About Us
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The Primetime Blues Band
The Primetime Blues Band is a "Chicago style' blues band, with one foot in the past and one foot in the future of blues music.
The band's setlist is 90% original songs written by band leader Tony 'Hatman' Houston.
The band also covers obscure blues classics that are injected with Primetime's DNA.
Looking to the Future
Due to the pandemic, Primetime was forced to take a break from live shows..but in the time bandleader Tony Houston was composing and recording new songs in his home studio.
These new songs will be the follow-up CD to their first album 'Prime Cut Blues'. The new album will be 'The Cold Backhand of Love'.
the band
Tony 'Hatman' Houston, bandleader , guitar and vocals
Chuck 'Sticks' Cantrell, drums and vocals
Brian 'Ace' Emrick, bass and vocals
Smokin' Lee Harmon, guitar and vocals
Primetime at the dayton 2023 sidehow
2026 Calendar
5 March 2026
The Brightside with The Eric Henry Blues Band
7pm
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10pm
Dayton OH
5 March 2026
The Brightside with The Eric Henry Blues Band
THE BLUES EVENT OF THE SEASON! 
Get ready for an electrifying night of soul-stirring rhythms and blistering guitar solos! We are bringi...
7pm
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10pm
Dayton OH
18 April 2026
Miamisburg Moose Lodge
8pm
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11pm
Dayton OH
18 April 2026
Miamisburg Moose Lodge
8pm
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11pm
Dayton OH
27 June 2026
The Dayton Blues Fest
4pm
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8pm
Dayton
27 June 2026
The Dayton Blues Fest
4pm
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8pm
Dayton
12 Sept 2026
The Iron Horse Music Fest
12pm
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11pm
Troy OH
12 Sept 2026
The Iron Horse Music Fest
Headline: Get Ready to Rock the Iron Horse Music Festival! 
Mark your calendars! The Primetime Blues Band is thrilled to be part of the An...
12pm
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11pm
Troy OH
Photo Gallery
Tony Houston featured in premier guitar magazine
My feature in Premier Guitar Magazine
Tony Houston being inducted in the ohio southwestern blues hall of fame
My feature in Premier Guitar Magazine