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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 band, whose time has come!

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!!

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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 playing ranges from frolicking and exuberant to driving and soulful. Whether picking, plucking, or using a skillful slide, Kimbel brings to the stage vision of the roots of American Music that conjures up everything from rambling railroad trains to dark and lonely nights of solitary traveling"... Pam Miller, Big Shout Magazine

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 and a composure that cause others to ask for opinion and advice. Honest and constructive, he writes guitar rhythms along with lyrics that say something about how he feels and what he experiences in day to day life. He is one of a kind. Chance Lain and Phatt Hornor both live in Bastrop, Louisiana. These two collaberate on occassion, when time permits. Only if there were bigger clubs in the area, and more people would get up off of their things.

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!

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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 heartfelt. Give him a listen when pulls into your town.

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.

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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 Joe Powers, harmonica www.rosecitykings.com