TAVINHO RANGEL and BLUES & BEER BAND





Blues & Beer is a brazilian bluesrock band that is heavily influenced by the powerful electric energy of 60´s Rock and the intense deep feelings of classic Blues.
The current line-up, after several personnel changes through the years, is Tavinho Rangel (electric/acoustic guitars and vocals), Leo Guimarães (guitar), Gustavo Gama (acoustic and electric bass), Thiago Gym (drums), and the American saxophonist Dave Sommer. Tavinho is the band’s singer and one of its guitarists, and also contributes as producer and composer – leading the band for over a decade, playing in different theaters, nightclubs, cultural centers, universities, and local festivals.

When performing on stage, Blues&Beer plays a varied setlist, ranging from their own material to classic blues covers from renowned icons such as B.B.King, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Freddie King, Peter Green, and many others.

In the studio, Blues&Beer has focused more on their own original material and that of other Brazilian musicians, releasing two albums sung in Portuguese. “Até o último gole” (Until the last gulp) was band´s debut CD, featuring a more vibrant and classical blues sound, blending an open harmonica style with two guitars over the solid foundation laid down by the bass and drums. The band´s latest release, “Ressaca” (Hangover), shows how the band´s sound has matured, experimenting with alternative styles and instrumental line-ups, using acoustic bass, saxophones, keyboards and percussion, while still maintaining the blues feel that is a fundamental part of their identity.

As Rio de Janeiro is truly a Marvelous City, the vibe of Blues&Beer is positive and relaxed, like of the Brazilian people. However, it is undeniable that blues is at the core of their groove, as can be heard on the recordings of “Casa, Comida & Roupa Lavada”, “Intenção Blues”, “Volta Pra Mim”, “Blues & Beer”, “Ressaca” and “Sem Final Feliz”, where Sunny Brazil meets Sweet Home Chicago.

2012 brings new possibilities and hope. Tavinho and the gang are in the studio, starting a new album. If you’d like to hear more of the band, or more about the band, you can find photos, bios, interviews, videos and audio outtakes at two web sites: www.myspace.com/tavinhorangel and www.soundclick.com/bluesandbeer.