The WPG Trio featuring Bryan Fox

Special Guest Bryan Fox, vocals
Gary Grainger, bass & vocals
Benjie Porecki, keyboard & vocals
Blues Webb, drums & vocals

The WPG Trio is funky. Comprised of three outstanding musicians, Blues Webb, Benjie Porecki, and Gary Grainger, WPG’s mix of funk, r&b, and jazz is unique and refreshing. Together since 1998, the three bring a tight-knit, energetic, vital unit to the stage, and have played alongside music legends such as Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and more. Guaranteed to have you either dancing, tapping your foot, or nodding your head as you listen, the WPG Trio is definitely an enjoyable experience in all forms. The unique sound and energy that is the WPG Trio stems from the broad range of experiences that each member brings to the group, as well as the natural chemistry that exists among the three.

Andre “Blues” Webb is an exciting, masterful drummer and vocalist whose technical skill is matched only by his musicality and entertaining stage presence. What separates Blues from most drummers is his ability to hold a strong groove, and then to turn around and display monstrous chops. Also unique is his ability to sing a stinging blues song, then follow it with a beautiful ballad. Whether on a recording, TV, or live performance, Blues’ dynamic style and presence on the drums are second to none.

Benjie Porecki has been charming audiences with his soulful and energetic approach to virtually any style of music. In 1996, he released his self-produced debut album, Going On Through. In 1998 Severn Records put out his second release, Servin’ It Up which won rave reviews in Jazz Times, Jazziz, Blues Access, and Blues Revue magazines. Benjie’s blend of soulfulness, energy, chops, keyboards, Hammond B-3, is musical and entertaining to musicians and listeners alike.

Gary Grainger has been called the most tasteful and funkiest bass player around, hailing from Baltimore. Gary joined the group Pockets in the 70s; a protege-group with a distribution-deal at American Recording Company (ARC), a boutique-label of Earth, Wind, & Fire. Gary and his brother Greg Grainger were also hired as studio-musicians for various recording sessions during the 80s. He recorded and toured with The John Scofield Band, which included his Baltimore-buddy, session drummer Dennis Chambers.