MIKE SHIPP & THE FIREATERS: Mike Shipp, Guitar/ Vocals, Kenny Hall, Drums, Vocals; Nick Shipp, Bass, Vocals; David Beigert, Hammond Organ, Vocals. Produced by: Billy Bob Thornton
Influences
HOWLIN'WOLF, MUDDY WATERS, JOHNNY CASH, JOHN LEE HOOKER, KEITH RICHARDS & THE ROLLING STONES, BILLY GIBBONS AND ZZ TOP, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, The Animals, John Prine, Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson. The Band, all the current red hot jam bands that keep re-visiting the magic, man it just gets better and better.
Sounds Like
Early 70's Hippie Vibe, oozes COOL FACTOR from Texas to the swamps of Louisiana, thru the Delta and ending up on a park bench in MEMPHIS! Its all good baby. Unload, set up, crank up and get down!
FIRE BREATHING SOUTHERN ROCKN' BLUES JAM w/ tone guru Big Daddy Mike Shipp on guitar and raspy vocals laced with cigars and beer.
Stay tuned for news & update about the upcoming CD produced by Billy Bob Thornton featuring lots of guests and absolutely fabulous songs.
MIKE SHIPP & THE FIREATERS:
MIKE SHIPP, VOCALS, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS
KENNY HALL, DRUMS BACKING VOCALS
NICK SHIPP, BASS, BACKING VOCALS
DAVID BEIGART, Hammond Organ, Piano, Backing Vocals
Stay tuned for a preview of the new music right here coming soon!
THE TRES HOMBRES SAGA
IN 1982, MIKE SHIPP, Nick Shipp & Billy Bob Thornton moved from Arkansas to Houston Texas. They formed a band called Tres Hombres and realesd a record, Gunslinger about that time. Discovered by Lonewolf Productions, they were hired to do a tribute tour for one of the country's most famous rock bands ZZ Top. Coming soon, see Mike Shipp's amazing and interesting memories of those exciting couple of years. Also, we are proud to announce that coming soon, the complete NEWLY REMASTERED TRES HOMBRES GUNSLINGER RECORD will be available digitally. Featuring Mike Shipp, Billy Bob Thornton and Nick Shipp in a fantastic treasure of tone and the earliest songwriting ventures of Mike, Billy Bob & Nick. Recorded at world famous Ardent Studios in Memphis Tennessee, we will have this great music available soon, digitally and NEWLY REMASTERED by Steve Tolson, who co-produced Mike's crittically acclaimed The Adventures of Roosterboy CD a few years ago.
Michael and band are currently at home in Arkansas rehearsing for next years tour which will feature the new tunes, a brand new show and promises even more "in your face" boogie than the last CD, The Adventures of Roosterboy(available at CDBABY.COM and other online sites).
Michael Shipp's The Adventures of Roosterboy CD released in 2003 on Independant label Tiffer Records, has sold in over 16 countries worldwide. The CD is available for purchase from http://www.cdbaby.com . Visit the official website of Michael Shipp: http://www.michaelrshipp.com for more information, bio, and more music.
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Hey Y'all. Pass the word along that Arkansas has an all Blues Club now. Odie's House of Blues, in Hot Springs, AR. 3413 Central Ave, on the way to Oaklawn. Call 501-622-0396 for blues shows and times. There is an open mic BLUES JAM every Thursday at 9 PM, where all jammers are welcome to strut their stuff, and have a great time jammin' some blues. Details at www.bluesguitarnews.com
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U go 2 Florida trying 2 get away from certain things, and wake up 2 a freakin ROOSTER every morning waking u up at 5am. And 2 boot, makes me think of my friend Mike Shipp. Hmmm. Ain't that crazay?
APRIL 9 th 8:30 PM sign up
Thur Blues Jam starts at 9 PM
Pssst, pass the word along. Odie's House of Blues, one block south of Oaklawn, in Hot Springs, AR: 3413 Central Avenue. Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
Mike "Whisker Fish" Dollins & The Cruize Brothers will host Thursday night Jam Sessions, so come early and sign up to join in the jammin' good fun. www.mikedollins.biz
Hi Mike! Long time no talk to. How are you? You doing any tours this year and should I even mention the cd?..... I hope the family is well and you guys are enjoying the nicer weather today. I got "iced in" the last time I was in HS - actually it happened on two different occasions. LOL! Stay cool - Debi
Sure missed your cute ass on the tour, I had another stroke but my spee4ch is getting a little better. stopped smoking and now gotta get into shape, running a whole lot! hey email me tand tell me how the heell you are! love ya' kristina
