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BIOGRAPHY
Carl Gustafson: Vocals/Harp
Carl considers himself a performer rather than a musician. He says: “My father is a true musician. He can read a Rachmaninoff piano concerto as though it is a grade school primer. I not only don’t read music, I don’t even like listening to it.”...
"Chicago" Chuck Gullens: Drums/Vocals
“Chicago” Chuck Gullens was born on October 14, 1970 on the south side of Chicago. Chuck was exposed to a variety of music at an early age: R&B, soul, jazz, blues, and theatre. Chuck also had a love for rock music; a love which he displayed in a heavy metal band called “Sinful Cult” at the age of twelve. This multicultural unit was Chuck’s first band outside of school....
Roland "Jr." Bacon: Bass
Roland joined Blinddog Smokin’ in May of 2000
Roland began playing bass when he was 16. He primarily enjoys playing funk and blues and is heavily influenced by all styles of music, including classical, singer-songwriter, rock and blues soul. His primary influences in the music industry include Flea, Victor Wooten, Robert Cray and Stevie Ray Vaughan....
Gino Matteo: Guitar/Vocals
“Work hard at what you love, treat everyone you meet like family, and try to smile here and there”. Through it all, Gino Matteo still holds true to what he believes.
Being a rarity in today’s Blues world, Gino Matteo is a young man with an incredible knowledge and respect for the past, a true student of the Blues. Gino’s performances are spontaneous, explosive, and original- a triple threat to the music world....
Morris "Mo" Beeks: Keyboard/Vocals
Morris Beeks. Known as “Mo Beeks” to most people, “Meaux Luv” to others, grew up in the windy city of Chicago , Il. A keyboardist and vocalist in his own right, who’s career in the music world has led to playing and/or singing with notables such as the late great Jimmy Smith, whom he had the honor of playing a duet with on the Hammond B-3 Organ, Chaka Khan, Najee, Noel Pointer, Leroy Hutson, Otis Clay, Big Jay McNeely, Mickey Champion, JJ “Bad Boy” Jones, organist Deacon Jones, bassist Jennifer York, and multi-talented Tony Newton, just to name a few....