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BLUES BUDDHA BAND
Big City Rhythm and Blues Magazine
By Dave Fields - NYC Blues
Buddha got a voice so big, you swear he wouldn't need a Mic.
You don't have to be religious to love the power of "The Blues Buddha". His croonings will
leave you in a soulful trance while his giant voice will engulf you in the best zen blues.
12 Grapes Review
The Buddha is Back! To know The Buddha is to love his unique, infectious havin'-a-good-time style.
If you've never seen these guys, you're missing out on one of the most fun and exciting Blues acts.
Come see Tommy dance with the crowd and get the whole place in a groove.
CD review La Hora Del Blues Online Radio show
(Blues Buddha CD 2006)
By Victor Zumel
"...Recording, production and mixing are excellent... very professional musicians who do splendid work.
[Tommy's] voice sounds powerful, convincing and [he] sings with great feeling. I am sure the band (receives]
great feedback [from] the audience... Finally, the band sounds tight and teamed. Great stuff!!"
In January of 2009, together with
Scott Staton of Stoopid
Daddy Records, Tommy began writing seven original tunes for a new project. They then collaborated with
Denny Leroux of Storm of the
Century Music for the final three songs. Over this past year, they recorded with
Larry Alexander at his studio,
with a group of super talented musicians.
Joe Piteo
(Nicole Hart Band,
Gil Paris Band)
Al Payson
(Jose Feliciano, Blues Buddha Band, Grammy winner)
Gil Paris
(Blood Sweat and Tears, Grammy Nominated)
Jeff Ganz
(Roy Buchanan,
Johnny Winter, Grammy Nominated)
Alan Childs
(David Bowie,
Rod Stewart)
Johnny Feds Federico
(Johnny Feds and the Bluez Boys,
Roxy Perry)
Matt Rae
(Arlen Roth Band,
Moose & The Bullet Proof Blues Band)
Ronnie Mirro
(Roxy Perry,
Nikki Armstrong and
Mojo Freddie, Blues Buddha Band)
Nicole Hart
(Nicole Hart Band,
The Shades)
Mike Garner (Blues Buddha Band,
Duchess Di and the Distractions)
Eddie "Sticky" Crucy (Blues Buddha Band,
Duchess Di and the Distractions)
Denny Leroux
(Storm of the Century Music)
Larry Alexander (Recording Engineer, worked with
Bruce Springsteen and a Grammy Winner with
Janis Ian)
Scott Staton
(Charlie Musselwhite,
Room Full of Blues, Blues Project)
Chip Larison (Blues Buddha Band,
The Catfight Blues Band)
The CD, "I Like It A Lot", was released in March 2010. It has received airtime around the world.
"I Like It A Lot" CD review La Hora Del Blues Online Radio Show
Sept 2010
By Victor Zumel
Tommy Dudley is an skilled singer, gifted with an strong powerful attack and a wide range of vocal tones,
which make him become a dynamic and versatile singer, which enables him to present a varied very eclectic
repertoire. In January 2009 he decided to give shape to his musical project, and started to write his own
material. The album includes ten songs with a mixture of blues, soul and gumbo-rock. Believe me, this cd
will bring you exquisite dishes you will enjoy for a long, long time. GREAT!
Mary4Music CD Review I Like it a lot 2010
By Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro
Because of the wonderfully written lyrics, and the intensity at which they are sung, Blues Buddha just runs
away with this one. Who would of figured that "Better at Hello", a melancholy ballad, would be his strong suit.
This is my interpretation of what "songs of the year" sound like.
Blues Underground Network CD Review "I Like It A Lot" 2010
John Vermilyea
"My highest rating, Five Stars. Excellent CD. With Blues Buddha's debut CD, "I Like It A Lot", Tommy Dudley
doesn't ask you politely to get up and dance... once you hear his music, it will tear you off your seat and
point your feet towards your best dancin' shoes. It is a Jumpin' Boogie Blues good time and one of the best
such releases for 2010."
Blues Blast Magazine Oct 2010
Greg "Bluesdog" Szalony
Upon receiving this record and seeing the moniker Blues Buddha that Tommy Dudley has adopted, as well as his
hulking presence on the cover shot, I'm thinking here comes a half-baked novelty blues trip. Au contraire
mon ami... I like this CD, this guy could crush me like a grape... Dudley's throaty but warm vocals carry
off the songs right on the money... Keyboard player, Scott Staton,
is a boogie-woogie piano God...
Rootstime.be April 2010
Ron
His real name is Tommy Dudley, he comes from the New York Metro District and is a blues singer with a lot
of soul in his voice.... he remains in first place a Blues Shouter for his powerful voice seems no need for
a microphone, he could really do without it if you ask us... The song selection is varied, with several
styles incorporated into one's own bluesgumbo. Mainly up-tempo songs, obviously intended to live in the
tent upside down... We have all enjoyed this debut event. Convinced we're not Buddhists, but the Blues
already cautious followers of Buddha.
Tommy Dudley (Blues Buddha)
Tommy, a/k/a, The Blues Buddha is a rough and tumble blues vocalist who, in his own words, has picked up
stylistic influences from people he admires and mixes them into his own musical gumbo. Eclectic influences
include: R & B artists Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding... (the) straight-ahead blues and rock and soul of
Eric Burdon... and Tom Jones. Tommy aka Blues Buddha is a popular figure in the NY Metro area club scene
and performs at multiple venues several nights per week. Musicians in his band include,
Al Payson on Bass,
Tyger Macneal on Drums,
Chip Larison and
Ron Mirro on Guitar and
Scott Staton on Piano. Other guests include
Joe Piteo on Drums,
Peter DeHoff on Piano,
Johnny Federico,
Charlie Scott on Guitar. Tommy has shared the
stage and worked with with many local and National talents including
Gil Parris,
Dave Fields,
Billy Gibson,
Joe Louis Walker,
Roxy Perry,
Jim Moran,
Nicole Hart,
Benny Landa,
Kenny Aaronson,
Tommy Mandel, Paulie Triff, and
Sweet Poppa Lou Donaldson
http://www.bluesbuddha.com
A finalists for The New York Blues and Jazz Society
IBC Battle of the Bands held on Sept 28th 2010.
Instrumentation
Tom Dudley - Vocals
Scott Staton - Keys/Vox
Ronnie Mirro - Guitar
Chip Larison - Guitar
Al Payson - Bass
Tyger MacNeal - Drums & Percussion
Discography
I Like It A Lot
Released March, 2010
Available on iTunes and CD Baby
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