The Chickenhead Blues Band

FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE - BUD LIGHT CONCERT SERIES

Funky Rhythm & Blues - Free Show

The Chickenhead Blues Band consists of the following players:

Victor Brown

Bassist, Vic Brown was inspired to become a musician during his youth as a result of watching several musical family members, including brother, Clayton who inspired his love of music, and later as a student at Albemarle High School where he continued to develop his string pulling skills.

Brown’s playing style leans in the direction of funk and gospel, expressed with internationally known artists and in various area bands through the years as well as at First Baptist Church West Main, where he is the bassist and lead musician of instruments of Praise.

Current major influences are Marcus Miller and Fred Hammond. We describe his talents with the simple phrase “Vic Brown and his fingers of renown”.

Mike Taylor

Drummer, Mike Taylor grew up in a family full of drummers including his father and grandfather, learning a variety of musical styles. College musical connections ranged from big band to small jazz combos and and increasing interest in recording/studio work. A move to California led to associations with Neil Citron, David Campbell and regular session recording at Invengo Records, 7th Level Productions and Skip Saylor Recording.

Mike even has his own website, THEGROOVREAPER.COM !

Skip Haga

Keyboardist, Skip Haga, began his musical career as a bassist, just missing an opportunity to join Todd Rudgren’s band with childhood friend, Roger Powell, Todd’s keyboard player. Later he studied trumpet and keyboards at Shenandoah Conservatory.

Haga’s musical connections have ranged from central Virginia bands including Jawbone, Kokomotions and the Houserockers to USO tours in Central America, the Middle East and North Africa.

Skip adds original compositions, exceptional vocals and keyboard styles from Jimmy Smith to Professor Longhair to the band’s repertoire and has recently released his own cd, entitled Hogwaller Woman.

Andy Rowland

Alto saxophonist, Andy Rowland, began studying the horn as a fifth grader trying out the baritone, tenor and then eventually specializing on the alto and playing in school bands and youth orchestras.

Musical inspirations include Moe Martel of the Kool Kats (an early instructor) and Grover Washington, Jr.

Other area musical connections include the Mudcats, Secrets, XPS. Andy is best known for his inspiring, expressive and emotional soloing ability.

Aric van Brocklin

Guitarist, Aric van Brocklin, age 64, started performing as a vocalist/guitarist with the Nomads in New Orleans in 1964, covering tunes from local artists such as Benny Spellman and Fats Domino. A move to C’ville in 1973 brought local musical connections including Raven, The Morgan White Band, as well as the Music Team at Olivet Presbyterian Church.

Musical influences include Jimmy Reed, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Peter Green and Sonny Landreth.