East Coast Rhythm & Blues
Universally loved music with a great vibe.
Saturday
8th
FEBRUARYPerforming on the main stage
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8th
FEBRUARY
The Old Edison
Performing on the main stage
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
5829 Cains Court
Bow, WA 98232
Sunday
23rd
FEBRUARYPerforming on the main stage
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23rd
FEBRUARY
The Spar
Performing on the main stage
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2121 North 30th Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
Saturday
29th
FEBRUARYPerforming on the main stage
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29th
FEBRUARY
O'Neill's Bar & Grill
Performing on the main stage
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
3222 - 56th Street NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Sunday
22nd
MARCHPerforming on the main stage
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22nd
MARCH
McMenamins Elks Temple
Performing on the main stage
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
565 Broadway
Tacoma, 98402
Saturday
28th
MARCHPerforming on the main stage
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28th
MARCH
O'Neill's Bar & Grill
Performing on the main stage
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
3222 - 56th Street NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Saturday
11th
APRILPerforming on the main stage
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11th
APRIL
Rockfish Grill & Brewery
Performing on the main stage
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
5320 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
Saturday
9th
MAYPerforming on the main stage
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9th
MAY
O'Neill's Bar & Grill
Performing on the main stage
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
3222 - 56th Street NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Friday
22nd
MAYPerforming on the main stage
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22nd
MAY
Dawson’s Bar & Grill
Performing on the main stage
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
5443 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
Saturday
23rd
MAYPerforming on the main stage
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23rd
MAY
Dawson’s Bar & Grill
Performing on the main stage
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
5443 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
Bruce Koenigsberg
Bass & Backup Vocals
from Detroit, MI, the home of the Motown Sound and is the Founder and Business Manager of the Fabulous Roof Shakers – FRS. Bruce is one of Seattle’s premier blues bass players. Prior to forming FRS, Bruce was a co-founder of The JamDawgs, who hosted music jams in Kirkland and Issaquah, WA. Bruce is also a sought-after substitute for other bands needing an in-the-pocket bass player who can really spank the plank, such as locals like the Charles White Band and touring acts like the Big Moe Review, and Roger “Hurricane” Wilson. Bruce is also a member of the Washington and the South Sound Blues Societies. Bruce moved to Seattle in 1994 and started a Retail Consulting firm in the Consumer Electronics Arena and is now retired.
Ron Baker
Baritone Sax & Backup Vocals
from Burien, Ron is a newer member of the Fabulous Roof Shakers. A veteran saxophonist/percussionist, he has been active on the NW scene for over 20 years and is known for his professionalism, enthusiasm, excellent tone, musicality and a great ear that result in him being a popular side man, session player and performer. He has extensively toured clubs and casinos in the Western U.S. and is now enjoying his role in Seattle’s Fabulous Roof Shakers!
Steve Sarkowsky
Drums
a Seattle native, Steve is a graduate of the UW and was a member of the Jazz Workshop for three years. He has been playing drums since the 2nd grade. A veteran of pop, folk, country, classic rock and blues bands, he was nominated multiple times for best blues drummer by the Washington Blues Society (WBS). He was the founder of the award-winning Highway 99 Blues Club and a recipient of the Keeping the Blues Alive honor from the Blues Foundation as well as the WBS. He was a co-founder of both the Robbie Laws Bigger Blues Band and the Hot Wired Rhythm Band both of which were awarded Best Band honors by the WBS. He is also a member of Big Road Blues a 6-piece classic soul and R & B band. You can also find him doing shows with the Highway 99 All Stars; a revolving cast of local and regional musicians that were a regular feature both at the club and at festivals. He has performed at regional and local festivals over the years as well as most local music venues. Dedicated to the foundation of the band and the pocket of the groove!
Joe Blue
Lead Vocals & Harmonica
from Queens, NY, front man extraordinaire is a former Capitol Records recording artist and has performed with such blues greats as John Lee Hooker, Marsha Ball, Steve Bassett, Roomful of Blues, and Ronnie Earl. Joe toured Europe with the King Biscuit Blues Band, and played up and down the East Coast with Nine Below Zero, the Aces, and the Nightown Ready Blues Band. He’s opened for Fleetwood Mac, Freddy King, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Junior Walker and the All-Stars, and Sam & Dave. Previously, Joe was a member of the Hot Rod Holman Blues Review.
Paul Sommer
Guitar
from Palo Alto and studied music and recording at SF State University, and then managed Gelb Music in Redwood City. One of Paul’s first bands in the Bay Area was 11-piece Blue Mountain, featuring 3 singers and a 4-piece horn section, which opened for Tower of Power, Cold Blood, Steve Miller and the Sons of Champlin. With the Gary Smith Blues Band, Paul backed up Big Mama Thorton for a week-long gig. Another 11-piece band, the Hayden Project, played the Great American Music Hall in SF and the Whiskey a Go Go in LA. After moving to Seattle to be the Area Representative for Peavey, Paul played the Pioneer Square circuit with Blue Collar, before taking a break to raise a family.
Video Gallery
Joe Blue & the Roofshakers at the 2019 Salmon Days Festival
Joe Blue & the Roofshakers with Randy Oxford and Eric Rice
Joe Blue & the Roofshakers at the 2018 Sunbanks Festival
Check out a few of our past and present tracks
We regularly perform and record new songs for our fans, so stay tuned for more releases coming soon.
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WHAT WE PLAY
When you want to have fun
The Fabulous Roof Shakers play upbeat, East coast vintage rhythm and blues, specializing in both popular favorites and solid originals that has catered to all age groups and all types of public venues and festivals.
WHERE WE GO
Have music, will travel
The Fabulous Roof Shakers regularly tour the Western Washington region to as far north as Bellingham and as far south as Portland. We also play the Western Penninsula of Washington and as far East as Ellensberg. Contact us today for your event or festival.
WHO WE PLAY FOR
If you haven't seen us yet
You'll find us playing casinos, city festivals, celebration fests, private parties, clubs, and live music venues. Our music is fun and upbeat, so Joe Blue is hired to keep events fun with a positive vibe. Reach out to us today to book your own personal or public gig.