We would like to thank the Durango Blues Train and SBG Productions for inviting 1RB to join the Blues Train again last Saturday night.....we had such a great time! Thank you as well to all of our fans who packed in our train car with standing room only....soooooo much fun! We played our hearts out for ya!
Welcome
1RB is an acoustic-electric, barrelhouse blues band from Durango, CO.
Influenced by delta, hill country, and the classic Chicago blues sounds, the One Roof Blues Band is a mix of traditional acoustic and modern electric jump blues.
Check out the sights and sounds of One Roof Blues on our website and feel free to contact us with any questions about booking us for your venue or upcoming event.
What's the Latest?
New tune for ya..... 
Click on the link below (or on the music player at the bottom of your screen) and hear our version of this classic tune from the great Chester Burnett.....aka: Howlin' Wolf.
FYI....the entire tune was recorded live in our band room and edited with my old iPhone....so while the recording may not be studio quality, it still puts ya in the mood for a traditional front porch blues jam.....enjoy!
Ouray Ice Festival
We'd like to give a big thanks to the Ouray Ice Festival for for asking us to play at their opening party!January 8th at the Wright Opera House in Ouray, CO!......don't miss it!
Telluride Blues Challenge
The One Roof Blues Duo, Dave and Taylor LaRocco, will be in Telluride this weekend. They will be joining five other finalists for the Telluride Blues Challenge which is being held during the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival this weekend.
The Telluride Blues Challenge was formed out of a partnership between the Telluride Blues Society and the Colorado Blues Society. This new event showcases talented solo and duo performer(s) who excel in the Blues genre, acoustic and electric, who are not currently signed. The top six entries will play at the Blues for Breakfast on Saturday, September 13 to compete for cash prizes, a premium Martin guitar courtesy of Telluride Music and a 20 minute set on the Main Stage at the 2014 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, and a full set at the 2015 Festival.
While enjoying the Blues and Brews Festival this weekend be sure to stop by the Elks Lodge on Saturday at 9am to check out the blues challenge and help support Dave and Taylor!
What a Weekend!
We'd like to give a big shout out to the Durango Blues Train and the San Juan Brewfest for hosting us this weekend!
It was an honor to play at both of these venues....and we left it all on stage for ya! Those of you who were there know what we're talking about....what a great time! The Durango Blues Train is like no other music experience around...it transforms you into a 4hour euphoric state of blues nirvana! If you didn't get a chance to make it this year, be sure to watch for it in 2015....just beware that it sells out fast!
The San Juan Brewfest is Durango's premier festival and we were honored to share the stage with many great artists. We couldn't have had a better time on stage for ya than we did last Saturday at Buckley park. We laid it all out there and came back for more to join the Hillstompers and close out the festival. With a record 50 breweries and a first-ever sold out crowd we were very excited to be a part of this year's brewfest. If you didn't make it this year, be sure to look for it in 2015....and buy your tickets early!
Finally, we'd like to thank all of the One Roof Blues fans (aka: Roofies) who kept the blues train rocking all night long and tore up the brewfest grounds this last weekend....thanks for your continued support!
It was an honor to play at both of these venues....and we left it all on stage for ya! Those of you who were there know what we're talking about....what a great time! The Durango Blues Train is like no other music experience around...it transforms you into a 4hour euphoric state of blues nirvana! If you didn't get a chance to make it this year, be sure to watch for it in 2015....just beware that it sells out fast!
The San Juan Brewfest is Durango's premier festival and we were honored to share the stage with many great artists. We couldn't have had a better time on stage for ya than we did last Saturday at Buckley park. We laid it all out there and came back for more to join the Hillstompers and close out the festival. With a record 50 breweries and a first-ever sold out crowd we were very excited to be a part of this year's brewfest. If you didn't make it this year, be sure to look for it in 2015....and buy your tickets early!
Finally, we'd like to thank all of the One Roof Blues fans (aka: Roofies) who kept the blues train rocking all night long and tore up the brewfest grounds this last weekend....thanks for your continued support!
Durango Blues Train & San Juan Brewfest
Be sure to check us out at the Durango Blues Train on Friday, August 22nd.The Durango Blues Train is the premier blues experience in the 4 Corners area. Nothing beats the sound of a smokin' slide guitar and sultry blues lyrics combined swagger of the narrow gauge steel rails humming beneath your feet.....except, of course, if you add in microbrews and a searing harmonica! This is the ultimate blues venue and we are honored to represent our hometown! The One Roof Blues trio of Taylor LaRocco, Dave LaRocco, and Randy Hays will be playing an acoustic/electric set of original and traditional blues tunes.......everything from acoustic delta, hill country blues to jumpin' barrelhouse jammin' blues! This is one train you don't want to miss! Telluride Brewing Company is the official beer sponsor, so don't worry....you won't go dry! We will be joined by many other great blues acts including Mathew Curry, C.W. Ayon, Leon J, Scotty Spenner, and Franco Paletta. The train boards at 6:30 and departs at 7pm. To purchase tickets click here or call: 866-515-6166. As of Friday 8/15, there were only about 50 tickets left.....so don't be late and miss out on riding the smokestack lightning through the Animas Valley and into the blues paradise of the San Juan mountains with the Durango Blues Train!
