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Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band w/Junior Wells
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CHICAGO/ROCKFORD, Illinois
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   Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band w/Junior Wells: General Info
Member Since1/16/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.bluelightningband.com/
Band MembersSTEVE DITZELL - GUITAR & VOCALS DAVE KAYE - BASS MARTY BINDER - DRUMS WITH GUEST HARMONICA PLAYER JUNIOR WELLS ON "BLUES FOR THERESA" CD
InfluencesSteve Ditzell learned to play the blues on Chicago's south side. He has shared the stage with Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, Keith Richard, Robert Plant, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnnie Winter, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks and many more. Steve and his band Blue Lightning play rocking blues featuring both original and traditional songs with great intensity. Their style is steeped in the Delta, with rock and roll influences. The band lays down fat grooves while Steve piles on emotion-drenched guitar solos and passionate vocals. From Carnegie Hall to the corner bar, their goal has always been the same--that the good times roll for all.
Sounds LikeBand sounds like Cream meets ZZ Top with some Freddie King and Otis Rush with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Blue Lightning Band named in honor of Lightnin' Hopkins
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Dec 5 2009 9:00P
Time Out Pub & Eatery Janesville, Wisconsin
Dec 11 2009 9:00P
Uncle Suz Pell Lake, Wisconsin
Dec 12 2009 7:30P
House of Blues Chicago -- Back Porch Stage Chicago, Illinois
Dec 17 2009 7:30P
House of Blues Chicago -- Back Porch Stage Chicago, Illinois
Dec 18 2009 9:00P
Cardinal Lanes Brodhead, Wisconsin
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
Saraha Loves Park, Illinois
Jan 2 2010 9:00P
Fat Boyz Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Nov 27 2010 8:30P
The Stoop Rockford, Illinois

