The Fabulous Thunderbirds at Blue Ocean Music Hall

• Kim Wilson – lead vocals, harmonica
• Johnny Moeller – guitar
• Bob Welsh – piano / guitar
• Rudy Albin – drums
• Steve Kirsty – bass

Johnny Moeller’s developed into one of the genre’s most stunning and soulful six-string stylists with an uncanny ability to support heavy hitters. Although his most visible gig is the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Moeller’s also the Severn Records house guitarist. In that role, he has lent artful licks to albums by stellar vocalists Darrell Nulisch and Lou Pride, harmonica ace Steve Guyger, and others. Johnny has three solo releases to his credit: 1996’s The Return of the Funky Worm, 2001’s Johnny Blues Aggregation, and Bloogalooin 2010.

Hailing from Covington, LA, Bob moved to the Bay Area in his late teens, where he’s been part of the roots music scene for almost 20 years. He started out in the Rusty Zinn band, and from there has backed up and toured with multiple luminaries all over the world, including Charlie Musselwhite, John Nemeth, Mark Hummel, and several others. He was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album twice, both times as part of Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio.

From Vancouver, B.C., Rudy Albin has had a long association with Jazz/Blues organist Jack McDuff, appearing on five of his records. Albin has also worked extensively with both the Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey orchestras. More recently, he has been an A-list hired gun with the Brooklyn-based Daptone Retro SoulLabel, touring and recording with the Sugarman 3, Lee Fields, and The James Hunter 6.

Born in Schenectady, NY, and residing in Jersey City, NJ, Steven was born into a family of musicians and music teachers. He has performed throughout America, Spain, and Israel with numerous blues and jazz artists. He is also a saxophonist and piano tuner/technician. His playing is featured on albums such as Charles Cornell’s Time Tales and Your Choice, Nic Cacioppo’s Time in Motion and Beginning to End, and Vin Mott’s Rogue Hunter and Country Blues.