Blues-rocker Dennis Spencer and his group performs at the Cinema Bar this week, so Spencer told the News about what they have in store for Culver City…
When did you start playing and performing? When did the band form?
My father came home one night when I was twelve with a guitar and an accordion and told me and my brother to flip coins. I got the guitar.
Describe your sound…
Part Albert King, Freddy King, Albert King. Part Chuck Berry, Keith Richards and part sheer folly.
What are your career highlights so far?
Played every place in Southern California with electricity that would have me.
What recorded music is available — particularly the most recent?
Dennis Spencer Group on CD, Apple Music and Spotify.
Have you performed at Cinema Bar before?
Yes, many times. Always a great place to play and great audience.
What can we expect from the set this time?
Big fun, movin’ and groovin’.
What else do you have coming up?
The Orange County Blues Festival in September
Dennis Spencer Group performs at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 20 at the Cinema Bar. Go to thecinemabar.com for more information about the venue.
Elsewhere this week
The Culver Hotel will be hosting the likes of Sylvia & the Rhythm Boys and and Scotty Bramer. Go to culverhotel.com for more info.
The next concert at Boulevard Music is on June 28, with James Lee Stanley. Go to boulevardmusic.com for more info.