“Their sound “redwood rock,” is a mix of soul, R&B, rootsy originals and an amalgam of classic folk and blues covers from the Allman Brothers, Little Feat, Rolling Stones, Ry Cooder, and Al Greene, among others; swampin’ and swingin’ like Tedeschi Trucks meets Dragon Smoke.” - SLV Post
Redwood Express
Redwood Express is a feel-good Rock and R&B band from Santa Cruz California
Playing a mix of their own unique original music as well as covering bands like the Allman Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Little Feat, Ry Cooder, Al Green and more. Comprised of some of the Bay area’s most well-known jam band and blues musicians, Freddy Rodriguez on Lead guitar and vocals (Puffball Collective), Michael Owens (China Cats) on Drums, Sebastian Hegenbart (Tigers Tale) on bass and vocals, Steve
Hunt (Grampa's Chili) on keys, and sultry blues singer Michele Murphy singing lead vocals.
Playing to enthusiastic crowds on the central coast of California for the past 6 years at venues like Woodhouse Brewing and Blending, Felton Music Hall, The Sawmill, Discretion Brewing and the Shared Adventures Day on the Beach, a Santa Cruz non-profit benefitting adults and children with disabilities. Their first album, Sanctuary was released in June 2025
Link to Sanctuary https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/redwoodexpress/sanctuary
Website: redwoodexpressband.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodExpressBand
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_express_band/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@redwoodexpress2172
Redwood Express was the featured artist on KBCZ morning live
https://www.mixcloud.com/KBCZ/sunday-morning-live-with-redwood-express/
