The Band

RALPH EDWARDS Originally from New Orleans, Ralph is The Blue Meanies lead guitarist and background vocalist. His guitar influences are diverse, ranging from George Harrison, B.B. King, to Eric Clapton and Alan Holdsworth. Ralph has over 30 years of experience in the live music business and has held down guitar duties in notable groups such as Windfall, The Nobles and most recently FLITE.

JOHN TAYLOR John Taylor has been playing guitar since the age of ten, bass since the age of thirteen, and he plays a little keyboard. He is a talented singer and songwriter who's biggest influence and favorite band is The Beatles.

CHAZ SMITH Chaz was born in Huntington, West Virginia where he began playing keyboards in high school talent shows. He has toured the U.S. with various premiere showbands including Rick K. and the Allnighters from  Morgantown, WV. Since making Louisiana his home in 2004, he has played with No Left Turn, Salt Bayou Band, Hi-Rize, and Big Al and the Heavyweights.

BRENT GRAHAM Brent hails from Iowa and with the addition of his driving rhythm as The Meanies drummer, Brent adds his talents to the group's vocal harmonies as well as a few lead numbers. Brent's most recent experience was as the drummer for one of the Northshore's popular groups, Big Wheel.

JIMMY TRIAY Jimmy has been singing since the age of eight, playing guitar since the age of fourteen, bass since the age of fifteen, and he plays a little keyboard. This multi-talented artist is also a songwriter who co-wrote the song Back In America, which fans remember from the movie European Vacation starring Chevy Chase. His influences are soul singers such as Aaron Neville, Al Green and others, and his favorite band is The Beatles. Jimmy's previous band experience includes Louisiana LaRoux, 24K, Network, and Passport.

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The Crew

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