The Stone Crazy Blues Band, originally a Northwest US based blues trio, now bsed out of New York and beyond, was formed in early 2004 by guitarist Chris Morda, bassist Forrest Giberson, and drummer Lorne Watson with the vision of infusing some new energy into the Northwest blues scene. The band's members all have diverse backgrounds, Chris has an Ethnomusicology Degree, Forrest has bachelor of music degree in Studio Music and Jazz with specialization in performance, music theory, music history and composition, and Lorne graduated with a Bachelors of Music Education and Percussion Performance. All three are currently private, as well as group, music instructors and have a wide range of performance experience.

After a few years of performing in Seatle clubs the band release their debut album, Barnyard Boogie, featuring Chris Morda's unique use of lap steel guitar and introducing the 12 Tone Ultra Plus Guitar, a unique guitar featuring 27 notes per octave. The recording was well received and played on radio stations internationally. The band's latests release, Microsotned features 11 instrumentals recorded on 12 Tone Ultra Plus and Fretless Guitars and is unique beyond any blues recording you've ever heard. Use the links to the left to explore the band and their sound and vision.

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