A brief history
A Patch of Blues is a unique blues and soul band with Fati Jones (vocals), Rebecca Egwuenu (lead guitar), Claudia Easterwood (bass), & Stacy Norris (drums). The members met through the years and developed a friendship at the Fernando Jones Blues Camp in Chicago (Columbia College), where they developed a love for the blues, their city's heritage, and playing music together. Each member is an accomplished musician and vocalist in her own right and decided to come together to bring a unique sound and urban funky flair to their audiences. While completing their college studies, POB has continued to play and develop their craft. The band has performed throughout the Chicagoland area and the Midwest on major festival stages as well as in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge in 2023 & 2024. The band received a Chicago Music Award for Most Outstanding Band in 2024. A Patch of Blues strongly believes in the power of music to unite and heal.