Event Category: The Bank and Blues Club

With an extensive background in gospel and a lifelong passion for soul music, Betty Fox has burst onto the Florida music scene in a whirlwind of controlled yet unabashed passion and has taken the hearts of anyone wise enough to lend her their ear. At age 27, this fiery songstress has her own musical project with quite a few heart wrenching, lyrically driven and musically sound original tracks that beg the question “What kind of life must this old soul have lived?” To support her talent, she has carefully selected musical heavyweights Josh Nelms on guitar, Matt Walker on bass, and Sam Farmer on drums to set herself up for nothing less than well deserved success.

Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00.

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Award winning Australian singer/ songwriter/ virtuoso harmonica player “Peter D. Harper”, now based in Detroit, USA creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harp, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. Harper possesses a powerful, soulful voice and a deep, almost mystical approach to music that some might say has evolved into its own genre. A rich musical stew of ‘50s rhythm and blues, a ‘60s message of love and unity, and ‘70s funky soul, stirred up with masterful harmonica and the deep, woody, percussive tones of the didgeridoo, served up in a feast of timeless mystery. Harper has received an amazing 14 x  Blues/Roots Music awards (including a Gold Record) in the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.  He recently won a Detroit Music Award for “Outstanding Vocalist”.

Harper is backed by his talented American Midwest based Touring band “Midwest Kind” which features: Austin Johnson on guitar, Lee Lewis on Bass Guitar, Reggie Wilson on Drums and Bobbi Llewellyn on backing vocals/ percussion.  Harper’s new CD  “Rise Up” (Access Records) featuring 10 original tracks will be released world wide February 11th, 2020.

Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00

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One of the first things you discover about Nick Schnebelen is his commitment to his music. He does not tippy-toe or wade in; he plunges right into the deep end.  Forceful and determined succinctly describe Nick’s approach to guitar-playing and singing.

That’s always been the basis for Nick’s music, no matter what kind of musical collaboration he’s been in.

Nick came to widespread attention as a member of Trampled Under Foot, the Kansas City family band that was founded in 2004 won the 2008 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Nick was also singled out for the “Albert King Award” as the best guitarist in the competition.

Joined by younger brother Kris and sister Danielle, TUF enjoyed two highly successful albums produced by Tony Braunagel, “Wrong Side of the Blues” (2011) and “Badlands” (2013), which climbed to the top position on Billboard’s Top Blues Album charts.  The band was nominated in 2012 as Band of the Year at the Blues Music Awards and won that honor in 2014.

Most people think that’s how Nick got started, but his musical roots run far deeper. His mother and father were professional musicians, his grandmother was a big band singer, his grandfather played guitar and his great grandfather was a member of a string band as far back as the 1920s.

Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00

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Ghost Town Blues Band returns to The Bank on January 4th!!

Horns, harmonies and homegrown instruments combined with an energetic and roots rich set makes Ghost Town Blues Band one of the “must see live bands on the festival circuit today.” Both Preston McEwen behind the drums and Matt Karner on the bass guitar are a punishing rhythm section behind multi-instrumentalist/frontman Matt Isbell with raunchy cigar box guitar licks and raspy “Dr. John-like, whiskey and gravel-soaked vocals.” With the addition of Trombonist Suavo Jones, Tim Stanek on B3 and Taylor Orr on lead guitar, the grooves go from funky to “funk-nasty” as the band gains more notoriety in the blues festival and jam circuit.

This one is gonna be a blast!
Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00

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A Wisconsin native, Eric Tessmer developed his love affair with music through a kind of familial osmosis. Both his grandmother and father played guitar, and Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Cream were all staples around the house growing up. Inspired in part by watching reruns of Austin City Limits on his local PBS station, Tessmer moved to Texas straight out of high school, and he quickly garnered a formidable reputation there for his fierce fretwork and explosive live performances. He cut his teeth playing residencies in clubs and bars, shared stages with everyone from Gary Clark, Jr. to Tab Benoit, and released a series of live and studio albums that earned widespread critical acclaim, with the Austin Chronicle dubbing him an “SRV-fast firebrand” and the Austin American Statesman hailing him as a “working class guitar hero.”
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Shaw Davis is quickly becoming an artist to watch in Contemporary Blues-Rock.  He’s a fast and flashy player whose approach rests equally on technical assurance and musical intelligence.

