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 will be competing at the International Blues Challenge in Nashville in January 2024.

HEAR THE music

  • Guitar - “Stratus” by Jeff Beck

  • Guitar - “Here I Am” by Vince Converse

  • Slide - “Mississippi Bayou” by Vince Converse

  • Slide - “Nobody” by Vince Converse

  • Vocals - “Mean Old Wind” by Vince Converse

  • Guitar - “Airwalk” by Vince Converse

SEE THE HISTORY

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Vince Converse - Over the Years

  • Vince Converse Throwback - Sunset Heights

    Sunset Heights - 1991

    Texas rockers Sunset Heights formed in May 1991, taking their name from the Houston area suburb which the band called home. Debuting a year later with Eclipse of the Sun, in 1993 the group was named “Best New Act” in the Houston Press Music Awards; in1994, the Sunset Heights launched their first national release, Texas Tea, returning the following year with Born in Houston–Live.

  • Sunset Heights - Texas Tea - 1994

    In 1994, the Sunset Heights launched their first national release, Texas Tea, returning the following year with Born in Houston–Live.

    Mixed By – Ben Elliott

    Producer – Pete Brown (3)

    Recorded By – Ben Elliott

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  • Sunset Heights Born in Houston - Live 1995

    Viceroy Music Europe 1995 release - Germany.

    Web Review: “The Band was #1 in Europe and only lacked in the States due to the commercial fed pop that feeds the youth. Anyone who can think for themselves will enjoy. Anyone who even slightly enjoy Jimi or Stevie Ray will LOVE IT! Hell Vince dressed in a Stevie-Esq style and lit his guitar on fire like he was playing at MONTEREY. Not to mention Lil' Joe soloing. Needless to say good stuff.” VIEW SOURCE

  • CD Review October 95 - 1995

    CD Review - October 1995 New Music Sampler Jimmy Buffett / John Prine Maissa

    Featuring: These Animal Men, Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, Maissa, The Blazers, Deadeye Dick, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Dishwalla, Vince Converse / Innes Sibun (Rattlesnake Shake), The Charlatans, Innes Sibun

  • Vince Converse – One Step Ahead 1999

    “In true Texas tradition comes 25-year-old Vince Converse. Eddie Kramer, known for his production for Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Kiss, has drawn an exceptional performance from this young singer/songwriter - unabashedly sounding like a cross between Jimi Hendrix and the Vaughan brothers Demonstrating a musical depth beyond his years, Converse is destined to become one of the guitar greats of the future.”

  • From Clarksdale to Heaven - 2002

    Vince Converse is featured on this album with notable legend, Jeff Beck, among others.

    Artists: Zakiya Hooker & Johnnie Johnson & Bobby Murray*, Jack Bruce & Gary Moore, Leo Lyons & Rick Lee & Vince Converse (Bad Like Jesse James), Jeff Beck With The Kingdom Choir, Gary Brooker & Andy Fairweather, T.S. McPhee* & Dick Heckstall-Smith, Mick Taylor & Max Middleton, and more.

  • Walking With Kings - 2007

    JAN 01 2007 - Product Information

    Four sensational blues guitarists jam to the music of the three kings--B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King--in this invigorating concert, recorded live in New York City. Included here are the songs "The Thrill is Gone," "Hoochie Coochie Man," Born Under A Bad Sign," and many others.

  • Here Comes the Blues - 2009

    Here Come the Blues - Vince Converse / Michael Hornbuckle - September 1, 2009 | Denver -© 2009 Alley Studios

    Tracklist: 1. This Train 2. I Ain't Superstitious 3. Oh Louise 4. Bo Diddley 5. Sneakey Pete 6. Grandmas Hands 7. Disappointment Number (Unknown)8. Hellhounds 9. Crossroads 10. Montrose Blues 11. Catfish 12. Driftin / Mean Things 13. The Alley 14. Lil' Red Rooster 15. Driftin 16. 'Til Next Time

  • This is the Blues - Volume 1 - 2010

    Audio CD, June 21, 2010 - The first in a series of blues compilations featuring a wealth of some of the greatest blues songs, written by the likes of John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Peter Green, Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon & many more blues legends! DISC 1 of this series includes a host of legends paying tribute to these great songs, including: Jeff Beck, Mick Taylor, Harvey Mandel, T.S. McPhee, Chris & Mick Jagger, Dick Heckstall-Smith and others.

  • The Rick Lewis Project

    2000 - Current

    The Rick Lewis Project is a Denver-based all-star lineup of professional musicians. Formed in early 2014 by long-time Denver Broncos radio and tv personality Rick Lewis, the Rick Lewis Project seamlessly blends a high-energy mixture of classic rock covers with a few originals sung by the talented Sarah Hornbuckle. Vince has played in previous iterations- off and on- with Lewis and FLoorwax, dating back to 2000.

  • Michael Hornbuckle Band - 2000-Present

    Reverb Nation Bio: Michael Hornbuckle has been bringing blues and rock music to people for 18 years. Homegrown in the Mile High City, as was his father, legendary bluesman Bobby Hornbuckle who had Michael backing him on drums at 12 years old. While Bobby's journey ended in 96', Michael took over the torch. When inherited Bobby's old gibson 335, some say a piece of Bobby's soul, and ability to play guitar were transmitted

  • VC & Big Brother

    Vince Converse and Big Brother is a Denver-based blues band with a funk-fusion twist. From slow slide to jump blues to psychedelic solos, you will be glad you came out to see a show!

    Band Members Include: Vince Converse- Guitar, Bob Abbot - Bass , James Torres - Keys

    WITH NEWLY JOINED

    Miles Jenkins - Rhythm Guitar & Kevin Thomas Drums

  • Vince Converse & Friends - 2023

    Vince Converse and Friends features a stellar list of musicians, including:

    Nathaniel Peterson -Bass and Vocals, Jim Suhler- Guitar, Buddy Whittington- Guitar, Tommy Mandel - Piano & Organ, Andres Csapo - Piano & Organ & Harmonica, Jeff Simon- Drums & Percussion, Roger Earl- Drums & Percussion, Sari Schorr- Background Vocals

    The album is In tribute to Ben Elliot, producer.

YouTube: Vince Converse - Lick of the Day

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