Roomful Of Blues!

Roomful of Blues — Kingsbury, NY — Sep 18, 2026

$35/general admission. $40/first 2 rows. Tickets available at The Strand box office or online at this link: Roomful Of Blues! in Kingsbury, NY, Sep 18, 2026 - Events.com

“Brawny shuffles, swinging horns, searing guitar, passionate vocals and balls-to-the-wall enthusiasm” – Living Blues

“High-voltage swingin’ jump blues and R&B” – USA Today

“Jubilant, jazzy R&B...boisterous, horn-propelled magnificence...infectiously joyous spirit” – Blues Music Magazine

Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, house-rocking blues band, has been delighting audiences for over 55 years. On record and on stage—led by guitarist Chris Vachon for the past 25 years—they deliver a mix of original songs and covers ranging from jump, swing and proto rock ‘n’ roll to contemporary blues. Their musicianship and larger-than-life vocals have earned five GRAMMY Award nominations, seven Blues Music Awards, and recognition in the DownBeat International Critics’ Poll.

Chris Vachon first joined in 1990 and has led the band since 1998. The current lineup includes lead vocalist D. D. Bastos, keyboardist Jeff Ceasrine, saxophonists Rich Lataille and Craig Thomas, trumpeter Christopher Pratt, bassist Lou Bocciarelli, and drummer Mike Coffey. Bastos brings sweet, soulful vocals that add a bright dimension to the band’s jazzy, jump-blues roots; their combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul continues to fill dance floors.

Formed in 1967, the group added a horn section (including Rich Lataille) in 1970 and released a self-titled debut album in 1977. They recorded for Rounder Records’ Bullseye Blues and Varrick labels between 1980 and 2001, earning international attention and major rock radio airplay. Since joining Alligator Records in 2003, notable releases include the Grammy-nominated That’s Right! (2003), Standing Room Only (2005), Raisin’ A Ruckus (2008), Hook, Line & Sinker (2010), 45 Live (2013) and In A Roomful Of Blues (2020).

Band biographies:

• D. D. Bastos – Vocals: Began singing in church at age 5, earned second chair in the All-Eastern Honors Ensemble, performed around New England, led D. D. & The Road Kings, and works as a choral director and private music teacher.

• Chris Vachon – Guitar: Joined Roomful in 1990, has led the band since 1998, and has produced the band’s recent albums and written several fan-favorite songs.

• Lou Bocciarelli – Bass: Known for swinging bass lines and deep groove; performs in jazz, blues, swing, trad jazz and country projects and appears regularly throughout New England and on tours in Europe.

• Jeff Ceasrine – Piano/Organ: Multi-instrumentalist based in New York/New England, on-call keyboard player with Roomful since 2008, and featured on In a Roomful of Blues.

• Mike Coffey – Drums: From Newport, RI; spent 20 years performing with the US Navy band, has played with Boston-area musicians and weekly jazz series artists, and performs with The Diamonds when they play in New England.

• Rich Lataille – Tenor and Alto Sax: Joined in 1970; his interest in swinging bands of the ’30s and ’40s helped shape the band’s signature horn-driven sound.

• Craig Thomas – Baritone and Tenor Sax: Born in Washington, DC, played across genres in LA and with artists including Jim Messina, Les McCann, Aretha Franklin and others; brings a rich musical background to the horn section.

• Christopher Pratt – Trumpet: Rhode Island native with over forty years of performing experience; retired music teacher who continues to teach and performs with the band.

For tickets and more information: The Strand box office or online at the Events.com listing referenced above.