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Discography
September 11
Song written for fundraiser for NY Police and Fireman's Fund in NY.
Is available on www.larrytrub.com
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Bio
Great original Blues and Americana and Soul/Funk, as well as covers of material not played by the typical band.
Perfecto Deluxe Bio
Larry Trub
Larry Trub is a San Antonio native who has been singing and playing guitar and bass professionally since the early 1970s. An accomplished vocalist and guitarist Trub has worked with numerous bands over the years. Larry played bass in the local "Alice in Wonderland" musical production in 1979. Some of the many groups he has performed in are SKY, Frank Rodarte & The Alamo All Stars, Four on the Floor, Sauce & The West Side Horns, Toatlee Bluz, and Austin's Jimi Lee.
Larry has also worked with national acts such as The Coasters, and Las Vegas entertainers when they have worked here and has opened for Albert Collins, BB King, Bobby Blue Bland among others. Larry was named San Antonio’s Best Blues Guitarist in 2001 by Herme’s Music at the local IBF Blues Competition. Larry worked in the 1970's at the Eastwood Club where he met Mike Sanders.
Larry enjoys playing clean pocket leads to slightly overdriven blues lines and tasty rhythm. Primary influences are Texas guitarists Jimmie & Stevie Vaughan, Doug Sahm, Derek O'Brien, Anson Funderburgh, Buddy Whittington.
Larry plays vintage guitars and amps to get the “San Antone” sound he wants.
See www.larrytrub.com for more info.
Mike Sanders
An original member of the late Ronnie Warner's Toatlee Bluz, Mike has been playing trumpet and singing since the 70s in local SA groups such as the Soul Makers and Zapata. As a member of The Soul Makers, Mike worked at the Eastwood Club and backed many blues greats as they toured thru SA.
His musical styles range from Texas Blues, Jazz, Funk, Country making him one of the most sought after vocalists around.
Jay Urbano
Founding member of one of SA's longest existing blues band The Smith Brothers. His distinctive vocals and guitar work add a new dimension to mix of this group. He has a vast knowledge of blues material and adds a lot to the group vocally and with his guitar. Larry and Jay each had a winning song entry on 1981's KTUF Sounds of San Antonio album in the Big Music America contest.
Dave Katacalos - DK
Dave has been playing upright and electric bass since the 1970's and is one of the most in demand bassists around. He and Larry first played together right out of high school and are reunited again. Dave lays down the bottom without overpowering everyone.
Dave plays 4 and 6 string basses.
Danny Zertuche
Danny has been played drums and singing since 1980 in the San Antonio/Austin area. He has performed with The West Side Horns, Jimi Lee, Texas Black Cats, The Rhythm Kings, and Esteban Jordan. He has opened for blues artist Albert Collins, performed with David Holt, Speedy Sparks, and Chris Holzhaus.
Danny plays Sonor drums.
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