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Hailed for its entertaining performances, Rose City Kings gives audiences a fresh, dynamic approach to the classic Blues traditions. The band’s well-honed songs propel the heart of traditional Delta and Chicago Blues forward into a unique Powerhouse sound. Combining hard-driving rhythms with soulful vocals, Rose City Kings pleases general audiences and Blues enthusiasts alike. Rose City Kings has been on an upward trajectory, receiving back-to-back Muddy Awards from the largest Blues society in the West, the Cascade Blues Association: Best New Act 2003 and Best Contemporary Act 2004. The band was selected to represent the Northwest at the 21st Annual International Blues Challenge in 2005. Now, Rose City Kings’ energetic performance lives on with the 2005 live release of “Holler Out for More,” its third recording, following the successful launches of Up On It in 2004 and Delta Hop in 2003. Band Members: (L to R in photo) Dan Berkery, guitar/vocals Roger Espinor, drums Ron Camacho, bass Jeff Simonson, keyboards

From the swamps of southeast Georgia, born in Waycross, and raised on Southern Rock and Blues. Josh Kirkland still calls his Mother "Mama" and speaks with a cool softness, not only is he a southern gentleman, he is one intense guitarist. Josh became fascinated with the guitar at an early age, after receiving his first guitar for his 13th birthday, he began cutting his teeth on the popular rock music of the 80's but soon found himself being drawn toward the blues. Josh's father who played Hammond B-3 organ in several local bands during the 70's not only wanted his son Josh to learn the music of his own generation, but to also learn the southern rock and blues based music that he himself came up playing. Josh was soon hooked on Duane Allman's slide guitar playing, he then discovered the music of Stevie Ray Vaughan which led him to all of the blues masters and the innovative Jimi Hendrix, the rest is history. Josh Kirkland's debut cd release is a six string odyssey, full of searing guitar riffs & soulful deep

Guitar ace BOBBY MANRIQUEZ, whose manned the axe for an array of artists from E-Street Band's Rock 'n Roller Nils Lofgren to "wicked" soul legend Wilson Pickett, has surely come into his own with first solo release "Another Shade of Blue(s)," an independent.(7/2000)Even without the tempting comparisons to the to the true greats such as Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn, I can guarantee with fervor that this CD embodies the passion, personality and uniqueness that was a trademark of the days of Jimi Hendrix and trend-setting talent in general.His songwriting is imaginative, his singing strong and unpretentious, his mood is sexy and sure, and his mastery of the blues-rock school of guitar is AWESOME !!Visit http://www.bobbymanriquez.com M. Chaconas

Joe McCoy (May 11, 1905–January 28, 1950) was an African American blues musician. Joe McCoy played music under a variety of stage names but is best known as "Kansas Joe McCoy." Born in Raymond, Mississippi, he was the older brother of blues accompanist Papa Charlie McCoy. As a young man, he was drawn to the music scene in Memphis, Tennessee where he played guitar and sang vocals during the 1920s. He teamed up with future wife Lizzie Douglas, a brilliant guitarist known as Memphis Minnie, and their 1929 recording of a song called "Bumble Bee" on the Columbia Records label was a hit. In 1930, the couple moved to Chicago where they were an important part of the burgeoning blues scene. Following their divorce, McCoy teamed up with his brother to form a band known as the "Harlem Hamfats" that performed and recorded during the second half of the 1930s. At the outbreak of World War II Charlie McCoy entered the military but a heart condition kept Joe McCoy from service. Out on his own, he created a band known as "B

MICHAEL HEYMAN was born in Galveston, Texas and raised in Houston. From 1983-88, Michael fronted a series of blues outfits in the U.S.A. and Europe. As a result of concerts with artists such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Albert Collins, James Cotton, Eric Burdon, Pat Travers, Alvin Lee, Leslie West, Nick Lowe, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Omar & the Howlers and Marcia Ball, he earned a reputation in both blues and rock circles as an exciting and dynamic blues-rock artist in the long Texas tradition of guitarists fronting blues trios. Other highlights of this period were his associations with blues great Joe "Guitar" Hughes and with noted British musicians Ronnie Lane and Ian McLagan for the highly successful “RONNIE LANE APPEAL FOR A.R.M.S.” concert in 1985. Michael also had the honor of participating in an all-star jazz/blues concert with legendary saxophonist Arnett Cobb and being selected to represent Texas rhythm & blues at the Willie Nelson/Wrangler Jeans Invitational in Austin

