Dog Tags - Member Information
Greg Gartrell |
Michael Rosecrans |
MK Hansen |
Dave Segal |
Jim-bo Callaghan |
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Greg Gartrell |
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| Guitar and Vocals | |
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Greg Gartrell is a local fixture of the Sacramento Area Blues Scene. As a member of the Sacramento Blues Society, Greg has been hosting the Wednesday night Blues Jam at the Stoney Inn for over three years. Greg earned his spurs playing bass and guitar for two years, with local favorite and recording artist, Guitar Mac. Greg has performed at some of the most famous blues clubs in northern California. JJ's in San Jose, Lou's Pier 47 in San Francisco, Bill's Club at Harrah's South Shore and dozens of other venues in northern California and Nevada. Greg's own combo, "The Fabulous Bluenatics", (the Stoney Inn blues jam house band) has played in several bars and clubs in the Sacramento area and appeared two times on the Roseville Access Television show, "Friday Night Live". |
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Michael Rosecrans |
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| Blues Harp & Vocals | |
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Born in San Diego, CA, Michael was introduced to the Blues at the age of 10 and has been involved in the music business ever since. He taught himself to sing and play Blues Harmonica at the age of thirteen. He shared the stage with Jimmy Smith at age fifteen and Taj Mahal at seventeen. Michael has played in various bands in Southern CA and once headlined at Burt Bacharach's club, G.R.B in Del Mar in the late '70's. Michael stopped playing professionally in the '80s and '90s, but came back in full force in 2000 and is having more fun than should be allowed. |
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MK Hansen |
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MK started playing music at the age of seven, first on piano and then bass and guitar as a young teenager. The 60�s were good times. MK finished college, traveled with a backpack and a guitar for five years. Music fell by the wayside for a time when he started a career and family. MK's daughter ignited his desire to play music again. MK has played both guitar and bass for loacl area bands. |
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Dave Segal |
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| Guitar | |
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Dave, the "young pup", was introduced to the blues as a young child when his father gave him a cassette of Taj Mahal's "The Real Thing". This album remains one of his favorite. He bought his first guitar for $10 from his junior high music teacher, and before he even knew how to tune it, he had taught himself to play a basic 12-bar blues. Fortunately, he eventually learned how to tune his guitar, and by high school had been introduced to electric blues. At 16, he saved up and bought his first electric guitar: a Fender Telecaster. He and like-minded friends formed a series of garage bands that played covers of songs by the artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Allman Brothers, and, at Dave's insistence, Little Charlie and the Nightcats. In college, he became involved with KDVS radio, and produced the first episode of "Buried Alive in the Blues" in 2001. During his research for his radio show, Dave was introduced to the music of Freddie, B.B. and Albert King, Albert Collins, Peter Green, Mike Bloomfield, and many others. After college, Dave took a break from playing music until he discovered the Sacramento "Blues Jam" scene. Dave now has a whole fleet of guitars, but his main guitar is still the Telecaster he bought at 16. You can hear Dave host "Buried Alive in the Blues" on KDVS at 90.3 on the FM dial, Saturdays 6-9 AM. |
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Jim-bo Callaghan |
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Jim, a Sacramento native, has been pounding the skins since the age of ten. Jim first had to study piano and have vocal training before he could begin Drum lessons. Jim received his first Slingerland Drum Set from Tiny Moore. He was taught by local greats, Joe Belardino and Stan Lunetta, providing Jim with a distinctive style and groove. Jim has played with several local bands and has had the opportunity to perform with many local talented blues performers. |
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Mascot? |
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Huh???? About last night? Did I have fun?? Blues in the Morning. I want to be the Spotted Dog Mascot!!! When are the Mascot Try-Outs?? |