The Blues Ambassadors; we come in peace

If the Mayan calendar got anything right (and just look at how it called Apple stocks!), The Immortal Blues Ambassadors may well be the planet's last and only hope (not to sound self-important or anything). Blues music, administered by trained professionals in high dosages is exactly what the Mayans referred to when they said "work that mojo, nieto, or kiss your booty goodbye." (Loosely translated, of course.)

So come on out and party with the BA's some night soon. Your grandchildren will thank you!

The Immortal Blues Ambassadors are:

Deborah Stafford; Vocals extraordinaire
Deborah Stafford is more than a singer; she' s an electrifying entertainer. Fluent in a host of musical styles, from jazz to torch to R&B, Deborah is a true pro and never, ever gives less than 100% in a performance. Deborah stays busy, working with several bands along the front range... but, of course, the BA's is the pick of the litter.

Dr. Jim Seely; Guitar
In spite of his Midwest musical upbringing on polkas and Souza marches, Dr. Jim has been playing the Blues and Rock 'n Roll for over 30 years. His most recent band was "Dr. Doctor", which rocked the front range (mostly in obscurity) for nearly twelve years...finally running out of steam in late 2008. The good doctor chews through the fretboard like a beaver on diet pills.

Ray Vavrik; Drums
Chicago-born Ray Vavrik is a second-generation drummer with over thirty years experience at the throne. When he's not scouring Boulder County's backroads on his immaculate maroon Harley, "Springer Ray" keeps the Badassadors groove on track and on time. Ever mindful of the band's PR challenges, Ray truly wishes Dave would dress better.

Jerry Deall; Blues harp
At various times, Jerry Deall has shared the stage with dozens of local and national blues greats, including Bob Margolin, Ron Thompson, Lazy Lester, the Mary Russell Band, Al Chesis, Jack Hadley, and Tempa Singer. Jerry knows the Colorado blues scene inside and out, and keeps the Blues Ambassadors plugged in, both as cultural touchstone and salvager of all things Craigslist.

Dave Underwood; Bass
Dave Underwood brings a monster bottom end to the Blues Ambassadors. He also plays bass. Dave played with the proto-punk No Exit Blues Band in the eighties as a rhythm guitarist, switching later to bass with the Eighty-Eights. After a long hiatus as a father and graphic designer, he happily returns to the scene with the BA's.