The LIGHTNING BAND
Larr Anderson – Drummer
Larr played with many blues and soul musicians in Providence, RI and Boston MA.
His lyrical style of delivering solid shuffles, fat back and funk drumming behind artists such as. Duke Robillard, Chris Vachon Roomful of Blues, Michael Antunes, Beaver Brown Band, The Authentic’s, The Spotfinders, and John Hammond Jr. contributed to the RI Blues scene and feel Providence is famous for. Larr has toured with and opened up for: The Average White Band, Greg Kinn, Marshall Krenshaw, Roy Buchanan, Wilson Picket and more.
John “Johnny Cement” Balsamo
Lays down the low end with the kind of groove that comes from years on the road and in the studio. A veteran bassist steeped in blues, soul, and American roots music, he has performed or recorded with The Rascals, Michael Bolton, Steely Dan guitar greats Elliott Randall and Skunk Baxter, Cyndi Lauper, Rick Derringer, Paul Shaffer, and the legendary Nicky Hopkins. He also serves as Musical Director of the Rendezvous Folk and Blues Festival in Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla BWI, shaping one of the Caribbean’s premier blues events. Johnny’s tone, feel, and instinctive pocket give the band its backbone.
