The Blues Vultures rock the stages and their audiences, bringing the musical energy and attitude that once defined the most illustrious bands in Rock ‘n’ Roll history into the new millennium. Their unadulterated roots shine in the essence of pure spirit as they deliver timeless Original R ‘n’ R and Classic Rock music.

The Members: Formed in 2001 by guitarist, singer, songwriter Ronnie Younkins (of KIX/Atlantic Records), The Blues Vultures deliver their brand of roots Rock ‘n’ Roll courtesy of accompanying members John Wampole on bass & vocals (formerly of Phoenix), Rich Moxley on guitar & vocals, and alternating Aaron Isaacs (Against the Grain), Tomi Stotler (of Maddox) & Aaron Grove (Jeremy & The Suicides, Chester Tracey) on drums/drums & vocals.
Original member Zak Mabie (bass guitar) and Sam Stillwell, alternating drummer 2004-06, can still be heard on the band’s recent release Cheap Guitars & Honky Tonk Bars.

The Music: Hailing an audience of devoted Rock enthusiasts, the Blues Vultures deliver the goods in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Bringing with them not only their original roots Rock ‘n’ Roll, but also the best offered by a variety of artists, ranging from Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The New York Dolls, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, T. Rex, David Bowie, Kiss, Bad Company, Lenny Kravitz and Johnny Winter to Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Steppenwolf.

Headlining or opening, The Blues Vultures play a 60-90 minute concert set consisting of all original material, or they will pound out three sets (originals & covers) that will cover the spectrum of Rock ‘n’ Roll, giving audiences something they will remember.

The Blues Vultures have just finished their first studio album in September 2005, Cheap Guitars & Honky Tonk Bars. It can be purchased directly from this website or at any local show.

Long live Rock ‘n’ Roll!
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Ronnie Younkins
(guitar-vocals)

Rich Moxley
(guitar-vocals)

John Wampole
(bass-vocals)

alternating
Aaron Isaacs, Tomi Stotler & Aaron Grove (drums-vocals)

Fanmail
Ronnie, Saw you guys at Rams Head w/Kix Friday nite. All I can say is.......AWESOME!!!! Live Rock and Roll, at its best!! Can't wait to hear you again soon. Thanks for a wonderful show and making my hears ring for 2 days!! Take Care. Andy Kemp 09/22/07

The Blues Vultures rocked the Ram's Head! Ed Minnick 09/22/07

Reviews
The Blues Vultures in Chambersburg, PA 1/28/06
Review on Xanga.com

In an age in which theatrics and image are used to compensate for mediocre (or even downright poor) music, it's rare that one can see a stripped down, no frills classic Rock ‘n’ Roll show. However, that was precisely what the Blues Vultures treated their fans to at the Relax Lounge.

[...] While Ronnie handled a majority of the lead vocals, the BVs showed versatility and true musicianship - each member sang a handful of tunes. Three sets of original and classic Rock ‘n’ Roll music were performed. The originals were drawn from the Slimmer Twins’ CD Lack Of Luxury as well as the relatively new Blues Vultures’ disc Cheap Guitars & Honky Tonk Bars. Both of these albums are must-own, the latter containing soon to be classics such as "Subway To Success", "Wrap Yourself In Glamour" and "My Baby Up And Left Me." The covers were from the Stones ("Brown Sugar," "Sympathy For The Devil"), Aerosmith ("Sweet Emotion," "Walk This Way"), as well as the Georgia Satellites, Zeppelin, and the like. What separates the BVs from other bands that cover songs like these, was the tightness and raw talent that the band displayed. [...]

As if the show wasn't enjoyable enough, the band ended their third set with a couple of punk covers - with the house lights on. "Chatterbox" by the New York Dolls and "I Wanna Be Sedated" by the Ramones ended a truly enjoyable performance.

If you reside in the tri-state area, check out The Blues Vultures. It won't be soon enough until I see them again.


A little window in the early days of the Blues Vultures
From Music Monthly: Thunderdome, Baltimore, 12/27/2003

What a night of high expectations! KIX, our very own KIX, returning to the stage nearly intact after eight excruciatingly long years. Just like the old days at Hammerjacks! [...]

Doors opened at 8 pm and after an interminable wait (till nearly 10 pm!) the rock star Blues Vultures, Ronnie Younkins band, took the stage to a swell from the pressing crowd.
The trio on stage was Ronnie on guitar, Zak Mabie on bass and Aaron Isaacs on drums. Ronnie was looking decadently chic wearing a black shirt over an old Alice Cooper T-shirt with maize and blue flowered gypsy pants with fringed bottoms. He was rock star skinny with his beautiful hair just as long and gorgeous as we remember. Using his fav axe, a gold Les Paul, he and the boys ripped into Pipeline. Ronnie still has the rock star swagger, he just doesnt pirouette like he used to.

Doing two more songs as a trio, Ronnie then called onto stage another guitarist (Rich Moxley) and Jeremy L. White on vocals. Jeremy, the other half of the so-called Slimmer Twins (a nod to the Mick and Keith moniker of the Glimmer Twins), ripped into the next song with Jagger-esque fervor to Ronnies Keith Richards riffs. Jeremy even has the Mick Jagger hip movements down. And just in case you didnt get the connection, they did a killer cover of the Stones classic, "Live with Me." They covered several songs off their CD including the title track, "Lack of Luxury" and also brought on their other friend and former KIX drummer, Jimmy Chalfant for the last few songs and to close the set out.

The Blues Vultures lived up to their name and laid down some solid Rock ‘n’ Roll Blues.
They also warmed up the growing crowd for the main attraction. Ronnie waved good-bye at the end of the hour long set, but we were awaiting his return to the boards.