Boston was the home of the Tea Party and Revere’s epic ride. It was the flash point of the Colonists’ revolt. So, perhaps it is only irony that a group of blues musicians would have united in this place to spark their own musical coup? It was in July of 2003 - in the shadow of Bunker Hill – where B Street Blues ignited a true Boston blues revolution. Norm TiedemannNorm Tiedemann “Norm T” – Vocals, Guitar “Norm T” is fueled by a pure adoration of music that has stretched over four decades. The “T” could stand for tenacity – evidentin his constant desire to evolve as a musician. As a young child, his songwriting skills and musical ear already were apparent. He began to pick out tunes on the family’s piano. By the age of fourteen, Norm had already been a lead singer in a band. While still in his early teens, he began playing guitar. Influenced by greats such as Eric Clapton, BB King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Norm has developed an exceptional command of lead guitar over the years. His robust vocals are dynamic and filled with sentiment and passion. Tiedemann can wrap around the surplus of styles in the band’s original catalog – yet also tap into interpretations of blues legends on live covers. “It’s the years of exposure to all types of music, life events and flashes of inspiration that I believe I offer to the band,” says Tiedemann. Dave SchaeferDave Schaefer – Drums/Vocals A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dave joined the band in 2005. He was a musical product of a non-musical family. “Even the radio was absent in our house,” Schaefer explains. Nevertheless, Dave’s interest in drums and percussion seemed innate. It all began at the age of five when he was captivated by the bass drums of a marching band. Since the age of thirteen, Schaefer has either performed, or taught percussion. His prior band experience includes opening for groups such as The Ohio Players and Bo Donaldson. Schaefer has also toured with well known acts such as Gloria Gaynor and Edwin Starr. Graduating Cum Laude from the renowned Berklee College of Music, Dave earned a degree in music composition in 1980. “I bring a creative spontaneity to the band – I love going in new directions,” says Schaefer. A musical scholar, Dave is B Street Blues’ “Professor of Percussion.” However, he also lends his pen to the band’s compositions as a well-developed and very talented songwriter. It is the creative diversity among Dave and Norm that yield the distinctive style of B Street Blues. “We’ve all adopted each other as brothers,” offers Schaefer. He continues, “We’re family. We can yell and scream and throw things at each other ... however, we are still there at the end.” Akin to a three-piece Fife and Drum core, Tiedemann and Schaefer march forward as true musical revolutionists. “Norm T” sums it up, “Each one of us brings a mastership of their instrument. When combined this forms a whole greater than the sum of the individual parts.” That statement is so true for any revolution. What makes B Street Blues special? Each band member contributes their own artistic nuances to form a powder-keg of blues fusion. Already working on their third album, they have plenty of “aural ammunition” yet to come in their Boston Blues revolution. |
Label - High Tone Music Group 
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