Javier "Jake" Matos - vocs, harp, guitar

 

Javier and the blues became buddies in 1978 when he discovered his father's record collection, and he has been playing professionally since 1992. After releasing "Comin' Home" on Storyville Records in 1999, he formed the Blue Shadows with Bill Bateman. In 2008 he teamed w/ Chopper to write & record "Diggin' at the Doghouse".

Scott "Chopper" Franklin - guitar

Chopper started out with the notorious Los Angeles roots-punk bands the Mau Maus and the Joneses. The ensuing records & tours (Mr. Badwrench, Charley Horse, Wanda Jackson, among others) have been a raucous riot of rockabilly, country & blues. In 2002 he joined the Cramps, recording "Fiends of Dope Island" and touring the world.

Bill "Buster" Bateman - drums
An original member of Warner Bros. artists the Blasters, Bill went on to form the infamous Red Devils, who put out a record w/ Rick Rubin's American Records, and recorded an unreleased album w/ Mick Jagger. He's also toured w/ the Blue Shadows and the Cramps.
John Bazz - bass
John is a founding member of the Blasters, and has been with them all through the years. He has has also played with Hubert Sumlin, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Bruce Willis, Top Jimmy, Lester Butler, & Lee Allen among others.