Born April 4, 1995, the young guitarist has burst his way onto the Blues-Rock scene and is already known for his raw and emotional style.  Backed by long-time friend, drummer Bobby Van Stone and bassist Patrick Stevenson, Shaw Davis & The Black Ties feature their own brand of Psychedelic Blues-Rock that continues to win over fans and crowds of all ages.

Formed May of 2016 out of Pompano Beach, Florida, the young power trio made multiple appearances on Blues Radio International and has been featured in South Florida Music Magazine for their crowd pleasing performances.

Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00.

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Castro Coleman aka Mr. Sipp “The Mississippi Blues Child”  was born in the small town of McComb, Mississippi.  He has been around music all of his life and was influenced by B B King at the age of 6 which is when he started playing the guitar.

In 2014 Castro was the winner of the International Blues Challenge (Band), the Albert King Gibson Guitar award, BMA Best New Artist Album winner 2016, The Spirit of Little Walter Award 2016. In 2016, Castro was the first blues artist to have his handprint inducted into the Wall of Fame in Fredrikshavn Denmark. In 2014, Castro was given the Bobby Rush Entertainer of the Year Award by the Jus’ Blues Foundation. In 2015, he won several Jackson Music Awards including International Male Blues Artist, Blues Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the year.

Currently Castro has and is touring all over the world. He has brought the blues to Hong Kong, Brazil, Denmark, Spain Switzerland, Belgium, France, Scotland, and The Netherlands just to name a few.

Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00

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Daytona Beach, Florida’s Amy Alysia is a gifted vocalist and aspiring songwriter who performs in a variety of styles from straight-ahead jazz, soulful smooth jazz, traditional pop and Classic R&B.  A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Amy grew up singing in church, eventually shifting to singing throughout her educational journey as well as, obtaining a full scholarship singing in the renown Edward Waters College Concert Choir.

Amy is known for her soulful, heartfelt ballads, impressive vocal range, and unique approach to a song, Amy Alysia always leaves her audience wanting more and has been winning the hearts of Central Florida audiences for years.

After meeting her collaborator and husband, drummer, Phil Reed, together they formed The Soul Operation band which is comprised of some of the best experienced session musicians and background vocalists performing today.

For over 5+ years, she enjoys the ever popular Garlic restaurant in New Smyrna Beach, Amy Alysia and the band has spent considerable time taking her show on the road to perform at venues like The Hard Rock Casinos in las Vegas and Hollywood Florida, The Rooftop at the beautiful Geoffrey Hotel in Chicago and the Renaissance Hotel Dallas Texas. Currently, Amy is working to release her first highly anticipated album to be released early next year.

Amy Alysia is always striving to become a stronger and better vocalist and stronger as a team; pouring out her passion, love and commitment to every song.

Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00!

Online tickets sales have ended.  All remaining seats available at the door for $20.  General Admission is available for $15.

What’s proving to be the one of the most talented, amazing, and unique “Supergroups” of the Daytona Beach area, The Magnificent 12 are now gearing up to close out 2019 with yet another amazing and unforgettable night of music. This time around, they will be bringing you the Royal Rumble Resurrection! Celebrating the life and works of Prince, David Bowie, and Tom Petty all within one night! Although the Mag 12’s love will never falter for  “albums in their entirety”, this time around it’s going to be Hit after Hit after Hit. And Petty, Bowie, and Prince have plenty of those to choose from. With Petty’s mantra, “Don’t bore us, get to the chorus”, as this shows’ backbone, why would you spend the night anywhere else!

Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8:30!

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Gypsy Elise is the rarest form of vocalist; a beautiful female contralto.  With her 3.5 octaves, and silken, throaty lower range, occasionally Milady Gypsy is mistaken for a male singer. Nothing is further from the truth!  Gypsy Elise is a force of nature, a super-charged rose to be reckoned with!

Refining her vocals and assuming her position as troubadour, Gypsy Elise, with the aid of her Royal Blues, vividly captures the mysterious chambers of human emotion when reciting a torch or blues ballad. Together their sound recalls Gypsy’s transient kindred with a whimsical bohemian, yet mesmerizing sensual mash-up of blues, R&B, jazz, rock, and funk.

Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00!

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