The Music speaks for itself For this gig, we had no bass player nor a drummer. Therefore, for some songs, a pre-recorded/arranged track was used on the Yamaha DGX-305 of the drum and bass parts (and sometimes a quiet keyboard part such as e-piano or grand piano). For other songs, a drum pattern from the Yamaha DGX-305 was used and K. Selby played bass and keys live (using the DGX-305 in Split mode). In a few cases, a drum pattern from the Yamaha DGX-305 was used and K. Selby played bass on the DGX-305 and keys using a Roland A-30 triggering various sound libraries hosted in Sonar 3.11 on the Notebook PC (see next paragraph). These permutations are noted for each song listed below. We are providing this information because we believe in fully informing our listeners of the specifics of our shows as well as possibly inspiring others to use relatively basic, inexpensive and available equipment to play live. Try it! It's fun! K. Selby uses a variety of keyboard sound libraries for the main keyboard parts he pla

The Grateful Dead was an American psychedelia-influenced rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco. The band was known for its unique and eclectic songwriting style—which fused elements of rock, folk music, bluegrass, blues, country, jazz, and gospel—and for live performances of long modal jams. The Grateful Dead's fans, some of whom followed the band from concert to concert for years, were known as Deadheads and were renowned for their dedication to the band's music. Many followers referred to the band simply as The Dead. The Grateful Dead became the de facto resident band of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters, with the early sound heavily influenced by Kesey's LSD-soaked Acid Tests, as well as R&B. Their musical influences varied widely with input from the psychedelic music of the era, combined with blues, jazz, rock and roll, and bluegrass. These various influences were distilled into a diverse and psychedelic whole that made the Grateful Dead "the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world." [1].

Nehemiah "Skip" James was born on Woodbine Plantation outside Bentonia, Mississippi on the ninth of June, 1902. Raised on the plantation Skip was interested in music early and had learned guitar by age 8. After learning piano in high school he dropped out to hobo around and began earning a living from music around 1918. He worked parties, roadhouses, jukes, and barrelhouses in the South and Midwest, notably Memphis into the 1920's. He attended divinity school and became active in ministry work from the mid-twenties. He was ordained a Baptist minister in 1932 supporting himself preaching and playing churches and concerts in the forties. James was ordained a Methodist minister in 1946 and worked outside music preaching until 1964 when he started working the folk festival and college circuit riding the blues revival wave. An influence to Robert Johnson, Skip James recorded 17 selections for Paramount in 1931. His surviving works of this time demonstrate a masterful and unique style on both guitar and piano. Sk

Northern Indiana Blues with a taste of Chicago. Just 4 slobs with day jobs and a lot of originality, a desire to record, and a promise never to learn another cover tune(Unless its really cool). Enjoy the Chain Dawg Blues and I Coulda Been. Written by Ted Carter This song is a statement about how people self medicate for depression, no matter how great or small, and how the simple act of sleeping reinforces denial but eventually the blues return. Hence "Sleeping with the Blues".

