The Talking Mule

The Scoop

The Talking Mule is a danceable, bluesy, funky, rocking trio of individuals with diverse musical tastes. Just like our namesake, the mule, we are a musical hybrid. Our set list includes blues standards by John Lee Hooker and B.B. King to funk from James Brown, The Meters, The Isley Brothers and the Temptations to Rock from John Fogerty and Santana. We even throw in some Elvis and some Johnny Cash, and an original or two by our guitar player, Jerry Bradley. If you can dance to it, we probably play it.

Members:

Jerry Bradley: Guitar, Vocals
Jon Card: Bass, Harmonica, Vocals
Renee Solano: Drums

Band Resume

Jerry Bradley began playing bass and guitar in 1962. Since then, he has played in R&B and Blues bands all over the Bay Area, including groups featuring Harley Hawkins and Gary Smith.

Jon Card has been playing harmonica for over 35 years, guitar for over 35 years, and bass for more than five years. He has sat in with various groups such as Gary Smith and Andy Just.

Renee Solano has been playing drums for over seven years, and has been playing in local jazz and blues groups for the past three years. Her Talking Mule Productions offers drumset lessons, bands for parties and events and band management. She is also available as a sub drummer.