Biography
Edward J. Earley Jr. - Trombone and lead vocals
Ian Lamson - Guitar and backing vocals
Richard Smith - Keyboards and backing vocals
Crisco Janda - Drums and percussion
Peter Rochelle - Bass
The Ed Earley Band came together in late 1994. Doing private parties and small clubs they found a "certain magic" that has, over the past 14 years, made them a hard working blues band. Today they have 2 albums, "Going on Blue" and "Raggedy Old Car Blues", available in stores as well as receiving regular airplay on several stations. The band is currently working on their 3rd album and can be found performing at clubs and events all over Northern California.
EDWARD J. EARLEY, JR. - Ed is the "trombone player's" trombone player. He has played with just about everybody in the blues world from Albert King to John Lee Hooker. In addition to his own band, Ed is currently performing with Elvin Bishop, as well as teaching and writing music. With his charismatic stage presence, he is a true professional…
IAN LAMSON - Ian's recording credits include The Ed Earley Band, Elvin Bishop, Beaufunk and more… He has performed with Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, George Thorogood, Larry Vann, Angela Strehli & The Nicasio Allstars, Francis Clay, Joe Louis Walker, Daniel Castro, Steve Miller, James Cotton, Robbin Ford, Beaufunk, Natasha James, Buddy Owen, Richie Barron and countless more…
RICHARD SMITH - Rich's recording credits include The Ed Earley Band, Richie Barron, Terry & The Pirates, Matzaballz,The Lucky Dogs and more… He has performed with Randy Forrester, Slick Aguilar, Gregg Douglass, Clarence Clemens, Elvin Bishop, Peter Tork, Greg Elmore, Michael White, Huey Lewis, Peter Welker, Ben Hunter & The Celtic Scandals, Buddy Owen, Sparks, Detroit Desciples, Levi Lloyd and many more…
CRISCO JANDA - Crisco's reording credits include The Ed Earley Band, Terry & The Pirates, Sky Saxon & The Seeds, Pete Sears, The Soup, Ruckus, Matzaballz and more… He has performed with Dale Pryor & Hayfever, Jimmie Mamou, Slick Aguilar, Randy Forrester, Richie Barron, Greg Douglass, Joe Louis Walker, Eugene & The Bluejeans, Elvin Bishop, Freddy Roulette, Rob Robinson, Ruckus, Sweetiepie & The Doughboys, Buddy Owen, The Skallywags and many more…
PETER ROCHELLE - Has recently joined the band, is a phenomenal bass player.
Influences:
We would like to give special mention to JOSEPH RUSSO. An excellent songwriter and lyricist whose talent, creativity and patience have been sorely unappreciated… most of the tunes you'll hear on "Raggedy Old Car Blues", and a couple on "Going On Blue" as well, were written for us, in part or in whole, by Joe. He is an extreme asset to our band and we are lucky to have his skills in our camp. Thank You Joe, you're the best!!!!!
You can also see ‘Ed Early Band’ on Last.fm here: Ed Earley Band
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