Theodis Ealey
'The Bluesman Lover'

Theodis Ealey, known worldwide as a skilled guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer for Icbiban Records, began his career at the tender age of 13 as a bassist with Y Z Ealey and the Merrymakers, a band consisting of Theodis’ brothers, Y Z and Melwin. Theodis made his performance debut at a nightclub called the 'Horseshoe Circus' in his hometown of Natchez, Mississippi.  After a year of playing bass, Theodis began to hone his skills as a guitarist with a local group called Eugene Butler and the Rocking Royals.

The Theodis Ealey Band has, on occasion, backed such artists as Little Milton, Johnny Clyde Copeland, Richard “Dimples” Fields, the Blues Brothers and the "legendary" Charles Brown.  Theodis attributes his versatility as an artist to such greats/legends as Chuck Berry, Lightning Hopkins, B. B. King, Hank Williams and Otis Redding—actually, just about all of the “great” blues, soul, country and rock artists.  “I like to watch rock musicians because they exert so much energy and passion. I try to incorporate those same aspects into the blues", says Theodis.  Indeed, it is Theodis’ energy on and off stage that you first notice.  His diversity and energetic delivery have enabled Theodis to develop his own inimitable style.

In 1990, Theodis began to search for his voice as an artist.  His subsequent signing with Ichiban Records, a respected blues label, gave Theodis the opportunity to explore the potential his multi-faceted background offered.  He did just that.

A few short years and four ground breaking CDs later; Theodis finds himself a respected artist and performer.  He counts to his many credits several European tours, an appearance in the NBC movie of the week, “A Kiss To Die For”, a commercial spot with a delivery of the blues to introduce the Smurfs to the Cartoon Network, being a source musician and making a brief appearance in the academy award nominated HBO movie special, “Miss Evers’ Boys”, as well as being the recipient of the Male Vocalist Top Star award in the San Francisco bay area in 1994 and the Mo’ Better Blues Male Artist award in Atlanta in 1997.  His most recent credits include being featured as a guest vocalist with the renowned rap group 'Ghetto Mafia' on their latest CD entitled 'On Da Grind' and an appearance in a 'Rooms To Go' commercial.  He also starred in the play, 'Spunk' an adaptation of three short stories by Zora Neale Hurston, set in the 1920's told in the key of the blues. 

Theodis’ music is a staple for radio stations across the United States and an ever-growing fan base, both in the states and abroad. 

His current project “Stand Up In It”  has been a runaway success as the #1 single on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales Chart for five consecutive weeks, debuting at #5 on Billboard’s Blues Album Chart and #69 on Billboard’s  R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. Theodis thought this song and album was just for “grown folks’ but the radio industry and listeners thought otherwise.  The Bluesman Lover is loved by many!