Rich Segura's Atomic Blues Band

*NOTE* All original recordings, compositions and arrangements are registered and copywritten! All songs on this page were recorded live off of the mixing board and are not professional studio recording mixes. Please enjoy them “as they are” in raw form. Thank you*
The Atomic Blues Band is essentially “Sweet Potato Pie” and “Blues Farm” respectively. Our music has often been described as, “Funk-Infused Atomic Blues”, hence the name. The “Atomic Blues Band” page started as a way for friends and family to view pictures/articles, listen to music and view information about upcoming gigs. I include info on any and all projects I am a part of here on this page. Recent projects include, Sweet Potato Pie, Sarah Fox and Joel Guzman, Spencer Thomas, Ponty Bone and the Squeezetones, El Tule, Guitar Shorty, Reno and the Groove Getters and various gigs with many other Texas musicians. Check out the Sweet Potato Pie page on my friends list for "Pie" specific goodies @ http://www.myspace.com/sweetpotatopiemusic. Also check out the following links for project specific information and WWW links: http://www.myspace.com/guzmanfox (Sarah and Joel/Aztex), www.PontyBone.com (Squeezetones), http://www.myspace.com/eltule (El Tule), http://www.myspace.com/guitarshorty (Guitar Shorty), http://www.myspace.com/spencer0thomas (Spencer Thomas). ***

I am available for hire for studio work or pick-up gigs. I also give guitar and music theory lessons. Thanks for visiting. Please come back soon. ***

ABOUT Rich Segura: Age: 34. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. I have been playing guitar since I was 10. I joined my first working band when I was 15. I studied Jazz Improvisation and Music Theory @ Del Mar College with Chester Rupe. When I was 17, I was featured as one of the up and coming premier guitarist in Texas Blues Magazine, run by Gene Kelton. Check out Gene Kelton & the Die Hards @ http://www.genekelton.com. I won the Austin round of the Guitarmageddon contest and was crowned Austin's King of the Blues in 2006.
*** I have been a part of many bands here in Texas. They include: Silent Slim and the Locomotives, Blues Farm, Aloha Dave and the Tourists, Sweet Potato Pie, The Michael O'Connor Group, Mike Guerra, Hambone Stew, DuneBilly, Dave "Bottle-Head" Miller, Kingfish, Rudolph Llanes, Dede Priest/Mike Milligan and the Altar Boys, Ponty Bone and the Squeezetones, Sarah Fox and Joel Guzman, Guitar Shorty & Spencer Thomas.

I have had the honor of sharing the bill with Chris Duarte, Doyle Bramhall Sr., The Birds, Rick Derringer, Screaming Cheetah Wheelies, Johnny Lang, Joan Jett and many others as well as being the backing band for the legendary Bo Diddly.
In March of 2007 I had the honor and privilege of playing guitar @ Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago with the Legendary, W.C. Handy award winner Guitar Shorty. I played the One World Theatre on August 26, 2007 with Grammy award winners Sarah Fox and Joel Guzman (Aztex/Los Super Seven) I also played with Jimmie Vaughan, Lazy Lester, Stephen Bruton, Kaz Kazanoff, Greg Picollo, Joe King Carrasco, Al Gomez & Johnny Nicholas as well as many other music legends at the 10th Annual Big Band Bash. ***

Currently my main projects are Sweet Potato Pie/Atomic Blues Band/Blues Farm, Joel Guzman & Sarah Fox. It has been a spell since playing with Spencer Thomas & Ponty Bone and the Squeezetones but they are still rocking the scene. ***

Sweet Potato Pie is my main bag, which includes my lovely and talented wife, Dawn Marie on vocals. The best way I can describe it is, "funky-jumpin', reefer-swingin', psychedelic, soulful blues... with a jam band twist at times". Dawn may be reet, petite and gone but she has been blessed with a superb set of pipes. The recordings on this page and @ http://www.myspace.com/sweetpotatopiemusic don't do her justice. You must hear her live. Better hold on to your socks! ***

Sarah Fox and Joel Guzman are Grammy award winning artists. They were formerly known as Aztex and were members of Los Super Seven. They are phenomenal musicians and song writers. Their latest release, “Latinology” is a fabulous blend of Latin, Soul, R&B, Funk, Reggae and Afro-Cuban flavors as well as true Americana. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. It is Grammy material indeed! ***

Ponty Bone is a Texas legend who needs no introduction or description, but for those of you who don't know, P.B. & the Squeezetones play a mix of Cajun/Zydeco, blues and Mexican music. Ponty has played with many other Texas legends. Check him out @ http://www.myspace.com/pontyboneandthesqueezetones or @ pontybone.com. ***

Spencer Thomas is a fabulous singer, songwriter and former front-man of The Solid Senders (featuring the late, great Keith Ferguson on bass), The Big Pow Wow, Pat Boyack & The Prowlers, King Soul, and The Rev. Ben T. & The Well Kept Secrets. ***

I am working on a solo adventure as well. There are new songs on the way from Sweet Potato Pie and the Atomic Blues Band. We are currently seeking funding and backing for studio efforts and bookings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.***

So far, any project I am in can be part of the Atomic Blues Band experience when the vibe is just right and the extemporaneous grooves are flowing free. I would like to express my deepest appreciation, respect and love to all of my friends, peers and family that have made it possible for me to make music. I encourage you to help keep music and fine arts in our schools. Do your part at your local level. Hold on to what few Constitutional Rights and Freedoms we still have left. Power 2 the People! Rastaman Vibration Positive! Get sent... Not bent. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised... It Will Be Live! Peace, Love and Prosperity.