Scotty Reed Band
Bandleader, vocalist, harmonica player, songwriter Scotty Reed was born 1958 in Chicago and raised in suburban Park Forest, Illinois. He has studied / played piano, trumpet, guitar and harmonica. Also, attended Illinois State University where he studied psychology/business & was a member of their Division One wrestling team. After college, Scotty traveled, eventually transplanting in Minneapolis, Minnesota around 1980, currently resides in suburban Maple Grove, Mn. He`s been with wife Diane 40+ years, has with 3 grown children & 3 grand children. 40+ years experience as a blues musician, 27 years as a band leader & entertainment consultant, started playing his favorite instrument harmonica in 1978.
Scotty improved his musical skills in numerous Mn. based bands through the years including Cobalt Blue, Better Blues Bureau, & UBX/Urban Blues Experiment. The Scotty Reed Band was founded 27 years ago in 1997, has recorded two CD`s, performed at hundreds of nightclub, festival, street dance, ski resort, bar, restaurant, corporate, & private events. Venue list includes Famous Dave`s, Whiskey Junction, The Cabooze, Blues Saloon, The Narrows Saloon, Shaws Bar, Schullers Tavern, Five Corners, Mayslacks, Neumann`s, Papa Charlies Lutsen & many others. Also, performances with Kim Wilson, James Harmon, Roomful Of Blues, Sugar Ray Norcia, Anson Funderburgh, Sam Meyers, Paul deLay, Larry McRay, Savoy Brown, & RJ Mischo.
The backing band currently consists of 4-5pc configurations of some of the best blues musicians in Minnesota. 4 of them are inducted into the Mn. Blues Hall Of Fame. Roster includes ; John Franken or Dan Schwalbe on guitar. Keith Boyles or Michael Carvale on upright bass. Rob Stupka or Marty Bryduck on drums. Regularly, Bruce McCabe on keybd, sometimes Larry McCabe on trombone & others. These gentlemen have each done over 100 gigs with Scotty & also worked as sidemen for Hubert Sumlin, Sunnyland Slim, Mojo Buford, Luther Allison, Kim Wilson, Mark Hummel, Gary Primich, Darrell Nulisch, Lynwood Slim, RJ Mischo, Joe T. Cook, Joel Johnson, Davina & The Vagabonds, Gunhild Carling, Lamont Cranston, The Hoopsnakes, Kid Jonny Lang & many more.
Past members / SRB alumni & substitutes include ; Dave “Cool Breeze” Brown RIP, Shorty Lenoir, Phil Schmid, Billy Black, Scott Christenson, Bob Scoggin, Dave Larson, Greg Shuck, Mike Dubois, Doug James RIP, Tim Wick and many other outstanding blues musicians Scotty has had the privilege to perform with through the last 27 years.
Utilizing these talented sidemen, vintage equipment & a vast song repertoire, each performance is a unique, improvisational, high energy display of harmonica driven traditional electric Chicago, west coast swing, jump & original blues. Specializing in real, traditional, electric, Chess Records style harmonica blues, played like we mean it!
Scotty`s a friendly / humble little guy, who on stage, can transform at will into a charismatic front man & passionate performer with infectious enthusiasm & irrepressible spirit. He attributes any success to the outstanding musicianship, mentorship & friendship provided by his sidemen above. Inspiration drawn from Little Walter Jacobs, Sonnyboy Williamson 2, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Louis Jordan, T.Bone Walker, Joe Turner, Rod Piazza, Kim Wilson, James Harmon, Gary Primich, Darrell Nulisch, Rick Estrin, Lynwood Slim, RJ Mischo & many others. Also, the love & support from our families, friends, fans, & employers. Thank you all, without YOU there would be no SRB!
Download or print a Scotty Reed Band printable flyer for your venue or location: click on link here – SRB 8″x11″ flyer, can print in full color or B&W.
Here`s Scotty`s email, website & Facebook page info ; scottyreed1@aol.com / www.scottyreed.com / www.facebook.com/scotty.reed.77
Upcoming Performances ; We`d love to see you @ a venue near you!
2024
Friends & Fans, The SRB is taking a break from regular performing Feb-April `24. Look for us on a stage near you this spring/summer & beyond. Thank you everyone, SRB`s 27th year!
