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Bernie King
Alternative / Americana / Garage

The highway holds you prisoner...



MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  11/23/2009
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Member Since4/26/2006
Band Websitehttp://cdbaby.com/cd/bernieking
Band MembersBernie King - songwriter, vocals, guitar Matt Smith - bass Tim Anderson - washboard
InfluencesJohnny Cash, Bob Dylan, jukeboxes, Hank Williams, Tom Waits, Waylon Jennings, Jim Smart (one hell of good man), Green on Red, Crazy Horse, Billy Joe Shaver, the prospect of heaven or hell, Howlin' Wolf, Link Wray's Beans and Fatback, Muddy Waters, farm living, Rusty Tweed, Steve Earle, John Lee Hooker, and my life...
Sounds LikeMe trying to sound like everybody I admire...
Record LabelDIY
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 19 2009 9:00P
Palmer’s Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Q.ARMA: Underground Art Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dec 5 2009 9:00P
Fitger’s Brewhouse Duluth, Minnesota
Dec 11 2009 9:00P
Gaslight Bar Sandstone, Minnesota
Dec 16 2009 7:00P
Coffee Grounds (live and on TwinCitiesRadio.net) Falcon Heights, Minnesota
Dec 19 2009 9:00P
Acadia Cafe Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dec 23 2009 9:00P
331 Club Minneapolis, Minnesota

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   About Bernie King
KING is the first release by Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter Bernie Gibbs King (AKA Bernie King) and has been described as the unholy love child of Steve Earle and Bob Dylan. Not sure that there could be a holy love child of Steve Earle and Bob Dylan, but you get the point. Kicking things off is the timeless imagery and ghostly instrumentation of off-kilter banjo and haunting pedal steel that swing gently through the opening track Dirt and Dust. Then the door gets kicked down by the rock beast that is North Rim. And once the door is open, the journey continues to destinations all over the Americana, rock, and alt-country map, with a final stop at the sweet and gentle beauty of Every Little Diamond, a heart-melting duet with Eliza Blue. Lots of artists like to say, “I’ll let the music do the talking for me”, and the music on KING has plenty to say. The focus up to this point has been on pre-release direct distribution to radio stations. Additionally, based on fervent myspace buzz, KING has been sought by radio stations, many of whose shows feature Americana/alt-country formats. Tracks from KING are already in rotation throughout Europe, such as the House of Mercy in the U.K., France’s Americana Music Club, and Holland’s Roots Time. Domestically, KING gets spins on Radio Free Americana in Virginia and Free Wheelin’, right in Bernie’s back yard of Minneapolis. A West Coast roll-out is currently underway. So, who the heck is Bernie Gibbs King? Born in Roswell, New Mexico on Halloween, he’s spent his time mining the lessons of great performers and producing songs that are buffed to a fine sparkle and shine. He’s gathered up Jeff Waldeland on pedal steel, Mike Senkovich on electric guitar, mix- master Ben Durrant (of Roma di Luna) on piano, banjo, & guitar, Matt Smith on bass, and Grant Thelen on drums & trumpet to craft an amazing first effort. “After hearing KING, even a godless heathen like me wants to go ‘Drinking with the Lord’. Cinematic, evocative, timeless, and a fine traveling companion, KING is king!” Johnny Russia “Certainly a name that we should keep an eye on, Bernie King makes this "King" for his own royal entrance as a singer songwriter.” Freddy Celis, Rootstime

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Weber

Weber



Oct 27 2009 12:21 AM

I came by for my fix of some B. King! I will be jamming to your album all day. I will also be catching a show VERY soon. The Palmer's gig on 11-19 looks like my kind of show!! Be well man.

-Weber
Weber’s Deck!

Weber’s Deck!



Aug 30 2009 12:42 PM

Amazing show today man!! Love your guys' sound. It was FANTASTIC!! Sure was a pleasure having you out to my little slice of Heaven.

Be well, Take care!!

-Weber
DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL

DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL



Jul 6 2009 10:40 PM

The 2009 Deep Blues Festival Poster is announced.

See you soon
MooseKnuckle Bros.

MooseKnuckle Bros.



Jun 13 2009 4:17 PM

Thanks for you friendship. Hope to see you somewhere on the musical highway of life!
Scott Antique Radio

Scott Antique Radio



Jun 13 2009 4:17 PM

Bernie,

Lovin' your song "Every Little Diamond" on Scott Antique Radio! Tune in at www.scottantiqueradio.com
Ralf Dee

Ralf Dee



May 26 2009 2:39 AM

Hey Bernie! Thanks for the add! Diggin your tunes. All the best, Ralf Dee
DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL

DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL



May 18 2009 10:04 PM

daily schedule and daily tickets announced on our myspace page
DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL

DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL



Mar 26 2009 1:33 PM

We'll be featuring a different 2009 festival band each day right up through the July events. Today is BERNIE KING.

