Our Story
"Beyond The Blues" is a collection of some of the finest musicians in the Chicago area forming a modern R&B Blues based band that goes "beyond" in the traditional sense of the genre.
"Beyond The Blues" will certainly impress you and your guest with their ultra tight rhythm section, sultry guitar solos, and powerhouse vocals with fan favorites from artist such as Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Susan Tedeschi, Koko Taylor, BB King, Robert Cray, The Allman Brothers and many more. If you're not a big blues fan, no worries: That is where "beyond" comes into play. The band's selection goes beyond the blues with familiar old classic soul hits, country, rock and dance tunes. They cover current artist such as Cris Stapleton, Black Pumas, Teddy Swims, Orgone and Joe Bonamassa, just to name a few. You'll hear reinspired versions of songs from the Beatles, and who doesn't like the Beatles? "Beyond The Blues" also produces their own original material with the same level of excitement and dedication, so be on the lookout for your next favorite song.
Times have been extremely tough for live music these last few years, the mission of “Beyond The Blues” is to partner with club owners and event planners to enhance their patrons experience with high quality musical entertainment. Your business is our business, help us help you. We're all in this together to get people out again and have them coming back for more. Keeping The Blues alive for the young & old, is also our mission! To their dedicated fans, a heartfelt “thank you”. Please continue to support their partnering venues, local communities and live music, We ALL need you!
Now accepting gigs for 2024 and "Beyond"! Please go to contact tabs for all inquiries.
The Band
Jax (Neon Jacqui) Tyiran Vocals
Mark Blankenship Guitar &Vocals
Todd Flowers Guitar
Craig Tabor Keyboards & Vocals
Joe Fanelli Bass & Vocals
Rick (Ricky Sticks) Niedzo Drums
*John ( OZ ) Ozcomert Sound Tech
* Will join the band on a few tunes with Tenor Sax