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 recently 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, Becky Blake.  Becky is also professionally trained as a vocalist and actress.  Both Michele and Becky have trio bands playing smaller events. 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. Greg George, playing keys and organ, came to the band after performing professionally in Las Vegas as a solo act, also playing in several bands over the years like the rest of the musicians in the Billy Blues Band.  Greg is also a vocalist with the band, and  plays locally as a solo act.  Terry Jones, bassist, along with Paul Simpson, drums, hold down the rhythm section, along with Billy Arnold who plays rhythm guitar and does vocals.  Paul has played in several bands over the years, including Gator Alley, a Lynrd Skynrd tribute band.  Bill "Sparky" Parks, a retired school music teacher, who also plays in several bands, adds to the full sound of the band when a sax player is needed to provide extra depth. Lola was adopted by the band during a period when Paul was not available, with the help of Joe's programming skills.