From the swamps of southeast Georgia, born in Waycross, and raised on Southern Rock and Blues. Josh Kirkland still calls his Mother "Mama" and speaks with a cool softness, not only is he a southern gentleman, he is one intense guitarist. Josh became fascinated with the guitar at an early age, after receiving his first guitar for his 13th birthday, he began cutting his teeth on the popular rock music of the 80's but soon found himself being drawn toward the blues. Josh's father who played Hammond B-3 organ in several local bands during the 70's not only wanted his son Josh to learn the music of his own generation, but to also learn the southern rock and blues based music that he himself came up playing. Josh was soon hooked on Duane Allman's slide guitar playing, he then discovered the music of Stevie Ray Vaughan which led him to all of the blues masters and the innovative Jimi Hendrix, the rest is history. Josh Kirkland's debut cd release is a six string odyssey, full of searing guitar riffs & soulful deep

Rebel Storm’s music has been described as a “jazzy, blues-rock fusion, with a southern drawl”, incorporating elements of all these genres and more. Rebel Storm has performed to rave reviews in both the US and Europe. Scorching, double harmony lead guitars. Tight, solid rhythms. Soulful piano and organ. Thumping, rock-solid back beats. It’s a show that starts out rockin’, goes for hours, and just doesn’t stop! Their show was nominated for “Best Live-Act of 2002” by the readers at www.rocktip.de in Germany, and their debut CD “Stormin’ South” was voted #4 album of the year for 2002, by the readers of Bands of Dixie magazine in France! Rebel Storm is a proud recipient of the 2002 GRITZ Southern Music Hall of Fame Horizon Award. They are internationally recognized as a powerful new force in the world of guitar driven rock-’n-roll. In May of 2003, the band released their second CD “The Hard Way”. Reviews have been extraordinary, calling it “a Southern Rock masterpiece.”, and cementing Rebel Storm’s position as a b

Chumslick Nick and the Sharks are fast emerging as one of the most serious bands on the scene. Their debut album, in final mixdown at VuDu Studios, is the next natural evolution, a CD that will get them certain airplay on commercial stations playing local talent and college stations hungry for material that reflects a love for the style of music that a group plays. With recent rave reviews around the New York City scene as well,it's clear that 2001 is the year of the Shark." "This is a band dedicated to creating new material that sizzles with desire while tipping their cap to a line of great blues men that have inspired them over the decades." "Had a taste yet? Now is a good time to start, before Chumslick Nick and the Sharks take off on that inevitable bigger tour." Steven J. Francis The Long Island Entertainment Feb. 2001

n 1999 I became aware of a growing music scene that was taking the Blues and using it to give glory to Jesus. Since I have been a performing artist for 35 years, and a Christian for 25 years, this seemed like a perfect match for me. We assembled this band and produced a CD of high quality blues, and classic rock with a funky, jazzy texture, and lyrics that have eternal significance. Since then we have covered a lot of territory, gotten some rave reviews and made some headway in becoming known. We have, for example had over 70,000 downloads on MP3.com and we have sold almost 1000 of our CDs with no distribution. We have also had 9 of the top ten Christian Blues songs on MP3.com for almost a week. In 2003 we have toured 7 states, and played everything from prisons, juvenile homes and rehab centers to outdoor festivals, coffee houses and churches. We are willing to go wherever we are called, and play music that is not only joyful and uplifting but spiritually significant. We are all about JOY!! http://www.blud

Andy Kimbel is a very talented folk and country-blues performer whose star is rising quickly on the national blues and folk scene. Listen to him play and you will hear the influences of traditional blues, folk, R&B and a touch of New Orleans style roots music. Hard to pigeonhole, Kimbel has been likened to Lightning Hopkins, John Hammond, Chris Smither and Leo Kotkke. He performs a unique selection of material that ranges from gentle ballads and pointed originals, to hard driving country blues and slide guitar using various tunings and harmonics. Interspersed between his own songs, Andy also includes songs ranging from traditional folk tunes to more contemporary ballads and delights in having the audience participate in many of the numbers. His own distinct interpretations set him apart and give even old traditional blues a new face. Andy is a great improviser, often re-inventing words and music using the themes of traditional blues stemming from the early 20’s to the mid 30’s. "His always expressive guitar p

