Award winning verteran players make up this powerful mix that deliver their very own brand of greasy blues, red hot R&B, rollicking rock and swingin' boogie. Only one word can describe what goes on during a Bitter Sweet Rose performance........FUN. Whether for audiences of 5 or 500, their commitment to have a good time remains constant.
Collectively, the band has worked with or opened for such greats as Lucky Peterson, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, The Four Tops, Buckwheat Zydico, The Toller Brothers and James Cotton.
BSR organist Jim Wozniak has been a staple on the local music scene and is noted for his roar to a whisper B-3 stylings. His experience working as a single or with a 9 piece horn group playing blues, R&B, gospel, country and jazz has allowed him to accompany national acts including Koko Taylor, Jimmy Reed, James Peterson, Louis Prima and Eddie Taylor. Touring with W.C. Handynominee Chris Beard and Blues legend Joe Beard, Jim has played the Chicago and Pocono Blues Festivals and opened for scores of greats such as Carey Bill, Long John Hunter, Bob Margolan, Big Bill Morganfield(Muddy's son), Pine Top Perkins, Snokey Pryor, Irma Thomas, Tommy Castro and Shemika Copeland. Jim's superb soloing and polished stage presence has warmed the hearts of listeners and earned him the respect of a mentor.
You just can't help but notice when vocalist Donna Rose steps up to the stage and then lays it down in the groove with that rock'em sock'em style of delivery. Her fun loving demeanor and ability to "TURN ON" a room has endeared her as an audience favorite from the start. With roots in swing, R&B and theatre, Donna found her niche in the blues. Twice named Top Blues Vocalist by the Buffalo Music Awards, her voice continues to be heard in commercials, local NPR promos and feature guest spots.
The collaboration between vocalist Donna Rose and blues super organist Jim Wozniak gave birth to the powerful sounds of BITTER SWEET ROSE.
| Mustang Sally Hound Dog The Thrill Is Gone You Can Have My Husband Further On Down The Road Down Home Blues Statesborro Blues Red Beans Paycheck In My Pocket Ain't That Lovin' You My Kinda Guy You'll Lose A Good Thing Pride and Joy Thunder Thighs Turn Up The Heat That's What Love Will Make You Do I'll Be Satisfied Green Onions Shakey Ground Just Can't Let Him Go Don't Touch Me Aey Lah Bah Out Of The Cold Make Your Move Too Soon Dr. Longjohns |
Ole Time Rock and Roll Music Baby I'm Yours Let It Slide Scratch My Itch Fool Me Once Mojo Boogie Scene Of The Crime Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Sexy Ways Steppin' Out Before You Accuse Me Midnight Hour Knock On Wood Somethin' You Got 6-3-4-5-7-8-9 Let's Stay Together Sugar Coated Love Driving Wheel This is just a partial list of the tunes that BSR does. We are constantly learning new songs so that we can please our audience and keep them DANCING. |
BUFFALO MUSIC AWARDS BEST TRADITIONAL BLUES BAND 2004 BUFFALO MUSIC AWARDS BEST BLUES KEYBOARDS JAMES WOZNIAK 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1997 WNY BLUES SOCIETY 'MUDDY' AWARD CLASS ACT 2000 BUFFALO MUSIC AWARDS BEST BLUES FEMALE VOCALIST DONNA ROSE 1998 1997 WNY BLUES SOCIETY 'MUDDY' AWARD CLASS ACT 2002 |
| DATE | TIME | PLACE/WEB SITE | ADDRESS | PHONE | |
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4/09/2007 | 7:00pm | Polish Blues - Dingus Day The Lafayette Tap Room w/Jimmy Wozniak |
391 Washington St Buffalo, NY |
716 854-2466 |
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4/13/2007 | 5:30pm-8:30pm | The Lafayette Tap Room | 391 Washington St Buffalo, NY |
716 854-2466 |
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4/14/2007 | 10:00pm | The Weber VFW Post | 2909 South Park Lackawanna, NY |
N/A |
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4/21/2007 | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Amatuer Jam The Lafayette Tap Room |
391 Washington St Buffalo, NY |
716 854-2466 |
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4/21/2007 | 8:00pm | Jimmy Wozniak w/Paulie Blues Band Pokey Joes |
289 Austin St Buffalo, NY |
716 876-4111 |
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4/28/2007 | 9:30pm | Sportsmen's Tavern | 326 Amherst Street Buffalo, NY |
716 874-7734 |
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5/05/2007 | 9:00pm | Alternate Brews | 3488 Sheridan Dr Amherst, NY |
716 446-0424 |
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5/06/2007 | 2:00pm-8:00pm | The Weber VFW Post Lackawanna Comm. Boxing Benefit w/Yesterday for Now, The Stevie Project, Patti Parks Band, Charlie & the Tunas and the Bitter Sweet Rose Band |
2909 South Park Lackawanna, NY |
N/A |
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5/26/2007 | 9:00pm | Montrose Bar & Cafe | 365 Somerville Avenue Tonawanda, NY |
716 867-3967 |
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6/09/2007 | 3:00pm-7:00pm | Milligans Pub | 3864 Abbott Road Orchard Park, NY |
716 648-9017 |
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6/16/2007 | 5:00pm-9:00pm | Balloon's Restaurant & Night Club | 20 Monroe St Ellicottville, NY |
716 699-4162 |
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7/04/2007 | 4:00pm | The River Grille | Foot of Sheridan Dr 70 Aqua Lane Tonawanda, NY |
716 694-8585 |
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7/22/2007 | 4:00pm | The River Grille | Foot of Sheridan Dr 70 Aqua Lane Tonawanda, NY |
716 694-8585 |
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8/03/2007 | 10:00pm | Vizzi's | 967 Kenmore Ave Kenmore, NY |
716 871-1965 |
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8/12/2007 | 4:00pm | Water Street Landing | 115 South Water Street Lewiston, NY |
716 754-9200 |
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8/12/2007 | 9:30pm | Sportsmen's Tavern | 326 Amherst Street Buffalo, NY |
716 874-7734 |
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8/19/2007 | 4:00pm | The River Grille | Foot of Sheridan Dr 70 Aqua Lane Tonawanda, NY |
716 694-8585 |