Bio

Rockin' Ron Spencer is no stranger to the Central N.Y. blues scene.

Over the past 15 yrs., he has lent his fiery blend of blues, r&b and rock n' roll guitar playing to some of the area's finest groups, including

JUMPIN' JOE WHITING,

PETE MCMAHON & THE SUPER NATURALS,

TOM TOWNSLEY & THE BACKSLIDERS.

Ron has also played on several locally produced CDs,

many of which are distributed internationally.

They include, LIVE AT THE DINOSAUR BBQ,

A BLUE WAVE CHRISTMAS, BACKBONE SLIP,

JOE WHITING, FIRST ANNUAL HARMONICA BLOW-OFF

"and now his own,

"Burnin' Desire", on Real Gone Records."

During Ron's performing career he has shared the stage with many blues greats such as Charlie Musselwhite, John Copeland, Kenny Neal, Son Seals,
and Little Charlie and The Nite Cats.

A regular at the "world famous"
Dinosaur B.B.Q., has found him jamming with many of the national recording acts  there including Bob Margolin, Coco Montoya's band, Doug Jay and Teddy
Morgan. Highlights of his career include backing up Chicago blues diva and Delmark recording artist,Big Time Sarah, at the New York State Blues Fest,
trading licks on stage with guitar great Duke Robillard, and playing in the house band for the 1st Annual Harmonica Blow-Off.

" Their CD,"Burnin' Desire", brings a fresh approach to the Chicago,Texas, and West Coast Blues of the 50s & 60s, capturing the incredible energy of their must-see live shows. Special guest appearances by Blue Wave Records artists Mark Doyle, Kim lembo, Paul LaRonde,Tom Townsley and Dave Olsen top off this auspicious debut. It is currently receiving air play all across the US and as far away as Australia, Holland and Greece. Here's what reviewers and radio stations have to say:

Blues Review May '98:

"The Best  Unsigned Act this month is a dead heat. Ron Spencer & the NiteCrew's "Burnin' Desire" (Real Gone 101) comes loaded with happening tunes and Razor sharp playing.  Spencer has great tone, a bunch of taste, and incisive vibrato. He plays to the song, but oh, you'll notice him. 

Apart from covers such as "Cold, Cold Feelin'" and "Checkin' On My Baby", imagine Freddie King's  "Let's Dance and Hideaway" album with vocals and you'll be in the ballpark."

Blues Access Spring "98 :

"Spencer and the Crew have a good handle on their swingin', small-combo
blues  rock. If you dig the T-Birds or Anson or Roomful, you'll find something cool here."

"Ron's guitar playing stands out from the pack for exceptional Taste, Tone and Fire" Bob Margolin ex-Muddy Waters guitarist & Alligator recording artist.

"His playing is powerful and assured" Cub Koda

All Music Guide

"All killer, no filler !" Gary Rheinhardt WIRT FM, Rochester, NY