Virgil Caine
Performing Saturday, July 31, 2010
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Personnel Profile TOM WOTRUBA: Lead Guitar, Vocals & Songwriter/Table Walker!!! Tom has been playing guitar since the age of 13. He has performed in numerous venues around the Duluth and Minneapolis area for many years. He was co-founder of the popular band, the “Tom Cats,” in the late 80’s and 90’s. Tom’s musical influences have remained in the classic rock, R&B and country vain. Tom is also known in the area for his tasteful solos, soulful rhythm playing and wild stage show. Tom’s musical ability is seconded only to his professional and personable style. He is a treat to watch perform in any size venue! MARK HOWLEY: Lead Vocals, Harp, Songwriter and Sound Professional. Mark began singing and playing harmonica while still a child and found a love of blues and R&B music. Originally from Chicago, Mark began playing with some of the greatest blues musicians in the Chicago area. Mark moved to Minnesota and soon began playing with some of the most talented bands in the area. Past bands include The Wing Tips, Centerville All-stars, Aces and Eights & the Tom Cats. Mark’s high energy vocal and harp performances are always thrilling to the fans. Mark has an incredible knowledge and love of music and a large following of devoted fans and friends. Mark’s humorous demeanor ensures the audiences have a great time! BIG DADDY DAVE PRUDHOMME: Bass guitar, Vocals. David has been playing in numerous bands such as Freightliner, Aces & Eights and the Delta Resonators in Northern Minnesota for more then 20 years. The latter band was a finalist in the 2002 W.C. Handy awards in Memphis, TN which won the right after winning the Northern Minnesota Blues Association that same year. David has played numerous music festivals throughout the country. His favorite style of music is hard drivin’ Rock and Blues music. David loves songs with a driving beat that make people want to get up and dance. He especially enjoys interacting with the audience and making sure everyone is having a great time…dancing….drinking…..and spending their hard earned $$$$$ Keith Fredrickson Drums, Vocals, Songwriter. Keith’s story begins when his Mothers water broke while playing drums. Needless to say he grew up with music all around him. His first band was in high school called the Jiffy Toast Connection! From there Keith was one of the founding members of the popular jam band called American Hip. He has also performed in other regional bands such as Trick Whisper, Generation Four, Outlaw X, and he is also a well established session/ studio player in the Midwest. Music is Keith's passion and plays nearly every instrument he can get his hands on. Keith’s influences include Frank Zappa, The Who, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Sam and Dave and tons of other blues and R&B acts. Some of Keith's greatest influences came while playing for and watching his favorite local band Azure Dezure. Note to mention……Keith is ridiculously tattooed!! This is a very high energy band with four seasoned musicians. Our choice of material and professionalism is said to set us apart from other local acts. A hard driving rhythm section, burning hot guitar, the very best harmonica and lead vocals make this band a must see!!!!!!
