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Distracted!

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:40:26 GMT

I know it has been too long since I have written anything, and I'll use the same excuse I've been using at school -- I'm busy. The truth is that at school, I can't wait for it to be over. May 19th and I'll be a grad from high school. People tell me I will miss it, but I don't see how. I just finished producing a CD for my band at school. It will be available soon, and it should be pretty good since I sing and play lead guitar on all the songs but one. Seriously, I'm prouder of having done all of the mixing and mastering. It took hours but I knew what I was looking for. I built my own studio in our house so it was a chance to use it, new sound board and all. Now, I am getting serious about my own record, and I really do plan to get it done soon. I'm also heavy into restoring a '56 Chevy Bel Air, and I've been renting out my flight simulator to a flight instructor who has been training some Vietnamese pilots -- really! They pay to use my 727 sim (see www.727simulator.com) but I have to run the software and be there the entire time. Somewhere in all of that, I'm still at BB's twice a week, go to school, and have a girlfriend. Yeah, she is very understanding. So, now that I have bored you with all of that, you at least know at little bit more about all that I have going on. I hope the summer will bring some clarity about my career, but at least, I know that I will go to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Memphis Campus this fall. Coming up: I'll be missing a few dates at BB's in the coming weeks - prom (April 21), my gf's graduation (May 18), and the big one...May 4 because we will be playing at the Beale Street Music Festival! Please put that Friday night on your calendar and plan to see us in the FedEx Blues Tent at 7:45. And finally, check me out with Rodd, my drummer, and his dad, Bobby Blue Bland, on Music Voyager, April 19th at 9 pm on WKNO- Channel 10, here in Memphis. If you live in another city, check with your PBS station for when they are showing Music Voyager - Memphis Mojo. Some people have written that they have already seen in their city. Okay, that was too much, so I should wlrite more often and keep it shorter. Thanks for being a fan, and I hope you check us out at BB's and the Beale Street Music Festival during April and May. Keep playing the blues, Will

Minglewood Hall Show UPDATE

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:57:21 GMT

The show tomorrow night will be amazing. Too bad, Jimi Jamison had to cancel. But The Will Tucker Band is still on (about 7:30) and there are some '80's greats that are going to rock the house. Check out Minglewood's website to read all about them...JOE LYNN TURNER - Deep Purple and Rainbow (Smoke On The Water, Street of Dreams, Hush), DEREK ST. HOLMES - Ted Nugent Band (Stranglehold, Hey Baby, Cat Scratch Fever), BOBBY KIMBALL - TOTO (Rosanna, Hold the Line, Africa), and JEFF ADAMS - Special Guest from Starship with Mickey Thomas.

February 11 - Minglewood Hall with Jimi Jamison!

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:35:32 GMT

Two years ago, we had the pleasure of opening for Jimi Jamison of Suvivor. Well, we are getting to do it again. The concert is on February 11, tickets are $25 online at Minglewood Hall's website. We'll be an opening act along with Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple/Rainbow), Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent Band), 714, & Jeff Adams (special guest from Starship).

The ad below tells it all!

Merry Christmas!

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:57:47 GMT

Well, it's that time of year when we catch our breath. This week, the band has been in the recording studio working on the new album. We have a lot of work ahead of us but actually getting some tracks laid down felt good. We are mixing my originals and deciding which covers to include. There is a certain sound we are striving for, and it's coming together.

I hope you all have a great holiday and remember why we celebrate Christmas. More as we get more studio work done.....
Will

Progress is being made!

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:10:35 GMT

I hear the same thing every weekend...when is my new CD coming out? With everything going on, I knew I had to find a motivation to make recording it the most important thing I have to do right now. Being the project kind of guy that I am, I started another new project...converting my music room into a recording studio. The wall is up (window, door and cable portal included) and the sound proofing has been installed. I've sprung for a PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 , new drum mic's and about to get my ProTools upgrade. Hey, I've been working for two years at BB's. I need to invest some of my income into something really important, and this is it. I'm just glad my parents don't get mad that I keep taking over rooms in our house. So, we are putting together the song list and should begin recording next week. We'll get professional help for mastering, but this studio will give us everything we need to lay down the tracks ourselves. I'll keep you posted on our progress.
Thanks for being a fan.
Will

