BAND MEMBERS
Lewis Bechtold / LewyDean
Vocals / Harmonica
Lewis Bechtold, aka: Lewy Dean. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Singer, song writer, harmonica. Founder and leader of Blues On The Loose 2015 to date. Began performing in the Lancaster area in 1979. First instrument, Drums. Also plays electric bass guitar and fife, but has mostly worked as a lead vocal with harmonica. Previous music groups: Hunter, AWOL, The Silverhawks and The Flyboys, included a mix of southern rock to Top 40 R&B with horns. As Blues On The Loose we have worked closely with the Blues Society of Central Pa. Have competed and won an endorsement by Steel City Blues Society of Phoenixville, Pa. to represent them at the International Blues Foundation 2020 Blues Music Challenge in Memphis. Most recently BOTL was honored to be recognized by being nominated for Best Blues Band of 2021 by the Central Pa. Music HoF Annual Awards. BOTL has recorded an original song, “A Bad Influence”, released on Backyard Blues a collection of original work by BSCP members to International play.
With Blues On The Loose Lewy has focused his talented voice and accompanying
harmonica on this music in celebration of the highs and the lows of the human condition. Keeping American music history alive and exposing more people to the stories of it is an important driving force.
TOM LOWRY
Organ, Piano, Harmonica, Vocals
PIANO PLAYER
Doug Porter / "Dapper" Doug
Bass Guitar / Vocals
Driving the bus, this dapper pocket man digs the duty of backing a talented band of brothers. The United States Marine Corp provided the cadence and fellow crusader, Mike Bitts, provided the keys to the kingdom.
Musical influences include Lee Rocker, Bill Blough and his 4th grade piano teacher, Sister John Madeline. Porter’s transformation from the treble clef to the bass clef occurred a decade ago, with a three-piece effort called Bad Penny. When not teaching future leaders at School District of Lancaster, he continues to learn with Blues On The Loose.
Connor Stoehr
PERCUSSION
Connor "Con Man" Stoehr is the newest member of Blues on the Loose. Being a part of the local music scene for 10 years, he has played in rock groups such as Things Behind The Sun, Colored Vinyl, and
Cousin, along with freelance jazz gigs. Influences include Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Mitch Mitchell and Hal Blaine among many others. Having studies with drum teachers such as Paul
Murr, Aaron Walker and John Peifer, he uses his knowledge of the instrument to push the band forward while embracing the blues art form.
GLENN REDCAY
GUITAR / VOCALS
I started playing guitar at 12 learning the classics, Gloria, Midnight Hour, Satisfaction, Tighten Up, Last Time, etc. Then in 1969 I went to the Atlantic City Rock Festival a few weeks before Woodstock and was blown away by BB King. That was the start of my love of blues music. In particular, swing and jump blues. Fast forward to 1975. I answered a post on the bulletin board at Tiny Wright’s music store in Lancaster. Guitarist wanted. No hard rock. Posted by a band called Big Red. It was a life changing event. Had a lot of fun playing in Big Red, The Blame (and my attempt to play bass), Heat Treatment, Street Noise, Dark 30 and appreciated the chance to contribute to great originals. Then another life changing event, I moved to New Jersey for thirty years and did the corporate thing. Now after more life changing events I’m back in Lancaster guitar in hand and the only projects are guitar purchases and learning T Bone Walker licks. Once again, I’ve stumbled into a great band and for the first time a blues band that plays swing and jump blues. Fun, up tempo music that gets people dancing and that makes me happy. So, life for this guitarist is good. can add a short description.
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