Jan.12 @ BK Tap Haus & Bourbon Room in St. Michael, 7-10pm, 21 Main St.S, SW corner of Cty.Rd.241 / Cty.Rd.19. www.facebook.com/bktaphaus / www.bktaphaus.com
March 14 @ The Freight House in Stillwater, 7-9pm, 305 Water St.S. Scotty performs w/ “Heart & Soul”, Mick Sterling`s Huey Lewis & The News Tribute Band. For tickets ; www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-soul-a-night-of-huey-lewis-and-the-news-tickets
May 11 @ Shaw`s Bar & Grill in NE Mpls, 1528 University Av.NE, 7-8pm, w/Bruce McCabe, Scott Sansby Benefit, www.facebook.com/events/329814633249978/?ref=newsfeed
June 9 @ Harbor Bar in Hager City, Wisc., 2-6pm, on riverside patio, N673 825th St/Island Rd., directly across river from Red Wing, all SRB gigs @ Harbor Bar this year include Dan Schwalbe, Keith Boyles & Marty Bryduck. www.harborbar.net
June 12 @ Champps in Eden Prairie, 6-10pm on beautiful patio, 8010 Glen Ln, 2 blks SW of corner Hwy.494/Flying Cloud Dr, 5pc. band w/Bruce McCabe, John Franken, Keith Boyles & Rob Stupka. www.facebook.com/ChamppsEP
June 19 @ Tally`s Dockside in WBL, 6-9pm, 4441 Lake Av.S., lakeside patio, 3pc. band, www.tallysdockside.com
June 20 @ Music In The Park in Albertville, 6-830pm, Central Park`s Depot Stage, 5801 Main Ave NE, 6pc band w/Bruce McCabe, John Franken, Keith Boyles, Marty Bryduck & Larry McCabe special guest on trombone.
July 4 @ Tally`s Dockside in WBL, 6-10pm, 4441 Lake Av.S., 4pc. band, fireworks over lake to follow. www.tallysdockside.com
July 6 @ Buddy Boy BBQ in Minnetrista, 630-930pm on shaded patio area, 8175 Hwy.7, 4 blks E of Cty.Rd.92/Main St in St. Bonifacious. www.BuddyBoyBBQ.com
July 21 @ Harbor Bar in Hager City, Wisc., 2-6pm, on riverside patio, N673 825th St/Island Rd., directly across river from Red Wing, all SRB gigs @ Harbor Bar this year include Dan Schwalbe, Keith Boyles & Marty Bryduck. www.harborbar.net
July 27 @ Champps in Eden Prairie, 6-10pm on beautiful patio, 8010 Glen Ln, 2 blks SW of corner Hwy.494/Flying Cloud Dr, 5pc. band w/John Franken, Keith Boyles, Rob Stupka & Mick Zampogna as special guest on keybd. www.facebook.com/ChamppsEP
August 4 @ Harbor Bar in Hager City, Wisc., 2-6pm, on riverside patio, N673 825th St/Island Rd., directly across river from Red Wing, www.harborbar.net
August 10 @ BK Tap Haus & Bourbon Room in St. Michael, 7-10pm, 21 Main St.S, SW corner of Cty.Rd.241 / Cty.Rd.19, on patio if nice, inside if not. www.facebook.com/bktaphaus / www.bktaphaus.com
Sept.4 @ Champps in Eden Prairie, 6-10pm on beautiful patio, 8010 Glen Ln, 2 blks SW of corner Hwy.494/Flying Cloud Dr, 5pc. band w/Bruce McCabe, John Franken, Keith Boyles & Rob Stupka. www.facebook.com/ChamppsEP
*NOTE ; Scotty will be taking a break from performances after a busy summer season. He`s semi-retired doing music on part-time @ hobbiest level. SRB may return for ocassional gig later in `24, spring `25, certainly for another busy summer in `25. Thx everyone for your friendship & support, means a lot to me!
*more dates will be added/updated as required, thx for your friendship & support!
