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Rochester-based blues band Bill Schmitt and the Bluesmasters have been a roadhouse fixture in upstate New York since 2013.

With freight train rhythms, subtle phrasing and bright intricate solos, the music draws influence from artists like Freddie King, Muddy Waters and Joe Bonamassa.

These guys will take a typical 12 bar blues rhythm and keep it swinging – making it relevant and exciting for old school blues fans as well as younger listeners of jazz and R & B.

- Alison Schmidt is a classically trained musician at the top of her game. Her bluesy roots offer a refreshing take on blues standards from Ruth Brown to Susan Tedeschi to Dinah Washington.

-Mike Master’s poly rhythms and muscular shuffles keep the train moving.

-John Carlino on bass goes from delicate grooves to a metronomic swing.

-Bob Fess on guitar grew up with the blues and his fretboard skills make him a driving force. Thick toned guitar workouts demonstrate his love and reverence for the blues and classic rock greats like Clapton, Freddy King, Muddy Waters and Jeff Beck.

-Bill Schmitt makes this ensemble all possible and provides the musical direction to keep things together and moving in the right direction. His B3 style keyboard skills keep things traditional but also add well crafted energetic lines to each song.