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BLUE PLATE SPECIAL

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BLUE PLATE SPECIAL

loc: Lombard, IL
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About BLUE PLATE SPECIAL

 
WHAT DOES BLUE PLATE SPECIAL BRING TO THE TABLE ?

" In a perfect Music World, Blue Plate Special would be hailed as Exceptional and they’d be on the road 300-plus nights a year and Festival-Headliners. We can always hope that the Music Scene straightens itself out and starts embracing Talent and Soulfulness again." Well, every time I’ve listened to “Can You Dig It!!” I get more and more convinced that Blue Plate Special needs to be ranked in the TOP 5 BLUES/ROCK BANDS IN NORTH AMERICA ! Very, very few bands still have that so-important connection to what it’s supposed to be about. When I hear this album, it rekindles my fires and the belief that Music Has The Power To Change The World for The Better. 5 Big Bottles for a perfect example of what BluesRock (or Hard-Rockin’ Blues…) should sound like."

…A. Grigg /Editor-Publisher/ Real Blues Magazine/ Dec. 2007

Since the release of their 3 most recent CD's 1998's "No Place To Fade" 2000's The Blues Ain't Pretty and 2007's Can You Dig It !", Blue Plate Special has had 24 songs hit the #1 chart position on Blues Radio stations around the world (by Listener voting)!!

NEWS FLASH (07/01/09): Blue Plate Special's Album "CAN YOU DIG IT !" has been selected into the TOP 10 BLUES ALBUMS for 2009, out of 54,000 entries, by BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, NARAS members of the JUST PLAIN FOLKS Organization ! Voting is currently underway for Top Album position, ending Aug. 24th/09. Go To: www.justplainfolks.org

Founded in 1969 by Blues Singer/Songwriter R.P. Michaels; Blue Plate Special continues to bring to your ears and hearts, top flite Contemporary Blues performed by the best in cutting edge Blues Musicians!

The 2009 current lineup for Blue Plate Special includes:

R.P. Michaels: Vocals, Bass, and Keyboards

Robert Pasenko: Chicago's powerhouse Drummer

www.pasenko.com

Marty Macmillan: Detroit's spectacular guitar wizard

(check out Marty's work on YouTube)

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Although some acts from other areas like to hang the name "Chicago" on their billing, this group truly has played almost every major and minor club throughout Chicagoland.

Blue Plate Special was there at The Cellar in Arlington Heights, Illinois in '69-'72 opening for Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon's Chicago Blues Allstars, Zephyr w/Tommy Bolin on guitar and The Bob Seger System. They were among the artists that played at the Otis Spann Memorial Benefit where Willie Dixon and Buddy Guy introduced the Blues community to Koko Taylor singing Wang Dang Doodle. Blue Plate Special (with former member Studebaker John on Harp) was one of the first bands to lead the famous Blue Monday Jam session at Chicago's Kingston Mines ! They also were the house band for two years at John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd's Blues Brothers Bar on Wells Street.

Other than headlining, Blue Plate Special has opened at concerts by Charlie Musselwhite, Paul Butterfield, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Siegal-Schwall Blues Band, Heartsfield, Leon Russell, Edgar Winter, Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials, Mitch Ryder, The Kinsey Report, Larry McCray, Janiva Magness and Wayne Baker Brooks.

They have also performed at the Chicago Bears "Fan Convention",Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Convention, Sears Corporate shows, Midnight Madness Iowa Marathon Races, Associated Mail and Package Carriers Convention and many more.

ALL APPEARANCES BY BLUE PLATE SPECIAL ARE ANNOUNCED ON THE LISTINGS PAGE AT: www.ILLINOISBLUES.com -(The most popular site for venue attending Blues Fans!)

