Richie Onori's Blues Messenger at Arcadia Blues Club

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Richie Onori

Acclaimed veteran rock musician Richie Onori unleashes his new band, Richie Onori’s Blues Messenger, in a headlining show at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, Friday, July 25. 9 p.m. Tickets $6.25 (advance), $11.50 (at the door). Info: (626) 447-9349 or visit http://www.arcadiabluesclub.com/.

Onori, who also drums for legacy muti-platinum act, Sweet, steps out from behind his drum kit and takes front-and-center on guitar and lead vocals for Richie Onori’s Blues Messenger, a band ten years in the making. The group includes guitarist Phil Woodard (Sahara); bassist Marvin Sperling (who previously played with Onori and famed keyboardist Keith Emerson in the group Aliens); keyboardist Stevie Stewart (who also plays in Sweet); drummer Paul Maselli (Dread Zeppelin); and backing vocalist, Aina O’Kane. The live show includes a preview of Richies’ Rock-Theater project In The Name Of Freedom, also the title of his recently-released album.

Critics Praise In The Name Of Freedom/Richie Onori’s Blues Messenger

“Revolutionary…An exceptionally powerful collection”
VINTAGE ROCK

“…the rawness of Jimi Hendrix mixed with some modern-day blues of Joe Bonamassa.” NATIONAL ROCK REVIEW

“…modern, rich and vibrant. The Great American Anthem Album of 2014!” XOMBIEWOOF MAGAZINE