Band Members
All of our band members have grown up with rock and blues music. Some played for hamburgers at Charlotte locations as teens. Every one in the band has lived with this music and much the original music written by band members that gets played regularly is from our hearts.
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Rusty Barkley - Guitar, Vocals
This guy has Lightning shootin' from his fingertips! Rusty has been called the best guitarist on the east coast and to hear him play will convince you. He seems to tap into some source that just flows through him, particularly on some of his extended jams. Rusty also teaches locally and has mentored some of the new up and coming hot guitarists in the area. In addition to playing with the Part Time Blues Band, he sits in with some of the big name acts that come through town. His talents in the studio are well known around here and you can find his work on several CD's and commercial jingles.
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Mike Federal - Guitar, Vocals
A huge voice in a small package! Mike has a resume that impresses. He has toured with some of the biggest names in music. Among them are Bette Midler with whom he appeared on the Tonight Show. He also starred as Claude in the Chicago production of "HAIR". Mike knows a gazillion songs and can sing any style that you throw at him. His talent as a guitar player sometimes goes unnoticed until he occasionally misses a gig. Then you really can appreciate the hole he fills with that ol’ Martin guitar. He and his brother Lenny are a long time fixture in the Charlotte music scene.
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Bob Dunlap - Drums, Vocals
Bob is one of the most powerful drummers you will ever hear. He has a long history of touring and continues to occasionally play with some of the area’s most popular groups . No one can lay down a shuffle groove better than Bob Dunlap. He also possesses an unusual singing style that can amaze with his renditions of Muddy Waters and Satchmo’.
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Dennis "Big Swingin" Johnson - Bass Guitar, Vocals
A Texan through and through….just ask him! Dennis grew up in a musical family so it seemed natural for him to love playing and singing. He first started out on a toy accordion, moving up to the piano, then later, took up the guitar, and then found a love for the Bass guitar. He’s played in country bands in Texas and even ….(shhhhh don’t tell anybody)… a Barry Manilow cover band. Dennis also enjoys the technical end and has a recording studio . Several bands in Charlotte have had him make live recordings at gigs, then he's produced CD’s for demo’s and for sale at their gigs. <= Click picture to see photo album
Jimmy "Uncle Grubb" Thornburg - Keys, Vocals
Although he looks like he would tear your head off, Uncle Grubb is really just a big ol’ teddy bear after you get to know him. He has one of the best right hands around and is a fan favorite! Grub has played in the Carolinas for years with various R&B, Blues, and Rock Bands. He is another one that knows a bunch of tunes, which really helps when we get “guest musicians” that suddenly show up to sit in. <= Click picture to see photo album
Jimmy "The Legend" Johns - Head Roadie
Jimmy has been around the music scene for ages and has all the "dirt" on the band! Unofficially known as the band historian and anecdote teller, Jimmy will be glad to share a tale or two at the drop of a hat. Officially, he now sets up all of the equipment that we are now to old to lift!!!! In addtion, Jimmy keeps the "assistant" roadies in line while occasionally acting as bouncer for over exhuberant fans who trip into our mic stands.
Guest Talent
We have a great number of friends, fellow singers, performers, and rising new talent that play with us from time to time. Like family, they show up from time to time and rock the house.
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