Bluestone
Lisa McCuiston: Violin, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Vito de la Cruz: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Mandolin, Flute, Vocals
Gia Torcaso: Bass Guitar, Vocals
Scott Terry: Electric Lead Guitar
Spiro Edgos: Drums, Vocals

Bluestone is a collection of Northern Nevada musicians who share some common musical influences but who also bring quite a bit of diversity to the band's sound. Bluestone seamlessly shifts from traditional blues to rock to folk rock to Native American and World beat grooves. Ninety percent of Bluestone's material is original springing from the individual and collective experiences of the band.

Lisa McCuiston is Bluestone's lead vocalist, violin and acoustic guitar player. Her vocal style evokes comparisons to Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, and, occassionally when the mood hits her, Janis Joplin. Lisa is a classically trained violinist who weaves her sensuous vocals and haunting violin into Bluestone's sound.

Vito de la Cruz is the band's rhythm guitarist, mandolin, harmonica and Native Flute player. Vito is Yaqui and has been playing in Northern Nevada venues for several years. Vito and Lisa share the songwriting responsiblities for the band.

Gia Torcaso is the band's bass player and second vocalist. Gia's steady rhythms and tasteful bass runs add consistency and texture to the bands music. When Gia and Lisa add their delicious harmonies to the mix people simply have to stop and listen.

Scott Terry comes from an extended musical family. His grandfather, father and brothers all play music. He has played, jammed and simply rocked with many different bands in the Reno area for over 15 years. His influences are traced directly to the modern blues greats from Hendrix to Buddy Guy to Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Spiro Edgos is Bluestone's drummer and rhythmic anchor. Spiro has the flexibility and creativity to shift from the different styles of music the band plays. He gets downright greasy on the blues to jazzy to spare when the song calls for it.

Bluestone, 2004

Available direct from artist and at Walden's Coffeehouse