Welcome to the new official Website of Tomas Esparza and The Blues Experience!

"Simple music is the hardest music to play and blues is simple music."
-Albert Collins

Tomas Esparza

Tomas Esparza is a harmonica player from Grand Rapids, MI. Tomas has been playing blues harmonica for the last 10 years and studied under Billy Raider former owner of "Billy's Lounge” in East Town Grand Rapids. Tomas’ influences range from old school players like; Little Walter, James Cotton, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Junior Wells and George “Harmonica’ Smith, to the modern players; Charlie Musselwhite, RJ Mischo, William Clark, and Steve Guyger. Tomas first appeared on-stage with Vincent Hayes, performing as a duo at the First Annual Cow Pie Blues Festival and in the 2003 Kalamazoo Blues Festival. Most recently Tomas worked with Harry Oman  and his Red Hot Blues Band as well with Count Bracy and the Pleasure Tones.

Rick Belkofer (aka: RB)

Rick Belkofer has established himself over the years as one of West Michigan's most respected blues guitarists. As the former leader of the esteemed R.B. & Company, Rick carved a niche throughout the 80's & 90's in some of West Michigan's best blues venues. Rick often prefers to play clean, minimizing the use of distortion, and he delivers his blues with both authenticity and reverence for his influences.

Look for more info about Rick coming soon!

Steve Mc Lean

Steve McLean is an outstanding Drummer that has an extensive background in all musical styles. Starting out as early as junior high school in marching, jazz, and orchestral bands. His playing reflects his performing experiences having traveled half way around the world from California to England, and all points in between. His major influences rest mostly in the Jazz, Motown, and Funk genres, and he enjoys playing the Blues. He has played in all types of bands, including rock, country, blues, funk, and variety bands, "I enjoy mixing it up." - Steve Mclean

Brad Tripp

Brad Tripp is the newest member of the band. Brad has been playing blues and jazz for over 20 years. He recently relocated to West Michigan from Arizona where he played with various blues and jazz bands for the last 10 years before moving to Michigan in 2006. Brad met Tomas through Rick (Belkofer), and is a welcomed addition to The Tomas Esparza Blues Experience.

Current Song List

***Originals***
Mita Nena Bonita
Ibuprofen & Coffee
Love is Pain

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