Chaz has also fronted the original Groundhogs Rhythm Section consisting of Ken Pustelnik and Pete Cruickshank. The  Hogs  have recorded with John Lee Hooker and have backed Little Walter and Jimmy Reed. Chaz performs 150 plus dates a year in the states and abroad. He has been featured on US national television on FOX AND FRIENDS as well as on the prestigious BBC network in England.

UK'S Blues Matter's' magizine's Feb/Mar 2006  issue stated that  this man can really develop into one of the most exciting talents in 21st century electric blues music.  Chaz's latest cd   Bluestopia ,has received excellent reviews and the recording of his newest upcoming release  Serendipity  will keep him very busy. These projects follow in the footsteps of his last release  Flirtin' With The Blues . This was Chaz's first full length Blues cd and has received very favorable reviews in the US and overseas.

Chaz was featured at The Tribute to Jimi Hendrix in NYC in November 2006 and 2007 sharing bills with ,Dr John, Jack Cassidy, Chuck Rainey, Teri Reid, Johnny Winter, Larry Coryell, Leon Hendrix, Cornell Dupree, and Buddy Miles. He has opened for such Blues Giants as Hubert Sumlin and Buddy Guy as well as Commander Cody, The Subdudes and The New Riders' Of The Purple Sage and has recorded with The original Groundhogs Rhythm section. Chaz and the "Hogs" section recorded a self penned track called "Cadillac Baby" that was released in 2005 on 95 North Records compilation called "Fins, Chrome And The Open Road" 'A Tribute To The Cadillac'. This CD contained tracks from Maria Muldaur, Charlie Musclewhite, Monster Mike Welch, Kim Wilson, Rosie Flores, Rory Block, and the late Little Milton. A line up of Blues luminaries which further cements Chaz's credibility as a Bluesman of note.

Wicked Instruments of Greenfield Park,Quebec,Canada has released the limited edition "Chaz DePaolo" signature model guitar. Chaz worked very closely with designer and owner Nicholas Dijkman to craft a "superb instrument." A beautiful hollow body cutaway with hand made Lollar P 90 pickups and other true vintage appointments such as neck radius and fret wire. Chaz looks forward to a great year of touring and recording.    [ Tour Schedule ]