Recording features: Frank Henicke~ All Lead & Rhythm Guitars~ *except where noted
Rich Chilleri~Drums Ron Flynt~all Keyboards,
and Bass Guitar/Background Vocals on the song "Swept Me Under" and bass on "SkyFlyer"
Dave Irons (King Dave) ~Vocals/Background vocals
George Reiff~Bass
James Anderson~Bass on BluezTown/Love Iz Contagiouz/Tyme Talez
Marija~Vocals on SkyFlyer
Michele Cusato~ Lead Guitar on The Way/Tyme Talez
Todd Gardner~ Drums on The Way
Deno Casino~Bass on The Way
Recorded at
Jumping Dog Studio
Austin Texas
Ron Flynt~Owner/ Engineer
Pre-mixes on all songs except for Dreamz and All The Time
Final Mix @
Mixed Emotions Music
Middleton, MA
Kenny Lewis~Owner/Engineer
Mastered @
Alien Beans Studio
Katy, Tx
Ty Tabor~Owner/Engineer/a.k.a. Guitarist for Kings X
.. Click on pics to see descriptions...
To all of you who visit BlueZTown USA home of the project BUGZ welcome and enjoy the music.
Who or what is the BUGZ project right. OK, that is simple enough, my name is Frank. A few years back I found myself with a desire to start recording ideas that were in beginning stages. Oh, of course there was a time when I was into music full time and professionally. However, in 1979 I had a spiritual experience one that totally changed my life. Exactly what I needed at that time and this would put me in secular work, then off to work with missions in So. America all to end up back in the beautiful state of Texas where I have been since 1991.
I am a songwriter/guitarist who totally loves music and plans to continue recording. You will note that on my 1 st project I have some guest that are on the songz. You can find all of them in the top friends list below and read about them there. Do stop by their sites and enjoy what they do musically also. Lotz of talent and I am honored to have all of them on this recording.
Stay tuned for more and do know that I appreciate all of you who pass by to listen and leave comments.
15 Best Guitars in Blues Rock, all-time
9 Best Programming in Blues Rock, all-time
7 Rocking Track in Blues Rock, all-time
5 Potential Soundtrack in Blues Rock, all-time
Best Male Vocals in Blues Rock, week of 4Aug2008
Best Male Vocals in Blues Rock, week of 11Aug2008
Best Guitars in Blues Rock, week of 4Aug2008
Best Guitars in Blues Rock, week of 11Aug2008
Best Guitars in Blues Rock, week of 18Aug2008
Best Guitars in Blues Rock, week of 25Aug2008
Best Guitars in Blues Rock, week of 1Sep2008
Best Drums in Blues Rock, week of 11Aug2008
Best Programming in Blues Rock, week of 1Sep2008
Best Production in Blues Rock, week of 4Aug2008
Best Production in Blues Rock, week of 11Aug2008
Best Production in Blues Rock, week of 25Aug2008
Best Production in Blues Rock, week of 1Sep2008
Best Lyrics in Blues Rock, week of 11Aug2008
Best Melody in Blues Rock, week of 1Sep2008
Best Beat in Blues Rock, week of 1Sep2008
Best Mood in Blues Rock, week of 11Aug2008
Best Mood in Blues Rock, week of 25Aug2008
Best Mood in Blues Rock, week of 1Sep2008
Most Original in Blues Rock, week of 25Aug2008
Feel Good Track in Blues Rock, week of 1Sep2008
Rocking Track overall, week of 4Aug2008
Rocking Track in Blues Rock, week of 4Aug2008
Rocking Track in Blues Rock, week of 11Aug2008
Potential Soundtrack overall, week of 25Aug2008
BEDROOM EYES Track of the Day April 13, 2006
Awards!
Track of the Day on 13Apr2006 in Blues Rock
Best Male Vocals in Blues Rock, week of 10Apr2006
Best Guitars in Blues Rock, week of 10Apr2006
Best Production in Blues Rock, week of 10Apr2006
Best Beat in Blues Rock, week of 10Apr2006
Best Mood in Blues Rock, week of 10Apr2006
Rocking Track in Blues Rock, week of 10Apr2006
**Reviews**
"Bedroom Eyes"
this song is why I review
I got excited right away when this song started playing. Really hot sounding blues.
I like the guitar sound. It is polished and practiced while still holding that "dirty" crunchy sound blues is famous for. Some fresh licks in the guitar playing as well as some of the good blues licks.
A great blues singer on this track. The voice is powerful and he feels his lyrics. I like it.
The progression and song is a bit different from standard blues genre. Killer drum rolls and fill-ins. The whole band is really tight sounding.
Good production value going on here. Everything is turned up enough to be audible. I think I hear some influence from Muddy Waters, but I can't be sure. Its okay to sound original too.
- Ivan2Rok from Taylorsville, North Carolina on 2Apr2006
Here's a Pro
Good Lord, this is a band here. This recording is fantastic, your sound engineer and mastering studio does GREAT work. That is the best mix I've heard on Garageband ever. Ok, to the song. This is a great rock tune. Vocalist is a rock star, all the guitar parts work, bass player and drummer are pros. I want your friggin' drummer. TEE-AIGHT. Great tune. When's the stadium tour?
