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Mike Phillips - Drums :
The band’s back beat is provided by
our east coast brother, Mike Phillips.
Mike got the itch to move out west in
the 70’s and has worked steadily in the
Portland market since his arrival. His
style of rock, blues and country keep
the music solid and danceable. Mike is
the drumming force behind Jesse’s
original music since 2003.
The band’s back beat is provided by
our east coast brother, Mike Phillips.
Mike got the itch to move out west in
the 70’s and has worked steadily in the
Portland market since his arrival. His
style of rock, blues and country keep
the music solid and danceable. Mike is
the drumming force behind Jesse’s
original music since 2003.
For Those Of You Who Don’t Know Me :
I started recording and touring professionally in 1975 with a
band called White Lightning. Our claim to fame was a #1
song on the local am radio stations.
Having played in several top Portland bands such as Toys,
Bullet, Holland and The Tempers, in 1986 I caught a break
and was asked to join Meredith Brooks and The Angels of
Mercy. We recorded and toured behind the album, Animal
Attraction.
In 1990 Bobby King and Terry Evans hired me to tour with
them behind their two Rounder Records Albums. I copped
all Buzzy Feeten’s parts.
Terry Evans started touring solo in 1993 and I was asked to
continue touring. I expanded my contribution to covering Ry
Cooder’s parts and added songwriting duties.
1995 brought a ten year ride recording in the finest studios
and touring extensively throughout Europe, Canada and
The United States . Heineken even sent us to Beijing China!
1997 The Jesse Samsel band “Play Whatcha Feel” is
released.
1998 Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award “Best New
Act” goes to The Jesse Samsel Band .
Discography :
New Release :
The Jesse Samsel Band / In Good Hands / April 2006
Terry Evans / Live Like A Hurricane / AudioQuest 2003
Terry Evans / Mississippi Magic / AudioQuest 2001
Terry Evans / Live in Europe / Indie 1999
Terry Evans / Walk That Walk / Telarc 1998
w/Ry Cooder and Jim Keltner
Paulette Davis Benefit CD / Indie 1998
Jesse Samsel Band / Play Whatcha Feel / Indie- Burnside
Dist. 1998
Terry Evans / Come To The River / AudioQuest 1997
w/Ry Cooder
Terry Evans / Puttin’ it Down / AudioQuest 1995 / Nasty Doll
- Jesse Samsel
w/Ry Cooder and Jim Keltner
Terry Evans / Blues For Thought / Indie 1993
Steamy Windows / Pucker Up! / Indie 1991
Meredith Brooks and The Angels of Mercy / Animal Attraction
/ Indie 1986
Contact Info :
www.jessesamselband.com
thesamsels@peoplepc.com
360-835-5121
I started recording and touring professionally in 1975 with a
band called White Lightning. Our claim to fame was a #1
song on the local am radio stations.
Having played in several top Portland bands such as Toys,
Bullet, Holland and The Tempers, in 1986 I caught a break
and was asked to join Meredith Brooks and The Angels of
Mercy. We recorded and toured behind the album, Animal
Attraction.
In 1990 Bobby King and Terry Evans hired me to tour with
them behind their two Rounder Records Albums. I copped
all Buzzy Feeten’s parts.
Terry Evans started touring solo in 1993 and I was asked to
continue touring. I expanded my contribution to covering Ry
Cooder’s parts and added songwriting duties.
1995 brought a ten year ride recording in the finest studios
and touring extensively throughout Europe, Canada and
The United States . Heineken even sent us to Beijing China!
1997 The Jesse Samsel band “Play Whatcha Feel” is
released.
1998 Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award “Best New
Act” goes to The Jesse Samsel Band .
Discography :
New Release :
The Jesse Samsel Band / In Good Hands / April 2006
Terry Evans / Live Like A Hurricane / AudioQuest 2003
Terry Evans / Mississippi Magic / AudioQuest 2001
Terry Evans / Live in Europe / Indie 1999
Terry Evans / Walk That Walk / Telarc 1998
w/Ry Cooder and Jim Keltner
Paulette Davis Benefit CD / Indie 1998
Jesse Samsel Band / Play Whatcha Feel / Indie- Burnside
Dist. 1998
Terry Evans / Come To The River / AudioQuest 1997
w/Ry Cooder
Terry Evans / Puttin’ it Down / AudioQuest 1995 / Nasty Doll
- Jesse Samsel
w/Ry Cooder and Jim Keltner
Terry Evans / Blues For Thought / Indie 1993
Steamy Windows / Pucker Up! / Indie 1991
Meredith Brooks and The Angels of Mercy / Animal Attraction
/ Indie 1986
Contact Info :
www.jessesamselband.com
thesamsels@peoplepc.com
360-835-5121
Cary Samsel - Bass Guitar / Vocals
Cary is the newest member of the
band and adds a real spark to the
rhythm section. He grew up in
Portland Oregon immersed in the
music scene. Cary started with piano
at an early age ... he picked up the
guitar a few years ago and has taken
lessons from some of the best
teachers the Northwest has to offer.
This virtuoso decided that he also
wanted to master the bass guitar and
in a short time has become a very
accomplished player. Cary is a
powerful singer and he and Jesse
have worked out some amazing
harmonies ... keep an eye on this
young man!
Cary is the newest member of the
band and adds a real spark to the
rhythm section. He grew up in
Portland Oregon immersed in the
music scene. Cary started with piano
at an early age ... he picked up the
guitar a few years ago and has taken
lessons from some of the best
teachers the Northwest has to offer.
This virtuoso decided that he also
wanted to master the bass guitar and
in a short time has become a very
accomplished player. Cary is a
powerful singer and he and Jesse
have worked out some amazing
harmonies ... keep an eye on this
young man!