The “Diffused Blues” Band
During the last 3 years we’ve had over 120 live performances including festivals, local music venues and private events. We’ve had the privilege to front for famed Chicago Blues artist Mike Wheeler for two consecutive years (2023 & 2024) at the Stateline Blues Fest in Richmond, Illinois. We’ve also been a featured band on the Rock N Roll Chicago Podcast.
Our 6-piece high energy band of veteran musicians perform a wide range of Rock’n Blues, Southern Rock, Rock and Classic Blues covers!
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Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
The “Diffused Blues” Band
Hello, my name is Joe Calomino. I’m the founding member of the Diffused Blues Band. We’ve been booking performances for 2025 and we’d love to have an opportunity to perform for you and your patrons.
During the last 3 years we’ve had over 120 live performances including festivals, local music venues and private events. We’ve had the privilege to front for famed Chicago Blues artist Mike Wheeler for two consecutive years (2023 & 2024) at the Stateline Blues Fest in Richmond, Illinois. We’ve also been a featured band on the Rock N Roll Chicago Podcast.
Our 6-piece high energy band of veteran musicians perform a wide range of Rock’n Blues, Southern Rock, Rock and Classic Blues covers!
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!
The "Diffused Blues Band" band is based out of McHenry County, Illinois. In June of 2021, Joe Calomino formed the original band named Grumpy Old Men & Friends and in January of 2024 he re-named the band as the "Diffused Blues" Band. The band is available as a 6 piece Rock'n Blues band or as a Trio with 2 harmonicas and a rhythm guitar.
The band is comprised of veteran musicians performing Rock'n Blues, Classic Rock, and Southern Rock covers in our unique style from a wide range of bands including: Anthony Gomes, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Paul Butterfield, Muddy Waters, John Nemeth, Allman Brothers and many more…
So, whether it’s the mellow sound of the “Trio” or the Rock’n sound of the “Full Ensemble” you can’t miss with the "Diffused Blues" band! LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!!!!
The "Diffused Blues" Band has performed on a wide range of stages from smaller venues to large professional stages with sound technicians and lighting.
We have our own sound systems and lighting when needed.
We generally perform from 3 to 4 hours with 10-15 minute set breaks.
| January 18, 2025 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | J's Sports Bar and Grill |
| January 11, 2025 • All-day event | Rookies Rochaus Event |
Set 1
1. B House is Rock’n
2. D Statesboro Blues
3. F Long Grey Mare
4. G Leav’n Trunk
5. C Change My Way of Liv’n
6. A Bright Lights Big City
7. A 4 Winds (G)
8. C Tore Down
9. C Mess’n With the Kid
10. A Born in Chicago
SET 2
1. B Gonna Have a Party
2. A Mannish Boy
3. E Mojo
4. C Let It Bleed
5. C Done Somebody Wrong
6. A Shake Your Hips
7. Bf Big Legged Woman
8. E Putty n Paint
9. E Voodoo Child
10. A Crossroads
Set 3
1. E Shake Your Money Maker
2. D Sick n Tired
3. G Further Up The Road
4. D Midnight Rider
5. A Some Day Some Way
6. A Call My Job
7. A Walk’n Blues
8. B Blind Dog
9. A One Way Out
Extras In No Particular Order:
1. E Chicago Bound
2. E Somebody’s Knock’n
3. D Come and Take It
4. A Saint on Sunday
5. A Trouble No More
6. A Every Day I Have the Blues*
7. D She’s Sweet
8. B 3 Way Party
9. E Little Sister
10. A Hey Bartender
11. F Lonesome Bedroom Blues
12. E Pick Pocket Fingers
13. A I Can See Your Love Light Shine
14. E That’s Alright
15. G Rock Me
16. B 3 O’Clock Blues
17. A Buried Alive in the Blues*
18. E Baby What You Want
19. Gm Worried Down Blues
20. D Poor Man’s Plea
The "Diffused Blues" Band has been influenced by a wide range of artists including but not limited to the following:
Anthony Gomes
Kenny Wayne Sheppard
Allman Brothers
Eric Clapton
Paul Butterfield
Jon Nemeth
Stevie Ray Vaughn
ZZ Top
James Cotton
Savoy Brown
Elvis Presley
Big Mama Thornton
William Clarke
Jimmy Reed
James Harman
Kid Ramos
Ronnie Earl
Little Sonny
Junior Wells
Muddy Waters
And many more….
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