![]() ![]() The driving force behind the annual BLUES & BOOGIE PIANO SUMMIT held in Greater Cincinnati from 1999 to 2017, Ricky has been inducted into the International Boogie Woogie Hall Of Fame, voted “Blues Artist Of The Year 2019” in Cincinnati’s CEA Awards, and "Best Local Musician" by CityBeat Magazine's "Best Of Cincinnati 2018” reader's poll. Traditional blues, boogie woogie, and classic New Orleans jazz and R&B all come flying from the fingers of Cincinnati, OH pianist and vocalist RICKY NYE. Their original music contains true conviction and passion often missing from others in the genre. And don’t be shy about walking up too request your favorite classic rock song, or memorable blues tune – they know them all.Ĭheck out their upcoming gigs, then drop on by sometime too see for yourself why they are no longer called the best kept secret but rather "one of the best" in todays contemporary blues scene. They are always around somewhere, rockin’ the scene at blues festivals, events/venues, and popular establishments throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. In ’05 they brought on the talented drummer Doug Moore, then in the fall of ’07 long time friend and too-cool bass guitarist Matt Newman joined. No bridges were ever burned, no friends were ever lost, and they never skipped a beat. ![]() Fortunately and rare in the industry, the band has never experienced any dramatic road bumps or “breakups” throughout the years. ![]() Over the years The Intrusion has evolved and changed up like any band, which is inevitably par for the course. Every classic rock and blues enthusiast around now knows where “the real deal” offers up a great show. Once you hear them simply open on a song, it becomes quite obvious that the band has talent, and true professional showmanship. The band sports over 35 years of overall professional musical experience, and each member shares an equal passion for old school classic rock and blues. He led the band into a new era as a tighter three-piece blues unit. Jammin’ everything from the Allman Brothers to Buddy Guy, then swinging from Albert Collins to Lonnie Mack.Īfter two years of the band performing and crowd pleasing at well known local establishments like the Local 1207, Allyn’s Cafe, Mansion Hill, Lucille’s, Burbank’s, several popular Foley’s locations… Johnny took over the reins. They covered a wide range of blues, tapping the soul of the music from well know legendary blues artists. The band was formed in the winter of ’92 originally going with the name “The Blue Intrusions” with real-life guitar hero Johnny Fink pulling together a powerful 4-piece lineup of talented pro players through a diverse blues spectrum. If you ever happen to ask someone who’s seen the band play, you’ll likely hear of true musicianship and one helluva good time. The band placed in the top 8 (of the world) in the 2017IBC Finals.The secret is definitely out. Then Johnny himself won the 2016 Cincy Blues challenge in the "solo" category.and to top it all off, the band won the 2016 Dayton Ohio blues challenge. They were also finalists in the 2015 CEA entertainment awards for "best blues band". That was until they won the 2015 Cincy Blues society band challenge.and the made the semi-finals in the 2016 IBC in Memphis Tn. Johnny Fink and The Intrusion used to be known as the “Best Kept Secret in the Midwest Blues Scene” among local blues and classic rock enthusiasts. ![]()
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