Dave Herrero feat. Pete Galanis
Dave Herrero feat. Pete Galanis
Raised in a small beach town outside of Tampa, Florida, Dave Herrero was introduced to the local and national music scene though a family friend, sneaking out of military school at age 15 to regularly to see bands like the Arc Angels and Johnny Winter, and to go to a local blues jam at the Green Iguana on Monday nights, where local heroes like James and Lucky Peterson would frequently pop in.
Herrero got his start as a professional touring musician in 1996 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, then moved to Austin, TX and joined Archie Bell and the Drells (of "Tighten Up" fame). In Austin, he quickly immersed himself into the Austin music community, playing with the likes of Gary Clark Jr, Charlie Sexton, Lazy Lester, Matt Powell, Seth Walker all the while starting the Blues Society of Austin with friends, Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff, Nancy Coplin and Nicole Shiro. It was in Austin that Dave honed in on his guitar playing, singing and songwriting skills, that he then took with him to Chicago. More about Dave Herrero
Pete Galanis
Pete Galanis gained recognition as the talented guitarist for Chicago Blues/Jam Band, Howard & The White Boys, when he joined the group at the age of 26 in 2004. His exceptional blues skills, coupled with his natural versatility in handling funk, R&B, and rock styles, seamlessly integrated with the band's signature sound. Galanis brought an exciting, youthful exuberance to their music, evident on their latest release "Made in Chicago" from Evidence Records.
In 2012, Galanis collaborated with Manos on their debut album, featuring all-original music. Additionally, in 2010, he became part of Rob Blaine's Big Otis Blues, contributing to the band's debut album, "Big Otis Blues." Their performance at the 2011 International Blues Challenge in Memphis earned them a remarkable third-place ranking worldwide.
Throughout his career, Galanis has had the honor of sharing the stage with a remarkable lineup of musicians, including Buddy Guy, Sheryl Crow, Steppenwolf, Aretha Franklin, John Mayer, Robert Randolph, and many others. The list goes on to include esteemed names like Hubert Sumlin, Bob Margolin, Lil' Ed, Tab Benoit, and numerous other blues legends.
Pete Galanis's musical journey is characterized by his exceptional talent and his ability to captivate audiences with his remarkable guitar skills.