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2008 Blues Award nominee for “Best New Artist” - The Blues Foundation. "The Insomniacs are the new generation of high-energy, authentic, young-bloods who have done their homework and incorporated their own unique soulful style" Randy Chorktoff, CEO Delta Groove Productions The Insomniacs are waking up the West Coast with a fresh outlook on vintage blues. This Jump Blues band ignites a party as they consistently fill the dance floor with a groove that is layered with taste, soul and an authentic style painted on a traditional blend of swing, jump, blues and roots rock & roll. This young band brings a new appreciation for vintage music to both a broad and youthful audience. “Get ready to cut some rug with the Insomniacs......it's sure to get you up on your feet” Bob Ancheta, KINK radio The Insomniacs hit the blues scene with a self-produced recording and quickly earned a Muddy Award from the Cascade Blues Association for "Best New Act" in 2006. Soon after, they were picked up by Delta Groove Music and released "Left Coast Blues" in August 2007. They spent the fall embarking on a 26-city "Left Coast Tour" that introduced the band to the top venues and fans up and down the West Coast. While on tour, the band received 6 Muddy Award nominations that resulted in an award for "Best Contemporary Act" for 2007. The heavy tour schedule, along with steady worldwide advertising and radio play, has resulted in 26 weeks on the Blues Charts. The exposure and broad critical acclaim has vaulted the band to the deserving status of a 2008 Blues Award nominee for “Best New Artist Debut” from The Blues Foundation. “The Insomniacs could become legendary.” – Living Blues Magazine The band is fronted by one of the youngest hot bluesmen around: 26-year-old Vyasa Dodson. Vyasa leads the band with his own take on vintage West Coast blues. His song writing, guitar playing and vocal styling bring to mind 50's classic blues tradition viewed through the eyes of a youthful, energetic performer. Vyasa is backed by a group of established pros whose combination creates a powerful and dynamic sound that keeps people dancing until the wee hours of the morning. Rounding out the quartet are Dean Mueller on bass, Alex Shakeri on keyboards and Dave Melyan on drums. Collectively, this rhythm section has shared the stage with notable national acts such as Louisiana Red, Rich Delgrosso, Phil Wiggins, Daryl Davis, and Paul Delay. “The Insomniacs – The new Keepers of the Flame” Delta Groove Music Get ready for this fresh take on vintage blues and stay up late, and stay tuned..……. to The Insomniacs.