Livin' in The Blues is:

Not your average blues band 

Expect the unexpected

• DonnCherie McKenzie - Vocals & Rhythm
• Ricky Gaiotti - Bass & Vocals
• Andy Lamdin - Guitar & Vocals
• Dan Whittemore - Drums 
• John Nicholas Ditcheos - Keyboards & Vocals
• Ian Rhein - Guest Harmonica
                                           

Currently booking shows and events throughout the Northeast  

DonnCherie - A singer-songwriter, a folk-soul storyteller that has been described as “honey-covered-
rawness”, she is dark, ominous, playful and a little naughty! A little bit “Tracy and a little bit Chakah,
with a touch of Wynona”
Her music, influenced by R & B, Blues, Folk, Soul and Country, does not ask you to pick a genre but offers
a voluptuous range of delightful stylings unlike anyone else. DonnCherie’s 1st album, The Art of
DonnCherie continues to delight audiences and showcases her eclectic range! When DonnCherie isn’t
performing musically you can find her exploring different types of dance.
DonnCherie, began exploring her music and love of performance shortly after moving to Vermont from
her native Seattle, where she had lent her vocals and presence to many different music projects. Since
coming to Vermont has recorded with and shared the stage with all manner of brilliant artists. These
days typically joined by veteran guitarist Bob Gagnon, and friends!
She brings so much heart to the lyrics and life to the story she’s telling. Whether she’s performing a
cover song or one of her powerful original works, DonnCherie will take you on a journey with a musical
conversation that moves your soul and allows you to see a little of yourself in each line.

Latest Album: The Art of DonnCherie https://theartofdonncherie.com/home
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Andy Lamdin - Guitars - my drug of choice.  I've been playing in bands for almost 50 years, and currently also play in the trio Amerikana Blue.  Influenced by the Beatles, Stones, Clapton, Steely Dan, well the list goes on.  I've wanted to play since I was 4, when I saw Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee.  Music is my happy place.  Guitar therapy is really what it is, keeps me young.  Every time I pick up a guitar it's an experiment of tone, feeling, melody.  What more can I say?  Cheers!
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Dan Whittemore - Dan began to play drums and study music when he was nine years old.  His main focus was jazz.  As a perennial participant in the Berklee Jazz Festival in the late seventies, he developed a natural feel for dynamics and playing “in the pocket”.  He started gigging at 15, playing jazz standards with cats three times his age.  When he applied his jazz influence and attention to dynamics to a a funky, bluesy style, while working as the beat keeper for Barefoot Bob and the Monkeyfish, Dan earned the moniker “Freight Train of Rhythm”.  Still, his favorite compliment: “You play the drum kit like a musical instrument”. ______________  

John Nicholas Ditcheos - After growing up in Vermont and spending several years as a professional musician my wife and I settled down and raised our family on our farm in Vermont. I spent a few years, and still enjoy painting Vermont scenes on sap buckets, lids and canvas. I enjoy farming and sugaring.  In 2019 I spent time writing and recording original music and released my first solo album, The Coming of The Storm in December of 2020.  More info at https://www.youtube.com/@johnnicholasditcheos2899.   I am really enjoying playing with Livin' In The Blues, we have a great chemistry and it' so much fun when we get into a long jam.  I am excited to collaborate with these guys on our original music together as a band.  
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Ricky Gaiotti - Adept at many instruments, Ricky is one of the most soulful and funky bass players we've every known, and he brings his full creative mastery to every session.