ReZaNation
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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"Arizona Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Benefit Concert is scheduled for Sunday, April 4th,at the Rhythm Room. Being inducted are John Dixon, Jimmy Mack & Margo Reed. A "who's who" of Arizona blues celebrities and Hall of Famers will be performing at the all-day showcase. " -
Phoenix Blues Society - Phoenix Blues Society, Blues News online
- Phoenix Blues Society - Phoenix Blues Society, Blues News online
“ReZaNation sounded great and made a lot of new fans. That's a good thing!”
Kyle Deibler , Pres. Phoenix Blues Society - Via Facebook
- Kyle Deibler , Pres. Phoenix Blues Society - Via Facebook
“GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Phoenix Coyotes today announced they will once again host a “Party in the Plaza” before the playoff game during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The pre-game festivities will begin this Monday evening on the WaterDance Plaza at Westgate in front of Jobing.com Arena Music will be provided by ReZaNation”
— - The Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Coyotes News
“Ideas & Trends; For Today's Pilgrims There Is No End of Holy Grails For some, the Bethel Woodstock resounded with a feeling of mission. Jimmy Mack, who plays bass for Mr. Havens, said he was 17 at the time of the 1969 festival and had arranged to fly there from California with some musician friends. But his parents came home 10 minutes before he was set to leave, and forbade him to go. That was the year he started playing the guitar. "I've been working for this for 25 years," he said shortly before going on stage. ”
— NYTimes.com, New York Times - NYTimes.com, New York Times
“ "A magic moment happened on the blues stage Sunday. Four deacons of the blues held a service, I became part of the nation on that Sunday. Excellent show"” - Leo Carter - Via Facebook
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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ReZaNation is an American band founded in Phoenix Arizona by 3 music greats: Jimmy Mack (bassist), Paris James (guitarist/lead vocal) and Dave Bedell (drummer). Jimmy Mack, described as "a living blues legend" was inducted into The Arizona Blues Hall of Fame in 2004. He has toured with some of the great bands of the 70’s and 80’s including Sly and The Family Stone, Edwin Starr & Starrchild and M.C. Hammer. Paris James is an internationally renowned singer-songwriter whose debut album, won the Phoenix Blues Society’s Album of the Year Award and Phoenix New Times Best Old Time Blues Album Award. The final member of the band, Dave Bedell, the 2010 "Drummer of the Year" for Phoenix and Los Angeles has been described as "a true kaleidoscope of talent.” He has worked with bands and artists such as F5, Megadeth, George Hughes, and Avian. After an impromptu performance that was described as "Pure Magic", the trio decided to push the envelope, and ReZaNation was born. Their music style comprises the elements of their rich musical background of Rock, Blues, Funk and R&B. ReZaNation is not just about the music, it is also about the performance. All three members bring their prolific experiences from recording and touring to their live stage performances, giving their audience a unique peek into the musical soul of ReZaNation,
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