Founded in 2020 during the peak of the pandemic, BMAD aka Boogie Music Against Depression began as a duo with a mission: to embrace joy and combat the shadows of depression through the power of music. By 2023, our passion and energy led us to expand into a dynamic trio, featuring the raw and emotive voice of Christian Ries on piano and vocals, the soulful strumming of Paulo Simões on guitar, and the rhythmic mastery of Rob Schauls on drums.
BMAD captivates audiences with an infectious fusion of boogie-woogie, blues, and timeless jazz classics, enriched by our original compositions. Our unique sound draws inspiration from legendary artists such as Louis Armstrong, Eddie Boyd, Jimmie Bell, Leroy Carr, John Len Chatman (Memphis Slim), Blind John Davis, Champion Jack Dupree, Eleanora Fagan (Billie Holiday), Eroll Garner, Sammy Price, Roosevelt Sykes, and Fats Waller, …
Join us on this musical journey, where every note is a celebration of life, resilience, and the uplifting power of boogie music!
- Christian Ries: stage piano, vocals
- Paulo Simões: jazz guitar
- Rob Schauls: drums
