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Thirsty Perch Blues Band
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Thirsty Perch Blues Band PowerHouse Electric Rockin Blues Grand Rapids, Michigan Phillip A.: BASS & VOCALS George Fergusen: PERCUSSION Chris Collins: GUITAR & VOCALS Chuck Luscombe: HARMONICA & VOCALS Dan Lomas: GUITAR & VOCALS In the late summer of 2008, the Thirsty Perch Blues Band solidified their lineup and built their foundation as a Powerhouse Electric Rockin Blues Band that can best be described as a howling hurricane of a five piece ensemble. Their truly diverse musical influences are the driving force behind a proprietary sound that simply can`t be matched by your average blues band on the local scene. GRAND RAPIDS — Members of the Thirsty Perch Blues Band have been through it all with other bands over the decades, from playing rock ’n’ roll covers to country music to jazz. So, when the five veteran musicians found their groove playing original “rockin’ blues” songs, they knew they had a foundation for something special. “We didn’t know what it was going to sound like,” said guitarist, singer and lead songwriter Chris Collins, who assembled the band a few years ago. “I think we’re just lucky to have five guys from different backgrounds. ... That’s what makes the original music so good because you’ve got all these different influences. That’s how we came up with this proprietary sound, I think.” That “proprietary sound” has earned the Grand Rapids blues band plenty of attention: It won the 2009 Jammie Award from WYCE-FM for best blues album of the
