Meet The Band! Guitarist Michelle Karel-Ward
Michelle Karel-Ward
(guitar, vocals) Michelle comes from a long line of family musicians and is passionate about Zydeco, Blues, Soul and Rock music.  The soulful Ms G
Gina Taruscio (vocals)
The "Chirp"! Gina blends soulfulness with a rock edge.  Our Groove Master Michael Gourley
Mike Gourley (drums)
Michael is into all things Rock, especially Rockin' the Blues.  The versatile Mr Summers
David Summers
(keys/harp, squeeze box) David will provide everything from screaming B-3's, Rhodes, and yes...even accordion to the mix. 
Kasey Dennler - BASS!!!!
Kasey loves to lock in with Michael and rock the low-end groove on his Fender bass. |
About Us. Pig Out In The Park, Spokane 2011
Displaying the diversity of a band whose players are influenced by blues, rock, R&B, jazz and zydeco, The ColdRail Blues Band is laying down a solid fun groove and bringing new life to static feet everywhere they play. Celebrating their 12th year, members of The ColdRail Blues Band are no strangers to the local music scene, each having played with many other people and groups over the years. Still each was looking for an outlet for the music that inspired them most. From this, The ColdRail Blues Band was born.
"We've been really fortunate finding the right people who enjoy being together and creating fun music. Adding depth to our vocal line-up is Gina Taruscio. It’s great having another singer to co-front songs and provide strong back up harmonies. I love that our voices really blend well together. And our drummer, Michael Gourley, is talented, fun and probably one of the easiest going people I've ever met. We had the pleasure of picking up the the multi-talented David Summers who covers a wide array of tonal palettes on the harp, keyboards and accordion. David has great ears, musical sensibility and is a blast to collaborate with! The newest addition to the band is our bassist, Kasey Dennler. Kasey is that quintessential mix of chill persona and laying down a solid bottom end groove". The ColdRail Blues Band Highlights... - Headliner at the Latah County Fair, 2023 and 2019 - Headliner for Late July Fest, Moscow ID 2023 & 2021 - Feature band at the 2012 Palouse Music Festival - 2011 National Lentil Festival - 2011 Pig Out In The Park - Played Nez Perce County Fair 2009 - Served as one of the primary bands playing multiple performances for the Lewiston Hell's Canyon Gand Hotel Barleyhopper's “Brews and Blues" Summer series. - Released their debut CD “Blind Horizon”, which has received internet and local air play including Spokane's "Blues Kitchen" on KPBX. CRBB is a perennial favorite at Barleyhoppers Grand Canyon Hotel and Rooster's Landing in Clarkston, WA, and has played a variety of additional venues and events including the Palouse Spring Hot Rod Show, Wawawai Canyon Winery, Potlatch Blues Fest, Passionately Pink on the Palouse, Moscow Farmer's Market, and numerous private parties in both cozy and large venues. A soulful Strat, rich vocals and hard driving back line bring you great originals like “Harlem Hopscotch", "Lead Footed Mama", and “Bad Ass Jean" as well as classics from the likes of Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, Elmore James, Junior Wells, Curtis Salgado, War and other greats of the blues influenced genre. We look forward to bringing our high-energy mix of authentic blues to your stage. For booking info CLICK HERE. To access our EPK (electronic press kit) CLICK HERE. |