Bennett Matteo Band (BMB) is a collective of brilliant musicians led by guitarist and writer Gino Matteo and vocal powerhouse Jade Bennett.

Extremely improvisational while having their feet planted in roots music, BMB are a breath of fresh air to the music world. BMB's experimentation and refusal to take themselves seriously has made every show an experience. 

Gino Matteo is carving the spot he deserves as a "force of nature" in the roots world. Sensational guitarist, songwriter and powerfully emotional live performer, he empowered the Sugaray Rayford hit machine for nearly a decade. Gino has destroyed countless audiences here in the US and abroad with his powerful wit, gut ripping playing, and incredibly gifted musicianship.

His explosive, spontaneous, and original live show stands with the most legendary of blues players. Gino, along with the gutsy soul-power vocals of his lovely and talented wife Jade Bennett, have been heating up the blues circuit across the western US and internationally. This hard charging dream team brings a raw and soulful interpretation to roots music, moving it forward progressively and creatively.

Bennett and Matteo met in 2010 in Southern California at a gig. Gino ended up sitting in with Jade and once she started singing, he knew they had to play together. They almost immediately moved in together and started writing music while Gino toured with Sugaray Rayford all the while keeping a catalog of music going with Jade Bennett. BMB wouldn't be formed for nearly a decade as Gino's tour schedule became more hectic. 

They played shows together anytime Gino was in town and Jade joined the Sugaray Rayford Band on tour as a backup singer a number of times. Over time, through touring and home life, Jade and Gino decided to go nomad and live full time off-grid. They decided the only thing they wanted to do was play music and live on their own terms. That dream became a reality as COVID swept the world. 

In 2020, just before the pandemic, they had an album done but it went on the shelf as the initial label they were signed to deemed it not blues enough and that they didn't know where to put it.  That's when the record's co-producer and BMB confidant Kid Andersen decided to pitch BMB to Mike Zito's Gulf Coast Records who loved the album and are releasing it.  It not being standard blues became a selling point and not a hindrance.  The album is a collective of their experiences.

Hell Raisin', Vinyl Worthy, American Rock!
Exploding in the Indie scene with genuine hell raisin', vinyl-worthy American rock, The Chase Walker Band released their award winning, 13 song, debut album 'UNLEASHED' in 2014 via Revved Up Records. 

“If Hendrix, Zep, Cream & The Black Crowes made an album this is it! Fantastic guitar driven rock and roll. Sounds live and not pre-processed.”
Reviewer: - CaliratedX, iTunes (Jan 23, 2015)
  
This group of California teens,  has spent the past 24 months launching their explosive blues infused rock assault on the clubs and festivals across the US, including the Vans Warped Tour, The International Blues Challenge, House of Blues, and more, opening for greats like Kenny Loggins, B.B. King, Eric Sardinas, Tab Benoit, Royal Southern Brotherhood, and American Idol star Casey Abrams.  

Having already received critical acclaim from industry executive and founder of the Van’s Warped Tour, Kevin Lyman calling them “the best young blues rock band in this country”,  and Kenny Loggins saying “They blew me away!” it seems the buzz is building for The Chase Walker Band. 
 
The Reviews
 
Whether or not blues is your preference, I’d suggest Unleashed as an immediate listen—its versatility in lyrics, rhythm, and vibe, guarantees at least one winning track for everyone.  Listen, and then buy it.  Or just buy it, you won’t be sorry.   
Reviewer:  Alice Neiley ,  Rating:  5 out of 5 stars. 

Sometimes, some of the best music is created by some of the youngest musicians in the music industry. Such is the case with the Chase Walker Band whose band members are all too young to vote.
Reviewer: Matheson Kamin,  Rock& Roll Report    Rating: **** (four stars)

THE HIGGS is a four piece Cosmic California Rock band.  It's members include John Lovero (Guitar), Garret Morris (Drums), David Barsky (Bass), and Jesse August Jennings (Keys). The Higgs are an original eclectic mix of powerful rock, psychedelia, and electronic flavors.

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