| Band Members |
| "UVON" - Dr. Yuvonne C. Brooks Singer & Songwriter, Published Author, Retired College Professor "The Little Lady With The Big Voice" |
In September of 2000, UVON released her first CD, "Plugged and Unplugged."
It was the best selling blues CD at Virgin Megastore, Arizona Mills, Tempe, AZ
She won numerous singing competitions while serving in the U.S. Navy.
UVON has performed twice at The Monterey Bay Blues Festival and has performed with
or opened for: Robert Jr, Lockwood, Honey Boy Edwards, Henry Gray,
Chico Chism, Long John Hunter, Michael Burks, Rudy Ray Moore and others.
To find more about UVON, visit her website: www.uvonsinger.com
It was the best selling blues CD at Virgin Megastore, Arizona Mills, Tempe, AZ
She won numerous singing competitions while serving in the U.S. Navy.
UVON has performed twice at The Monterey Bay Blues Festival and has performed with
or opened for: Robert Jr, Lockwood, Honey Boy Edwards, Henry Gray,
Chico Chism, Long John Hunter, Michael Burks, Rudy Ray Moore and others.
To find more about UVON, visit her website: www.uvonsinger.com
| Devo Carrillo Extraordinary Guitar and Vocals |
Former full time member of BLUZONE, Devo has since moved on to form two of his own
projects. "The Boomers" and "New Groove." Devo can still be seen and heard with
BLUZONE every Sunday afternoon at our 26th Street Jam Session, 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Born Steve Thompson and now using his late mothers maiden name in honor
of her and her father, Richard Carrillo who inspired Steve to play. He began playing guitar
and bass at the age of 13. He appeared all over California playing blues and rock clubs,
blues and rock festivals, college frat parties and large venues.
Equally versed in many styles of music including jazz, blues, rock and country, he is always
a crowd pleaser. Continuing his long career in Phoenix, Devo has performed with many
blues, jazz, and rock bands before joining BLUZONE in 2005 and can also be seen
supporting local jam sessions and charity benefits.
For more on Devo, visit: www.myspace.com/devocarrillo
projects. "The Boomers" and "New Groove." Devo can still be seen and heard with
BLUZONE every Sunday afternoon at our 26th Street Jam Session, 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Born Steve Thompson and now using his late mothers maiden name in honor
of her and her father, Richard Carrillo who inspired Steve to play. He began playing guitar
and bass at the age of 13. He appeared all over California playing blues and rock clubs,
blues and rock festivals, college frat parties and large venues.
Equally versed in many styles of music including jazz, blues, rock and country, he is always
a crowd pleaser. Continuing his long career in Phoenix, Devo has performed with many
blues, jazz, and rock bands before joining BLUZONE in 2005 and can also be seen
supporting local jam sessions and charity benefits.
For more on Devo, visit: www.myspace.com/devocarrillo
| RAYRAY - Ray Hinkle Manager/Bassist/Musical Director/Webmaster |
Born into a family of jazz musicians, RayRay's early influences were mostly horn players:
Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, etc. He always loved the bass
and was really impressed by: Ron Carter, Ray Brown, and Paul Chambers.
It wasn't until his late teens and early twenties that he began listening to rock and realized
that blues was the common denominator and the root of all popular music.
Inspired by: Albert Collins, Lightnin' Hopkins, BB King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson,
Big Bill Broonzy and others, RayRay stays firmly rooted in the blues and continues to be a
driving force on the music scene today.
You can also visit RayRay at : www.myspace.com/rayrayblues
Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, etc. He always loved the bass
and was really impressed by: Ron Carter, Ray Brown, and Paul Chambers.
It wasn't until his late teens and early twenties that he began listening to rock and realized
that blues was the common denominator and the root of all popular music.
Inspired by: Albert Collins, Lightnin' Hopkins, BB King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson,
Big Bill Broonzy and others, RayRay stays firmly rooted in the blues and continues to be a
driving force on the music scene today.
You can also visit RayRay at : www.myspace.com/rayrayblues
| JURIS - Juris Drigants Rock Solid Keeper of the Groove |
Hailing from SW Michigan, Juris is a formally trained musician. He began his career in
the fifth grade playing with his school's concert band, marching band
and orchestra, performing in football halftime shows, parades and classical concerts. He
also joined several blues and rock bands, appearing at festivals, dances, nightclubs,
private parties and opened for Alice Cooper at a major rock festival.
Moving to Phoenix in 1991, Juris has played with several blues and rock bands,
most notably with Myklos and Shake before teaming up with RayRay to form BLUZONE
in early 2004. His infectious beat keeps you dancing all night.
the fifth grade playing with his school's concert band, marching band
and orchestra, performing in football halftime shows, parades and classical concerts. He
also joined several blues and rock bands, appearing at festivals, dances, nightclubs,
private parties and opened for Alice Cooper at a major rock festival.
Moving to Phoenix in 1991, Juris has played with several blues and rock bands,
most notably with Myklos and Shake before teaming up with RayRay to form BLUZONE
in early 2004. His infectious beat keeps you dancing all night.
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Jeff England (guitar & vocals) was born in 1962 in Mossy Rock, Washington into a
musical family. Everyone sang or played some kind of instrument around the house.
Before leaving Tacoma to come to Phoenix in 1998, he played alongside some Pacific
Northwest legends which included: Little Bill and The Blue Notes, Joe Johanson (Dave
Lewis Trio, Floating Bridge), Rich Dangel (The Fabulous Wailers), Jho Blenis
(Big Nasty, Bump Kitchen), Jerry Miller (Moby Grape), and lead a 9 to 11 piece
(depending who showed up) rock & roll blues band called “Little Neon.” Last, but certainly
not least, his father, Clifford “Buck” England (Hammond B-3 player extraordinaire) taught
him how to play understated and not too flashy. Dad always said, “Make every note sing.”
musical family. Everyone sang or played some kind of instrument around the house.
Before leaving Tacoma to come to Phoenix in 1998, he played alongside some Pacific
Northwest legends which included: Little Bill and The Blue Notes, Joe Johanson (Dave
Lewis Trio, Floating Bridge), Rich Dangel (The Fabulous Wailers), Jho Blenis
(Big Nasty, Bump Kitchen), Jerry Miller (Moby Grape), and lead a 9 to 11 piece
(depending who showed up) rock & roll blues band called “Little Neon.” Last, but certainly
not least, his father, Clifford “Buck” England (Hammond B-3 player extraordinaire) taught
him how to play understated and not too flashy. Dad always said, “Make every note sing.”
| Jeff England Guitar & Vocals |
