The Luxury Kings..... In the power trio tradition of:
- Cream
- ZZ Top
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- North Mississippi All Stars
- Gov't Mule
- Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Other Influences:
- Led Zeppelin
- Santana
- Dire Straits
- Kings X
- Living Colour
- Robert Cray
- Eric Clapton
- The Rolling Stones
- The Black Crowes
- Chris Whitley
Sounds Like
- Cream
- ZZ Top
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- North Mississippi All Stars
- Gov't Mule
- Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Led Zeppelin
- Santana
- Dire Straits
- Robert Cray
- Eric Clapton
- The Rolling Stones
- The Black Crowes
- Chris Whitley
This trio puts its fierce instrumental foundation to work in songs that set the hills of North Missisippi against the shores of Muscle Shoals; that slide Texas boogie next to Memphis soul; that blend rhythm and blues with straight-up rock. All with a big, big beat and no apologies.
This isn't your same old Blues-Rock, and at the same time, nobody in the band is ready to say that it is or isn't blues, or rock, or soul, or anything else you might hear for a moment in the music. At the same time, The Luxury Kings know that the thing they do has got enough soul to be as real as it needs to be, and every note is for real, so it must be totally right.
The Luxury Kings explore new blues in the tradition of the great power-trios, both re-interpreting traditional blues and creating new original electric blues-inspired music. Guitarist Jason Pastras , bassist Eric Leland and drummer Luke Wampler have been playing in bands together off and on since they were in high school.
As original material began to replace covers, and the music became less traditional and more of a creative collaboration, The Luxury Kings looked towards creating and recording their own sound. Their debut CD, "This One's For Chico", was released in the fall of 2002. Containing 8 original songs, Chico was quickly embraced by the Atlanta music scene, getting favorable reviews in Creative Loafing and the Atlanta Blues Society Newsletter. Brisk sales at shows and on www.cdbaby.com, and local radio airplay on local music shows including 96 Rock's Peach Jam, Z-93s Blue Sunday and the WRFG morning shows have kept The Kings Chico running strong into 2004.
After participating in a number of local tribute concerts (Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and others) The Luxury Kings found their sound leaning more classic rock than blues. The sessions for their CD, “Chico Beats The Devil” found the Luxury Kings embracing classic rock, blues, Memphis soul, southern rock, funk and even gospel influences. They also recorded a three song Jimi Hendrix Tribute EP dusing these sessions. Unlike the first record, where Eric and Jason contributed completed songs, all of the songs on “Chico Beats The Devil” were at least in part written by the entire band. The addition of keyboardist Joe Worrell on four tunes also expanded the Luxury Kings’ sonic landscape, as did the addition of acoustic guitars, bottleneck slide guitar and percussion instruments.
The Luxury Kings are currently pursuing their mission to bring their brand of blues-inspired music to the world and beyond.....
Hey Guys ... saw you at the park at the fall festival (got both CD's!) Wasn't much of a Blues type crowd there, but you guys rocked anyway. Great job ... Keep Rockin' It 'Til It's Blue!!
Found This Pic of The Stonesouls, Circa 1992. Adam, Luke, Eric & Jason (with Matt Davis and Eric Boso)We were so cool hangin' out by the tracks smokin' Camels.....
Just stopping by to let you know that I've decided to take advantage of the blogging tool so I hope you'll come back by my page and subscibe when you get a chance.
I missed the gig...I was in a Limo wreck. Don't even ask...long, complicated (but fun) story. Anyway I'm really diggin (i believe it's) song #7. The solo just ripped my fucking head off!
I want to come to the show - but I have to attend a wedding - so.....yeah. Will still try tho, u know me, I'll probably end up bringing the whole wedding party! It's in Roswell, so u KNOW there is a chance!
I just wanted to stick my head in to say thanks for your support and your friendship.
Since March 1st I’ve been able to add over 10,000 friends to my site and I’ve been overwhelmed with the incredibly nice comments of encouragement. Its great folks like yourself that make Myspace the place to be for independent musicians and I for one can’t thank you enough.
I wish there were a more personable way to express my gratitude but please know that I’m speaking from my heart with unspeakable thanks.
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Yo thanks for the add i really enjoyed the Cd release party at Blind Willies. Thanks Luke for inviting the Crew out to see you guys play keep up the good work
Just to let everyone that doesn't know, know. Luxury Kings are on the ever so amazing iTunes
So, I'll begin by apologizing for not being able to make it out for any of your shows. Busy doesn't even begin to say what I've been. There was a time when I wanted to move back to Georgia. After these past two months of sweating, I don't think thats ever going to happen. Anyway, August 27 I will put forth extra effort to make it.
Congrats on the new cd!!! Can't wait to here it!!! If it is good as I hope it is, I hope you don't mind if I pass a copy and press kit over to the DNC boys. I think you guys would fit in really good with us. Dash rip rock plays alot with us and you guys have that groovy sound that we like. No promises but you never know unless you try. Hope all is well and good in ya'lls world and things or going good. Grey says to tell you Hi and he promises he's gonna get out of the house and see a show soon!!! Best of luck to ya and hope to hear from you soon...
Zach
Just for the record, I got this picture from one of our photographers this week. What do ya think? Makes me look fat!!!
