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Wednesday's at The Tavern...

A Premiere Blues Band
Endorsed by BarrelhouseBlues.com

Ricky King Russell & the Double D's

One of New England's preeminent Blues Masters, Ricky "King" Russell has been entertaining audiences for decades. His astounding technique and encyclopedic repertoire enables him to entertain ALL NIGHT LONG!

Ricky is a singer, songwriter, guitar slinger that plays and sings with passion and finesse, quickly drawing his audience into a Blues experience like none other.

If you like your Blues with a traditional foundation and a touch of modern flair served up high energy style, The Ricky "King" Russell Band will deliver the goods!

Don't miss this great Blues band!

Join us for our Wednesday Night Blues

119 Washington Street, Plainville MA 02762
(508) 699-7600

Join us again Wednesday

JULY 8th @ 8:30PM!

late night menu available

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Ricky King Russel & the Double D's Bio

Ricky "King" Russell featuring Danny Banks
2008 International Blues Challenge Finalists

Together they will take the Blues to another Level….

	*Ricky "King" Russell* is one of the Blues' most seasoned performers and brightest talents. Taking his cue from Blues masters past and present, Ricky plays with passion and style. His 4 CD’S are radio favorites and the song, "Big Boy" has been featured on the House of Blues Radio Hour with Dan Akroyd. Ricky is a guitarist/vocalist/songwriter forty year musician with a list of credits and accomplishments too long to list here. Described as "The Kingpin of the Blues" by the Boston Globe, Ricky always delivers from the heart. He has appeared with such notables as Honeyboy Edwards,
John Lee Hooker, Eddie Clearwater, Mighty Sam McClain, Ronnie Earl, Jerry Portnoy, Duke Robillard, Kim Wilson, Tommy Shannon and Chris Layton (Double Trouble), Susan Tedeschi, Toni Lynn Washington, Roomful of Blues and many others.He was the featured artist at the original House of Blues in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Harvard University has bestowed upon him an honorary "Doctorate of the Blues." Quotes… “Blistering Roadhouse Blues…Volcanic” – Steve Morse, the Boston Globe “You’re in for a treat if you search out one of the great blues musicians in America” – Improper Bostonian Magazine “Tasty” – Dean Johnson, the Boston Herald “Great Stuff” – Dan Akroyd, (Blues brothers, House of Blues) “Strong and Vibrant” – Matt Whorf, Blueswire Magazine “The fever heat of the Blues!” – Frank John Hadley, Downbeat Magazine

	*Danny Banks.* His natural talent, magnetic stage presence, mature poise, and charming personality have made fans of musicians and music aficionados alike. At 12 years old Danny was interviewed on the Late Show with David Letterman and performed with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra. He has also performed on Fox 25 Morning News and CBS Sunday with Liz Walker. Danny has performed with some great musicians such as blues singer and
recording artist Shirley King (BB King’s daughter), the Chris Fitz Band, Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard, David Maxwell, Jerry Portnoy and Billy Branch among others. In 2008, Danny released his first Album “Rippin’ It Up” which has already been played on Peter Black's radio show on WATD, as well as BBC2 in London and Sirius satellite radio. Quotes… “We have our next Buddy Rich / Sandy Nelson” – Paul Shaffer “A young prodigy…” – David Letterman “He puts a lot of older drummers to shame”- Sir Tom Jones “The future of the blues is here” – BB King “Daniel is a wonder” – Shirley King “A drummer’s job is to keep time and provide a good feel…That’s what his strength is. That’s what impresses” – Chris Rivelli “WOW he is unbelievable. What chops!!!” – Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)