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The house band 

The House Band is an integral part of the Blues Project.  Each member is incredibly talented in their own right and take time out from their other musical ventures to be a part of the Blues Project.  They not only support and instruct our student musicians, but also provide the musical backbone to our live performances.  They graciously give of their time and their talents, and they make the Blues Project a rich and welcoming musical community. Many are also available for private lessons upon request.  

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Zach Hall 

Formerly an Industrial Tech teacher at both Ben Franklin and Valparaiso High, Zach Hall now works at Nipsco, using his educational background in the training department. Zach was a founding member of the Blues Project and was instrumental in its creation. Not only can he play a mean  guitar, he also is indispensable when it comes to video recording, graphic design, and sound engineering.  

Contact Zach at: 
zdhall@gmail.com
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Bill Romer 

Bill Romer is a fantastic drummer and a superb all-around musician.  He can play piano, guitar, sing harmony, write horn charts, you name it - he can do it, and he'll do it with a smile on his face.  Previously a band assistant at Merrillville High School,  Romer now regularly drums for both Freek Johnson and the Unit.  He has been known to give lessons on various instruments.  

Contact Bill at: romer_bill@yahoo.com

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​Freek Johnson 
The Unit


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Carolyn Rodea 

Carolyn Rodea teaches Spanish at Thomas Jefferson middle school, and along with her husband, Pancho, makes up the folk duo, the Rodeas.  An impressive singer, songwriter and finger style guitarist, Carolyn gives lessons and occasionally hosts Open Mic at Front Porch Music. 

Contact Carolyn at: 
crodea@valpo.k12.in.us

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Carolyn Rodea Music
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Bobby Schaefer-Murray

Bassist extraordinaire, Bobby Francis Schaefer-Murray is a quarter of the Planetary Blues Band.  Bobby has played alongside some of the greatest bluesmen around including Killer Ray Allison and the legendary Buddy Guy.  

Contact Bobby at:
bobby@planetaryblues.com

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Planetary Blues Band

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Greg Kenworthy

Known to his friends as simply "Squat," Greg Kenworthy is one of the finest English teachers this side of the Mississippi.  A multi-instrumentalist, Greg can hold his own on harmonica, guitar, and vocals, and he has been known to pick up a bass, tambourine, or maraca when the need arises.  Greg has been with the Blues Project from day one, singing, blowing, schlepping, and wrangling kids for the last eleven years.  When he's not playing with the Blues Project, you might find him sitting in with Chris and Lou at a local watering hole or fronting local cover band Haven's Gate.

Contact Greg at: gkenworthy@valpo.k12.in.us 
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