INTRODUCING 3 GUYS PLAYIN' THE BLUES

Chester Neville
 

    Chester started playing guitar in High School when he formed his first band called CHET AND THE CHESSMEN. In 1975 he moved with Susan, his wife, to Las Vegas. There, on many a night, you would find him jamming at the local Musician's Union Hall with some of the hottest jazz players in town. In 1985 they moved to Fresno to open a business, He started in the Fresno music scene performing at the Open Mic Nights at the Wild Blue. After hosting his own open mic nights for several years, he formed 3GUYS PLAYIN' THE BLUES.

 Jon Hougard   ( Otis the Love Bullet, or J-Ho )           

Jon (a.k.a. Otis) began playing the bass at the age of 12 in Selma, CA with The Kords. By the time he finished college at Fresno State he had played Surf, Rock, Samba Jazz and Blues. He also had lived in San Francisco and Brazil (twice.)  Since he returned to Fresno in 1973 he has played with a mutitude of groups performing Country, Progressive Jazz Rock and Classic Rock. He feels he has found a home with 3 Guys Playin' The Blues.

Darryl Jones                                                                          

 Darryl Jones is no longer the "new guy" in 3 GUYS PLAYIN' THE BLUES.  His skills on the drum set and his positive attitude are moving the band to the next level. In addition to the 3 Guys band he has other projects going locally, in Fresno, and works as a drum instructor as well.

Ron Tan
Ron is the mystery man of the band, the "quiet guy" you might say.  He brings a fullness to the sound of the band, with his electronic wizardry.  He is now going to insert his vocal talents into the mix. His keyboard work has inhanced the Jazz feel of 3 Guys Playin' The Blues. 

Derrick Smith

Taking the place of Will Tabar (who moved to Boston,) is Derrick Smith. An accomplished musician on Sax, Flute and Clarinette; he will add so much to the group.