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44 Vegas is your new All-American rock 'n' roll band. The group originally formed in early 2001, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and quickly began writing their own material. The line-up of 44 Vegas is: Thomas Rutherford (guitar), Eric Jones (guitar), and Nathan Lux (drums). The band built a solid foundation through their fusion of both classic and modern rock, hard rock, jazz, funk, and blues. The group definately has an individual sound, which can be credited to the many different musical influences of its members.

The BLUESBERRY JAM BAND came together at a time of “open mics and jam sessions” in Jackson, Tennessee. This formation started during September 2004 and developed into a mixture of 5 guys all over 50 years of age with a total of approximately 138 years total experience with a range of 3 to 40 years experience and within a radius of 25 miles of Jackson, Tn. where many of legends of the blues came from and played at including such bluesmen that called Jackson and Brownsville, Tn. their home. A couple of the most experienced have played with Denise LaSalle crossing the USA and overseas tours. The others have worked extensively with many well known local groups across the West Tennessee areas. The BLUESBERRY JAM BAND began with an interest in charitable events, bike nites, and following the “chittlin circuit” of performers from years ago. The music is built upon the delta blues style with a mixture of some of the 60’s & 70’s for the die hard baby boomers. The styles and performances soon won over different cultures and age generations. Today, the BLUESBERRY JAM BAND concentrates on having fun, working festivals, doing as many charitable events as possible and staying out on the “chittlin circuit” from time to time.

Cook-Lamborn Biography Ray Cook and Matt Lamborn met in 1995 at a music store in Newburgh, NY ,where Ray took an interest in Matt?s various instrument playing talents. Soon after, Matt and Ray developed a unique bond in music and friendship. Their catchy country style has led them to play in many areas, ranging from Northeast NY ,down the East Coast ,Nashville Tennessee and beyond. In November of 2004, Ray and Matt decided to start a strong promotional team, and formed the Cook-Lamborn partnership, Hiring Ray Cook jr., Ray?s then 19 year old son, as graphic artist web and media designer. After establishing an online presence, Cook-Lamborn took on Nancy Squitieri as a promotional and booking manager, who later became Nancy Cook when she married Ray in June 2005. Being a family oriented team, Cook-Lamborn has taken on an identity of its own, and has since been extremely successful through family ties and the bonds of friendship. Ray Cook is a guitar player and the lead vocalist of Cook-Lamborn. He has been performing from NY to Nashville for 25 years.Ray has a unique touch and style, and is said to have convincing vocals, Ray believes that ?Every song sung must come from the heart?. Ray has had some ups and downs in his musical career, but has a strong will and determined attitude being completely focused on the Cook-Lamborn project. Ray has opened up for bands like Little Texas and has shared the stage with many great musicians. Matt Lamborn is lead guitarist ,but plays other instruments as well, including but not limited to Bass, Slide Guitar, Lap Steel and Mandolin. Matt began playing instruments at the age of nine and became an accomplished instrumentalist, spending five years at the Westchester Conservatory Of Music. He is currently a private Guitar instructor & has been performing in the Hudson Valley region for over 30 years. Ray & Matt reside in the Catskill Mountains in New York and perform often with a full band ,sometimes as a duet. They have also been asked to be guests on certain TV and radio stations ( such as X-Radio Nashville ) .