Mixing It up...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:45:18 GMT

Hey, sorry I am so bad about blogging. There is just something about the senior year of high school. I am so busy everyday, and there is so much going on. First, school. Where to go to college? And I guess I don't have to decide right now, but deciding a major is a big deal. Everyone thinks I should major in music, but I already know music. I'm thinking engineering and something to do with flying. That is probably what I will do. In the meantime, I am finishing up my lineup for my new CD. I am hoping it will be all originasl, but I might include a couple of songs written by another songwriter but are previously unrecorded. I know it is time. People ask me all the time when the new CD is coming out. Be sure to check my YouTube channel, JohnBohnam223. I hope to see you down at BB's. Will

What's Up With Randy?

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:28:47 GMT

Many of you have heard, but our bass player and friend, Randy Middleton, was in a motorbike accident on Saturday night after our gig. After spending 20 hours at The Med, he was moved to the Baptist Hospital. Randy has a broken leg and three broken ribs. He will be out for a few weeks while he recovers. Please say a prayer for him to heal quickly. My friend, Ben Murray, will fill in for Randy while he is out. This weekend, we'll be playing at the Mid-South Fair at 6 pm. I hope you'll come out and see us at BB's or the Fair.

Keeping it "Unreal"

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:21:31 GMT

Sometimes, I get to do things that seem unreal. Even though my drummer is Rodd Bland, and his dad is none other than Bobby Blue Bland, I have never expected that to get me a special meeting or anything with Bobby Blue Bland. Blue, as Rodd calls his dad, is a member of both the Blues Hall of Fame AND the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I would have never expected a chance to actually play with him. But, I did.

A PBS series, Music Voyager, came to Tennessee and spend a week traveling and recording the music of our state. I was invited to play on their show, and to make it legit, Blue was the real star of the show! He, Rodd and I jammed, sort of unplugged and totally unrehearsed, at the Blues Foundation. Then, we moved to BB King's and had a great time jamming on stage.

I still think it was just a very real dream. As unreal as it seems, I really did get to jam with Bobby Blue Bland. How totally cool is that?

Feeling blessed,
Will

p.s. The PBS show will air in February.

Thank YOU for Memphis Most Votes!

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:40:00 GMT

Thank you for your votes. Today, Memphis Most winners were revealed and there we were in all three categories, more than any band or performer ever. Okay, I didn't place number one, but I'm humbled to place and be in the same catagories with winners, BB King and Justin Timberlake. So many of you voted every day and I actually came in second in Best Blues Artist behind BB KIng. I would not even want to get more votes than BB! And The Will Tucker Band came in second behind 1-900 Band. They are a great party and wedding band in Memphis. This is a big honor for the band and me to be a Memphis Most. I just really appreciate all of the votes and you guys are the best! Thank you!!!

Summer Break - What?

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:44:47 GMT

We always start the summer break with a list of everything we plan to do. My list included:
1. Get started on new album
2. Finish private pilot certificate
3. Write some new songs
4. Chill
So far, I have accomplished number four. I have plans around the album, have been flying and studying for my written test (all I have left for pilot certificate), and working on a couple of new songs. I still have two weeks left.

How about you? I'd love to know how you get things done.

And if you keep putting off coming to BB's to see TWTB, we are still there every Friday and Saturday, 5-8:30. Bring friends, get there early and check that one off your summer to-do list!

Will

New Videos on YouTube

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:54:19 GMT

I've had lots of requests for some better videos. Check out some new ones from our gig in Nashville last week...new Canon XA10. Great camera...now I just need someone who knows how to use it (sorry, Mom). Still, the sound is better than any we have posted to date so I think you'll enjoy them. As you will notice, I've added some John Mayer, Amos Lee and The Script to my set. I'd like to hear what you think. Hope you're having a great summer! Will

Some summer jams....

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:51:36 GMT

Check out my Facebook for a couple of new videos my friends and I put together...and let me know if you like them.
Will

Come to Nashville on June 30!

