BLUES BATTALION, as a band, has been around for about many years, but its members have changed from time to time. The band is based in Gresham, practiced weekly, and gigs about one or two nights a month
Fred Riedel (Lead Guitar & Vocals)) is the founder/leader of Blues Battalion and has played for many years with different groups. He played bass for quite a while with a touring group called Questor playing various locations from Southern California to Northern Idaho. Fred now plays acoustic and electric guitar and enjoys blues, jazz and swing.
Also have 2nd guitarist & keyboard player David M, bass player Dave H, drummer Amanda, and may add a new female singer soon.