The Fatt Lapp Blues Band, a Grand Rapids, Michigan blues band, is dedicated to the preservation of original Blues Music. Their down home sound and lyrics from life will stir your heart and soul. Music like theirs helps folks get through life, even in hard times.
Bass Guitarist, Asamu Johnson, formed the Fatt Lapp Blues Band in 1996. They are dedicated to performing their own, original blues. They have created a new and innovative blend of blues that throbs in echo to today’s culture.
Fatt Lapp has created a meld between Chicago Style Blues, Asamu's heart and Delta Blues. They have a unique sound that appeals to listeners and dancers of any age. Performances are highlighted by uncommonly clean guitar licks in any tempo, from moody to dynamic.
Performances are highlighted by uncommonly clean guitar licks in any tempo, from moody to dynamic. All members are multi-talented instrumentalists. They have years of performing experience.
The debut of their first CD, "Boogie This Blues" , was in 1998. It's first edition sold out in two months, even though it was only available locally. It will be re-released as MP3's shortly. Check back!
In 2001 Fatt Lapp followed up with their second CD, "Bow Legs & Big Feet". It is currently in it's second distribution and going strong. Click the link above to get your copy or get MP3's from Savvy Tunes.
Fatt Lapp Blues Band is currently in the studio, working on their third album. The release is to be this year.
They have also played at the Grand Rapids Festival, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Afro American Festival, Kentwood Festival, Wyoming Cultural Festival, Cow Pie Blues Festival in Grand Rapids, New Holland Brewery in Holland, Kalamazoo Blues Festival, Francisco’s in Kalamazoo, Jambalaya’s in Lansing, Victories Casino in Petoskey, Walt’s in Portland, Rouge River Blues Festival in Rockford, Wally’s in Saugatuck, Wayland Hotel Bar & Grill in Wayland and many more.
Fatt Lapp has played most of the festivals held throughout the state of Michigan, and has gotten rave reviews from all of the local Blues Society publications.
What's up ya'll? Been a while. Hope everything is going well! Are they any Jam sessions around town? I got a couple days off.. Looking for something to do!
Dig!...(into the WORD that is!)hey bros.just stringing by to tap a note or three!,hope all is well for you all and family! i was wondering which member is from my home town B.H.?? I... GRADUATED IN 1976, who r your people in B.H.? THANKS!
Hey Guys!!! You're all sounding better then ever! Sorry you had a crash but really glad you added me again. Keep in touch when you can. Christy www.christyhowardband.net
The Fatt Lapp Blues Band, a Grand Rapids, Michigan blues band, is dedicated to the preservation of original Blues Music. Their down home sound and lyrics from life will stir your heart and soul. Music like theirs helps folks get through life, even in hard times. 
In 2001 Fatt Lapp followed up with their second CD, 
