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Our Mission

Our mission is to keep Delta Blues alive by sharing it with other people. Whether you're hearing this music for the first time or you have heard many times before, we hope that our enthusiasm and joy playing this music is contagious. 

Meet Chaz

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Charlie Wheeler’s introduction to the Blues came from the many R&B bands coming out of Britain in the sixties.  After being part of the London music scene in the seventies, Charlie moved to California playing drums in different blues bands.  Fueled by his love of early blues pioneers  like Robert Johnson  and Son House, Charlie put down the sticks and picked up the slide.
"There is something in the music that came out of the Mississippi delta that has captured my soul”.


Meet Jess

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Jess Zavala’s love of music started with Rhythm and Blues in the sixties.  Growing up, Jess taught himself to play harmonica with a dream on joining his older brothers band.  His dream never materialized but his passion for playing harmonica and love of the blues never left.  Influenced by Paul Butterfield,  Sonny Boy Williamson, and John Lee Hooker, Jess makes a powerful contribution to this blues duo.
“The Blues is a feeling that will help you heal”.


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Member of Sacramento Blues Society Click icon for details

Some songs from our new album
​"Keeping the Blues Alive"
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Nominations

MAMA  Three Years Running​
Modesto Area Music Awards
Nominated for Best Blues Band

Get In Touch

Available for bookings. Call Charlie 209.606.7214
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