Enjoy Funky Rockin' Rhythmn and Blues with Michael Tracey and the Hi-Tones.

"My starting lineup of band members are Steve Arriola on guitar, Paul Biondi on sax, Theo Halpert on drums, Silvain DuPlant on bass and Almond Davis on organ and piano," Michael Tracey says.

Michael Tracy and his band entertain with a fun lively sound. The band boasts strong vocals as well as great harmonica and horn. The evening will start off with a slow grooving set and end with dancing tunes. Fabulous entertaintment for a thirsty Thursday.

"Our music is blues at it's core but but we gererously blend in R&B, soul, jazz and rock," Tracey says. "We as a band are not trying to sound like other blues bands. As a band we are the sum of our parts and the players in my band have many musical influences that we happily fuse together to make Hi-Tone music."

Latest News: On March 18, the Rainy Day Blues Society of Oregon held it's first annual Rooster Awards. Michael Tracey won best male blues vocalist and his band, The Hi-Tones, won best contemporary blues act.

In addition, band member Paul Biondi who plays all horns on the group's album won best intrumentalist.

"So it was a very good day for the band," he said. "Here are some other highlights over the last couple of years for me."

2008: Winner of the annual song writers contest at the Willamette Valley Music Festival.

2008: One of the featured blues artists at the annual Portland Harmonica Summit.

2007: Winner of the Nothwest Harmonica Championship.

2007: One of the featured harp players at the 2007 annual Bill Rhoads Waterfront Blues Festival Harmonica Blowout.

Tracey has a CD entitled "Got to get away" completed.

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