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"... a good, solid, swinging blues band that plays a lot of different
kinds of material with taste and sometimes elegance, too ... all in all,
this is a superior band."

Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records
"A tight ensemble sound and an eclectic,
open-ended approach, with lyrics sparkled with contemporary good humor."

Blues Access
"... a band that's at their best when
they're swinging and jumping all over the place, and they let it all hang
out ..."

Good Times Magazine
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Although often billed as a blues band, Monterey, California-based Red Beans & Rice consistently blends original compositions and lesser-known classics into an up-tempo danceable gumbo of New Orleans-influenced, blues-inspired party music suitable for dancing or just listening.
Formed in 1993, Red Beans & Rice has become a household name on the Central California Coast. Founding member Gil Rubio’s original compositions and his arrangements of a carefully selected blend of Chicago, Texas swing, Louisiana, and contemporary music has earned the praise of fans and critics across the United States.
The band has released 7 critically acclaimed CDs that have all received regular airplay throughout the world on radio stations and Internet sites.
Red Beans & Rice also features the talents of keyboardist Gary Thomas, bassist Thomas McNamara, drummer Johnny Nava and Jim Stainton on saxes.
Performing regularly throughout the West Coast at major festivals and prestigious music venues, Red Beans & Rice has shared the stage with some of the greats in music.
Never content to rest on their laurels, the most award-winning band on the Central Coast continues to work passionately at its craft, to ensure top-notch, moving performances of great musical material.
- Grand Winners
BEST BLUES BAND
JJ's Blues Talent Search
- Winners
BEST NEW BLUES BAND in Northern California
South Bay Blues Society
- Winners
BEST LOCAL BAND IN MONTEREY
A dozen times over!
1995-2006, 2008 Monterey County Weekly
Red Beans & Rice Band Members:

Red Beans & Rice have performed with:

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Elvin Bishop
Canned Heat
Tommy Castro
Clarence Clemmons
Ms. Taylor P. Collins
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Guitar Shorty
John Lee Hooker
The Iguanas
Sonny Landreth
Little Charlie & the Nightcats
Los Lobos
Sista Monica
Coco Montoya
Barbara Morrison
Charlie Musselwhite
Leo Nocentelli
Lee Oskar
Koko Taylor
Walter Trout
Mitch Woods
and many, many others....
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