Sugar Ray & The Bluetones feat. Rusty Zinn (US)

A blues/soul match made in heaven. Sugar Ray Norcia and Rusty Zinn have been some of the most renowned figures on the American blues scene since the late ’70s. Singer and harmonica player “Sugar” Ray Norcia has fronted prestigious bands like Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters and Roomful of Blues before creating his own band, The Bluetones, featuring one of the most sublime blues rhythm sections in the world: Neil Gouvin on drums and Michael “Mudcat” Ward on bass.

Sugar Ray is celebrated for his soulful vocals and harmonica playing, and even when he speaks, it’s as if he’s singing.

Sugar Ray & The Bluetones have worked with numerous outstanding guitarists over the years, all typically so talented that they eventually pursued their own solo careers. Rusty Zinn, now on guitar, actually has a solo career, having released several albums under his own name. This is alongside having played with legends such as Snooky Pryor, Jimmy Rogers, Luther Tucker, Dave Myers, Freddy Robinson, Carey Bell, Billy Boy Arnold, Mark Hummel, and Kim Wilson, either in the studio or as a sideman in their bands.

As evident from the names listed, Rusty Zinn is a highly sought-after guitarist for backing harmonica players, where his laid-back and tasteful style truly shines.

In other words, you can look forward to an evening filled with aces all around.