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We’re BluesChasers
May 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Campbell Boogie Music Festival
About the Event
Originally called “Mr. Cool & BluesChasers”, they began their journey in Merida, Venezuela on January 2003, playing local venues. Later on, same year, with the preamble of the civil upheaval against the totalitarian regime and corrupted government, they hunkered down and dedicated themselves to incorporating the music of Howlin’ Wolf, SRV, Blues Breakers and the Allman Brothers into their style. After the “smoke” cleared, the band again began playing music halls, jazz and blues festivals, touring across Venezuela. However, things got worse in the Caribbean country and Abi and his children eventually sought political asylum here in San Jose in 2015.
Abi and his middle son Alfredo (Bass) launched the BluesChasers again a few years later calling them “We’re BluesChasers,” and recruited friend Dave Warren (SJSU Class of ’22) to play guitar and sing. All started to work out pretty cool for them, when suddenly… Covid. Back to the cave. Jeez!. Fast forward to 2023: A few personal changes later and friends Ted and James were invited to unite the current line-up. Abi and Ted are faculty/staff (and James is an outstanding Graduate student) from the San Jose State music program, with all members claiming Alumni of the university. Together with well over 100 years of gigging and writing experience, they have combined their expertise to create a repertoire and write original music to share with their audience.
The Band:
David Warren – Guitar, Vocals,
Abi Romero – Organ, Piano, Harmonica, Vocals
Ted Kamp – Drums, Vocals
James Conelly – Bass
The Fountain Blues Foundation Stage is located between First and Central.
May 18th
- Lauren Halliwell & The Dirty Sound, 11-1:30
- Anthony Arya Band, 2-3:30
- Bob Gonzalez Band, 4 – 6
May 19th
- RJae Haas Band, 11- 1:00
- Pearl Alley Band, 1:30 – 3:30
- We’re Blueschasers, 4 – 5
Boogie Music Festival
Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers for multiple years running, Campbell’s Boogie Music Festival draws a staggering 50,000 to 60,000 attendees from across the Bay Area. This vibrant event spans two exhilarating days of live music spread across four stages. Attendees will indulge in a diverse array of offerings from over 100 vendors, serving up delectable food and drink and rows of artisans showcasing their finely crafted works.
Best of all, admission to the festival is FREE!
Venue
Campbell Boogie Music Festival
323 E. Campbell Avenue
Campbell,
95008
United States
Details
Date:
May 19
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fountain Blues Foundation
The Fountain Blues Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is organized to preserve and promote the indigenous American music known as the blues, and related genres like rock 'n' roll and R&B. Activities take a variety of forms, including live performances, broadcasts, lectures, and community education, culminating in the longest-running blues festival in Northern California: the San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival and live music events throughout the year.
New This Year: Follow the Music
We are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between Fountain Blues Foundation and Follow the Music, a pioneering music education and emerging artists program. Follow the Music, spearheaded by a passionate group who recognize the profound impact of music, boasts honorary guests such as 49er legend and NFL Hall-of-Famer Ronnie Lott, alongside Oakland music icon and Elevate Oakland co-founder Sheila E.
This innovative program, developed in partnership with Elevate Oakland and key stakeholders in arts, entertainment, media, and sports, serves as the gateway into the vibrant South Bay community. By joining forces with Follow the Music, Fountain Blues Foundation aims to enrich the lives of young people by bringing the transformative power of music directly into their lives. Together, we envision a future where music becomes a catalyst for inspiration, creativity, and community engagement, and we invite you to be a part of this impactful journey.