Jeannie Caryn & Rick Reese — powerful vocals, deep grooves, and a setlist that keeps any room moving.
Bass and Blades is the dynamic musical duo of award-winning singer-songwriter Jeannie Caryn and bassist Rick Reese, delivering engaging live performances built around strong vocals, tight musicianship, and a diverse song selection.
Jeannie brings a powerful and expressive voice with skilled acoustic guitar work. Her album Mother's Self-Rising earned multiple nominations at the Josie Music Awards.
On bass, Rick provides groove, depth, and decades of live experience. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he's performed professionally across the country in rock, pop, and Americana settings.
Together they create a full, energetic sound far beyond the typical acoustic duo — a perfect fit for listening rooms, breweries, clubs, festivals, and private events.
Bars, clubs, breweries, private events & festivals. Flexible sets. Always a great show.
We love playing new rooms and meeting new audiences. Whether you're running a weekly music night, a brewery event, a private party, or a festival stage — we'd love to be your band.
Flexible setlists spanning classic rock to country to soul. We travel. We're easy to work with. Always a great show.
Drop us a line with your venue, date, and what you're looking for. We'll get back to you fast.
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