CD WOODBURY TRIO

CD Woodbury - Guitarist, Vocalist, & Songwriter 

2022 Washington Blues Society Hall of Fame inductee, CD Woodbury has transformed himself from journeyman sideman and “the NW’s best kept secret” into an internationally recognized rising star of the Pacific NW blues scene with his work as singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Two studio albums, “Monday Night!” and "World's Gone Crazy" charted on international independent radio. CD Woodbury has thirteen Best of the Blues awards from the Seattle based Washington Blues Society including performer of the year, songwriter, NW recording, new blues band, and is (at the time of this writing) the only six time winner for electric blues guitar.

C.D. Woodbury has performed in Texas Roadhouses and in Stadiums. He has performed for two US Presidents, foreign dignitaries, and Jimi's music for the Hendrix family. He has appeared onstage with musicians as diverse as international blues stars like Sugaray Rayford, John Nemeth, and Wee Willie Walker; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists Lee Oskar, and Roger Fisher; and American Idol's Sanjaya. He has also had the honor of jamming with jazz legends Andrew Hill, Joshua Redmon, and Andrew Cyrille. His bands have opened for AWB, Hamilton Loomis, Elvin Bishop, Allen Stone, and many others. Other bands he has been a member of include Polly O'Keary and the Rhythm Method, Randy Oxford's All Star Slam, and (former Roomful of Blues vocalist and harp ace) Mark Dufresne Band.

Robert Baker - BASSist, Vocalist, & Recording Engineer

Robert Baker has been playing bass since 6th grade. Formally educated in music from Bellevue Community College and The University of Puget Sound (B.A. Music 1979) he continued to play with local community orchestras such as the Bellevue Philharmonic and the Chaspen chamber orchestra. In the early 90’s he went to the Art Institute of Seattle and got a AA degree in Music and Video Business. Shortly thereafter was hired and mentored by Dave Raynor (Grammy winner) as an audio engineer working on various projects that include Michael Williams, Martin Ross, Paul Revere, Randy Bachman and others. At the same time, he was hired by Bob Rivers as the engineer behind “Bobs Garage” and “Twisted Tunes” He was the engineer behind the second “Twisted Christmas” album “I Am Santa Claus.”

He eventually ventured into the local rock scene with a band called “19-5”. At the same time, he was playing the stand-up bass in a Jazz trio “Brazz”. He’s co-hosted several blues jams in the area and through that got involved with the local blues scene. He has had tenure in several bands such as “R.J. Knapp and Honey Robin”, “Chris Lord and Cheatin’ River” “Jimmy Wright Band”, “The Michelle Taylor Band" and is currently the bassist for the C.D. Woodbury Trio.

BILL RAY - DRUMMER

Bill Ray has been playing drums since the beginning. Finding his father's drums at 15 months old and discovering the power of 2 & 4, his purpose on this plane of existence was set in motion at the age of four, having seen the local drum guru perform a drum solo at his parents' photography studio in Jackson, MS.

In 1989 a move to California was inevitable, and taking gigs of any musical style turned out to be a fertile training ground. In 2001 Ike Turner offered BR the gig and as he said many times "Billy Ray is the drummer of my soul". Bill played with Ike on up to the end of his life and played on his 2007 Grammy Award winning album "Risin' With The Blues". Bill also holds over 150 other album credits to his career in all styles of music from Rock to Jazz, Country, R&B, Funk, and Eclectic "experimental" styles.

Bill has been playing with guitar virtuoso legend Paul Gilbert and has appeared on his last three releases "PG30", "Behold Electric Guitar" "Werewolves of Portland" (appears on Japanese release "bonus track"), and the new "DIO" album.

THE BAND - CD3

The CD Woodbury Trio is a dynamic contemporary blues and roots powerhouse from the Seattle, Washington music scene. Known for “booty-shaking contemporary blues with wit and extraordinary substance,” the band has become a celebrated staple throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, earning numerous Washington Blues Society “Best of the Blues” awards and representing the region at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Their music blends traditional blues with influences from rock, jazz, New Orleans rhythms, and roots music, creating a rich, engaging sound that appeals to a wide audience.

Woodbury’s recordings — including the chart-topping Monday Night! and World’s Gone Crazy — have gained international radio play and solidified his reputation as a gifted guitarist and songwriter. The band’s current core lineup features Bill Ray on drums and Robert Baker on bass, combining seasoned musicianship with deep groove and rhythmic flair. Together, they bring Woodbury’s originals and reinterpretations of blues classics to life with energy, nuance, and heartfelt expression in clubs and festivals across the region.

Studio Albums:

2013 - "Monday Night!"
Roots Report Radio Chart top ten in Blues, #1 Washington State for multiple months
2020 - "World's Gone Crazy"
Roots Radio Report Year End Report - #91 Blues, #57 Contemporary Blues, #1 Washington State for multiple months
Out April 24, 2026 - “Bulldog”

International Blues Challenge:

- Finalist Independently Produced CD 2013

- Semifinalist Band: 2014 CD Woodbury Band; 2018 CD Woodbury Trio,  2020 CD Woodbury

- Jerry Lee Lewis' Cafe and Honky Tonk "Kings of Beale Street" 2013

- Unofficial "Best Dressed Band on Beale"