ROCK | FUNK | BLUES

 Regular artists at House of Blues- Chicago, The Blue Olives (based out of Madison, WI) have performed over 3200 shows in 10 states and currently play 120+ shows a year. Sassy horns, 4 lead vocalists (male & female), killer vocal harmonies, searing guitar and funky bass & rhythm sections are the cornerstones of this powerhouse band. Known as one of the fiercest jam bands around, with over 400 songs in repertoire and 4 albums released, this group easily goes from playing formal corporate events to large venue rock concert atmospheres!

Notables:

• Opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd ('05), Eddie Money ('10), Ronnie Montrose ('11) & Super Diamond ('12) 
• Have played Summerfest (Milwaukee) 5 times
• Voted Madison's Favorite- 2011 Isthmus Reader Poll
• Featured artist: 105.5FM- Madison's Studio M Show (2011)
• 3 time MAMAs (Madison Area Music Awards) winner: Best Vocal Ensemble & Cover Band (2010), Best Jazz Ensemble (2009)
• Finalists: 8 MAMA Awards, 2012 (PLEASE VOTE at www.themamas.org!)
  
• Todd Phipps, keyboardist of the year finalist, 2011- Sunset Island Music

 They've shared venues & stages with BB King, Santana, Sting, Robin Trower, Ted Nugent, Los Lobos, James Taylor, Steve Winwood and more!

Influences: Robben Ford, BB King, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steely Dan, Jimmy Herring, Jazz is Dead, Miles Davis, Victor Wooten, Neville Brothers, Maceo Parker, Tower of Power

Instrumentation:

•  Dave Turner- Guitar & Vocals
•  Johnny Payne- Bass & Vocals
•  David Beall- Drums
•  Joan Herzing- Saxophone & Vocals
•  Ryan Shea- Saxophone
•  Todd Phipps- Keys & Vocals
•  Anton Seda- Trombone