The Mississippi Valley Blues Society proudly brings back to the area, Biscuit Miller & the Mix, on Saturday, September 9 at the Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Tap, 1228 30th Street, Rock Island, IL. The show starts at 8:30 p.m., and admission is $10 for Mississippi Valley Blues Society members, or $12 for non-members (applications will be available at the door or on our website, at www.MVBS.org).
Born on the south side of Chicago and raised by his Grandmother, Dave Miller was given his childhood nickname, Biscuit, after always being in the kitchen and underfoot while she was trying to cook. Growing up at Grandma’s house also gave Biscuit his love and appreciation for music, as gospel and soul were played in the home on a regular basis.
In 1982 Biscuit fell in love with the bass guitar and was soon introduced to the blues via Sonny Rogers, who taught him a lot about playing basic blues. During his time with Rogers, they recorded “They Call Me the Cat Daddy”, which won Rogers a Handy Award for Best New Artist. Unfortunately, Sonny passed away before he was able to accept the award. Biscuit then went on to play with other respected blues artists such as Mojo Buford (formerly with Muddy Waters), and Lady Blue (backup vocalist for Ike and Tina Turner).
In 1990 Biscuit received a request to sub for Chicago’s own legendary Lonnie Brooks, who needed a bass player for one night. That one night lasted for over ten years as Biscuit became the permanent bass player for the Lonnie Brooks Band.
Along the way, Biscuit also sat in with the Anthony Gomes Band. During one of those sessions, he was asked to join the band full time and he decided to take Anthony up on his offer. During the five years with the Anthony Gomes Band, they released five CD’s, Unity, Sweet String and Soul, Long Way Home, Music is the Medicine, and the latest, Live at the Triple Door.
This event helps to fulfill the Society's objective, to educate the general public about the native art form of blues-related music throughtperformance, interpretation, and preservation, thus enhancing appreciation and understanding.
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