Misty Blues is an American band based in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The band's core members include Gina Coleman, Seth Fleischmann, Bill Patriquin, Ben Kohn, Rob Tatten, Aaron Dean,[1] and Diego Mongue (Gina's son).[2] The band was a finalist in the International Blues Challenge in 2019.[3]

Misty Blues
OriginWilliamstown, MA
GenresBlues, jazz, soul, and funk
Years active1999 - present
Members
  • Gina Coleman
  • Seth Fleischmann
  • Rob Tatten
  • Trombone
  • Aaron Dean
  • Bill Patriquin
  • Diego Mongue
Past members
  • Dan Teichert
  • Jason Webster
  • Jeff Dudziak
  • Kali Baba McConnell
Websitewww.mistrybluesband.com

History edit

Misty Blues was founded in 1999 by its lead singer and founder, Gina Coleman.[4][5]

The band's music collection includes collaborations with artists such as Eric Gales, [6] Charles Neville, and Joe Louis Walker. Misty Blues also opened for contemporary blues icons like Tab Benoit, James Montgomery, and John Primer.[2][4][5]

Misty Blues has toured throughout the continental U.S., Canada, and the UK. [4][5]

Misty Blues began when Gina Coleman was cast as a gospel singer in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of A Raisin In The Sun in 1999. [7] Encouraged by actor Ruben Santiago Hudson, Coleman transitioned into the blues genre, marking the inception of Misty Blues.[4][5][8]

Misty Blues has received multiple nominations for the Independent Blues Music Awards.[2] [9]

Band members edit

  • Vocals, Cigarbox Guitar – Gina Coleman[1]
  • Bass – Bill Patriquin [1]
  • Lead Guitar – Seth Fleischmann[1]
  • Drums – Trumpet, Trombone [1]
  • Sax – Aaron Dean [1]
  • Bass, Trumpet - Bill Patriquin
  • Rhythm Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Bass, Pedal Steel – Diego Mongue

Discography edit

  • Live at The Cavern Club (2023)
  • Silver Lining (2024)
  • I'm Too Old For Games: A Live Tribute To Odetta (2024)
  • None More Blue (2021)
  • Pickled & Aged (2019)
  • Call & Response (2018)
  • Dark & Saucy (2016)
  • With All Due Respect (2014)
  • Tell Me Who You Are: A Live Tribute To Odetta (2023)[4][5]
  • Misty Blues Live (2000)
  • Electric Juke Joint (2003)
  • Roadhouse Revival (2005)
  • Between the Stacks (2012)
  • Outside the Lines (2023)[2]
  • Weed 'Em & Reap (2020)
  • One Louder (2022)
  • Misty Blues: Live At The Cavern Club (2023)

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Misty Blues at Berkshire Palate". Visit the Berkshires of Western MA. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  2. ^ a b c d Wild, Stephi. "Gina Coleman and The Misty Blues Band Come to Vergennes Opera House Next Month". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  3. ^ Eagle, The Berkshire. "Local Events". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Misty Blues: Odetta Tribute". Eventbrite. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Misty Blues". Eventbrite. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  6. ^ "Misty Blues "Outside The Lines" Review!". Global Blues Radio. 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  7. ^ "Berkshires' Gina Coleman says new Misty Blues single uses sacred music to confront racism". WAMC. 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  8. ^ "Misty Blues & Joe Louis Walker | Saturday, March 4th | Northampton MA Events". www.northampton.live. 2023-03-04. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  9. ^ Ehrenclou, Martine (2023-05-02). "Review: Misty Blues 'Outside The Lines'". ROCK AND BLUES MUSE. Retrieved 2024-05-04.