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:27:37 GMT

All week we have been getting ready for our Nashville roadtrip. Let us know if you are coming and we'll make sure you have a table reserved. Just email me at will@willtuckermusic.com. Hoping to see you next week!
Will

Road Trip: NASHVILLE - June 30th

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:55:00 GMT

The WT Band is making its first road trip of 2011...three hours east to Nashville, Tennessee! If you have friends there, live there or want to just be there when we show up, plan to be at BB King's Blues Club at 152 Second Street right downtown. We'll be lighting the place up at 8, playing till at least 11. We are pretty fired up about taking the show on the road so we hope you will be there with us when we show our Nashville brethern how we do the blues and rock and roll in Memphis! Will

Memphis Most Voting is Open

Sun, 22 May 2011 23:25:19 GMT

I hate to bug people. I don't want to badger you for sure. But, I need you. Just bookmark the link for voting on Memphis Most. Log in every day. Click on the first category...Memphis Faces. Vote for Will Tucker or the Will Tucker Band in three categories. Click "Submit." That's it. But, can you do it every day for three weeks? All of you are needed if I stand a chance given the famous competition. And thank you taking your time to vote for me. You're awesome! Will

Beale Street Caravan Blow Out 2011

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:05:00 GMT

I feel very honored to play for the annual Beale Street Caravan fundraiser. Tickets are on sale for $75...this covers food, open bar, drinks, and music. Proceeds benefit Beale Street Caravan programming and helps keep the show free of charge to stations that carry the program, promoting Memphis music to over 300 US affiliate stations and over 100 affiliate stations worldwide. Please make plans to come on June 16th for a great time at Ardent Studios on Madison near Overton Square.

Summer Schedule at BB's

Wed, 11 May 2011 07:45:16 GMT

Thanks for voting for my nomination for Memphis Most. We'll see in a couple of weeks if I made it. In the meantime, you can still come hear the band down on Beale Street every Friday and Saturday night through the summer. This week only, we'll be playing on Thursday night, too. If you live out of town and plan to come hear us this summer, be sure to double check my website or www.bbkingclubs.com to ensure we are playing. That is the plan. But sometimes BB King's has some artist in town or it might be a BB King weekend. Just check to make sure.

Memphis Most

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:58:39 GMT

It's that time of year again! I need your help to vote me into the finals for Best Blues Artist in Memphis. It's easy to click on this link, , anget started. You'll see my catagory up the very first, and then there's best band (The Will Tucker Band would be a good choice), and best perfomer (Will Tucker, maybe?). You do not have to fill out every blank but you do have to go through and hit submit 10 times to get to the end. You can vote as often as you think of it. And you do not have to live in Memphis to vote for this! I really do appreciate your support. Coming in third last year behind BB King and Al Green was an honor. With good fan support, I might even be able to be second place. Thanks!

Will Tucker Band News

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:45:00 GMT

So much is happening over the coming weeks so visit the site often to keep up with our schedule. I'll be at BB's this weekend as usual. Our drummer, Pete Mendillo is on the road for the next few weeks, so we will be featuring our two fantastic back up drummers, Marquis "Tank" Hodges and Rodd Bland (yes, Bobby Blue's son!). We've also had the pleasure of Brandon Bailey, harmonica performer extraordinaire, on stage with us. He's invited to jam with us anytime so you never know when he might be jammin' with us. Also, I have been busy with school music activities. After returning from our "international" tour in France and Switzerland, we have been performing around town, and this Saturday at our school's annual festival, Briarfest. If you are interested in seeing us, we are on stage at 1 pm. April is a busy month, and we culminate the activity with our first opportunity to perform at the Beale Street Music Festival which is the opening event for Memphis in May. We're kicking it off on Friday, April 29th, at 6:00 pm in the Blues Tent. Check our calendar since that weekend has a different schedule for BB's. All of this, and somehow I still manage to work on and fly my flight simulator, write some new songs for my new CD I'll be cutting this summer, and going to school. Thanks for being a great fan, and come see us soon! Will

Check out my new photos...

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:56:28 GMT

Check out some new photos taken by David Bunk. Click on the Media tab. And plan to be at BB’s when the band returns on March 25th!