West Coast Resonators

We are a low-key band: No drummer, just the trio. Guitar, Bass and harmonica, sometimes Banjo and slide guitar. We can set up in 30 minutes.

The West Coast Resonators were formed in 1995 from a group of musicians that came together for a weekly jam held at Java Bob's coffeehouse in Ben Lomond, California.

Java Bob's promoted a Thursday evening performance slot, which evolved into an open Jam. As the Jam evolved, the band was formed in August of 1996.

The members are: Reid Bourdet on Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar and Vocals, Jim Bobisuthi on Harmonica and Vocals, and Mike Dean on Bass, Banjo and vocals.
The music is eclectic: original music composed by Reid, rearrangements of Delta and Chicago-Style blues songs from such bluesmen as Robert Johnson, Billy Ekstein, Earl Hines and The Reverend Gary Davis, as well as old-time folk tunes.

Two CDs are available, “Breakneck Speed” and “Practice Makes Perfect”.