ROOMFUL OF BLUES ELECTED TO THE RHODE ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Guitarist Chris Vachon told the local Valley Breeze, "After 22 years of traveling the world and receiving numerous music awards, being inducted in the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame's inaugural class is a huge honor for Roomful. We'd like to thank all of our friends in Rhode Island for their support over the years." The band performs at the induction ceremony on Sunday, February 26 at The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, "are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock ‘n' roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. The band was voted Blues Artist Of The Year at the 2011 Boston Music Awards.Their latest CD is Hook, Line & Sinker.
Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, "are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock ‘n' roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. The band was voted Blues Artist Of The Year at the 2011 Boston Music Awards.Their latest CD is Hook, Line & Sinker.