The Blues Radio listeners and Blues Festival attendees are one and the same. The current hit songs, powerful sounds and all-around good vibe of Blue Plate Special makes them a great addition to your Blues Festival or Venue; an honest homage to the past mixed with the new blood of the present and the determination to Bring The Blues into the Future!
Genres: Blues, Funk, Indie Rock Sponsored by SideCho, Rock, Soft Rock, Southern Rock
Members:
Instrumentation -

R.P. Michaels - Vocals, Bass and Keyboards.

Robert Pasenko - Drums.

Marty Macmillan - Guitar (various Tunings and Slide), Vocals. (added Jan. 2009)

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The three members of Blue Plate Special and their own personal histories are:

R.P. Michaels: Ron's variety of skills leads the direction for each song, sometimes pounding out rhythm on his bass and then rolling the organ thru a ballad and later playing the boogie woogie on the piano (and even all three while continuously singing --- it's truly amazing!). Reviewer Bob Gabrella of In The Mix magazine described R.P. as a performer who "wrings the gamut of emotion from a powerful set of vocal pipes and at the same time lays down a furious range of bass licks." Ed Ivey of Blues Review said "Michaels is a great singer with gruff roadhouse vocals." Outside of his work with Blue Plate, R.P. played as an on call bassist for Muddy Waters and also Sam Lay back in 1971-72. During this time, R.P. was aided by Muddy, Willie Dixon, Charlie Musselwhite, and Cary Baker which led to well placed gigs (Peppers, High Chaparral, Kingston Mines) and other industry contacts.

ROBERT PASENKO- The "Freight Train" of Blues Drummers. Full time member as of 06/07. He brings many years of experience and creativity to the "Blue Plate Special" Lineup. Robert has provided the drive behind many Chicago Blues Artists such as Tommy McCracken, Sammy Fender and many others. He is a drummer on call at Buddy Guy's Legends.

MARTY MACMILLAN - Fantastic guitarist who brings new energy through his use of various unusual tunings as well as a stinging Slide guitar. Marty, who hails originally from the Detroit area, has recently been added to the Blue Plate Special lineup and shows. His guitar playing adds a totally new uniqueness to the Blue Plate sound, and will be featured on our new upcoming releases. Marty brings a wealth of talent and new direction with his love of blues and rockabilly and his crowd pleasing style.

Contact, Label and Tour Direction:

Prime Entertainment

www.bpsblues.com

547 W. Edgewood Rd. Lombard, IL. 60148

bluesist@aol.com

630 207 0340

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Website: www.bpsblues.com

Fansite: www.myspace.com/blueplatespecialband.com

Discography:BLUE PLATE SPECIAL ALBUMS:

Can You Dig It! - CD released 04/01/06 Hard Enuff*, Can You Dig It*, Workin' On Love*, Rocket In Your Pocket*, She's Got My Number, I Like It Like That*, Right Now *, Feel So Good*, Luck Runs Out*, Yer' Bad Behind*, Baby's Been On My Mind*, Don't Lose The Spirit*, Have A Little Faith, Unchain My Heart.

The Blues Ain't Pretty - CD released 01/15/00 Crank It Up, Tell The Truth*. The Phone Call*,Quicksand, Real Fast Life*, Chains*, Not In The Mood*, Get Some Fun Out Of Life*, Disneyland,Ready To Play, Bad Drugs And Alcohol, No Escape From The Blues, Reachin'*, Knock Knock*.

No Place To Fade - CD released 1998 Stand*, Fire Alarm, Millionaire*, Homework*, No Place To Fade, Your Heart Ain't In It, Somebody Play The Blues For Me*, Dippin' In*, World Of Trouble*, One More Thing.

All songs followed by an asterisk have charted at the #1 position on Worldwide Blues Radio !
Setup Requirements:
For Festival and large venues-Band does not travel with large PA and Lighting.Requirements:4 vocal mics; 3 front , 1 back1 mic /guitar amp3 DI boxes - 1 Bass, 2 Keys5 mics - Drums / Kick, Overhead, 3 Kit4 monitor minimumStage size minimum- 15' wide x 8 ' deep, covered.
 
 
 
 
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