A new performer in the Deep Blues Festival. AutopsyIV of the Ninebullets.net blog wrote, While trying to think of what I should write about Minneapolis' Bernie King I stumbled on a quote by the man himself which encompasses everything better than a man of my limited vocabulary ever could so I'll let him describe himself:

"I am first and foremost a music fan. The music I write and perform is the sincerest form of flattery. I was raised on the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams. Later Tom Waits became a huge influence as did Howling Wolf and local artists like Mike Gunther and Ben Weaver. If you dig those artists as I do, you'll dig what I do." - Bernie King
The Speaking Tongues

The Speaking Tongues



Mar 5 2009 9:35 PM

Hey Bernie.
Please to meetcha.
See you when we hit the twin cities.

the Speaking Tongues
DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL

DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL



Mar 24 2009 12:53 PM

We're featuring one of the 76 festival bands each day on our myspace page.
Ice Rink Brawl

Ice Rink Brawl



Feb 15 2009 3:19 AM

Brutal songwriter bash, and a chance for fans to lay down their support for live broadcasting of indies in the cities. Monday, March 2. Kitty Cat. Hope you make it big.
The White Horse Bar & Restaurant

The White Horse Bar & Restaurant



Feb 10 2009 7:02 AM

Hey Bernie!
Looking forward to next Friday!
Laurie Akermark

Laurie Akermark



Jan 30 2009 6:45 AM

Hey Bernie!
It was great to hear the 3 of you,
last week @ Corner Coffee, on
www. twincitiesradio. net/
You have the most memorable voice!
Love it,
LA
DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL

DEEP BLUES FESTIVAL



Dec 11 2008 3:24 PM

The budget of the festival and the number of bands will be based on these presales. Please support the festival and help us bring in as many bands as possible.

We're featuring bands we like on our player each day. At least we're trying. The myspace player isn't always cooperating. Try selecting the alternate playlists. We can at least give you links to the bands myspace pages or websites.

These are bands that we hope to get involved with our festival. There's a lot of them. Check them out and add them as your friends. Send us a message and tell us how you like them and who we should be sure to bring in for the festival.

TODAY'S FEATURED POTENTIAL DBF BANDS
Bernie King - Minneapolis MN
Blues Preachers - Sydney Australia
Bottleneck John - Ostersund Sweden
Bourbones - St Paul MN
Bourland - Austin TX
Chili Cold Blood - Austin TX
Chooglin' - Minneapolis MN
Cincinnati Suds - Cincinnati OH
Collard Greens and Gravy - Melbourne Australia
Cut In The Hill Gang - Covington KY
Voluntary String Band

Voluntary String Band



Dec 3 2008 6:34 AM

Bern! Howdy. I hope all is well up in the great white north.
Flag's never been the same since you left my friend.
Ryan
Ben Wantland

Ben Wantland



Aug 4 2008 5:01 AM

Hey man, it's always a pleasure to cross paths!

-bw
Brian Charles

Brian Charles



Jun 26 2008 10:54 PM

rock on Bernie
awesome sound
THE MARSHMALLOW OVERCOAT

THE MARSHMALLOW OVERCOAT



Jun 24 2008 11:35 PM

new album out NOW. YIPEEE! :)
John

John Whitehead



Apr 5 2008 5:30 PM

Thanks for the King album. It has not left the cd player yet! We love it. Thanks again
Peace
Sarah-Strength through Peace

Sarah-Strength through Peace



Mar 30 2008 11:05 PM

Thank you so much for driving all the way to little Marshalltown, IA and rockin for a great cause. You guys put on a great show, and we raised a lot of money and awareness for Kids Against Hunger and built some excellent new friendships and memories. Thank you for your kindness, flexibility, and talent. Much respect and gratitude, sarah
Flagstaff Live

Flagstaff Live



Mar 13 2008 4:31 PM

Hey Bern,
Just wanted to let you know that we got a little ink on you in Live this week.
Hope you're great my friend.
Ryan

http://www.flaglive.com/flagstafflive_story.cfm?storyID=169577
Sarah-Strength through Peace

Sarah-Strength through Peace



Mar 4 2008 12:43 AM

Hey there. How's life? I'm putting on a second Unity Unplugged event in Marshalltown, IA at a place called Memories on Lincoln Way March 29th from 6-midnight to raise money, school supplies, and awareness for two schools in Tanzania, Africa and Sao Paulo, Brazil. We would really love to have you come and play. We'll put ya up in a cool historical hotel about the Treemont Itallian Grille downtown. The event costs $3 and there's live music all night, darts, foosball, contests, a book sale, silent auction, raffle, golf putting, a bar, food...Please mark your calendar and help spread the word. Peace and solidarity, safe travels and much respect, sarah
Cosmoline

Cosmoline



Jan 23 2008 4:26 PM

Bernie,

Thanks for the co-bill last night - really enjoyable evening of great music and loved to hear your band finally. Great stuff -

Cosmoline, Inc.
Strawman

Strawman



Jan 5 2008 11:24 PM

Great Tunes, Brother! Thanks for the Add. Strawman is Honored to make Your Acquaintance!
Johnny Law

Johnny Law



Dec 6 2007 2:57 PM

So when you're Drinking With the Lord, who picks up the tab?

great song man!
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