BluesStorm

BluesStorm plays their own original Classic rock music, as well as a large repertoire of blues music of such greats as B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, John Mayall, Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James, and others.

Rockin' Rick - Guitar, Backup Vocals, Band Leader

Guitarist and published songwriter, Rick Nashe, a returned Peace Corps volunteer, formerly of Boston, Massachusetts, formed Blues Storm in 2001. Nashe has performed as a solo artist, as well as, with Taj Mahal and traveled with the legendary "Big" Jay McNeely. He has also toured with rock, blues, country and bluegrass bands throughout the country. Rick is also a teacher, writer, and photographer.

Sweet Pete - Lead Vocals, Harmonica

Sweet Pete hails from South Florida and relocated to Sin City in 2002. He has recorded and performed with hard rock acts like Company Kane and Moonshine Radio. Pete's harmonica skills take a wide range of influences such as JR Wells and Sonny Terry. His voice has been compared to the likes of Greg Alman & Paul Rodgers.

Photo by Kim Bush

"Dutch"- Bass/Vocals

Dutch has been a professional musician for many years. Dutch is an accomplished bassist, as well as a vocalist. He has performed with many show bands. He also has extensive recording experience as a studio musician.

Guest artist- Sid the Kid- Saxophone

Sid was born in Alexandria, Louisiana. After Extensive auditions he was chosen to attend the military music school in Norfolk, VA. He has a bachelor’s degree from Berklee School of Music, and a master’s degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Sid performs regularly in Las Vegas Casinos, and has toured Europe and Greece. He has performed with many renowned musicians, including Gladys Knight and Bobby “Blue” Bland

Craig Small - Drums & Vocals

Born in Denison Texas and raised 6 miles away in Colbert Oklahoma. Began playing drums at age 13. His dad was a guitar player and, Craig’s love of music led him to the drums. Early influences were his parent’s albums of Beatles, Elvis, Waylon, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and The Supremes. He began playing in Texas honky tonks and bars at age 18, and toured the southwest and southeastern regions of the U.S. with local country bands. Some of which, at the time, were Toby Keith and Garth Brooks, which he ran into quite often. Craig moved to Las Vegas in March 2002 and began working in various shows on the strip which included American Superstars and The Dream King, Trent Carlini