Blues Counsel started in 1987 as the unnamed Jam Band for the Kingdom Bound Christian Music Festival outside of Buffalo, NY. Some members have played together since the mid-seventies and even the newest members of BC have been with the band for over 20 years. Each member has a rich musical history with Blues Counsel as their touch point, playing together as often as they can. Like close friends whose conversation always picks up where it left off, no matter how much time has past, Blues Counsel’s eclectic blend of Blues, Rock & a touch of Latin continues to deliver therapy for your soul with their 6th recording, Best of The Decade, available now.

Blues Counsel are: Tom Lane, Guitar & Vocals, Will McFarlane, Guitar & Vocals,Tony Hooper, Guitar, Vocals & Keys, Anthony Morra, Drums, Emedin Rivera, Percussion, Rick Cua, Bass & Vocals

Tom LaneOrleans, Vinnie Colaiuta, Michael W. Smith, Michael English, Matt Redman / Gold Record, Tim Hughes, Chris Tomlin, Phil Keaggy, Don Moen / Gold & Platinum Records, Paul Baloche

Will McFarlaneMuscle Shoals Rhythm Section / Musician’s Hall Of Fame, Bonnie Raitt / Gold Record, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, “Bobby Blue” Bland, Toby Keith, Waylon Jennings, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Taylor / Gold Record, 7 CCM records

Tony HooperMichael W. Smith, Heather Headley, Bryan Duncan, Ceili Rain, Lindell Cooley, Rick Cua, I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever compilation / Gold Record

Anthony MorraSteve Vai, Taylor swift, Steve Lukather, Toby Mac, Diane Warren, Amy Grant, Kip Winger, Songs From The Neighborhood / Grammy

Emedin RiveraBob James, Chuck Mangione, Larry Coryell, Gato Barbieri, La Toya Jackson, Harry Belafonte, Maxwell, Paquito De Rivera, John Lucien, 5 PBS Emmys

Rick CuaThe Outlaws / 2 Gold Records, Phil Keaggy, Randy Stonehill, Ceili Rain,12 CCM records, 6 #1 singles