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There are a few songs on previous releases that I am dying to re-record or perform on a live album
because the recorded versions are not what I had envisioned they should sound like as the
songwriter.

LL: How about all the musicians who contribute to the album? Would you tell us about them and how
you all came together?

VS: Sacramento is really a hot spot for great blues musicians. Paul, our drummer, has been with us
the longest and because of that, I cannot remember how/where we met!! Most likely through a
fellow musician. I call him my little brother. We actually met our lead guitarist, Timothy Brisson,
through Paul. They often perform at church functions together. Timothy is not only a talented
guitarist, but also has a great heart, and moonlights as a first responder chaplain. Frankie, our
harmonica player is the newest edition and an east coast transplant. He loves Chicago style blues

but has adjusted beautifully to the more diverse blues palate that the Blues Rocket has.

As far as guest musicians, Todd Morgan is my go-to keyboards. He has his own popular band, so he
is not a band member per se. Also talented local saxophonist Danny Sandoval has appeared for the
2ⁿd time on our CD as well as percussionist Horacio Soccaras. Lastly, I have been so fortunate to
travel to Memphis a few times and meet other women in blues through the National Women in
Blues Showcase. Two of my guest female blues artists Debra Powers on piano and Ilana Katz Katz
on blues fiddle are featured and they did an amazing job providing me with awesome tracks,
virtually.