Roy Rogers, Badi Assad & Carlos Reyes
Renowned Musical Masters of Blues, Latin, Perform LIVE for Select Dates
StringShot is Roy Rogers, Badi Assad & Carlos Reyes
October 16, 2019 (Northern Calif.)-The cross-cultural sound of slide guitar master Roy Rogers, Brazilian guitar goddess Badi Assad, and harp/violin virtuoso Carlos Reyes, returns LIVE to the West Coast for select fall dates. Kicking off their tour Halloween night at The Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, StringShot brings mesmerizing performances born of world music influences from around the world. Combining Latin, Blues and Jazz disciplines, the trio takes audiences to a new musical realm. As proven in their self-titled 2018 album release, StringShot defies genres, offering deeply inspired grooves that capture an audience from the very first note. In sight and sound, StringShot is an immersive experience that offers a chance to witness the passionate interplay between three masters of their instruments who have formed a musical “tour-de-force”.
Ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the top female guitarists, Badi Assad has received numerous international awards in her career. Assad is from musical royalty (Brazil’s acclaimed Assad family). She has appeared in a variety of musical settings – from classical concerts with The Assad Brothers to jazz festivals with Pat Metheny and Larry Coryell – and performed with a variety of artists including Bobby McFerrin, Yo-Yo-Ma, and Sarah McLaughlin. As a vocalist and percussionist, she is a true innovator, not only in technique but in performance. As a guitarist, she has inspired audiences and critics worldwide with a unique combination of technical mastery and innovation that has caused some to re-examine their notions about the instrument.
On stage from the age of five, Carlos Reyes is world-renowned for his mastery of the Paraguayan harp and violin. From performances on the streets of Havana to the Vatican, his music transcends all boundaries. Well-known for his supreme virtuosity, he has often taken his instruments into new territory, both as a player and a fearless collaborator. Classically trained, Reyes has performed in his own band, symphonies, and as a featured performer with a long list of musical icons including Steve Miller, The Doobie Brothers, Gloria Estefan, Willie Nelson, Zac Brown, and Arturo Sandoval.
Roy Rogers is considered one of today’s preeminent slide guitarists. With decades of performing and producing under his belt, Rogers is an eight-time Grammy nominee. He has produced recordings for John Lee Hooker and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott; and worked collaboratively with such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Ray Manzarek, Carlos Santana, Sammy Hagar, Steve Miller, and Linda Ronstadt. Rogers’ music is credited on several television shows and movie soundtracks, most notably “The Hot Spot”, along with Miles Davis and Taj Mahal. Recognized as one of the world’s great slide guitarists, Roy Rogers continues to perform worldwide with his band, the Delta Rhythm Kings.
SHOWS & TICKETS:
OCT 31ST @8 PM StringShot LIVE at FREIGHT & SALVAGE | Berkeley CA
NOV 1ST @7:30 PM StringShot LIVE at THE PALMS PLAYHOUSE | Winters, CA
NOV 2ND @7:30 PM StringShot LIVE at AUBURN STATE THEATER | Auburn CA
NOV 7TH @7:30 PM StringShot LIVE at THE TRIPLE DOOR | Seattle, WA
NOV 9TH @7 PM StringShot LIVE at MUKILTEO ROASTERS | Langley, WA
Check Out:
- AUDIO Co-written by Rogers and Assad, "Wounds of Sight" and "Back Along the Way" highlight the trio's exceptional gifts in musical arrangement.
- VIDEO "God Prayed It", originally written by former Metallica bassist, Jason Newsted, and Roy Rogers is a special soulful ballad - - now treated beautifully by the trio.