The Blues Street Band consists of:

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Deryl "Big D" Hebert

Big D is the soul of Blues Street. He thinks in music. "There's a song in everything" and D has a way of finding it. He has penned most of the compositions of the group and is the creative force behind "The Blues Street Band". His view of life transcends the music, his vocal technique is a throw back to the days when "they did it, just to do it". He also is a bit of a sad romantic and that comes forth in the songs of love he writes. On the other hand he can have a playful and witty attitude towards his craft and that comes out in such pieces as "Walk in The Park" and  "Fool Around". All in all as Big D goes so goes Blues Street!





Tim "Slammin' Cannon" Reed 

If Deryl is Blues Street's soul than Tim "Slammin' Cannon" Reed is the heart beat. He is not given to playing for the sake of play. His motto is "Play to the song Man". And that he does. He believes that there is melody in that kit of his and he is on a mission to bring it forth. You can't fall out when Tim is in and he has a way of reeling everyone in to center when it's required. He says he'd play for free if he had to. It's just down in him and he needs to get it out and does every time the count goes down.





Neal Oldham

Neal grew up with all types of musical influences, from classical to Beatles, surf, funk, R&B, Blues, Swing, rock and heavy metal. His mom played French horn in the Oklahoma City Symphony. His dad was an amateur singer and played a little harp as well (made his living in sales) His oldest brother, Jack, is a world class harp player. In addition to studio work, he has played in bands such as The Safaris - Wipe Out, August Wind and The Stan West Band. His true hero is my brother, Mark, "The Master Bass Player." "He pushed me along once I really got on a roll after a tragic life altering event; he became my greatest support as well as a band member in my last couple of bands."

His life in the early 90s took several turns, many of which gave him an understanding of the blues. The death of his wife, mother and father within two years was devastating, to say the least. He found myself with his two and four year old baby girls alone, lost, without direction, trying to hold down his job, take care of his girls and work through the pain of his losses.

He went to a local clubs to see his brother's long time friend, Stan West, play the blues. Stan had this great harp player, Jay Loeffel. " Jay took me under his wing and soon gave me the confidence to get up and blow my horn. He was easy to talk with and every question I asked he answered or would show me. He taught me that every harp player has his own style, and we need to respect each other. He said that when it comes to music, egos need be checked at the door and play with you sole. I'm  fortunate to have hooked up with some great local talent. I have performed with DOC Ryan and the Blue Falcons, Hit Men, The MoJo Tones, and Dan Perreault and West Coast Gumbo. Have performed with Etta James, and a tune with BB King. I love to play and for me it's all about fun and letting go. I'm looking forward to performing with Big D and the blue street players, we have a groove that will have you tapping your toes."

 

 

Billy "YY" Yancy

William Yancy aka Billy YY, started beating on pots and pans as a toddler and has been going every since.  He loves all instruments that play on the bass clef, so he excels on his preferred instrument, the bass guitar.  He also plays the upright bass, guitar, keyboards, and an assortment of flutes, whistles, and Caribbean-type of instruments.  While his older siblings (sister is a star of screen and Broadway, Emily Yancy, brother James, was a background singer for such superstars as James Brown and Little Richard) influence him toward music, it was his paternal grandfather who probably influenced him most (he could play any instrument).  Another early influence for him was “Big Mama” Thorton, whom he toured with as a teen.  Being a musician during the 1960’s and the 1970’s , he has shared the studios and stages of many famous artists, i.e. Ike & Tina Turner, Gladys Knight & the Pips.  In 1993, he move to Orange County and returned to music.  In 2001, a friend (bass player) convinced him that it was time to return to the Blues and the bass guitar.  He did, with bands such as Joe Blues and the Legends, the D’vine Order.  2007, another friend (drummer) recruited him to join his Classic Rock band, R-Generation.  He got the reputation for having the “chops”, so that he was eventually recruited to join the Classic Metal band, Sun-dog 7.  2012, he is back to where it seems his destiny, the blues with the Blues Street band.





Luke "Cool Hand" Beato

Luke "Cool Hand" Beato has joined this powerful combo and has been a veteran of the So Cal music scene for decades. His is a prolific songwriter and is what he lives to do. He is currently involved in pitching music to Nashville producer Joe Sins. Also is cowriting with legendary Rich Yellin and Bob Myers. He has played with some of the best in SoCal. Including Lazy Brad Lewis, Dennis Agajanian. The Nelson Family and Grafted. He was the cofouunder of Husky that took the LA area by storm in the 80's and has come from being a Worship Leader and church musician for the last 16 years. Luke has an extensive blues/jazz/rock background. He says that he just doesn't want to play to play. He wants to say something. "I am always looking to increase my musical vocabulary and this band is the perfect vehicle for me."                                                                                                                            

 

 

 











 

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