After you've recovered from the blues train be sure to head over to Buckley park (12th & Main) on Saturday, August 23rd for the San Juan Brewfest! This has historically been the biggest and best festival in Durango....and this year will be better than ever with more breweries and bigger bands! The San Juan Brewfest will have have a record 50 breweries attending with over 100 beers to taste! The full One Roof Blues Band will be going on stage between 2:30 and 3pm. We have a jumpin' and jivin' set of electric, barrelhouse blues planned for ya! We are very excited for this event and are honored to be a part of it and represent our hometown. The gates open at noon for VIP ticket holders and 1pm for general admission ticket holders. All proceeds go to the United Way of Southwest Colorado. We will also be joined by three other incredible acts including: Elder Grown, the Blue Sage Bandits, and the Hill Stompers.....be sure to stick around for the end of the Hill Stompers act for a special encore! Come for the great beer....stay for the incredible music....and support the United Way of Southwest Colorado at the San Juan Brewfest.
Telluride this weekend
We're headed back up to Telluride this weekend!
This Friday August 1st we will be in Telluride on the patio at Siam's Talay from 6-8 pm. This will be more of an acoustic, playin'-on-the-porch-step show which should be perfect for a mountaintop sunset. Be sure to stop by and enjoy the magnificent view and some of the best food you'll ever eat.....we're not kidding - your taste buds have not lived until they've been to Talay. The Talay patio is the best place to be and if we're lucky maybe Jeff or Adam (or even Mark) will join us for a few tunes!
We're still in Telluride again on Saturday August 2nd at the Tomboy Tavern starting at 8pm. This is a great venue with a full wraparound bar and complete dinner menu...so, there will be plenty of local craft beers, Moscow mules, and short ribs (with awesome mac&cheese) to go around. We'll make sure there's room for a dance floor again. We love playing at the Tomboy...our last show there was a blast and this weekend is sure to be just as jumpin' and jammin'.....you won't want to miss this one!
Thanks to all of our wonderfully dedicated fans for keepin' the blues alive...we hope to see you all out there this week!
Cheers.
This Friday August 1st we will be in Telluride on the patio at Siam's Talay from 6-8 pm. This will be more of an acoustic, playin'-on-the-porch-step show which should be perfect for a mountaintop sunset. Be sure to stop by and enjoy the magnificent view and some of the best food you'll ever eat.....we're not kidding - your taste buds have not lived until they've been to Talay. The Talay patio is the best place to be and if we're lucky maybe Jeff or Adam (or even Mark) will join us for a few tunes!We're still in Telluride again on Saturday August 2nd at the Tomboy Tavern starting at 8pm. This is a great venue with a full wraparound bar and complete dinner menu...so, there will be plenty of local craft beers, Moscow mules, and short ribs (with awesome mac&cheese) to go around. We'll make sure there's room for a dance floor again. We love playing at the Tomboy...our last show there was a blast and this weekend is sure to be just as jumpin' and jammin'.....you won't want to miss this one!Thanks to all of our wonderfully dedicated fans for keepin' the blues alive...we hope to see you all out there this week!
Cheers.
Another great show at the Rochester Hotel
As usual, we had a great time at the Rochester Hotel in Durango this week. Their secret garden is the jewel of downtown Durango and the Wednesday evening summer concert series is not to be missed!
Thanks again to all of our loyal fan and fellow "Roofies" for all your support!
Animas River Blues & Brews Festival
Join us for the Animas River Blues & Brews Festival kickoff party this Friday July 18th. The doors open at 7:30pm. We will be joined by the Pleasure Pilots on stage at the Historic Aztec Theater. Located at 104 N. Main St, in Aztec, New Mexico the historic theater is a great music venue with incredible acoustics. This event is sponsored by Crash Music and the St. Claire Winery & Bistro will be there as well. Check out more about Crash Music and the kickoff party here:
The Animas River Blues Festival also has a great lineup on Saturday with Teresa James, Studebaker John & the Hawks, Bad Brad & the Fat Cats, and more. Check out more about this great festival here:
The Animas River Blues Festival also has a great lineup on Saturday with Teresa James, Studebaker John & the Hawks, Bad Brad & the Fat Cats, and more. Check out more about this great festival here:
Thanks to our fans!
We'd like to thank all of our fans for coming out to support us this last weekend in Durango and Telluride. It's great to see so many familiar faces in the audience....and we meet more new fans with every show! We enjoyed visiting with our newest and youngest fan, Ben, who is a fellow musician and Blues aficionado....welcome to the club, Ben!
Our next gig is in Aztec, NM at the Animas River Blues Festival on Friday July 18th. Hope to see you all there!
Our next gig is in Aztec, NM at the Animas River Blues Festival on Friday July 18th. Hope to see you all there!
