Blues meets Alaskan country rock, with a twist.

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BLUES: Rockin' Blues, ROCK: Classic Rock



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Take some blues roots, blend in a healthy dose of Alaskan country rock, and top it with three part harmonies and youâre probably talking about Steelhead. That âlittle oleâ band â from Big Lake, Alaska has been performing in lodges, clubs, bars and music festivals since â99, where they effectively blend the musical genres into a soundscape as diverse as the Great State itself.

Drawing upon influences such as Paul Butterfield, Van Morrison, Grateful Dead, Eric Clapton, band members Dan Walsh (harmonica and vocals), Thom Bjornton (guitars, bass and vocals), Barry Billings (bass, guitars, keyboards and vocals) and Doug Herschbach (drums and percussion) offer up original songs and great, but sometimes obscure, covers with a distinctive sound unique to the band. From the opening harmonica licks, in âFever on the Roadâ, the blues influence is melded with harmonies, in âBig Fungusâ (thatâs all we are), to a great cover of John Fogartyâs âLong as I Can See the Lightâ, through one night with an ex, in âShared the Same Nameâ, Steelhead lands a sound that has captured the attention of music peers and fans alike.

So grab your shades, hop in, hang on, and get âReady to Rollâ. Itâs going to be a fun trip!