The Blue Method

The Blue Method is a musical band formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (U.S.) in 2001 by musicians Mike Patriarca and Tom Long (sax). The band added 3 other members: vocalist Brian Williams (introduced by a mutual friend), drummer Theron Shelton, and bassist Rah Sungee. The sound of The Blue Method is a blend of traditional funk and soul with modern rock. The group members are trained in music theory, and each play a variety of instruments. Their musical influences include James Brown, Earth, Wind & Fire, Parliament-Funkadelic, Al Green, Miles Davis, The Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix.