Gritty Blues from Kilborn Alley

Got the blues in your soul? Well make room for some more, and give it up for The Kilborn Alley Blues Band.  This group of Chicago blues musicians don’t mess around, and their music will tell you straight up what it’s all about.  Their blues is so gritty it’ll absorb you in no time, and let me tell you, that’s a good thing.

The band consists of Andy Duncanson(vocals, guitar), Chris Breen(bass), Josh Stimmel(guitar), Joe Asselin(harmonica), and Ed O’hara(drums).  These guys all form some of the finest distinct blues sounds I have heard, and have been influenced by the best during their lifetime, and are now an influence to others.  There’s not much more I can say, other than tell you to listen to them.

The Official Kilborn Alley Blues Band Website
Visit Kilborn Alley Blues Band at Myspace

Upcoming Shows:

Jul 06 2007    Radmaker’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Tavern – Tolono, Illinois
Jul 12 2007    Chiefs – Champaign, Illinois
Jul 13 2007    Danville Summer Sounds Concert Series – Danville, Illinois
Jul 13 2007    Gino’s – Danville, Illinois
Jul 15 2007    Beluga Nights Summer Music Series – Fairbanks, Alaska
Jul 18 2007    Howling Dog Saloon – Fox, Alaska
Jul 19 2007    Denali Salmon Bake – Healy, Alaska
Jul 20 2007    Blues Central – Anchorage, Alaska
Jul 21 2007    Blues Central – Anchorage, Alaska
Jul 26 2007    Chiefs – Champaign, Illinois
Jul 27 2007    Allied Industrial Workers’ Hall (a benefit) – Decatur, Illinois
Jul 27 2007    Mac’s Tackle Box – Decatur, Illinois
Jul 28 2007    Paddy O’ Flaherty’s – Morton, Illinois
Aug 03 2007    Cowboy Monkey – Champaign, Illinois
Aug 04 2007    Decatur Celebration – Decatur, Illinois
Aug 11 2007    Heritage Music BluesFest – Wheeling, West Virginia
Aug 17 2007    Buddy Guy’s Legends – Chicago, Illinois

Soulful Funk from The Budos Band

It’s never too late to get your funky groove on.  Or so I have been told.. but my recent discovery of a large group of musicians from Staten Island New York called The Budos Band have clearly defined their own funky grooves.  It shouldn’t take a lot to appreciate good music when you hear it, and Budos Band makes it easy for listeners.  Their brand of instrumental soul inspired afro beat music gets the job done.

From the percussion beats of bongos, congas, cowbells and claves to the strong horn section led by trumpets, and a saxaphone, everything is covered.  The Budos Band has a self titled release which will soon be followed by a new album simply titled “The Budos Band II”.  This album is set to be released on August 7th, 2007.  Both are available on Daptone Records.  You can find a couple 45s that the group has released as well.

The Official Website of The Budos Band
Visit the Budos Band at Myspace

Upcoming Shows:

Jun 30 2007     Toronto Harbourfront Centre – Toronto, Ontario
Jul 05 2007    Moe’s Alley – Santa Cruz, California
Jul 06 2007    Boom Boom Room – San Francisco, California
Jul 07 2007    High Sierra Music Festival – Quincy, California
Jul 08 2007    High Sierra Music Festival – Quincy, California
Aug 09 2007    Joe’s Pub – New York
Aug 10 2007    World Cafe Live – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 15 2007    Gooski’s – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Aug 16 2007    Ravari Room – Columbus, Ohio
Aug 18 2007    Onopa Brewing Co. – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Aug 19 2007    Beachland Ballrom – Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 22 2007     Museum of Fine Arts – Boston, Massachusetts