BECKY BOYD
"Becky Boyd, a singer of such strength, she could make a lot of 'No Girls Allowed' signs get ripped off the clubhouse doors... She possesses a powerful blues/jazz voice that’s forceful, sensuous and as clear as spring water. If there’s a jazz buff in the Cleveland area who hasn’t heard Boyd sing yet, do something about that. She has got the art of scat singing down cold. Becky Boyd is a local talent to watch." - Steve Byrne, Scene Magazine
"Becky Boyd is a local pro, who makes the magic happen." - Harmonica Blue, Strange Brew Magazine
About Becky Boyd
Becky Boyd has been playing the Cleveland club scene for 40+ years. Her vocals are outstanding, combining great tone, with tremendous feel. In addition to singing with many bands over the years, Becky has opened for such acclaimed artists as The Outlaws, Brownsville Station, Marshall Tucker Band, Fairport Convention, Buddy Miles, Robert Lockwood Jr., Billy Branch, Walter Trout, Chad & Jeremy and Todd Rundgren. A career highlight for Becky was singing backups for McKendree Spring at their reunion concert Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland Ohio.
Becky has been nominated several times as Best Vocalist & Best Female Vocalist in the Freetimes and Scene Magazine. Becky received the Best vocalist Award from the Cleveland Blues Society in 2018.
She has recorded two CDs with her previous band Real Life, as well as studio work with many Cleveland artists.
In 2010, Becky joined up with blues guitarist Tim Matson and competed in the Memphis Blues Challenge, sponsored by the Cleveland Blues Society. Taking first prize in the Cleveland solo/duo category, they won the chance to compete against over 100 acts at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Becky and Tim performed at the famous Orpheum Theatre and placed in the Top 8.
They recorded a CD titled "Becky Boyd & Tim Matson.”
Her current band, Becky Boyd & The Groove Train, made their debut in January 2015. The band features bassist Alfredo Guerrieri, drummer Jim Wall and keyboardist Chris Hanna. Check the calendar to plan a date to see them at a venue near you.
More recently, Becky has joined forces with Kristine Jackson, Rachel Brown and Emma Shook, to form Sisters in Song - a group rich in harmonies, performing both covers and originals.
In addition to the acts listed above, you can also find Becky performing as a solo-acoustic act and in duos with Cleveland artists such as keyboardist Chris Hanna, Austin Walkin’ Cane, Kristine Jackson and also has a duo with her daughter - Claudia Schieve. In every instance, Becky gives a performance not to be missed!
Upcoming Shows
Becky Boyd & The Groove Train at Cavottas
Sunday, May 22nd, Becky Boyd & The Groove Train will play Cavotta Garden Center at 19603 Nottingham Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44110
3pm - 6pm
Awesome patio! Check out their website to see all the great things going on at Cavottas!
Becky Boyd Solo at 750ml Wines Brecksville
Wednesday, May 25th, Becky will play solo/acoustic at 750ml Wines Brecksville.
8903 Brecksville Rd,
Brecksville, OH 44141
The old Red Brick Store building on the corner of Brecksville rd. (21) and rte. 82.
6pm - 8pm
A menu of lighter fare, designed to accompany your wine, craft beer or martini is available each evening, featuring artisan cheeses, European charcuterie, fresh flatbreads and carefully selected paninis
Becky Boyd & her daughter Claudia at The Olde Wine Cellar
Friday, May 27th, Becky & her daughter Claudia will play The Olde Wine Cellar
7932 Main Street
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
6pm - 9pm
Becky Boyd & The Groove Train play Cleats Marblehead
Saturday, May 28th, Becky and the band will play Cleats Marblehead.
6801 East Harbor Rd.
Marblehead, OH 43440
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Food served
Becky Boyd & Percussionist Jim Wall Play StoneWater Golf
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, June 3rd, Becky Boyd and percussionist Jim Wall will play at StoneWater Golf in "The Yard."
7pm - 10pm
One Club Drive
Highland Heights, OH 44143
food served
Sisters in Song Play G.A.R. Hall
Sunday, June 5th, Sisters in Song, featuring Becky Boyd, Kristine Jackson, Rachel Brown, & Emma Shook will play the historic G.A.R. Hall in Peninsula. Click on the link for ticket info.
The G.A.R. Hall
1785 Main Street
Peninsula, OH 44264
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show at 7:00pm
Becky Boyd & The Groove Train Play Broadview Brewing Company
Saturday, June 11th, Becky Boyd & The Groove Train will play Broadview Brewing Company for the first time!
7:00pm to 10:00pm.
4001-A Towpath Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Becky Boyd & Chris Hanna
Play Stone Mad
Sunday, June 12th, Becky Boyd & keyboardist Chris Hanna will play Stone Mad at
1306 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
6-ish to 9pm
The hand-blown glass chandeliers, intricate woodwork, hand laid mosaic tiled bathrooms, cut stone patio & hand painted ceilings takes the Pub to another dimension. The American style menu made fresh daily is a delight with every bite.
Becky and her daughter Claudia Play the Olde Wine Cellar
Thursday, June 16th, Becky Boyd & her daughter Claudia Schieve will play The Olde Wine Cellar at
7932 Main Street
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Out in the yard if the weather is nice!
If not, we will go indoors.
Becky Boyd & The Groove Train
Play Otis's Cruise Inn
Saturday, June 18th, Becky Boyd & The Groove Train will play Otis's Cruise Inn
at 11121 Western Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111
(Just east of W.117th St.)
9:00pm -12:00am
This is by far, the best dive bar around, and we say that so lovingly! It gives the feel of an old roadhouse and serves pizza from a stone oven.