2023 (past events)
Jan.6 @ Iron Exchange in Maple Plain, 7-10pm, 1500 Howard Av, N side of Hwy.12, 10 minutes W of Hwy.494, w/Bruce McCabe. www.ironexhange.us
Jan.11 @ Shaw`s Bar & Grill in NE Mpls, 8-1130pm, 1528 University Av.NE, w/Bruce McCabe, www.facebook.com/groups/177674839311967
Jan.14 @ Wicked Wort Brewing in Robbinsdale, 730-1030pm, 4165 Broadway Av. www.wickedwortbrewingco.com
Jan.21 @ American Legion in White Bear Lake, 7-10pm, 2210 3rd St., w/Larry & Bruce McCabe, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057113453432
Feb.11 @ Wicked Wort Brewing in Rbnsdale, same as above, 2nd Sat of every month all year, 730-1030pm.
Feb.23 ; Scotty plays harp w/Mic Sterling`s Huey Lewis Tribute @ The Freight House in Stillwater, 700pm, tickets www.onstageatthefreighthouse.com/february-2023.html
March 3 Scotty performs w/Mick Sterling`s Huey Lewis Tribute @ Heart Of The City Music Factory in Anoka, 730pm, tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heart-soul-the-songs-of-huey-lewis-and-the-news-tickets
March 11 @ Wicked Wort Brewing in Rbnsdale, 730-1030pm, 4165 Broadway Av, 2nd Sat of every month all year, www.wickedwortbrewingco.com
March 25 @ BK Tap Haus & Bourbon Room in St. Michael, 7-10pm, 21 Main St.S, SW corner of Cty.Rd.241 & Cty.Rd.19, downtown St.M. www.facebook.com/bktaphaus / www.bktaphaus.com
April 1 @ Shaws Bar & Grill in NE Mpls, 8-1130pm, 1528 University Av.NE, w/return of Rob Stupka, www.facebook.com/groups/177674839311967
April 8 @ Wicked Wort Brewing, same as above, 2nd Sat every month in `23, 730-1030pm.
April 29 @ American Legion in White Bear Lake, 7-10pm, 2210 3rd St, w/Larry & Bruce McCabe, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057113453432
May 13 @ Wicked Wort Brewing in Robbinsdale, 730-1030pm, 4165 Broadway Av. www.wickedwortbrewingco.com
May 24 @ Shaws Bar & Grill in NE Mpls, 8-1130pm, 1528 University NE, w/Bruce McCabe, www.facebook.com/groups/177674839311967
June 10 @ Wicked Wort Brewing, same as above. Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Event to benefit St. Judes Childrens Hospital. We perform on rear parking lots main stage 8-11pm, www.facebook.com/WickedWortBrewingCo
June 15 @ Marketfest Gazebo in White Bear Lake, 6-9pm, on Washington Av between 3rd-4th St, 6pc. band w/John Franken, Keith Boyles, Rob Stupka, Larry & Bruce McCabe. www.marketfestwbl.com
June 17 @ Buddy Boy BBQ in Minnetrista, 1-4pm on shaded patio area, 8175 Hwy.7, 4 blks E of Cty.Rd.92/Main St in St. Bonifacious. www.BuddyBoyBBQ.com
June 24 @ Iron Exchange in Maple Plain, 8-11pm, 1500 Howard Av, N side of Hwy.12, 10m W of Hwy.494, nice menu venue w/pro sound & lights, 5pc w/Bruce McCabe, www.ironexhange.us / www.facebook.com/ironexchange
June 29 @ Champps in Eden Prairie, 6-10pm on beautiful patio, 8010 Glen Ln, 2 blks SW of corner Hwy.494/Flying Cloud Dr, 5pc. band w/John Franken, Keith Boyles, Rob Stupka & Bruce McCabe. www.facebook.com/ChamppsEP
July 4 @ Tally`s Dockside in WBL, 6-10pm, 4441 Lake Av.S., fireworks over lake to follow. www.tallysdockside.com
July 8 @ Wicked Wort in Robbinsdale, 730-1030pm on patio, same as above, inside if rain. www.facebook.com/WickedWortBrewingCo
July 27 @ Champp`s in Eden Prairie, 6-10pm on beautiful patio, same as above, 5pc. band w/John Franken, Keith Boyles, Rob Stupka & Bruce McCabe.
