Jason King Band Bio

This heavy-hitting blues/funk quintet powers up with great classic tunes from Buddy Guy and Albert King to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. They then kick it into overdrive with their own infectious mix of soulful originals. The Jason King Band is a local favorite and has performed all over the Reno/Sparks/Carson City/Tahoe area in venues such as William’s Back Door Blues Club, Cantina Los Tres Hombres I & II, O’Ski’s Irish Pub & Grille, Great Basin Brewery, The Garage, The Hacienda Bar and Restaurant, and Abby’s Highway 40, just to name a few. The group has performed in large scale events such as the Nugget Best of the West Rib Cook-off and the Big Easy Festival and has made many appearances at the Sparks Farmer’s Market. The Jason King Band also performs at many of the Reno Blues Society events and fund raisers. Jason King has shared the stage with such Blues luminaries as Michael Burks, Coco Montoya, and Tommy Castro. Every performance will have you up and groovin’ to the driving sound of the Jason King Band.

Jason King Roxas – Reno native Jason King Roxas fronts this boogie-woogie funky blues group. While his string-bending ferocity creates forward momentum, his riffs and licks gain unstoppable power when he lays down a tasteful onslaught of heartfelt lyrics and soul-shaking vocals. Jason’s guitar virtuosity and vocal delivery give the group that extra something…SOUL, baby!!

Wil Banks -- Bass player wilbert banks hails from Los Angeles, California. His influences include James Jamerson,Bill Wyman, Paul McCartney, Jack Bruce, and a host of others. Wil has been quoted as saying that he has never heard a bass player that he didn't steal something from.

 

Joel Bellin – Rounding up the Jason King Band is Joel Bellin. His solid groove and R&B approach fuel the group’s driving beat. Joel’s versatility and percussive style add polish and sizzle to the group’s repertoire of funky rockin’ rhythm and blues.

 

Dave Macias - Saxman Dave Macias was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. His major influences include John Coltrane, Cannonball Aderly, Miles Davis, and Paul Desmond. Dave's meltingpot of influences and unique musical style is evident in his powerful delivery and melodic playing.

 

Freddie Mills – This late bloomer picked up the harmonica during his early twenties. Within a couple of years Freddie was playing and recording with various Blues groups, all the while sharpening his Chicago-style harp chops. He credits harmonica legends such as James Cotton, Junior Wells, and Little Walter as his greatest influences. “I also like to play Country-style harmonica,” adds Freddie.