Randy Chortkoff is the mastermind behind The Mannish Boys. As an integral part of the L.A. blues scene for many years, he's been 'behind the curtain' for countless events as the producer and promoter of concerts featuring some of the biggest and most respected names in blues, including Albert King, Otis Rush, Chicago blues legends Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold, Carey Bell, Snooky Pryor, Louis and Dave Myers of The Aces, and many others; he also produced the annual Little Walter Tribute concerts in Los Angeles for over a decade. He was instrumental in the 'comeback' of Billy Boy Arnold, independently producing Arnold's first U.S. release in decades, the highly acclaimed "Back Where I Belong", released on Alligator Records. Randy has produced CDs by a host of important contemporary blues artists, including Finis Tasby, Frank Goldwasser, Kirk Fletcher, and was responsible for the first CD by the late great King Ernest.In addition to his important work behind the scenes, Rand is also a talented performer in his own right, having fronted numerous bands with his deep blues harp playing and vocals over the last three decades. Over that time, he's become a master at spotting new talent, bringing the best out of veterans, and putting together winning combinations of both for recording projects and live performances. The
Mannish Boys are the culmination of all the various aspects of his talent as a performer, producer, organizer, and lover of good blues.
You must be very proud of all your BMA nominations: The Mannish Boys, Candye Kane, Jason Ricci, Sean Costello (in spirit), Mike Zito, Jackie Payne, The Insomniacs...WOW!!!!
Randy, Thank you for being friends with Whiskey Hill. The band hopes you enjoyed the songs on our MySpace page. We'll be adding more as we are starting to record again. Hope your holiday season is great and your New Year is full of high paying gigs and happiness. The Whiskey Hill Band.
Ciao Randy ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice. you are fantastic ..really talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
The Mannish Boys are on the newest BluzNdaBlood Show #73, Your Blues EKG! Along with Rod Piazza, Mike Zito, Jason Ricci, and others! If this show doesn't get blood pumping, ya got no pulse! Check it out at: http://bluzndablood.com/Show73Details.htm
Thanks for all you've done for blues music in general and the SoCal scene in particular. Without entrepreneurship and vision much you are capturing, promoting and encouraging would be lost and all of us lessor for it.
THANKS FOR ADD...MY NEW FRIEND
GOOD MUSIC 
M A M Y K Ô 
