hometown Album 1980 LP compilation, Eric Moore Band demos 1980 unreleased, Denny Bruce demos (Fabulous Thunderbirds Mgr.) 1982-83 unreleased, “Somethin’ Shakin” Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers LP 1984, “Bangshift”, Terry Davidson and the Gears LP 1986 (guest performer), “Damn Gui tars” Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers LP 1989, Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers “Live” CD 1993, “Pearlene” Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers 1997, “Provisions” Sean Carney and the Nite Owlz CD 1998 (produced and performed on), “The Gift” CD compilation benefiting the homeless 1998, “Twist of Fate” Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers CD 1999, Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers “Rockin' The Blues Live ” CD 2004.
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Mike Gilliland- Harmonica and vocals. Mike emulates Little Walter, Big Walter, and Sonny Boy Williamson. His style is rooted in the Delta/Chicago vein of the blues. Mike also fronts his own band The Delta Sheiks. Past bands include Willie Pooch and The Upsetters. Mike’s colorful harp style is much sought after by other area bands. He is in high demand for studio work and can be heard on many other local blues artists recordings. Mike has been with the Bluesrockers for 10 years.
Eric Blume- Drums. Eric has been a Bluesrocker for 10 years and is every local blues artist favorite drummer. He has played on stage and in the studio with Sean Carney, Willie Pooch, and Teeny Tucker. But Eric does not just play the blues. He was also a founding member of country traditionalist The Roundhead Ranglers, indie funk rockers Rymocerous, and the instrumental jazz Backstairs Quartet . He also has his own funk R&B group The Secret Soul Band.
Dan Sagraves- Bass and vocals. Although he has been a Bluesrocker for 5 years Dan is best known for playing in the Midwest hottest rockabilly band Th’ Flyin’ Saucers. Dan was also a member of Ed Adkins’ Roundhead Ranglers. He can also be seen around town in his own rockabilly project The Cheatin’ Dogs and regionally in the Backporch Swing Band.
John Householder- keyboards and vocals. John has been with The Bluesrockers off and on for over 5 years. He plays piano, organ, and accordian. A night of The Bluesrockers is not complete without some of Johnny’s cajun sound. John also has his own New Orleans party band Chief Johnny Lonesome and the Mound Street Stompers.
