Pinkie Varner and The Morning Wood Blues

In 2006, Pinkie was invited to open for Los Lonely Boys at the Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord. In 2007 she worked with Jerry Martini; sax & founding member of Sly and the Family Stone. 2008 Sacramento Solo/Duo representative at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn. She performed with Deacon Jones, Daniel Castro, Bobbie "Spider" Webb, Terry Hanck and more. 2009 Blues Festival Guide Blues Artist On The Rise Contest Finalist. After moving to Manteca, she headlined The California Blues Festival in Golden Gate Park, been a finalist in the Blues Festival Guide contest and opened The Modesto Blues Festival. 2010 has brought forth a win in the Women of Blues Talent Showcase and a number 1 local spot in the ReverbNation's Blues Charts so far this year and a Nomination in the Modesto Area Music Association Awards. 2010 will no doubt hold more in store for Pinkie & Blind Resistance! Pinkie Rideau is on her way up and it's no lie when she sings:



"It's Always Somethin."



Blind Resistance is made up of four very talented musicians hand picked by Pinkie herself. They range from years in early 30's to mid 60's and always offer up a Blues Plate Special array of music that you won't forget! Putting on stage a collective amount of years of stage performances anywhere from 60 to 110 years of experience at every single show. You can bet on hearing toe-tapping, hip-shaking, earth-quaking Blues from all sub genres to include; Gospel, Rock, Delta, Chicago, East Coast, West Coast, Swing, Country, R&B, and maybe even a little back porch Blues. Pinkie's writing style ranges from songs about prison to songs about love and Blind Resistance serves up the heat that she needs to cook and sizzle! They put as much energy and soul into their music as they possibly can - you'll see!