NIGHTFIrE

also FEATURING special guests HENRY KAISER and Vikki " BLUE" Briggs at CLUB MUSE- APRIL 27, 19 BROADWAY-MAY2, BIMBOS 365 - MAY 10TH

is the pre-eminent psychedelic blues guitar legend who still thrills audiences right here in the SF Bay Area. Harvey's love of the blues led him to stints with Canned Heat, John Mayall™s Bluesbreakers, and The Rolling Stones, and he has a place in history as a major solo artist in his own right. An enduring veteran who truly delivers the message of the blues, Harvey Mandel stands alone. As the star of NightFire he personifies the living, vital and dynamic legend of blues guitar showmen. Widely recognized as one of the most creative and innovative guitarists in music,

is one of the most extensively recorded as well, having appeared on more than 140 different albums. He has recorded and/or performed with Herbie Hancock, Bob Weir, Merl Saunders, Greg Allman, Jerry Garcia and many others. Mr. Kaiser is a member on the advisory board of Guitar Player Magazine and scored the weekly television series, â€œSecrets & Mysteriesâ€.

may be one of the few living blues steel guitarists. He played on Earl Hooker's Arhoolie Records release "Two Bugs and a Roach", and released a solo album called "Sweet and Funky Steel" on the Janus label. Freddie's playing style is enhanced by intense high-note squeals that is truly unique. Freddie has also played with Frank Zappa and John Lee Hooker. He performed at the Guitar Player 25th Anniversary concert in San Francisco, and appears on the album â€œThe Psychedelic Guitar Circusâ€ with Henry Kaiser, Harvey Mandel and Steve Kimock.

is a veteran drummer who has played with top blues artists including Pete Sears, Elvin Bishop, John Mayall, Gary Wright, Charlie Musselwhite among many others. His enthusiasm for music is contagious and his powerful delivery provides a strong backbone for the NightFire sound. Longtime friends with Freddie Roulette and Harvey Mandel, Michael is excited to be making music with his friends once again and it's been over 20 years too.

has enjoyed a 15 year career with Merl Saunders and the Rainforest Band, and he has played and associated with some of the best including New Riders of the Purple Sage, Toots and the Maytals, Jefferson Starship, and BB King. Michael's slick grooves and wide musical vocabulary have gained him the respect of fans and musicians from here to Japan.