Our Shows

Blues That Rocks!

The Hoodoo Blues Band has been in existence since 2005 when band leader Geo decided to produce a high energy Blues Band that inspires dancing, not just listening!

Over the years it has seen a few reincarnations, but many are saying it has never sounded better than present day:

BAND MEMBERS: 

ERIC AUSTIN: Lead Guitar  & Vocals.

Eric is the Musical Director for the Hoodoo Blues Band.

Eric Austin is one of South Florida's premier Guitar players. His vocals are smooth as glass and seem to be tuned just right for the Blues.

Eric was born in Miami Florida and spent time in North Carolina and Georgia. He came back home to Miami in 2002 and has been here ever since.

Eric's been singing all his life and started saxophone at an early age, by the time he graduated high school Eric decided Guitar would be a better match for his voice. With some inspiration from John Lennon, Eric proceeded to self-teach himself the instrument and was obviously successful. 

Eric has shared the stage with, many well known musicians including John Hammond Jr., Taj Mahal, Susan Tedechi, Joan Jett, Tinsley Ellis, Jerry Reed, Ben Orr, Liberty DeVito, Johnny Winter, Derek Trucks, Angela Motter, Jerry Peek, Bruce Kulick, Willie "too big" Hall, The Georgia Satellites, Andrew Black and local acts from the Southeastern USA and Texas.

Eric lives with his wife and son in North Miami and the Hoodoo Blues Band is happy to have him in our lineup. 

AL "SOULSAX" FERREIRA (aka "Big Al") - Tenor, Baritone and Alto Sax as well as Flute

Al Ferreira was born & raised in Long Island New York.

His early years were spent playing in local clubs & the greater New York area as well as touring Europe.

Some of Al's idols and influences were King Curtis and Sam “The Man" Taylor.

Al has shared stages with the likes of Ben E. King, Bo Diddley and countless others.

In 1985, Al relocated to South Florida. His first Florida gig was with the Fleet Starbuck Blues Band and he hasn't looked back since.

Al brings not only a Blues vibe to the band, but he also brings his own brand of R and B and some Soul as well.

Al plays tenor sax, baritone sax, alto sax & flute. Al is an accomplished vocalist as well.

JIM KELLEY:  Bass Guitar & Vocals. Jim is a South Florida Bass Stalwart and one of the original members of the band. Jim was born on the South Side of Chicago and raised in the State of New York. Although his parents were not musicians they were great lovers of music, so Jim was raised in a household with consistent great music playing in the background. His first musical instrument was the trumpet. After that he played the drums and one fine day he discovered his attraction to the Bass Violin and it has been all bass ever since. Down through the years Jim has been blessed to be surrounded by many fine musicians especially in New York and he got to tour extensively through the United States with many of the big names.  

Jim was inducted into the Rochester, NY Music Hall of Fame on April 28th, 2019. At this point in time, Jim has played in over 3,200 gigs, has appeared on 20 albums and has 64 published original compositions most of which have been written on the piano. Jim was considered to be a trend setter many years ago when he pretty much introduced the fret-less electric bass into the musical mix. Jim moved to South Florida in the early eighties and has played with most of the better players in this region. Jim is happily married to a very sweet lady from Brazil and has five incredible children and three grandchildren. Jim is very proud that his youngest son as well as a grandson both play the bass. No DNA testing required.    "I am very excited to be playing with the fine unit of musicians that make up The Hoodoo Blues Band. This band has solid players at every position".  

"HOODOO" GEO:  Drums & Vocals. Geo is our Band Leader. A Boston area transplant who has been living in South Florida since 1975. Prior to that, he was a High School Band Drumline member. Geo remembers his first paying gig at the Commodore Ballroom in Lowell, Mass. It was in 1963 with his band "The Novas" , where he was paid $25.00 for the gig. A lot of money back in the day. Geo was planning to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston after High School, but got sidetracked by a draft notice. He served tours in Germany and Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1967-1970. 

Ever the musician, In Vietnam,  he actually had a hand-me-down  Rogers drum kit left over from a USO show given to him by a departing fellow soldier. Now, Geo has settled into his place with the Hoodoo Blues Band making "Blues That Rocks".
 

The Hoodoo Blues Band has performed at many of South Florida's finest music festivals, venues and venerable establishments.

Major venues such as:

The Broward County Fair 

Federation-Fest at Tradewinds Park

Hollywood Beach Theatre (Bandshell) 

Downtown Hollywood Artwalk

Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration

Dania After Dark

Deerfield Beach Arts Festival

Margate Under The Moon

and other large outdoor venues as well as performing at many local charity events and local clubs: 

The Historic Downtowner

Kelly Brothers Irish Pub

Titanic Restaurant & Brewery

Fishtales on 33rd

Rip's Sports Bar & Grill

Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill

Pub 52 Gastro + Kitchen

Flossies Bar & Grill

Jo Baby (Rosey Baby)

Cagney's House of Rock

Luke's Place Bar & Grill

Mickeys Tiki Bar

Dania Beach Bar Grill Music

Flossies Bar & Grill

 Fish Depot Bar & Grill 

Cafe 27

Grove Bay Grill

Maguires Hill 16

Scotty's Landing

Big Dogz II

Luke's Place Bar

Trio

Blondie's Bar & Grille 

Buzz's Lounge (Cheers West)

Big Easy Casino (Mardi Gras Casino) 

Conine's Clubhouse & Grill

Cheers Bar and Grill

Cheers Bar West

Goal Line Sports Bar

Americas Backyard

Revolution Live

and more.

Three words that describe our sound?

"Blues That Rocks!"

Chicago Blues, Roadhouse Blues, Delta Blues, Texas Blues with a little Blues flavored Classic Rock sprinkled in with some good old fashioned funk thrown in for good measure! 

Come on out to a show & dance!

Producing a unique, high-energy and 

dance-able Blues/Rock experience. 

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