About Reckless and Blue
Encompassing the essence of the blues while embracing modern roots influences, Reckless and Blue is an award-winning five-piece blues band that has been a fixture of the Colorado music scene since 2018.
The band released its debut album, Can't Give Me the Blues, on December 15, 2021, showcasing an original and contemporary approach to blues music. Their sophomore release, Seven Deadly Gins, debuted on December 21, 2025, earning the #1 position on the Colorado Album Chart and national blues chart recognition.
In 2025, Reckless and Blue won the Colorado Blues Society Blues Challenge and went on to represent Colorado at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Following their appearance at IBC, the band completed a successful United Kingdom tour, including sold-out performances at Muse Performance Space in Lafayette, Colorado, and the Ventnor Arts Club on the Isle of Wight.
Known for energetic live performances, strong musicianship, and a blend of original music and blues classics, Reckless and Blue continues to build audiences throughout Colorado and beyond, bringing an authentic and engaging blues experience to festivals, concert series, theaters, clubs, and community events.
Reckless and Blue released its first album, CAN’T GIVE ME THE BLUES, on December 15, 2021. This album showcases a fresh and modern take on the blues with its original music.
Reckless and Blue has been busy in the studio recording their second album which is scheduled for release on December 21, 2025.
Winners of the 2025 Colorado Blues Society Blues Challenge.
George Williams
school, he studied classical guitar at Metropolitan State College in Denver and began performing with cover and original bands throughout Colorado during the 1980s. During this time, he developed his skills as a songwriter and recording artist while performing with the band Reckless Abandon.
In 1987, George left Colorado and spent the next three decades living in California, Arizona, and Florida, where he continued writing, recording, and performing music. Upon returning to Colorado in 2017, he set out to build a new project that would combine his lifelong passion for blues music with a group of experienced musicians. The result was Reckless and Blue.
In addition to leading Reckless and Blue as vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader, George serves as President of the Mile High Blues Society and hosts a weekly blues radio program, helping promote and preserve blues music throughout Colorado and the broader blues community.
Shaunda Fry
Though she spent years as a professional entertainer in other fields, her singing career didn't begin until she turned 50. This late start has only fueled her passion; she pours her heart and soul into every performance.
For almost two years, she has been a powerful part of Reckless, singing a mix of classic and modern blues and loving every minute of it.
Steve Gaskin
Steve Gaskin has been playing drums and percussion since 1973 mostly around the Denver, Colorado area. Steve’s experience includes concerts, club dates, supper clubs, showcase events, television, corporate events, weddings, festivals, commercial jingles, album projects, musicals, and educational presentations.
His musical styles include jazz, blues, rock, pop, folk, lounge, world music, big band, church worship, and orchestral. Some of the artists Steve has worked with include Reckless and Blue, Billy Sprague, James Van Buren, Billy Tolles, Joe Keel, Parameters, Barry Shapiro, Marguerite Juenemann, Kellis Etheridge, Hazel Miller, Zebra Junction, Red Feather Band, Rob Mullins, many more.
Tom Dillard
Bassist Tom Dillard brings a deep-rooted passion for the blues to Reckless and Blue. The blues have been in his heart since childhood, and since 2020, he's been channeling that passion through the deep, resonant voice of the bass. After meeting the band members at blues jams in the Denver area, Tom's talents led him to join Reckless and Blue as a permanent member. Now, he is an integral part of the band's sound, both in live performances and in the studio where they are completing their second album.
Allen Anderson
Allen started classical piano lessons at 11, and studied music composition, piano performance, and jazz the University of Texas in Austin. He played in numerous soul, jazz and funk bands while in college including the 2 o’clock and one o’clock bands and toured with a Chicano show band for a year immediately after. He then moved to Hoboken and played at CBGB’s with 2 bands; Bansai Kik and the Uptown Atomics, while playing solo gigs for society events. Martha Stewart featured him playing solo piano in her Weddings book. When his two children were school age, he moved to South Jersey and played with Lena Luke Blues band and continued solo piano jobs including a one year residency at Sotto Varallis as house pianist. He has recently retired from a hotel management career and is currently residing in the Denver area and working on blues and classical projects.
Our Current Song List
Blue As the Moon - Reckless and Blue
Big Ten Inch Record - Aerosmith
Can’t Give Me the Blues - Reckless and Blue
Checkin' on my Baby - Jr. Wells
Crossroads – Eric Clapton
Diving Duck Blues – Taj Mahal
Don’t Expect Me – Reckless and Blue
Dust My Broom - Elmore James
Empty Promises – Michael Burkes
Funky Bitch - Son Seals
Give Me Time – Phillip Sayce
Go to Hell - Samantha Fish
Goodby Baby- Elmore James
Good Woman Blues – Reckless and Blue
Hoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters
House Party Tonight - Amos Milburn
I Ain’t Drunk – Albert Collins
If You Love Me Like You Say – Albert Collins
I’ll Play the Blues For You – Albert King
I’m Ready – Muddy Waters
Kansas City - Muddy Waters
Killin' Floor - Howlin' Wolf
Let Me Play With Your Poodle - Tamps Red
Lie to Me – Jonny Lang
Meet me with your Black Drawers on - Big Al Carson
Me and the Devil Blues – Robert Johnson
Messin’ With the Kid – Junior Wells
Mind Your Own Business – Magic Slim
One After 909 – Beatles
Outside of This Town – Chris Ingram
Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughn
Road Under my Nails - Reckless and Blue
Rock Me, Baby – Tina Turner
Reckless Woman – Reckless and Blue
Rollin' 'N' Tumblin' – North Mississippi All-Stars
She’s A Sweet One – Junior Wells
Sho' Looks Good to Me – Musketeer Gripweed
Something Like Olivia - John Mayer
Stormy Monday – T-Bone Walker
Soul Of a Man – Blind Willie Johnson
Sweet Home Chicago – Freddy King
The Blues is alright - Little Walter
Unchain My Heart – Ray Charles
When The Blues Catch Up With You – Budda Heads
You Can Have My Husband – Irma Thomas
You Can’t Judge a Book By the Cover – Bo Diddley
You Lie Too Much – Dr. John
Who Is He? - Sugaray Rayford
Where Did You Sleep? - Reckless and Blue
Whiskey and Women – Reckless and Blue
Whiskey, Beer, and Wine – Buddy Guy
