1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Memphis

The MiniVan Blues Band

By Teresa R. Simpson, About.com

Photo Courtesy of MiniVan Blues Band

The Sound:


Though their name suggests that they are a blues band, these guys are more than that. Their unique sound is a marriage of Southern rock and blues that makes you want to get up and move to the beat.

The Band:


Joe Schicke - guitar, vocals, mandolin
John Ciarimitaro - guitar, vocals, mandolin
J. Westmoreland - electric upright basss, vocals
Paul Buchigniani - drums
James Ray - acoustic guitar

The Performances:


The band can be found performing all over town in places such as Newby's, The Buccaneer, Hi-Tone, and more. Check out their websites for upcoming shows.

The Recordings:


From the Band:


"We are a rock band, but the addition of a mandolin and an acoustic guitar gives us bluegrass and blues undercurrents. Our songwriting is diverse among the members - we all write. We have been compared to artists like Neil Young, Hot Tuna, and David Grisman."

The Band Online:


The MiniVan Blues Band Official Site
The MiniVan Blues Band on MySpace

Explore Memphis

About.com Special Features

On the National Mall in Washington, DC

Take a look at the capital's best sight-seeing spot. More >

Oktoberfest in Phoenix

Find the best places to celebrate and join the festivities. More >

  1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Memphis

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.