The Groove
As experts in the art of old school blues we’ve assembled a setlist that dives deep into the great blues classics, from Memphis to Chicago, from Elmore James to Buddy Guy, Freddie King and Magic Sam, this band is legit. And of course, the master, BB King! The list is always evolving as we add new songs regularly.
Options. Man, you’ve got options
The most common lineup for the ULB Blues Band is a 4-piece, a quartet if you will, consisting of the core plus one. Our +1 is usually keys, organ, harmonica, or saxophone. But why limit yourself? If you’ve got a large event and you want a second guitar, piano, and a horn section, we say yes let’s do it! Just like Elwood and Jake, we’re on a mission to give you a blues band you’ll book again and again.
Roots
Blues players need to love the blues, you’ve got to feel it if you want to get through to people. Our bluesmen have been studying and performing the blues for year, have played all over Utah, and know their roots music. No imposters here, their music will bring you anything but down. Did they sell their soul at a crossroads in the middle of the night? Not that we know of, but I wouldn’t be surprised. Like Robert Johnson says, They’re Red Hot.
Is Blues the same as Jazz?
Not these days! They are related though. Blues and Jazz share a musical heritage, that is to say they come from the same place, but though their grandparents are the same they are as different now as second cousins. Blues became the music of old guitars and whiskey bars, jazz became first swinging then classy. Sometimes the blues is somebody stomping their foot to the beat and lamenting the loss of a good partner, like Etta James in “I’d Rather Go Blind.” Sometimes it’s rocking and full of energy like Stevie Ray Vaughan striking at his classic Stratocaster with the passion of a man possessed! The ULB Blues Band brings all of this together with deep rocking melodies and awe inspiring guitar solos.
https://utahlivebands.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/I-Need-Someone-To-Need-Me.mp3 ULB Blues Band live – I Need Someone To Need Me
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ULB Blues Band Live – I’ve Been Misbehavin’
https://utahlivebands.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Blues-Band-Live.mp3 ULB Blues Band Live with Harmonica
https://utahlivebands.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Driving-Wheel-Live-at-Stein-Eriksen-Lodge.mp3 Driving Wheel, Live at Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
ULB Blues Band sample song list
Robert Cray – Where Do I Go From Here – Heritage Of The Blues: Phone Booth
Freddie King – Someday, After a While (You’ll Be Sorry) – Ultimate Collection
James Carr – Pouring Water on a Drowning Man – You Got My Mind Messed Up
James Hunter – Carina – The Hard Way
William Bell Share What You Got (But Keep What You Need) – Stax-Volt: The Complete Singles 1959-1968
O.V. Wright – I’d Rather Be Blind, Crippled And Crazy – The Soul Of O.V. Wright
Tyrone Davis – One Way Ticket (To Nowhere) – The Ultimate Tyrone Davis
Magic Sam,Eddie Shaw – You Belong to Me – Black Magic (Deluxe Edition)
The Falcons – You’re So Fine – Lost Hits Of The 50’s
Wilson Pickett – You’re so Fine – The Exciting Wilson Pickett
Magic Sam – Give Me Time – Give me time
Magic Sam – You Belong To Me – Give me time
Magic Sam – That’s Why I’m Crying – Give me time
Magic Sam – You’re So Fine – Give me time
Magic Sam – Come Into My Arms – Give me time
Magic Sam – I Can’t Quit You Baby – Give me time
Magic Sam – Sweet Little Angel – Give me time
Magic Sam – That’s All I Need – Give me time
Magic Sam – What Have I Done Wrong – Give me time
Magic Sam – Baby, You Torture My Soul – Give me time
Magic Sam – I’m So Glad – Give me time
Magic Sam – Shake A Hand – Give me time
Syl Johnson – One Way Ticket to Nowhere – The Complete Twinight Singles
Boz Scaggs – Can I Change My Mind – Memphis (Expanded Edition)
Darrell Banks – Open the Door to Your Heart – Darrell Banks Is Here!
Roomful Of Blues – Duke’s Blues – Jumpin’ ‘N Swingin’
Magic Sam – All Your Love – The Essential Magic Sam: The Cobra and Chief Recordings 1957-1961
Earl Hooker – The Hucklebuck – Sun Records – The Rhythm and The Blues
Donny Hathaway – This Christmas – A Donny Hathaway Collection
Bobby Hebb – Sunny – Sunny
Aaron Neville – Tell It Like It Is – The Very Best Of Aaron Neville
Freddie King – San-Ho-Zay – Ultimate Collection
B.B. King – Woke Up This Morning (My Baby She Was Gone) – Singin’ The Blues
Junior Parker – Driving Wheel – Little Junior Parker: Mr. Blues
Johnny Guitar” Watson” – Don’t Touch Me – Best Of The Modern Years
Freddie King – The Stumble – Let’s Dance Away And Hide Away
Joe Simon – The Chokin’ Kind – The Chokin’ Kind
Howard Tate – Ain’t Nobody Home – Get It While You Can – The Complete Legendary Verve Sessions
Etta James – I’d Rather Go Blind – Tell Mama
The Hollywood Fats Band – Lonesome – Deep In America / Larger Than Life, Vol. 2
Otis Rush – Three Times a Fool – The Essential Otis Rush
Otis Rush – Double Trouble – The Essential Otis Rush
Otis Rush – I Can’t Quit You Baby – Can’t Quit You Baby / Sit Down Baby
Albert Collins – Dyin’ Flu – Truckin’ With Albert Collins
Magic Sam – All My Whole Life – The Essential Magic Sam: The Cobra and Chief Recordings 1957-1961
Magic Sam – Everything Gonna Be Alright – The Essential Magic Sam: The Cobra and Chief Recordings 1957-1961
Buddy Guy – Let Me Love You Baby – Damn Right, I’ve Got The Blues
Elmore James – Take Me Where You Go – Street Talkin’
Elmore James – Fine Little Mama – Shake Your Money Maker: The Best of the Fire Sessions
Otis Redding – Merry Christmas Baby – Pure Southern Soul
