Based in the Triangle, the Tornado Blues Band was formed as the backup for guitar icon Will McFarlane to play a relief benefit in 2011, after real tornados swept through the area. The (make believe) Tornados consist of Tommy Hartley, Jason Barker and Joel Sugarman and Bakru Hunsel. Tommy and Jason have been playing guitar and harmonizing together for over 25 years. They added Sugarman, one of the most prolific Triangle area bassists, to get, and keep the crowd dancing. The addition of Bakru Hunsel on drums & percussion, with his deep groove and exotic accents, get the Tornados crowds dancing even harder. The Tornados are at home playing many of the area's favorite juke joints, and are known
Diana Williams Robinson- You guys were super amazingly awesome! We sincerely appreciate all that you did to make our wedding a party to remember — especially learning our first dance song in less than a week. You guys are the best. Big hugs to all of you!
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Gig Length: 40 - 180 minutes
Based in the Triangle, the Tornado Blues Band was formed as the backup for guitar icon Will McFarlane to play a relief benefit in 2011, after real tornados swept through the area. The (make believe) Tornados consist of Tommy Hartley, Jason Barker and Joel Sugarman and Bakru Hunsel. Tommy and Jason have been playing guitar and harmonizing together for over 25 years. They added Sugarman, one of the most prolific Triangle area bassists, to get, and keep the crowd dancing. The addition of Bakru Hunsel on drums & percussion, with his deep groove and exotic accents, get the Tornados crowds dancing even harder. The Tornados are at home playing many of the area's favorite juke joints, and are known to keep the dance floor packed for hours at a time.
TORNADO BLUES BAND SONG LIST (50)
I Wouldn’t Lay My Guitar Down (C)
Before You Accuse (E)
Ticket To Ride (A)
Early In The Morning (G)
Waitin’ For The Bus (A) into
Jesus Just Left Chicago (G)
Hideaway (E)
Have You Ever Loved A Woman (C)
Tulsa Time (G)
Further On Up The Road (G)
Matchbox (A)
Outside Woman Blues (E)
Come Together (C)
Key To The Highway (A)
God Said Know (G)
Pride And Joy (E)
Blues Agave (Bb)
Badge (A)
Little Queenie (C)
Key To The Highway (A)
Sugar Daddy (E)
I’m Tore Down (C)
Late Night Blues (A)
Steppin’ Out (G)
Can’t Find My Way Home (C) -2
Whipped My Ass (G)
Sweet Home Chicago (E)
Change The World (E)
Tuxedo (A)
People Get Ready (C)
Blue Jean Blues (Bm)
Crossroads (A)
Diamond Blues (E)
Driftin’ Blues (E)
Green Onions (E)
Hey Joe (E)
Kind Hearted Woman (G)
Let It Rain (D)
Little Wing (Em)
Motherless Children (G) -2
Nobody Knows You (C)
Pack Up Your Things (G)
Running On Faith (G)
Good Rockin’ Tonight (E)
Please Don’t Keep Me Wondering (G)
After Midnight (G)
The Breeze (E)
Evil Woman (A)
Tupelo Honey (Bb)
This Masquerade (Fm)
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