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Do you like Rockin Blues and Rockabilly? If you do, This is the band for you
The Backyard Blues Band is defined by the fire, drive, and passion of Mario Ramirez. This passion has always been evident. The passion Mario feels for his music and the pride he takes in honoring the memory of his legendary older brother, Ritchie Valens. Along with Mario, Backyard also features vocals by guitarist/songwriter Mike Baldwin.
Over the years the Backyard Blues Band has had the privilege of sharing the stage with other greats such as the late John Lee Hooker Sr., John Lee Hooker Jr., Joe Louis Walker, Canned Heat, George Thorogood, Foghat, John Kay and Steppenwolf, Blue Oyster Cult, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, and has opened several times for their friends in Los Lobos.