“You dig Texas style blues? Well then, you need to go and make friends with

THE DUDLEY TAFT BLUES OVERKILL band...this is gutsy blues rock with a big slab of Texas attitude thrown in.  Big blues for big kids....this band has gotten better with every show at the club.  They put in the work to make the band tight and have a clever mix of songs.”

-Steve Sarkowsky, Owner – Highway 99 Blues Club, Seattle


"Blew me away. Gutsy Blues Rock with an original vibe. Lisa and I stayed out late!"

- Bob Rivers, Host - The Bob Rivers Show KZOK Seattle


It's refreshing to see Blues Overkill entertain you all the way to the last call of the night, Howlin' Wolf would be proud.

- Mark Naron - Washington Blues Society, Music Director


Blues right down to its purest of sources. Delivered with a fresh feel and emancipated energy. Dudley Taft explores another vein of his guitar magic.

- Andy Guyer, DJ, KFNK (Funky Monkey 104.9)


Dudley Taft Blues Overkill is amazing to see live. Truly a near religious experience! This band is full of talented and passionate individuals and this shines through in their music. I would recommend them to anyone.

- Kendra Carter, Seattle PI


Hey! These guys are top shelf! Great variety of music and lots of fun ones to dance to… I love that! No doubt, they ROCK!! It's the truth!

- Connie Bynaker, fan


Can't wait to see you guys play again! You guys have one of the best bands in the whole Seattle area!

- Teri Beede, fan


You guys are awesome! One of the best bands around; definitely my top choice for blues! All of you are amazingly talented and I'm so glad I made the trip out to see you. Keep it up; hope to see you again in the near future!

- Linda Manning, fan


Dudley Taft's Blues Overkill is a talented group of musicians, playing great Rock-in Blues!  They are fun to watch and the music makes you want to get up and groove. Finally, Blues music in Seattle worth going out to see!!

- Cathy Null, fan


These guys are by far the most fun and talented blues band in Seattle. - Christopher B., fan


We love Blues Overkill! Fun, danceable, down-home rockin' blues. You guys are awesome, entertaining, interacting with the audience, personable and professional. Love your song choices, and your originals. Looking forward to more!

-Debra Bumgarner, Seattle Women Rock!


Hey Guys- Just wanted to tell you how cool and awesome and really fun last night's gig was at Highway 99. Chicago's "I'm A Man" was our high school's varsity theme song.  Never Heard it played like that. So cool. Anyway, loved the show, I'll watch your schedule and be back whenever I can. Rock on!

-Dennis Walker, fan


Saw you at Rimock and I was impressed. I spent 3 days at Bumbershoot and I enjoyed your band more than any of those!!! It's been a long time since I heard that song live and you did it justice. I'll be seeing you again.

-Bruce Reed, fan



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