Roomful of Blues
Standing Room Only [CD]
A knockout punch from a band of blues heavyweights, full of big band swing, razor-sharp blues and sweaty R&B workouts. Features a bunch of energized Roomful originals along with their always inspired versions of R&B nuggets from the past.
Produced by Chris Vachon for Easy-Vee Productions
Recorded and Mixed by Ian Schreier at Osceola Studios, Raleigh, NC
Mastered by A.J. Bautista, Dan Stout, Chris Vachon & Bruce Iglauer at Colossal Mastering, Chicago, IL
Photography by Soozie Sundlun & Chris Allen at E.G. Photo & Studio, East Greenwich RI. www.egphoto.com
Design by Kevin Niemiec
Chris Vachon--Guitar & Background Vocals
Mark DuFresne--Lead & Background Vocals
Mark Earley--Baritone & Tenor Sax
Brad Hallen--Bass
Bob Enos---Trumpet
Rich Lataille--Tenor & Alto Sax
Jason Corbiere--Drums
Travis Colby--Piano & Hammond B3
Chris Vachon uses Flying Finn Guitars, DR Strings, Rivera Amps, and Monster Cables
Mark DuFresne uses Hohner Harmonicas
Jason Corbiere uses DW drums and hardware, Zildjian cymbals, Evans drumheads and Trueline drumsticks
Brad Hallen uses LaBella strings
Mark Earley & Rich Lataille use custom mouthpieces by Steve Baughman
As always, a Big Thanks to our tour manager Mike LeBeau and merchandise manager Jim Ferreira for Keeping Us Rockin'.
Special Thanks to: Beth Vachon; Rhonda Le Beau; Linda Ferreria; Laura DuFresne; Jill, Louis, Jude, Joe and Elizabeth Enos; John, Linda and Jennifer Corbiere; Rae Roche; Katherine, Antonino and Lydia Earley; Toni and Michael Aldieri; Larry and Marilee Colby; Dr. and Mrs. Scott Pett; Bob Bell; everyone at Concerted Efforts; Vicky Moerbe; Bob Drinkwater; Matti Nevalanian; Tony Pinero; the staff at Osceola (thanks for the whistles and the claps guys); Lenny Terenzi; Dennis and Winna McGill; Mr. and Mrs. William Burdick; and Andre 'Mr. A&R' Hobus.
Many Thanks to blues fans the world over who have for 36 years, never stopped supporting Roomful.
Standing Room Only is dedicated to the memory of our departed brother Porky Cohen.
Mark DuFresne dedicates his performance to the memory of his mother Joanne DuFresne.
Roomful of Blues is booked by Piedmont Talent: (704) 399-2210, info@piedmonttalent.com
Roomful web site designed by Lenny Terenzi of Left of Center Creative
For tour schedule & other information please visit us at www.roomful.com.