Lonnie Brooks – Don’t Take Advantage Of Me – Hot Shot
Tommy Ridgley – Double Eyed Whammy – The New Orleans King Of The Stroll
Otis Rush – So Many Roads, So Many Trains – Door To Door
Jimmy Johnson – You Don’t Know What Love Is – Bar Room Preacher
Sam Cooke – You Send Me – The Man Who Invented Soul
Robert Johnson – They’re Red Hot – The Complete Recordings
Little Walter – You’re So Fine – The Essential Little Walter
James Hunter – People Gonna Talk – People Gonna Talk
Pee Wee Crayton – Blues After Hours – Blues On Blues
Magic Sam – She Belongs to Me – Crash Records Complete
James & Bobby Purify – I’m Your Puppet – Shake A Tail Feather! The Best Of James And Bobby Purify
Freddie King – Ain’t Nobody’s Business What We Do – My Feeling For the Blues
Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through The Grapevine – In The Groove
Curtis Mayfield – It’s All Right – Something to Believe In
Curtis Mayfield – People Get Ready – The Berlin Sessions
Tyrone Davis – Turn Back The Hands Of Time – Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Buddy Guy,Bonnie Raitt – Feels Like Rain (feat. Bonnie Raitt) – Feels Like Rain
John Hiatt – Feels Like Rain – Slow Turning
Bobby Blue” Bland” – Don’t Want No Woman – Two Steps From The Blues
One Bald Tire,Gordon,Roscoe – Just a Little Bit (feat. Gordon,Roscoe) – Bab Roc Music Publishing Company – Full Speed Ahead
Guitar Slim – The Things That I Used To Do – Sufferin’ Mind
Guitar Slim – The Things That I Used to Do – The Very Best Of 1951-1954
Herb Johnson & The Impacts – I’m so Glad Get – Gone Hidden Gems – Rarities, 60’s Soul and Funk Vol. 2
Otis Rush – I Can’t Stop – Door To Door
Little Willie – John All Around – The World Fever
J.J. Jackson – But It’s Alright – Best of Loma Records-Rise and Fall of a 1960’s Soul Label
Bobby Patterson – T.C.B. or T.Y.A. – Soul Is My Music: The Best of Bobby Patterson
Mary Wells – You Beat Me To The Punch – Single Version / Mono – 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Mary Wells
William Bell – You Don’t Miss Your Water – Extended – Stax-Volt: The Complete Singles 1959-1968
Sam Cooke – Rome (Wasn’t Built In A Day) – Ain’t That Good News
O.V. Wright – I’d Rather Be Blind, Crippled And Crazy – Memphis Unlimited
Bo Diddley – Mona – I’m A Man: The Chess Masters, 1955-1958
Tyrone Davis – Turning Point – Turning Point
William Bell Share – What You Got (But Keep What You Need) – The Very Best Of William Bell
King Floyd – Groove Me – Choice Cuts
The Impressions – I Need You – Ridin’ High
Gene Chandler – Man’s Temptation – The Duke Of Earl
Clarence Carter – Tell Daddy – Snatching It Back: The Best Of Clarence Carter
James Carr – Pouring Water on a Drowning Man – You Got My Mind Messed Up
Johnnie Taylor – Ain’t That Loving You – Wanted: One Soul Singer
Doris Troy – Just One Look – Sings Just One Look And Other Memorable Selections
Barbara Lewis – Hello Stranger – Hello Stranger
The Spinners – I’ll Be Around – Spinners
Sidney Joe Qualls – How Can You Say Goodbye – I Enjoy Loving You
Syl Johnson – Same Kind of Thing – Dresses Too Short
The Brothers Of Soul – I Guess That Don’t Make Me a Loser – I Guess That Don’t Make Me a Loser
The Spinners – It’s A Shame – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – I’ve Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Bad, Bad Weather (Till You Come Home ) – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Pay Them No Mind – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – My Lady Love – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Souly Ghost – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – O-o-h Child -2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – In My Diary – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – (She’s Gonna Love Me) At Sundown – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Can Sing A Rainbow / Love Is Blue – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Mental Telepathy – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Satisfaction Guaranteed – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Sunshine Train – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – While The City Sleeps – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – I Can’t Let You Go – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Your Sweet Love Is All I Need (Your Love Is Sufficient) – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Don’t Take Your Love Away I Can’t Stand It – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – That’s What Girls Are Made For – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Gonna Keep On Tryin’ Till I Win Your Love – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Sadder Words Were Never Spoken – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Just A Little Part Of Your Life – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – When It Starts To Rain It Pours – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
The Spinners – Why Don’t You Try It – 2nd Time Around (Expanded Edition)
Nat King Cole – (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 – The Nat King Cole Story
B.B. King – The Thrill Is Gone – Completely Well
B.B. King – How Blue Can You Get? – Live In Cook County Jail
U2,B.B. King – When Love Comes To Town – Rattle And Hum
Sam & Dave – Soothe Me – The Best of Sam & Dave
John Lee Hooker – Boom Boom – Burnin’
John Lee Hooker – One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer – The Real Folk Blues
Stevie Ray Vaughan – Little Wing – Couldn’t Stand The Weather (Legacy Edition)
Muddy Waters – I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man – King Of The Electric Blues
