Opening Up
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Things are really beginning to open up for the Billy Walton Band.
The bluesy rock trio, whose three members reside in various parts of New Jersey, will play one of the biggest shows of its short career this Saturday night at the House of Blues, opening for classic rocker Robin Trower in the Music Hall. The 9pm show should be a one-two punch of blues-rock energy and exceptional musicianship.
Having just returned to the States following a second swing through England, the Billy Walton Band (EHT's Billy Walton sings and plays guitar; Asbury Park area's William Paris and Marcus Croan play bass and drums respectively) has a lot going on right now.
"The momentum is building," says Paris. "This show is a culmination of 10 months of hard work."
The band's insane gig schedule over that period included roughly 100 shows throughout the tristate area, including regular gigs at J.D.'s Pub in Smithville, as well as recent appearances at the House of Blues Restaurant and the Good Old Days Festival in Somers Point.
Later this year, the band plans to follow-up its self-released EP with a new recording of original material.
"We'll be recording over the summer," says Paris, who has been thrilled at the terrific response to the band's live show.
He believes the trio's stage show has been one of the reasons for its success so far. "With the state that the recording industry is in right now, it's really about being able to play live," says Paris. "Saturday night will be a high point for us." -- Jeff Schwachter
Who: The Billy Walton Band Where: Opening for Robin Trower at the House of Blues Music Hall, When: Saturday, March 15, 9pm, How Much: $22-$37
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So many sensational musicians have graced the 13-event, 17th annual Somers Point Beach Concert Series this summer, and the epitome of that lineup might be coming to the William J. Morrow Memorial Beach (New Jersey and Bay avenues) this Friday night (Aug. 14). The Billy Walton Band, fronted by the eponymous guitar virtuoso and including drummer Marcus Croan and bassist William Paris, will be showcasing some original material from their recently completed CD. The BWB has a fifth United Kingdom tour set for October and will be playing the Somers Point series for the third straight year. Also featured will be Michael “Tunes” Antunes, who may best be known as the saxophonist for John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band, which cut the hit song “On the Dark Side” from the 1983 movie Eddie and the Cruisers. A descendent of accomplished musicians from Cape Verde, Tunes...
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