July 29 @ Buddy Boy BBQ in Minnetrista, 7-10pm on patio, same as above, www.BuddyBoyBBQ.com
Aug. 2 @ Shaw`s Bar & Grill in NE Mpls, 8-1130pm, 1528 University NE, w/Bruce McCabe, www.facebook.com/groups/177674839311967
Aug. 4 Michele`s Private B-Day Party @ Sweeney`s Saloon in St. Paul, 730-1030pm.
Aug. 12 @ Wicked Wort in Robbinsdale, 730-1030pm on patio, inside if rain, same as above, www.WickedWortBrewingCo.com
Aug.17 @ Music In The Park in Albertville, 6-830pm, Central Park`s Depot Stage, 5801 Main Ave NE, 6pc band w/John Franken, Keith Boyles, Marty Bryduck, Larry & Bruce McCabe.
Aug. 24 @ Champp`s in Eden Prairie, 6-10pm on beautiful patio, 8010 Glen Ln, same as above, 5pc. band w/John Franken, Keith Boyles, Rob Stupka & Bruce McCabe. www.facebook.com/ChamppsEP
Aug. 26 @ BK Tap Haus in St. Michael, 7-10pm on nice patio, inside if rain, 21 Main St, SW corner of Cty.Rds.19 & 241, www.BKTapHaus.com
Aug. 30 @ Town Green Amphitheater in Maple Grove, 7-830pm beautiful lakeside bandshell, 7991 Main St, www.maplegrovemn.gov/672/Town-Green, 6pc. band w/John Franken, Keith Boyles, Rob Stupka, Larry & Bruce McCabe.
Sept. 2 @ Buddy Boy BBQ in Minnetrista, 7-10pm on patio, same as above, www.BuddyBoyBBQ.com
Sept. 9 @ Wicked Wort in Robbinsdale, 730-1030pm on patio, inside if rain, same as above, 2nd Sat every month in `23, www.WickedWortBrewingCo.com / www.facebook.com/WickedWortBrewingCo
2022
Jan.8 @ Wicked Wort in Robbinsdale, 730-1030pm, 4165 Broadway Av. www.wickedwortbrewingco.com
Jan.22 @ Iron Exchange in Maple Plain, 7-10pm, 1500 Howard Av, off Hwy.12, 10 min west of Hwy.494, w/Bruce McCabe. www.ironexchange.us
Feb. 4-5 @ Chanhassan Dinner Theater, Fireside Room, 8pm, Scotty plays harp in Mick Sterling`s Huey Lewis & The News Tribute Band, info to come. Rescheduled TBA. www.chanhassendt.com
Feb.12 @ Wicked Wort in Robbinsdale, same as above.
Feb.17 @ Crooner`s Supper Club in Fridley, 730pm, Scotty plays harp in Mick Sterling`s Huey Lewis & The News Tribute Band, more info to come. Rescheduled TBA www.croonersmn.com
March 12 @ Wicked Wort in Robbinsdale, same as above.
April 1 @ Manitou Grill in White Bear Lake, 830-1130pm, 7121 4th St, w/Bruce & Larry McCabe. www.manitougrill.com
April 9 @ Wicked Wort in Rbnsdale, same as above.
May 14 @ Wicked Wort in Rbnsdale, 730-1030pm, same as above, on patio if nice weather, inside if not, www.wickedwortbrewingco.com
May 28 @ Iron Exchange in Maple Plain, 7-10pm, same as above, w/Bruce McCabe.
May 30 @ Harbor Bar in Hager City, Wisc., 2-6pm, on riverside patio, N673 825th St/Island Rd., directly across river from Red Wing, www.harborbar.net
June 3 @ Manitou Grill in WBL, same as above, w/Bruce McCabe. & Larry McCabe.
June 11 @ Wicked Wort in Rbnsdale, 8-11pm, same as above, on patio if nice weather, inside if not. Special event “Blues, Brews & BBQ for St.Judes” live music on 2 stages noon-1030pm, www.wickedwortbrewingco.com
June 18 @ VFW Post 8731 in Monticello, 9pm-mid, 713 Cedar St., 1 blk NE of Hwy.94/Cty.Rd.25, www.facebook.com/VFW8731/
June 23 @ Marketfest Gazebo in WBL, 6-9pm, on Washington Av, between 3-4th St., w/Bruce McCabe & Larry McCabe. www.marketfestwbl.com
June 25 @ Champp`s in Eden Prairie, 6-10pm on beautiful patio, 8010 Glen Ln, 2 blks SW of Hwy.494/Flying Cloud Dr. www.facebook.com/ChamppsEP
July 4 @ Tally`s Dockside in WBL, 6-10pm, 4441 Lake Av.S., fireworks over lake to follow. www.tallysdockside.com
July 9 @ Wicked Wort in Rbnsdale, 730-1030pm, same as above, w/Bruce McCabe, on patio if nice weather, inside if not.