Reviewed by: strathound from Dallas, Texas
The whole thing kinda reminded me of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, which is a good thing. I liked the bass player's riff, as well as the backup vocals. The performance was good, nice balance of all of the different voicings. Nice set of pipes on the vocalist, he has a nice heavy blues voice. I liked the guitar riffs through out the entire song, they sounded very similar to Slash of Guns 'n' Roses/ Velvet Revolver.
Nice Song
Reviewed by: OSBM from Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania
Energetic Performance
Potentially vibrant sounding live band. Like the song which delivers some very raunchy rock, love the lead guitar break which blends back in nicely into the song. Voice sounds a little like Bo Bice (American Idol).
Like the mix and the production, which is nicely balanced and produces engaging peaks and troughs. Usually a little heavy for me, but could be a convert after hearing this!
Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars.
- Bluessinger1
April 3rd, 2006
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BREAKTHROUGH TRACK OF THE DAY April 19, 2006
Review of Breakthrough by BUGZ Genre: Blues Rock
Awards!
Track of the Day on 19Apr2006 in Blues Rock
Best Melody in Blues Rock, week of 17Apr2006
Best Beat in Blues Rock, week of 17Apr2006
i like this
a nice track and nice raul rodgers type vocal. will be looking out for you chaps. well done, i bet live, you rock.
Extra Credit: Originality.
- markhussey
Oxford, United Kingdom
April 2nd, 2006
Sounds like ZZ Top
I hope the ZZ Top comparison is favorable to the band. I absolutely love old ZZ Top. One of the great underrated bands of all time.
- mightyzep
Tucson, Arizona
April 1st, 2006
GOOD SONG
Very good sound.
A nicely balanced song. This track was crafted with good sense of balance between all the instruments. So I give it an A for mix.
The vocals were great. I give the vocals an A also.
The Guitar playing was beefy enough to carry the melody. I like the ZZ Top flavor on the phrasing and the changes.
The drums were very good too. The bass was foot stomping and a good carry with the drums, so I give the rythm section an A also.
Overall: A fine song worthy of air play. Good professional mix and musicianship. GOOD JOB - GOOD SONG
Reviewed by: FredScape from Hopewell Jct., New York
SURFING THE WIND
Track Of Day: 12May2006
Awards!
Track of the Day on 12May2006 in Instrumental Rock
Best Production in Instrumental Rock, week of 8May2006
Best Melody in Instrumental Rock, week of 8May2006
Chill-Out Track in Instrumental Rock, week of 8May2006
Review of: Surfing The Wind by BUGZ
Genre: Instrumental Rock 3.8
Very nice.
Terrific guitar work. Pleasant to listen to; the melody's nice. Melancholy mood, good arrangement. I bet you guys do well live. This kind of thing is very big here in Texas. Kinda wish I had a beer to go with this track. Cheers, guys.
Extra Credit: Guitars, Production, Melody, Coolest Chill-Out Track.
- Mika_Salakka
San Marcos, Texas
May 6th, 2006
Review: Jazz with some laid back beach music.
Right away, the snare drum kicks off the song into a groovy rythem. The lead guitar reminds me of jazz on steroids. The rythem guitar plays a nice harmony with the lead guitar while being accompanied by a groovy bassline. Throughout the whole song, there are nice keyboards accompanying everything. Good job with this song.
Reviewed by: dannmann678 from Castle Rock, Colorado
strong intro
the santana guitar works well inthe verseparts
the lead playing is inspired
the drumming is solid
Reviewed by: dingus from Los Angeles, California
Dreamz Track of The Day Dec 2, 2006>/p>
Awards! Track of the Day on 2Dec2006 in Blues Rock
Best Guitars in Blues Rock, week of 4Dec2006
Best Drums in Blues Rock, week of 4Dec2006
Best Bass in Blues Rock, week of 4Dec2006
Best Production in Blues Rock, week of 4Dec2006
Best Lyrics in Blues Rock, week of 4Dec2006
Best Melody in Blues Rock, week of 4Dec2006
Best Beat in Blues Rock, week of 4Dec2006
Rocking Track in Blues Rock, week of 4Dec2006
Rock on!
The drums are reminiscent of Zepplin...(presence) but with Coverdale on vocals :)
I like the intro.
SOunds like Fender Strat slightly over driven on the neck pickup and it sounds gooood.
Tight...really tight...
Guess your influences are like in that order zepp, purple et al
Vocals are good.
Overall....a neat job. Reviewed by: psychacid from Hyderabad, India
Extra Credit: Guitars, Production.
That Guitar woke me up.
Then came the lyrics as a pleasant surprise also. A song of "blessed hope". Where did you find that guitarist. They take Hendrix's skill and syle up about 5 levels. I might even listen to this again right now just for the guitar sound.
Extra Credit: Guitars, Drums, Production, Beat, Most Rocking Track.
- PeyoteSky
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Frank, I didn't realize that you know Jon Holt, but that is very cool....so you already heard his cd? Yeah man, it turned out great! thanks for the kind words brutha.
OH MY GOD!!!!! you know Im going to friggin find you when I come down!!!!!!! When Its time for final mix, Im off to Nashville... and WE ARE GOING TO HOOK UP!!!!!!! M
Frank, Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you dig. Z dig a great job! I got him warm on the board for your upcoming sessions! Rock out some magic! Best of luck!
