Bruce Katz Band

Saturday July 26th At Small Batch Cellars

Doors 6pm- Showtime 7pm

Tickets $20. Advance $25. DOS

Bruce Katz Band

Bruce Katz Band is a Trio that plays "improvisational Blues, soul-jazz, and American roots music.

Featuring: Bruce Katz on Hammond B3 and piano, Aaron Lieberman on ,Guitar/Vocals, and LIVIU Pop on Drums.

Bruce Katz is a 30-year veteran of the music business, Katz has released 10 albums as leader of his own band. He has appeared on over 70 albums by other artists and toured with many others. His resume includes work with the likes of Ronnie Earl, John Hammond, Delbert McClinton, Gregg Allman, Duke Robillard, Little Milton, Maria Muldaur, Jimmy Witherspoon, Paul Rishell, Mighty Sam McClain, Debbie Davies and David “Fathead” Newman.

Bruce is a ten-time BMA nominee. In 2019, Katz was awarded the Blues Music Award for Best Acoustic Album for Journeys To The Heart Of The Blues with Joe Louis Walker and Giles Robson.

Bruce Katz Band is a seven-time BMA nominee for "Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year, winner of 2019 "Acoustic Album of the Year" and nominee for 2020 "Acoustic Album of the Year" for "Solo Ride" solo piano album.

"This man is as good as it gets. One of the greatest keyboard artists I’ve ever heard." - John Hammond

AARON LIEBERMAN

Guitar/Vocals

Aaron Lieberman has joined the Bruce Katz Band. Aaron is a tremendous guitar player and musically rich and soulful vocalist. Aaron was a founding member, guitarist, and singer for God Street Wine and has played with Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and many others over his 30-year span as a professional musician.

Aaron´s energy and abilities bring a new chemistry to the Bruce Katz Band.

LIVIU POP

Drums

Liviu Pop is a very in-demand New York/New England Blues and Jazz drummer. Originally from Romania, he lives in Hartford, CT. Liviu has played with Lucky Peterson, Mighty Sam McClain, Hubert Sumlin, and literally too many other important national and regional musicians to list here. A charismatic and exciting drummer, Liviu always has the groove in his playing but also stands out with his fiery spontaneity. He is one of the few who can play blues, jazz, and all shades of American roots styles with authority and originality. Liviu has also been inducted into the Connecticut Blues Hall of Fame.

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