Kent Allyn
What can you say about a triple threat like Kent Allyn? He plays bass and is the keeper of the chords, but he is also a superb pianist and guitarist. Kent says his only real claim to fame is that he took piano lessons from Steven Tyler's grandmother, but whichever instrument he brings to the gig, the groove is gonna happen. Kent has been making his living in music since 1976 in the NH/ME seacoast area. Well known for his duties with Ben Baldwin & the Big Note for nearly 40 years, Kent has always been at the top of everybody’s call list for playing the right thing at the right time, but sometimes playing nothing at the right time!
Jeff Davison
Drummer-vocalist Jeff Davison was baptized by the blues at age sixteen and following that pulse to Chicago led him to play on stages with Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, Otis Rush & James Cotton. After gigging at the institutional New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the storied Tipitina’s, Jeff’s bands were called upon to back icons Jimmy Johnson, Mighty Sam McClain, Tommy Ridgeley, Pinetop Perkins & other visiting soul men. These experiences have honed Davison’s eclectic drumming and vocal skills, making him an important part of the local music heritage and The Renovators.
Jim Lamond
Bass player Jim Lamond hails from the Buffalo, NY area and was an active part of the Boston blues and Americana scene for many years before relocating to the Seacoast region of NH. During the mid-1990s, he helped to establish Susan Tedeschi as a regional, and then national, powerhouse, and played bass on her breakthrough album, “Just Won’t Burn”. He also had a long and productive association with folk artist Mark Erelli, supporting him on his first three albums. He founded and heads up The Seldom Playrights, an all-star ensemble (including Kent Allyn when available!) celebrating the music of the Bakersfield honky-tonks and vintage 60’s-era country. He was introduced to Bob and Jeff through his close association with Kent, and has been grateful for the chance to join them in playing their high-quality, original music.
In Memoriam
Robin Worthley
“Our talented friend and partner in crime for more than 40 years in different projects and bands Is no longer with us. Those connected to Robin Worthley were stunned to learn of his sudden passing. I've never played with anybody possessing such a wide variety of skill & musical stylings. Jazz, Soul, Gospel, Motown, Blues, Funk, Classical, Latin....Robin Played it all effortlessly & authoritatively. He loved Oscar Peterson, Groove Holmes, Jack McDuff, Professor Longhair, Herbie Hancock, Booker T. Washington, Jelly Roll Morton, Otis Spann, Dr. John, Richard Tee, and you could hear those unmistakable influences in his playing. Blessed with a unique and one of a kind, dry & wry wit, that was so perceptive, all his own. Wickedly irreverent…Wonderfully dark and ironic. It was not supposed to happen this way.....so soon, so sudden and with so many questions. We're going to miss you immensely my friend. You used your time here well.”
-Jeff Davison
Mentored by his piano playing mother at the tender age of four (yes…four) followed by years of music education, it is no surprise keyboardist and Newport, RI native Robin Worthley played as brilliantly and effortlessly as he did. Robin found his way to Maine after years of touring the U.S. and Europe, backing up Little Willie John of “Fever” fame as well as James Montgomery, Bo Diddley and exclusively with RCA Artist (Little) Melvin Smith and "The Night Riders." Robin’s rollicking piano and vast stylings impresses even the most discerning listeners.
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