Eef and the Blues Express is one of Colorado's premier blues bands. Ever since this dynamic five piece was formed in 2009 they have been hitting the scene running. They were a semi-finalist at the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, and were at the IBC previously in 2015. They have toured the Mid-West and have opened for numerous national acts including Coco Montoya, Samantha Fish, Bernard Allison and Tinsley Ellis. Everywhere they play they are praised for their great musicianship, energy and good vibe. In 2015 they were nominated by the local newspaper 'Westword' for 'Best Blues Band'. In 2013 Eef was awarded 'Songwriter of the Year' at the CBS Members Choice Awards.
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At 27 years of age, master musician and multi-talented blues performer Vanessa Collier has become an in-demand artist, bringing her charismatic charm, passionate and fiery performances, soulful voice, searing saxophone solos, and witty songwriting to the stage. Over the past year, Vanessa toured through 11 countries, alternating between tour legs in Europe as a featured artist with Ruf’s Blues Caravan and back in the U.S. and Canada with her talented 5-piece band.
A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Vanessa’s alluring vocals and stinging saxophone work saw her light up stages as part of Joe Louis Walker’s band (2012-2013), while her 2014 debut album Heart Soul & Saxophone was declared “magnificent” on Dan Aykroyd’s blues radio show, winning her accolades as Best of 2014 Blues Breaker. In 2017, Vanessa continued her success with the release of her sophomore album Meeting My Shadow, earning many prestigious honors and awards:
2018 Blues Music Award Nominee – Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year
2018 Blues Music Award Nominee – Instrumental – Horn Player of the Year
2017 Blues Music Award Nominee – Instrumental – Horn Player of the Year
2017 Blues Blast Award Nominee – Sean Costello Rising Star Award
2017 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise – Jammingest Pro Award
2017 USA International Songwriting Competition – First Place – Lyrics
2017 International Songwriting Competition – Finalist (Top 2%) – Performance
2017 Billboard Top 15 – Meeting My Shadow
2017 Living Blues - Female Artist of the Year
2017 - 27 weeks on the Roots Music Charts