All artists are a direct product of their influences. Such is the case with guitarist,singer,songwriter Robbie Ducey.Growing up in the same hometown as the Godfather of Soul, it was only natural that Ducey was exposed to some of the heavyweights of the rhythm and blues and soul music scene of the 60's such as Otis Redding,Curtis Mayfield,Albert King, and of course James Brown. The 'British Invasion' of the late 60's and early 70's brought more influences such as Jimi Hendrix,Eric Clapton,Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck, all of which can be heard in Robbie's guitar style. It is rare when an artist can infuse the elements of Rock, Soul, Funk, and Blues into their song writing and playing style, and create a truly uniqe sound of their own.Robbie has managed to do this while staying true to his roots,but always pushing the envelope. His guitar playing can come at you like a 'buzz-saw' one moment, and then be as smooth and mellow as a glass of fine wine the next. His vocal style is soulful, gritty,sensual, and direct, all of which draw the listener in to the song and lyric content. With 'magic' Mark Jones on Bass Guitar and vocals, and Burt 'da sheriff' Rayburn on drums and vocals, the band has never sounded better. Currently touring in support of a new "Live"CD, the band is also working on it's third studio release titled;"Acey-Ducey" which should be completed by late summer. Sonic Bids -Robbie Duecy Robbie Duecy Band