Shirley Potts - vocals

Shirley comes from a diverse musical background with eclectic tastes. Her vocal influences include Etta James, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jo Ann Kelly, Nancy Wilson, Laura Nyro, Patti Smith, Jack Bruce - oh, and her mother! In the 80s she played with the Powerhouse Boogie Band supporting the likes of Dr Feelgood, Jack Bruce, The Groundhogs and Runrig. As vocalist, fiddler and bodhran player, she also co-founded Blo Na Gael, one of Scotland's only all-women traditional bands. They played the pubs, clubs and festivals as well as regularly selling out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the 90s.

Bill Muir - harp

Bill has a track record strectching back to 1964. He is self-taught although influenced by Sonny Boy Williamson and Sonny Terry. He moved to London in the 60's and played with the likes of John Lee Hooker, Fred McDowall, Jo-Ann Kelly and Alexis Korner. In the 80's he played with Edinburgh band "Driving Sideways" and was a founder member of "The Blue Hyenas". He has been with Blue to the Bone since 2002.

Dave Evans - bass and vocals

Also known as Doghouse Dave - holding down the low end on the Fender Bass. Favourite artists include Kim Wilson, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and T Bone Walker. Favourite meal, Grits and turnip greens. Favourite colour blue.

Murray Charters - drums

Got first kit aged 12 and played in first band at 13. Played with school and Uni bands with names like "Stranded Chimney" and "Shakey Drakes". Learned stick work with Pipe bands - Scottish Schoolboys Drumming Champion 1974. Now old enough to appreciate and learn the blues, the drums are out of the closet .

Seoras Ashby - guitar and vocals

Nuts about Hofner guitars. Jimmie Vaughan, Freddy King, Robben Ford, Muddy Waters and Frank Usher are some of my all time guitar heroes. John Hiatt and Richard Thomson are some of my favourite writers. Played with "Class A" in the 1970s plus more recently "The New Locals" with Conor McAffee, Frank Usher and James Doherty.

Biography

	Shirley
	Bill
	Dave
	Murray
	Seoras