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Bio Ken “Obie Dee” Van Cromphaut has been a fixture on the West Coast Music scene for over forty years. With formal training in Classical Music, “Obie Dee” developed from an early age, a love for Gospel Music and Blues. Throughout the years he has donned the hat of composer (ASCAP), session musician, and performing artist. “Obie Dee” has crafted a blend of crystalline guitar tones, searing leads, and raspy vocals into his signature sound.
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As a founding
member of The
BluesExciters (1999-2006), Obie Dee performed at concert and club
venues throughout California and Nevada. Obie
Dee has performed with the Slim Chance Band, Sleeper, Bonejelly, and Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers (2008-2010).. Obie Dee loves to jam and has been known to frequent jam sessions in the area surrounding his Sacramento home. With numerous television and radio appearances to his credit, Obie Dee is actively involved in many fund-raising events every year. Included in the lists of organizations are Loaves & Fishes, MDA Telethon, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Animal Place, Capital Public Radio (NPR), the Sacramento Blues Society, and the Sierra Blues Society. He is an active member of the Sacramento Blues Society, is a lifetime member and former Vice-President of the Sierra Blues Society, and is currently the webmaster of www.sierrabluessociety.org. For information regarding personal appearances please write to: oldbluesdude@oldbluesdude.com The Old Blues Dude plays on a variety of guitars and amplifiers to achieve his unique sound. To see his equipment go to: http://www.oldbluesdude.com/Gig-O-Rig.htm |
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