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   About Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band w/Junior Wells
Steve Ditzell
Steve Ditzell
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MUSICAL BIOGRAPHY 1968/69 Played in the Blake Street Gut Band in New Haven Connecticut. 1972-4 Played with Goin' Home and Central Heating in Ithaca New York. 1975 Moved to Chicago and played with New Earth Rhythm Band. 1976 Joined the House band at Theresa's Lounge in the South Side of Chicago. Played with Sammy Lawhorn and other members of Muddy Water's Band. Jammed with Johnny Winter. 1977 Joined Fenton Robinson Band. Toured U.S. and Canada. Jammed with Otis Rush. Performed at Chicago Fest. 1978 Played at Kingston Mines with Sonnyland Slim, Paul Butterfield, Hubert Sumlin and Sam Lay.. 1979 Joined Koko Taylor and the Blues Machine. Performed at several festivals which included Muddy Waters, Big Mama Thornton, Lightnin' Hopkins and Willie Dixon. Performed at Juneteenth Festival in Houston, Texas and Chicago Fest. Toured Mexico with Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Son Seals, and Blind John Davis. Jammed with Willie Dixon and Little Brother Montgomery. 1980 Performed with Koko Taylor, opening for Bob Marley and the Wailers in Santa Cruz, California. Featured as lead guitarist with Big Mama Thornton and the Jay McShann Jazz Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Also played with Koko Taylor at Carnegie Hall. Recorded live with Koko Taylor at Chicago Fest. 1981-84 Played in Junior Wells and Buddy Guy Blues Band. Toured U.S.and Canada extensively. 1983 Played at Chicago Fest with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. Played at Antone's in Austin, Texas; jammed with Brian Setzer, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmy Vaughan. Performed at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. 1985-88 Performed with The Kinks at the West End in Chicago. Performed with Junior Wells, James Cotton and others at Checkerboard Lounge, as well as with Keith Richard and Chuck Berry. Jammed with Tom Waits at Checkerboard Lounge. Performed with Robert Plant and Junior Wells at Checkerboard Lounge. 1989 Toured Brazil with Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, Etta James, Albert Collins and others. 1990 Performed at King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas with Junior Wells and Robert Junior Lockwood. 1991/2 Played Chicago Blues Fest with Junior Wells. Played Taste of Chicago with Junior Wells 1993 Formed Blue Lightning Band. Guest guitarist with Junior Wells at Chicago Blues Fest. 1994 Performed at W.C. Handy Awards with Junior Wells. Played lead guitar, toured France and Switzerland with Junior Wells. Played for Junior Wells during California Van Morrison tour. Jammed with Lou Rawls at Jack's Sugar Shack in LA. Began studio work for CD with guest artist Junior Wells. 1996 Played at annual RAMI Awards with Broadway Blues Band. Won Best of Rockford Award and played at On The Waterfront Festival with Blue Lightning Band. 1997 Nominated for RAMI Award. Performed at various venues in Chicago area. Performed at Rockford Blues Festival. Won Best of Rockford Award and played at On The Waterfront Festival with Blue Lightning Band. 1998 Nominated for RAMI Award. Performed in Chicago area. Performed at Rockford Blues Festival. 1999 Won Best of Rockford Award and played at On The Waterfront Festival with Blue Lightning Band. Nominated for RAMI Award. Opened for Guess Who at Brookfest. Featured performer at Chicago Blues Festival with Lee Oscar and Jr. Wells Alumni Band. Performed at Rockford Blues Festival with Blue Lightning Band. Special guest guitarist with Koko Taylor at Rockford Blues Festival. 2000 Featured performer at Groove Walk. Performed at Rockford Blues Festival. Played with Jody Noa at annual 4th of July Bash. Played with Brooze Brothers. Played with Dan Noland and Blues Plus. 2001 Featured performer at Groove Walk. Performed at Rockford Blues Festival. Played with Brooze Brothers band at House of Blues. 2002 Nominated for RAMI Award. Won Best of Rockford Award and played at On The Waterfront Festival with Blue Lightning Band. 2003 Nominated for RAMI Award. Played for Harley Davidson "Ride Home" at Kegel's Motorcyle Company. Toured with Liz Mandville Greeson. 2004 Played at Chicago Blues Exchange with Big Fun Blues Band and Liz Mandville Greeson. Nominated for RAMI Award. Recorded solo album "9 String Blues". 2005 Played at Mendelssohn Club with Bob Levis. Nominated for RAMI Award. Played at On The Waterfront Festival with Blue Lightning Band. Released "Blues For Theresa" CD. 2006 Played at Mendelssohn Club with Bob Levis and Ann Rabson. Nominated for RAMI Award. 2007 Played at Warrenville Fest with Jake & Elwood & Big Fun Band with Lonnie Brooks. Played at Morton Grove 4th of July Fest with Fundamentals. Nominated for RAMI Award. 2008 Played at Morton Grove 4th of July Fest with Fundamentals. Played at Warrenville Fest with Lam Jam Blues Band. Played at Sam Zell's Bithday Party with Big Fun Band. Nominated for 2 RAMI Awards in Best Solo and Best Blues Band categories. 2009 Played at Morton Grove 4th of July Fest with Fundamentals. Played Fridays in the Park with Blue Lightning Band. Played at House of Blues and Shaw's Crabhouse with Mississippi Heat. Nominated for 2 RAMI Awards in Best Solo and Best Blues Band categories.Won RAMI Award in Best Solo category.

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Windy City Gentleman

Windy City Gentleman



Nov 24 2009 3:34 AM

thank you for being awesome :)
Jacob Green

Jacob Green



Nov 24 2009 3:33 AM

hey hows it goin?

~green
Livin' the Blues

Livin' the Blues



Nov 12 2009 3:32 AM

Great stuff, like it! Peace.
Countrymusic24

Countrymusic24



Nov 4 2009 2:00 AM

Hi, Hej, Hello, Howdy, Hey, Hallo

Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band w/Junior Wells

Welcome in our more and more growing circle of friends.
Willkommen in unserem mehr und mehr wachsenden Kreis von Freunden.

