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Tony Matoian: Saxophone, Vocals | Len Rainey: Bass guitar, Vocals | Victor Marquez: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Vocals | Danny "Fatback" Martinez: Drums

Genre: Blues & Soul

RIYL: Bobby Blue Bland, Mike Dollins Band, Ray Charles

Upcoming Local Shows

• Town Center Community Park East — Thursday, August 1, 6:30pm – 8pm

Related Links

• Len Rainey & the Midnight Players website

• MySpace page

Synoposis

Influences: Stevie Wonder, James Brown, BB King, Little Willie John, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, KoKo Taylor, Bessie Smith, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, Candye Kane, Bobby Blue Bland, John Mayall, Chaka Khan

Background:

Len Rainey's Chicago upbringing has artistically melded blues, jazz, and rock & roll. The Midnight Players have been repeat performers at major clubs in the Southern California area, including BB King's Hollywood, Harvelle's in Santa Monica, and LJ's in San Francisco.

-- MySpace profile

Discography