Reverbnation Blues / R&B / Americana Rank#5 Todd Tijerina: 2012 winner NM Southwest ACLU chapter's voting rights songwriting competition for "Get In LIne" 2011 recipient of four New Mexico Music Award nominations for latest album, "Meant To Be", including winner of NMMA "Blues" category. winner of Chicagoland's Rory's Blues Talent Competition, 1999
Band Bio: odd Tijerina is 2012 winner of the Southwestern ACLU chapter-NM's voting rights songwriting contest for his song, "Get In Line". In 2011, the TTB was winner of "Blues Song" of the year for Tijerina's song, "Nothin' Like the Blues", along with four nominations in both "jazz" and "blues" categories in the New Mexico Music Awards for its latest album, "Meant To Be". The Todd Tijerina Band is establishing itself as a truly unique voice in the blues/americana world. For the last fifteen years singer/songwriter/guitarist, Todd Tijerina (Tee-her-ee-na), has steadily made a living playing his unique blend of blues, funk, roots-rock and jazz. In addtion to frequent tours of the central and southwestern United States with his band, Todd has worked as guitarist for Chicago-based artists such as internationally revered bluesman, Byther Smith, the legendary Harmonica Hinds, and BB's daughter, Shirley King. Currently based in Albuquerque, NM, though originally from Chicago, the band is a former winner of Chicagoland's Rory's Blues Talent Competition (1999). This victory funded recording expenses for the group's 2000 release, The Lowdown. Since then Tijerina has released three more albums, Welcome Home in 2004, Now in 2006, and Walk This Road in 2009 which have enjoyed radio play in the US, Australia and Europe. |
Todd Tijerina BandEmail = tijerinabooking@gmail.comWebsite = http://www.reverbnation.com/tijerinaband
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Todd has always striven to be musically unique. Rootstime (Belgium) declares that he "creates his own style and sound… His manner of guitar playing, singing and songwriting is refreshing and inspiring." The Promised Land Entertainment Magazine states "[Tijerina's] newest release is a perfect example of how to take the old and mix in the new to get a feeling of something very special." Todd's unique sound is a result of his own take on songwriting with an emphasis on maintaining potent hooks, personal identity and grooves that cross genre lines. This approach helps explain his musical contribution's relevancy to blues as an evolving art form. Band Members - Providing the backbone and punch in TTB's grooves on bass/harmony vocals and drums/harmony vocals respectively are Dave Heidt and Donnie Frank, both of whom have toured internationally and recorded with various blues, funk, latin, rock and jazz ensembles. Together they are well established as a force to experience first hand. The band's unique sound and mastery over its music has enabled bookings at some of the most prestigious venues in the southwest and Chicago. |
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