Pt. Richmond Music Presents Stompy Jones and Richie Barron this Friday, 8/14

Point Richmond Music’s 2015 season continues this Friday, August 14th with two great jump blues bands: Stompy Jones & Rhythm Boogie and Richie Barron & Da Mob. Start off the weekend with an evening of great music, along with prize drawings, face-painting for children and dancing in the street. Local restaurants are open on concert nights and offer a wide variety of cuisines. Accompany fine food with a beverage from Point Richmond Music’s no host bar. The proceeds directly support the music series. Our outdoor concert venue is located at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond.

Stompy Jones & Rhythm Boogie (Vintage Rhythm & Blues)
www.stompyjones.com, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Little David Rose’s thumpin’ stand-up bass, the double-shuffle drumming of Lee Beary, and the bounce piano of William Beatty provide the rhythmic foundation of the band’s jump style. Riffing on top is the trumpet sound of Robert Dehlinger and Keith Crossan on the saxophone. These two fellas create the fireworks of vintage rhythm and blues. Hank Maninger on vocals and lead guitar heads up Stompy Jones’ trademark style.

Richie Barron & Da Mob (Blues)
www.drtequila.net, 6:45 - 7:45 PM
Guitar slinger Richie Barron began his career as vocalist and guitarist with Junior Walker, toured with ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard and cut his blues teeth in clubs from Dallas to Chicago. His band is hard-hitting in the Oakland tradition with an exhilarating horn section, powerful vocals and blues harmonica. Barron’s original jump blues songs and interviews have been featured on the nationally syndicated show House of Blues Radio with Blues Brother, Elwood Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd).

PRM concerts are held on the second Friday of each month, June through September, from 5:30 pm to 7:45 pm. The 2015 season will include a final concert on Friday, September 25th. Please visit www.pointrichmondmusic.com to see the full 2015 line-up.

About Point Richmond Music:
Point Richmond Music (PRM) provides free outdoor summer concerts as a way to build community through the unifying language of music. The all-volunteer committee celebrates diversity and promotes the arts. PRM concerts provide a gathering place for people of all ages, ethnicities, and walks of life by featuring musical talent from Richmond, the Bay Area and beyond. PRM exists thanks to the support of local businesses and the volunteers who make it happen.