July 15 @ VFW Post 8731 in Monticello, 9pm-mid, same as above, www.facebook.com/VFW8731/
July 17 @ Harbor Bar in Hager City Wisc, 2-6pm, N673 825th S/Island Rd, riverside patio, directly across river from Red Wing, www.harborbar.net
July 23 @ Iron Exchange in Maple Plain, 7-10pm, same as above, w/Bruce McCabe.
July 29 @ Champps EP, 6-10pm on beautiful patio, same as above, w/Bruce McCabe, www.facebook.com/ChamppsEP
August 5 @ Manitou Grill in WBL, 830-1130pm, same as above, w/Bruce McCabe.
August 13 @ Wicked Wort in Rbnsdale, 730-1030pm, same as above, on patio if nice weather, inside if not.
Aug.27 @ Champp`s EP, 6-10pm on beautiful patio, w/Bruce McCabe, www.facebook.com/ChamppsEP (cancelled rain)
Sept.3 @ VFW Post 8731 in Monticello, 9pm-mid, same as above, www.facebook.com/VFW8731/
Sept.10 @ Wicked Wort in Rbnsdale, 730-1030pm, same as above, w/Dan Schwalbe, on patio if nice weather, inside if not
Sept. 24 @ Iron Exchange in Maple Plane, 7-10pm, same as above, 4pc band w/John Franken.
Oct.8 @ Wicked Wort in Rbnsdale, same as above, 5pc w/Bruce McCabe & John Franken. (cancelled)
Nov.4 @ Manitou Grill in WBL, same as above, w/Bruce McCabe & John Franken. www.manitougrill.com
Nov.12 @ Wicked Wort in Rbnsdale, same as above, 730-1030pm, w/John Franken, www.wickedwortbrewingco.com
Nov.19 @ Iron Exchange in Maple Plain, 7-10pm, w/Dan Schwalbe, Keith Boyles & Rob Stupka, 1500 Howard Av, off Hwy.12, 10 minutes W of Hwy.494, www.ironexchange.us
Nov.26 @ American Legion in WBL, 7-10pm, 2210 3rd St, WBL, w/Bruce McCabe, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057113453432
Dec.10 @ Wicked Wort, same as above.
Dec.14 @ Shaws`s in NE Mpls, 8pm-midnight, 1528 University Av.NE, Mpls. w/Bruce McCabe, John Franken, Keith Boyles, Rob Stupka. www.facebook.com/groups/shawsbarandgrill
Dec.30 @ Manitou Grill in WBL, 830-1130pm, same as above, www.manitougrill.com.
Listen to tracks from Scotty’s latest CD “Studio” :
- Everybody’s In The Mood
- Voodoo Music
- Too Young To Die
- Wildcat Tamer
- Tight Dress
- Hydromatic Woman
- Ice Man
- Too Poor
- Tell Me Pretty Baby
- Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
- Times Gettin` Tough
- Bring It On Home
Download or print a Scotty Reed Band printable flyer for your venue or location: click on link here – SRB 8″x11″ flyer, can print in full color or B&W.
Scotty Reed phone 763.493.6333 email scottyreed1@aol.com
www.scottyreed.com / www.facebook.com/scotty.reed.77
Special thanks to Gary Eckhart, Tom Asp & Shawn Wallin for their contributions to band website & photography. Also, friends & fans that contributed pics & videos posted to Facebook.
Scotty Reed Band 2019 pics
L to R, John Franken, Rob Stupka, Scotty Reed, Keith Boyles, Bruce McCabe
John Franken & Scotty Reed
Bruce McCabe
Bruce McCabe
In Memory of Dave “Cool Breeze” Brown