Tommy Dudley  Vocals Tommy a/k/a The Blues Buddha is a rough and tumble blues vocalist who, in his own words, has picked up stylistic influences from people he admires and mixes them into his own musical gumbo. Eclectic influences include: R&B artists Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding...(the) straight-ahead blues and rock and soul of Eric Burdon... and Tom Jones. Tommy aka Blues Buddha is a popular figure in the NY Metro area club scene and performs at multiple venues several nights per week. Musicians in his band include Mike Garner on Bass, Eddie 'Sticky"Cruchy on Drums, Tony Pagano on Guitar and Scott Staton on Piano. Other guests include Joe Piteo on Drums, Dave Pressel on Piano, Alan Goldstein on Percussion, Johnny Federico, Charlie Scott, Ronnie Mirro, Chip Larison and Benny Landa on Guitar. Tommy has shared the stage with many local and National talents including Gil Parris, Dave Fields, Joe Louis Walker, Roxy Perry and Nicole Hart. A goal for 2009 is to participate in the Blues and Jazz Society Festival Competition in Memphis Tennessee. CD project currently untitled, in production, projected release Summer 2009  

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