Exposed to music and surrounded by musicians for entire life. So many of life's tragedies have messed up reality, that songwriting and performing live music, is the desired realm of existence. Non-Conformity! Quoting from Hornor: "Rock and Roll let's the Blues groove, and the Soul can shine through too". Chance want's to "do his part", and then some. Plays with anyone and excells in multiple genres. Roots in Gospel, broke away young into Rock, R&B, and Soul. Records at home, jamming and recording these originals with Phatt Hornor, while playing guitar for several NE Louisiana bands. Notorious for being the only "white boy" in black R&B bands. Great vocalist with incredible range and sustain. Slide guitar is emphasized as an exceptional style signature. However, Chance is an excellent drummer, and a very creative bassist too. He has recorded in Nashville, for other various songwriters, produced and engineered several originals in the past few years. Chance Lain is preparing to be heard. Phatt Hornor has an ear

BB Chung King & The Buddaheads are back on the LA scene after returning from a tour of Asia and the U.S. Taking a year and a half off, Alan Mirikitani (aka BB Chung King) established his own 24 track recording studio "Dawghouse Studios" in Burbank California. BB's music is a mix of roots rock with a blues base. BB has always claimed blues to be his first love, but comes from a generation that loves to rock. Their first CD "Blues Had A Baby", was released in 1994 on RCA/BMB and received generous support from radio fans. If you have to categorize the music, it is somewhere between newer artists Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Blues Travelers. But make no mistake, BB Chung King & The Buddaheads are the original LA version! http://www.buddaheads.com/

Mike Musgrove is a guitarist from Fort Worth, Texas. He began playing rather late in life, while attending college at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. His music career took him through several phases ranging from touring the southwest in a rock and roll band in the early 80's to country music in the early 90's, before taking a 10 year hiatus from music all together. He regained his interest in music after rekindling friendships with some old musician friends a few years ago. His current direction combines jazz, blues and rock and he hopes to showcase this with the release of a CD in the near future. Mike makes occasional appearances on the local music scene...so check back here for updates.

Billy Marquis has been playing the blues and paying his dues around the Mississippi Delta for over a quarter of a century. Not bad for a guy who doesnt look a day over thirty, huh. He started out with RocknRoll but you cant grow up in the middle of the Mississippi Delta without hearing the Blues and the Blues won out. His music heritage? On the insert of his new CD, The Blues and Beyond He thanks a few poeple who have meant a lot to him over the years. Those people include his father, Billy G Marquis Sr., of whom he refers to as the first musician I ever knew and admired. He shares the Blues stage with an impressive array of musicians. Steve Hauth on bass, Jim Michie on Keys and Robert Marquis on drums. These guys really lay down some rhythm for Billys guitar to wail over. Lately Billy Marquis can be found hangin out at the The Bait Shop on Walnut Street, in Greenville, Mississippi and on Beale Steet in Memphis, to name a few places. His music is different, his guitar work innovative, and his lyrics heartf

The Dare Ya Blues Band is made up of seasoned Veterans playing the Long Island Music scene for many years. Former bandmates Johnny Dunn, Luke Alvino have rejoined. Their uniqueness is all about original blues with some twists to their favorite cover songs. Johnny Dunn has a unique talent for his writing ability which now Luke Alvino has joined in the Collaboration . With Johnny, Luke back together adding newcomer C.J. Calleri lead guitar,this band is tight and ready to make their music heard. http://www.dareyablues.com/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed-music http://www.rosecitykings.com/ Hailed for its entertaining performances, Rose City Kings gives audiences a fresh, dynamic approach to the classic Blues traditions. The band’s well-honed songs propel the heart of traditional Delta and Chicago Blues forward into a unique Powerhouse sound. Combining hard-driving rhythms with soulful vocals, Rose City Kings pleases general audiences and Blues enthusiasts alike. Rose City Kings has been on an upward trajectory, receiving back-to-back Muddy Awards from the largest Blues society in the West, the Cascade Blues Association: Best New Act 2003 and Best Contemporary Act 2004. The band was selected to represent the Northwest at the 21st Annual International Blues Challenge in 2005. Now, Rose City Kings’ energetic performance lives on with the 2005 live release of “Holler Out for More,” its third recording, following the successful launches of Up On It in 2004 and Delta Hop in 2003. Band Members: (L to R in photo