Bluestone
Kennewick, Washington, United States | SELF
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Bluestone performing Over The Rainbow on Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliiate. - Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliate)
Bluestone performing All Around The World on Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliiate. - Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliate)
Bluestone performing Goldmine on Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliiate) - Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliate)
Bluestone performing "At Last" on Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliiate. - Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliate)
Bluestone performing "Mack the Knife" on Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliate). - Good Morning Northwest- KAPP/KVEW (Local ABC Affiliate)
The holiday vortex of Christmas fell on a Saturday this year, and I completely forgot it was Sunday when I stopped by the Fort George Brewery for a concluding pint of Vortex IPA. I was pleasantly surprised to see a candy-apple red key board, a saxophone, and three microphones waiting in the staging area. Fort George Brewery treats our community to wonderful music every Sunday at 8PM, and Boxing Day 2010, turned out to be quite special.
Father John, presided the “Sunday service” on keyboards, with son, Joe, on saxophone. Bluestone launched the show with a couple of ear-catchers borrowed somewhere from the depths of the soulful R&B jazz section. I promptly called my friend Rena who was previously too lazy to get out of her pajamas, held the phone toward the music and said, “You need to get dressed, Girlfriend. Get your butt down here because these guys are FUUUUNN-KY.”
Was the lovely raven-haired lady in blue waiting in the wings, Bluestone’s songbird? Well, all I have to say is that you don’t “buck out of the chute” with Etta James’s “At Last” unless you are up to the task. My new best friend, Allye was more than ready for the ride she took the lucky Fort George listeners on that night. What a voice!
The more I watched “Father John” and his quirky, animated “jazz turrets” style, the more I realized he bordered genius. The mega-talented trio truly worked the room, seeing to everyone’s good time. King Harvest’s “Dancin’ in the Moonlight” actually got me off my barstool for a turn around the dance floor. Hallelujah, BLUESTONE! You are fun, animated, friendly, enthusiastic showpeople who love your work. - "Calamity" Jane E. Herrold of Cafe Vaquera on www.coastradio.org.
The holiday vortex of Christmas fell on a Saturday this year, and I completely forgot it was Sunday when I stopped by the Fort George Brewery for a concluding pint of Vortex IPA. I was pleasantly surprised to see a candy-apple red key board, a saxophone, and three microphones waiting in the staging area. Fort George Brewery treats our community to wonderful music every Sunday at 8PM, and Boxing Day 2010, turned out to be quite special.
Father John, presided the “Sunday service” on keyboards, with son, Joe, on saxophone. Bluestone launched the show with a couple of ear-catchers borrowed somewhere from the depths of the soulful R&B jazz section. I promptly called my friend Rena who was previously too lazy to get out of her pajamas, held the phone toward the music and said, “You need to get dressed, Girlfriend. Get your butt down here because these guys are FUUUUNN-KY.”
Was the lovely raven-haired lady in blue waiting in the wings, Bluestone’s songbird? Well, all I have to say is that you don’t “buck out of the chute” with Etta James’s “At Last” unless you are up to the task. My new best friend, Allye was more than ready for the ride she took the lucky Fort George listeners on that night. What a voice!
The more I watched “Father John” and his quirky, animated “jazz turrets” style, the more I realized he bordered genius. The mega-talented trio truly worked the room, seeing to everyone’s good time. King Harvest’s “Dancin’ in the Moonlight” actually got me off my barstool for a turn around the dance floor. Hallelujah, BLUESTONE! You are fun, animated, friendly, enthusiastic showpeople who love your work. - "Calamity" Jane E. Herrold of Cafe Vaquera on www.coastradio.org.
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The Band
Nationally known keyboardist, trombonist and singer John Farey arrived in Tri Cities in 2008. Raised in San Francisco he brings with him an extensive background of a life long urban professional musician. John quickly assimilated into the local music scene, partnering with popular groups in the local and extended area. A career of recording, composing, performing and touring culminated in him recently founding and developing the musical direction of Bluestone.
John's credits include touring and recording with such artists as Sly and the Family Stone, Van Morrison, Zero, John Cipollina, Tom Johnston, Huey Lewis and many others. He has an extensive background in orchestral music as well as jazz and R&B. He released his own album "Lost At Sea" in 1985.
Fresh from Austin, Texas ("Live Music Capital of the World") Allye Ratledge recently emerged onto the local scene of the Tri Cities with her rich, soulful vocals. Originally from Tullahoma, Tennessee, she studied piano from a very early age. She went on to submerge herself in classical music during college, studying Opera and Art Song from all periods of history. She began her career teaching music and voice but in short order decided to move to Austin to pursue performance.
Formerly the lead singer of the local “Austinite” band The Pacers, Allye honed her skills with engaging performances and vocal artistry in genres from Motown to Rock and Roll. With inspirations such as Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, and Billie Holiday, Allye brings together the characteristics that have made so many artists unforgettable.
Saxophonist Joe Farey is the newest member of Bluestone, joining the group this summer. Joe has jammed with the band many times over the past year and our audiences are delighted to have him on board as an official member.
Despite his young age Joe has already accumulated a wealth of musical experience. Starting at 7 years old Joe studied piano with Antonia Cipollina (sister of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist John Cipollina of Quicksilver Messenger Service). Joe picked up the sax at 11 years old and studied with Wayne Collier (Bay Area sax giant) throughout high school. Continuing his musical studies at UC Santa Barbara Joe won numerous accolades including scholarships, state wide competition and music festival awards.
In 2006 he started his first band, the funk/rock group called Strictly Commercial. Joe composed, performed and recorded with his group for three years. He is also a founding member of The Fire Department a popular up and coming band in the Santa Barbara music scene. He has played professionally in both Santa Barbara and the Bay Area with his own jazz combos. His musical influences include the great jazz masters Cannonball Adderley, Joe Henderson, Horace Silver, John Coltrane, and Ernie Watts.
Joe comes from a strong musical lineage. He's the son of John Farey (leader of Bluestone) and the grandson of Everett Farey (renown traditional jazz trumpeter). He's even had the opportunity to play in a three generational ensemble. Joe has certainly has inherited the musical mantle from his family!
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