Vince Converse & Big Brother

Vince Converse and Big Brother deliver a dose of gritty, guitar-driven blues, served with a twist of funk. Channeling legends like: BB King, Albert King, Freddie King, and Albert Collins, Converse (originally a Texas Bluesman), captivates and seduces with bold guitar licks, intoxicating slide, and timeless, searing solos. This band’s chemistry is infused with rock, jazz and soul, drizzled with a hint of southern country, and spritzed with latin sound. Blending world-class talent, traditional standards, and modern inspiration, these Denver, Colorado gents serve up delicious, big-mountain blues.

Colorado Blues Society Road to Memphis Finals - The Buffalo Rose

2024 IBC SEMI-FINALIST

2024 IBC SEMI-FINALIST

A Blues Man with a Funk Fusion Twist

Vince Converse is a true blues man. Having signed professionally out of high school, Vince toured internationally and played with some of the world’s greatest musicians. After a decade-or-so hiatus, Vince is charging back on the scene in a true comeback story, armed with a small fleet of axes and a sober lifestyle. Stronger and more inspired than ever, he is finally putting together the music he “has always wanted to create” with his band, Vince Converse and Big Brother. His style is funky and gritty, with both classic and new blues appeal. Vince’s jaw-dropping guitar solos, hypnotic slide sections, and electrifying arrangements create a truly one-of-a-kind blues experience.

In addition to his band, Vince is also a member of The Rick Lewis Project, featuring a variety of Denver’s top musicians. His new album, Vince Converse and Friends (2023), is a rock-infused, classic blues collaboration that will leave you wanting more. In June of 2023, he was featured on the album, Texas Scratch, featuring Jim Suhler and Buddy Whittington.

Most recently, Vince Converse and Big Brother won the Colorado Blues Society competition, and made it to the Semi-Finals in Memphis, Tennessee.

CLIPS & COMPILATIONS

Vince Converse & Big Brother EPK 2003 Compilation #2

VInce Converse at Lincoln’s Roadhouse

FULL SETS

IBC Semi-Finals - January 2024

Pelican Bay at Cherry Creek - Vince Converse with special guests. August 2023.

Colorado Blues Society Road to Memphis - Herman’s Hideaway

Vince Converse & Big Brother EPK 2003 Compilation #1

Meet the Band

  • Vince Converse

    Vince Converse is a professional blues and funk fusion guitar player living in Denver, Colorado. Wowing audiences with his soul-reaching solos and gritty, low vocals, Vince is a one-of-a-kind blues man. Having signed professionally out of high school, Vince toured internationally and played with some of the greats across the globe. Over the last three decades, Vince has honed his craft and is still dropping jaws - delivering top-rate entertainment.

  • DAVE FOX

    DAVE FOX

  • EMILIO EMILIO

    Emilio Emilio is the cherry on top of the VC & BB Sundae. Vince and Emelio Emelio met in College Station Texas, circa 1995. They were fast friends, loving the art of blues and jazz. Clearly these two share a tenacious spirit and relentless yearning of expression. This multi-instrumentalist has been blessed to be in the company of Al Dimeola, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Eddie Harris and Les MCcan among others. He is happy to be reunited with Vince and excited for this musical journey.

  • JAMES TORRES

    James Torres is a thirty-plus year veteran of the latin jazz, jazz-fusion, and blues Denver Music scene. One of the city’s most prolific piano and organ players, James brings a deep Hammond B3 sound that will hypnotize and carry you away. His piano style is rich with a dark blues feel - but not to worry, James gets mega-funky the on the Clavinet and the Fender Rhodes.

  • Taylor Biskup

    Colorado native Taylor Biskup plunged into the professional music scene in 2003 and has since been performing, recording, writing and touring with various outfits, artists and producers across the U.S. Influenced by an array of music genres and artists, Biskup enjoys blending acoustic, blues, soul, jazz and rock styles into his playing and arrangements.

  • WYATT WALKER WEAR

    WYATT WALKER WEAR

    Wyatt Walker Wear is an extremely talented, and well-trained jazz musician. After graduating from CU Boulder as a shining saxophonist, his skill on the bass has proven just as impressive. He is a quick-fingered, highly creative player with a natural gift to lay down jazz-inspired and technical lines. He is ready to get funky and his solos are slammin’. Wellcome to the band, Wyatt.

Vince Converse’s bands and recording experiences include:

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Latest albums: 

2023 - Vince Converse and Friends album features Nathaniel Peterson, Buddy Whittington, Jim Suhler, and Jeff Simon.

2023 - Texas Scratch (Quarto Valley Records) 

He has played some of the country’s iconic venues, including: Red Rocks Amphitheater, Cynthia Woods Pavilion, Fillmore West, Fiddler’s Green, and The Famous Antone’s in Austin Texas - as well as hundreds of venues and festivals around the world. 

Vince Converse has opened for:

"Dirty Blues with a pinch of funk...Modern Traditional Blues." - Dave Fox

"Dirty Blues with a pinch of funk...Modern Traditional Blues." - Dave Fox

"Sometimes funky, sometimes jazzy, but always bluesy! With knock your socks off guitar solos!" - Facebook Fan

Dedicated to keeping the Blues alive... great stage presence...professional artistry and impressive flow." -Facebook Fan

"Sometimes funky, sometimes jazzy, but always bluesy! With knock your socks off guitar solos!" - Facebook Fan Dedicated to keeping the Blues alive... great stage presence...professional artistry and impressive flow." -Facebook Fan

"Tones of energy, groove and skill!" - Facebook Fan

"Music comes straight from the soul and performance never disappoints✌️" - Facebook Fan

"Tones of energy, groove and skill!" - Facebook Fan "Music comes straight from the soul and performance never disappoints✌️" - Facebook Fan

"Fabulous band with over the top talented musicians...humble and grounded." - Miss Charla

"Fabulous band with over the top talented musicians...humble and grounded." - Miss Charla

"long live the blues"

"long live the blues"