Ra'SHAD BIO

Ra’Shad started playing guitar at the age of 16 and has only advanced since. He started his first band at the age of 23, and they became known as “The Groove Band”. They began playing for local artists doing live shows and have worked their way up the blues ladder and all throughout the blues family. He has worked with many blues artists such as Krishunda Echols, LaMorris Williams, Napoleon Demps, Kenne Wayne, and J-Wonn. As Ra’Shad was mastering and growing with his band, he was also growing as an artist. He would participate in jam sessions with Tommie “T-bone” Pruitt and later Mr. L.C. Ulmer. It was during these sessions with Mr. Ulmer that he adopted the name “Blues Kid”. He was a young mentor to the great blues legend. They encouraged him and helped to form him into the artist that we all know today. His sound and passion are what distinguish him from other artists. His eclectic musical taste also plays a part in the quality sound that he gives into his own songs and music.Ra’Shad is an artist who remains humble and kind while keeping the blues tradition alive.