Bishop Mayfield and The Wreckers

Monterey Bay Blues Festival 2008

Bishop Mayfield and The Blues Review, now called the Wreckers will be playing the Monterey Bay Blues Festival in June 2008.

June 28th
Garden Stage
12:05 - 1:05 PM
Monterey County Fairgrounds

Bishop Mayfield and The Wreckers include:

• Bishop Mayfield, Lead Vocals & Percussion
• Jamey De on Drums
• Joe Vallaire on Bass
• Tom Lawson on Vocals and Keys
• William Vallaire on Guitar
• Tamas Marius on Sax, Flute and Vocals

Jam at Monterey Live

Bishop Mayfield and The Blues Review

Blues Jam at Monterey Live- After the BB King concert

Hosted at Monterey Live by Bishop Mayfield and The Blues Review which consists of Jamey De on Drums, Tom Lawson on Vocals and Keys, Tamas Marius on Sax and Vocals, Joe Vallaire on Bass and William Vallaire on Guitar.

This is a collection of local blues musicians who have been playing in the area for many years. This talented group will also be joined by special guests throughout the evening.

For more info contact Bish

Bishop with Redbeans and Rice
2003-2007
Lead Vocals/Frontman, Percussion

Redbeans and Rice

Bishop was lead vocalist and frontman for Redbeans and Rice, one of Monterey County, California's favorite bands from 2003 to 2007. Redbeans and Rice have played the Monterey Bay Blues Festival, the Gilroy Garlic Festival, Rocklin Jubileel, Brews on the Bay in Eureka, Ca., Hawkins Amphitheatre Hawkins Amphitheatre, Reno, Capitola Twilight Music Series, and the Central Valley Blues Festival .

This was fun Louisiana style blues band whose members included Gil Rubio on Guitar, Jamey De on Drums, Tom Lawson on Vocals and Keys, Tamas Marius on Sax and Vocals, Joe Vallaire on Bass, and last but not least Bishop Mayfield on Lead Vocals and Percussion. The band transformed and many of it's player still gig together.

Look for Bish and Red Beans and Rice at www.redbeans.com

Freesound from Hawaii and SF
Bay Area

Freesound

Bishop's new collaboration with Freesound is rockin hot! They will be playing at the Summer of Love Festival at the Monterey Bay Fairgrounds to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival.

FreeSound is a 4 piece band from Hawaii and the San Francisco North Bay area. Their original music blends styles and sounds that include funky grooves, soul psychedelia, and roots rock n' blues.
Their lively original music is reflective of artists like Ben Harper, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hendrix, and Pink Floyd. The members will also readily throw down powerful roots reggae Their new album of reggae music "Mango Man" can be heard on their website at www.freesoundspace.com.

Bob Phillips (left), Carolyn Shafer, and
Bishop Mayfield

Carolyn Shafer, Bishop Mayfield, and Bob Phillips

The smooth voices of Bishop Mayfield and Carolyn Shafer accompanied by one of the masters of the keyboards, Mr. Bob Phillips. A wonderful combination for your corporate and private affairs. Pop, Show, Jazz, Blues, and Standards for your listening pleasure.

For booking information contact Bishop

Bishop with his Senegalese Brothers

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