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"Left Coast Blues" is the impressive debut release by one of the youngest and most promising blues bands currently performing in the Pacific Northwest. Based in Portland, Oregon, the band is led by 25 year-old vocalist/guitarist Vyasa Dodson, who draws inspiration from many of the left coast's most highly regarded and influential musicians including Little Charlie Baty, Hollywood Fats and Junior Watson. Accompanied by Dean Mueller on bass, Alex Shakeri on keyboards, and Dave Melyan on drums, The Insomniacs have successfully blended together an irresistible and potent mix of swing, blues and classic rock 'n' roll, designed to reach out and appeal to both a broad and youthful audience. In just a short period of time the band has already accumulated numerous awards and critical praise including a 2006 Muddy Award for "Best New Act" presented by the Cascade Blues Association, and airplay on the nationally syndicated radio new/talk program, the Ed Schultz Show, which has over 3 million listeners and is heard on over 100 affiliate stations across the nation. It's now time to stop counting sheep and begin occupying those sleepless nights more effectively with the rejuvenating sounds of the Insomniacs!