Gary Cox
"Mr Pocket"
Bass
Currently, Gary performs as the bassist for his own project as the band leader for Bluesworks.
Performing music Gary has shared the stage with Rosanne Cash & Bruce Gary, Ron Bushy, Chris Cain, Darrell Mansfield, Ronnie Ciago, Terri Nunn & Berlin, Coco Montoya, Martha Davis & The Motels, Eddie Money, Johnny Winter, Steve Smith, Michael Sims, Ronnie Montrose, and Mark Tanner Band.
Gary has played all around southern California, as well as bassist for Robbie King & The Blues Counts featuring Tina Jackson.
Gary started playing at the age of seven years old. His father was a jazz guitarist sideman who played with many great jazz musicians of the day. Gary was molded from an early age to be a professional musician like his father.
He studied under many great bassists like 'Donald "Duck" Dunn' and 'Norm Niver' to name just a few. Gary started his first band at the age of twelve years old and was declared a child prodigy. For the next sixteen years he honed his playing skills performing in many different bands.
In 1971 Gary moved to the Malibu Mountains where he met 'Randy California' of the band 'Spirit' and was picked by the band to do a tour across the U.S. This opened many doors for Gary in the music industry as well as sharpening him to be a seasoned musician.
Larry Williams "Drumbeats"
Drums & Vocals
Larry Williams love for music has brought him to the stage throughout the US and Canada. Starting out at an early age in Boise, Idaho, he has performed with various groups in Motown, Country, Rock and Blues music. Over the years his passion for Blues and Blues Rock has brought him to where he is today. Currently, Larry is laying down the groove as the Drummer and Vocalist for the Bluesworks Band. As leader of his own bands for many years, this Idaho native has found himself playing to intimate clubs all the way to large festivals. His voice can be soulful with tenderness, or bring thunder with its power.
Phil Dean
Saxophone
Phil Dean has been playing tenor saxophone for over 50 years. He has played anywhere from the west coast to the Deep South and getting invited to join music groups everywhere he has traveled. Phil worked towards obtaining his degree in music education from Boise State University. Phil has played in numerous bands around the State of Idaho. He has also performed with Freddy Fender on the Oregon coast, to backing up Rich Little in his comedy routine. Phil performed with Gene Harris and considers him a mentor.
MIKE TRAIL
Lead Guitar
GREG GEORGE
Piano & Vocals
Original, Rock, Blues, Classic Rock, Top 40, R&B, and Funk styles.Greg played with the successful Santa Barbara Band (Wildflower) in the '90s. He has also played solo piano gigs for the last 20 years. He played as a piano bar entertainer on the Carnival Valor. Currently, Greg George performs with the BLUESWORKS BAND.
