The Billy Blues Band

The Billy Blues Band was first formed in 2016, by Billy with Michele and Becky blasting their vocals into the band late in 2017, with our first show early in 2018.  The band brings a full contemporary blues and blues rock sound to music lovers in Boise and surrounding area fans.  The band is also known to throw in classic rock, soul blues, and funk when needed for a particular venue.  With the versatility of 8 musicians, the Billy Blues Band plays professional grade music for local upscale venues, festivals, private parties and weddings.  The band released its first CD, "LIVE" featuring contemporary blues and blues rock.  The band loves to  share the high energy fun of our music with listeners and dancers.  And, dancers make our performances the most fun for us.

As for the musicians in the band, Michele Eastland is a professionally trained and educated musician performing lead vocals and trumpet with her ally in song, MIchele's multiple musical talents can be viewed on her FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/micheleaeastland/ Michele is frequently on the road as a professional musician. Becky Borczon.  Becky, one of our 2 lead vocalists, is also professionally trained as a vocalist and actress, with examples of her other professional work at this link:  www.beckyborczon.com  Both Michele and Becky have bands playing smaller events. Dawn Juker has been singing blues, rock and pop most of her life, having opened for Foreigner and Steve Adler of Guns & Roses.  She has played with local bands including Classe, Redstone, and Jeff Engelbert, currently performing in her own band, The Headliners:  https://theheadlinersentertainment.net/  The band will enjoy special appearances from Dawn when she performs as a substitute for Michele or Becky, due to one not being available. Joe Ryan, the lead guitarist and vocalist, came to the band after previously playing with a Tower of Power Tribute band in California.  Joe is originally from England he has played with the best of the best musicians over the years.  Joe is also currently on the Board of Directors with the Boise Blues Society. Mike Eachus, playing keys and organ, came to the band after performing professionally for many years, also playing in several bands over the years including serving as a music director for the Righteous Brothers.  Mike is also a vocalist with the band, and  also plays locally with the Jeff Engelbert Band.  Terry Jones, bassist, holds down the rhythm section, along with Billy Arnold who plays rhythm guitar and does vocals.