Yours / Euer
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Tina

Tina



Oct 29 2009 3:32 AM

Had to drop by and show some luv to ya page. Hope all is going good.
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SKIN PASSION TATTOOS 773-778-0239



Oct 29 2009 3:32 AM

Hey wassup, just felt like stopping by to show some love, dont be a stranger
Southside Denny Snyder

Southside Denny Snyder



Oct 26 2009 5:11 AM

thanks and peace, Denny
Gramarella

Susan Molinero



Oct 21 2009 4:07 AM

I am joining you in mourning our dear friend Jimmy Kenney. Rest in Peace, JMK. Hope to see you soon, S&M. Take care.
Nicolle Beckman

Nicolle Beckman



Oct 21 2009 4:07 AM

I can't believe that we don't have Jimmy no more................what a crazy ride it was!
Roger

Roger Melvin



Oct 21 2009 4:07 AM

thanks for the add. and Thank You so much for being my newest friend!! i so appreciate having you!!! Seems to me you got it going on!! It's amazing what we can accomplish with desire, hard work and believing in ourselves your music sond grate have a wonderful week. god bless.
Neal

Neal Barbieri



Oct 19 2009 1:05 AM

Ciao,Steve
Thank you for the add and the friendship.
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice.
compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis,
I feel great admiration for you,
be really one whom is worth rather a lot!
I hope to listen soon to you, in italy ..
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music
all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day
neal
EVRIM TUZUN

EVRIM TUZUN
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Oct 19 2009 1:05 AM


Let the Music bless ur soul...
was busy at the studio... so how bout u?




Tattoo Bob's

Tattoo Bob's



Oct 13 2009 1:25 PM

Cant wait for the show on the 17th its gunna be a bitchin time!!!! Thanks again yer pal, Tattoo Bob
Chicago Music Promotions

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Oct 8 2009 11:40 AM

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Michael D’Agostino

Michael D’Agostino



Oct 4 2009 9:45 AM

THanks for finding me. Diggin your music dude, smokin. IF you are every in NYC, be cool to jam.

peace

MD
The Blues Hounds

The Blues Hounds



Sep 30 2009 3:14 AM

Hey !!! Thanks for adding us.
The BigWheel Band

The BigWheel Band



Sep 13 2009 2:32 AM

Thanks for the add! The BwB.
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Robert Dodson



Sep 8 2009 12:00 PM

"Be the giant of your dreams, and not the slave of your fears."


...hope to see you soon!!

peAce...
Robert

Guillaume ROBIN

Guillaume ROBIN



Aug 31 2009 12:10 PM

Thanks for the add and listening my music.
Doc Art

Doc Art



Aug 23 2009 10:45 AM

Hey Steve, it's nice sharing a birthday with you! Have a great one! -Jeff
Vern Gosdin - 40 Years of The Voice

Vern Gosdin - 40 Years of The Voice



Aug 23 2009 10:45 AM

Thanks to all the Vern Gosdin fans for their votes. Let's get The Voice into the Country Music Hall of Fame a.s.a.p.
The Road Rash Blues Show

Road Rash Blues Show



Aug 15 2009 8:12 AM

Thank you for the friendship

Cheers

Terry
Ciarz

Ciarz



Aug 11 2009 1:58 AM

Hi Steve,
big greetings from Northern Ireland. Just dropping by to listen to your tracks again. We do Had My Fun the same way you do. We're just trying to help keep the Blues alive in Northern Ireland

Respect and peace always

Ciarz
The Blood

The Blood



Aug 9 2009 11:22 AM

Thanks for the friendship..How's life treating you?.. Hope you enjoy the music and message behind it. My mission in life is to fight Human Trafficking. understanding the individual pain of others is sometimes to painful for an other individual to touch and that is frightening ...what i mean is that someone whose life is not traumatized and brutalized as a regular sequence of every day events unconsciously seeks the camouflage and shelter of apathy and banality from the reality of such devastating anguish and terror ...but the spirit of young people who are used as sex slaves in the systematized global industry of human trafficking is now reaching out to the human fellowship in hope and desperation and through technology ...it is scary when humanity turns a blind eye to this horror ...its like ignoring genocide whilst it is happening ...what i am asking is that if you hear the cry of these young people who are existing in an environment of torture and brutality each and every day that you then please do not turn away from them ...please reach deeply into your heart and soul and please in 2009 join a movement or become a part of an event that challenges modern slavery in the 21st century ...

-Colin
Dario La Magna

Dario La Magna



Aug 7 2009 11:36 AM

Thanks for the add.
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