Once Removed Blues Band

The Once Removed Blues Band  is a mix between Chicago blues and Colorado mountain music with a bit of jazz on the side. An original Colorado blues band, this group features Patrick McAllister on vocals & guitar, Rachel Auger on flute & vocals, Ruth Israel on vocals, Chris Coleman on vocals & keyboards,  Bogdan Miguirski bassist, Kirk Glienke on saxaphone and Chris Eddy Long on drums, with soundman Bill Kesler.

McAllister is a skilled guitarist, vocalist and songwriter who is also a keystone supporter and founder of the Conifer Blues Fest which will be presenting its 3rd annual performance on Saturday August 24, 2013 at the Meyer Ranch. Last year's festival featured Corky Siegel, blues harmonica master. Siegel is a composer, blues pianist and singer/songwriter who formed the legendary Siegel-Schwall Band that continues to entertain and inspire the contemporary music and local blues scene.