When the blues came alive

alma894
Jun 16
3 min read

Some nights are planned. Others simply happen—stitched together by rhythm, soul, and the unspoken language of the blues. This was one of those nights.

The evening opened with the Golden Boys, who stepped onto the stage and immediately set the room in motion. Robin, Marc, Sam, Craig, and Phil didn’t just start the jam—they invited it. Their sound rolled out like a familiar road, equal parts grit and grace, reminding everyone why the blues always finds its way home.

Outside, the Taquero Mucho food truck kept the crowd nourished, its flavors mixing perfectly with the music drifting through the night air. Plates were full, glasses were raised, and the blues kept calling.

Voices, Strings, and Shared Space

Tina followed with vocals as warm as a front-porch sunset, accompanying herself on ukulele. Joined by Tye Baker, Mario Morales on lead guitar, and Steve Cross on bass, her set felt intimate and honest—proof that sometimes the quietest moments carry the deepest weight.

Then came Hybrid Child, a family-rooted band whose chemistry spoke louder than words:

Josh Blevins Jr. on guitar
Alex Blevins on drums
Jim Blevins on bass
Josh Blevins Sr. on vocals, guitar, and harmonica

They delivered a sound that was both seasoned and fearless, blending generations into one seamless blues conversation.

When the Jam Takes Over

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At 8:00 PM, the jam officially caught fire. Rico Enriquez led on vocals, joined by John Adams, a newcomer on harmonica, Phil Hodges on drums, and Kevin Crosson. What unfolded was pure magic, four musicians meeting for the first time yet playing as though they’d shared a stage for years. That’s the blues: no introductions needed.

As the night deepened, the stage welcomed wave after wave of talent. Roasted Crow's Phil, Buddy, and Ivan Munoz brought raw energy at 8:23. By 8:43, Kevin Crosson, Ritchie Houga, and Bobby Champion had the groove locked in tight.

The jam reached one of its most electric moments when Julian Espinoza, Justin Montoya—a first-time drummer, Leon Carrasco, James (Jim) Blevins , and Adrian Revilla filled the room with sound and spirit. Alex Blevins jumped back on drums, pushing the energy even higher. When a guitar string snapped mid-song, there was no pause—just a quick switch and the blues rolled on, unbothered and unstoppable.

Songs That Stay With You

At 9:45, Victor Ochoa on drums joined Leon Carrasco and Adrian Revilla, delivering a moment summed up by a single truth spoken from the stage:“We gotta learn to treat each other right.”

Shortly after, John Adams returned, this time to share his own voice through original blues. His song “Lullaby Blues” was tender, sincere, and unforgettable, reminding everyone that the blues isn’t just history, it’s still being written.

A Perfect Goodbye

The closing jam at 10:18 brought Robin, Marc, Craig, Leon, Phil on drums, Sam on harmonica, and Tonya on keys together for a final, powerful send-off.

And because the blues never leaves quietly, one last jam ignited at 10:34. Robin, Craig, Julian, and Phil returned, with Leon Carrasco jumping in to seal the night the only way it could end, together. By 11:00 PM, everything fell quiet, but the music lingered. The kind of music that stays with you long after the last note fades.