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The 44s
Blues / Rock / Roots Music

"The 44's A barrage of armor-piercing bluesL.A.WKLY"

Los Angeles, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   The 44s: General Info
Member Since8/24/2006
Band Website theforty-fours.com
Band MembersJohnny Main-Lead Guitar/Vocals, Dug Mug Swanson-Award Winning Bassist, J.R. Lozano-(Los Lobos Familia) Drums, Tex Nakamura (formerly of "WAR")- Harmonica & Percussion
InfluencesThe Red Devils, Anson Funderburgh, Albert Collins, War, Lester Butler, The Blasters, Alex Schultz, Hook Herrera, Govt'Mule, Jimmie Vaughan,
Sounds LikeSomething Realy Bad is about to happen.....
Record LabelUnderground All The Way
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 12 2008 10:00P
Stubriks Fullerton, California
Jul 19 2008 8:15P
Upland Blues Festival Upland, California
Jul 26 2008 9:00P
Starboard Attitude Redondo Beach, California
Aug 23 2008 11:00A
Team 57 Event at Irvine Lake Irvine, California
Aug 30 2008 8:00P
Antelope Valley Fair Lancaster, California
Sep 5 2008 9:00P
Arcadia Blues Club Arcadia, California
Sep 6 2008 9:00P
The Maxson Road House South El Monte, California
Sep 20 2008 4:00P
Private Function Beverly Hills, California
Oct 2 2008 8:30P
The Big Fresno Fair Fresno, California
Oct 11 2008 7:00P
Private Function Corona, California
Oct 25 2008 9:00P
Arcadia Blues Club Arcadia, California
Nov 15 2008 9:00P
Arcadia Blues Club Arcadia, California

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   About The 44s
The 44's: It's a powerhouse quartet that plays roots music with a freshness that's hard to match. They formed as a band while on the road in Sturgis South Dakota for the Motorcycle Rally and have been blasting out Gritty, Hard Hitting Blues while tearing apart the L.A./O.C. club scene. Featuring Tex "Weeping Willow"Nakamura (formerly of WAR) on harmonica and percussion, their octane just went up another notch. 2006 I.B.C. Finalists "THE 44'S- A VOLLEY OF HIGH VELOCITY BLUES FROM THIS HIGH CALIBER OUTFIT" - L.A. Weekly June 2006
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The 44s has 593 friends.
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The 44s's Friends Comments
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☠Super8





Jul 3 2008 11:58 PM

10+10+10+10+4 =
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Rob's Blues Blog





Jul 2 2008 5:13 PM

Thanks guys! I so dig the tunes and appreciate the friendship.
When are you heading east?
Vickie





Jun 26 2008 11:29 PM

Great to hear about your CD coming out. Can't wait.
I've heard you live and your are terrific!!!!!
Chris Ghidoni





Jun 26 2008 2:35 PM

Hey guys,
Thanks for the add!
Buck Wildstar





Jun 26 2008 8:31 AM

Johnny, que paso brother
Da Bluz King


Is Online


Jun 24 2008 9:15 PM

Hey Dug these guys want in they said or else!!! LOL see you soon Leonard
MIDGET WRESTLING
JEFF





Jun 23 2008 8:08 PM

ANYTIME FOR MY BROTHER 44'S.

BIG JEFF
william clarke





Jun 23 2008 5:37 AM

I went to your site and saw your playing at the Starboard!!! WOW. You know that Bill played there every weekend before he started touring. Best of luck guys. Does Castro still own the place?
(new cd cover of Bill below)Photobucket
Robert Willis Producer/writer/player





Jun 20 2008 8:16 PM

Thanks for the add!
Robbie King Band





Jun 20 2008 8:57 AM

Knock'm dead this weekend Guy's!!
Can't wait for you to play the Riverside area!! PEACE OUT!!
Big Son Mojo Prophets





Jun 19 2008 2:16 PM

The Day of the Upland Blues fest MOJO uprising is almost here brothers!Keep your Gri'Gri" strong!
Big Son(MOJO PROPHETS)
BRD





Jun 13 2008 2:50 PM

HEY FELLAS

BAD ASS BLUES SINGER HARP PLAYER AVAILABLE ! (ME)
SPREAD THE WORD
YOU KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!
REAL BLUES BANDS HIT ME UP
ON MYSPACE OR bgrocndady@yahoo.com
Dave





Jun 11 2008 11:20 PM

Had a great time playing with you too, hope to play again soon!

Dave
Dave Melton Band





Jun 10 2008 12:41 AM

Hey there homeboys!
Robbie King Band





Jun 7 2008 2:34 PM

Have a great Gig my Blues Brothers!!
Prince Pheenix Wade





Jun 4 2008 6:16 PM

What up Johnny? ......Bar Melody on Supulveda and Westchester Parkway in Inglewood, Ca. Rock and Blues nights on Tues and Wednesday. Live Band. Tell Dug to go in and ask for Christian or Jim. Say you were referred and come highly recommended by Prince Pheenix Wade (former security at Baja Cantina and head of security at Hinano). There loss if they say no.......I'll let you know about the studio situation. It's all financing.
Kiki V





Jun 3 2008 11:31 PM

HEY JOHNNY AND JASON HOW YOU DOIN..YOUR SITE KICKS ASS,COOLTUNE,YOU GUYS ARE TEARING IT UP EVERYWHERE YOU PLAY,IF YOU GET A CHANCE,CHECK OUT MY NEW PROJECT,ITS ON MY SPACE,BUT ITS UNDER TONY SR. AND TONY JR. AND THE FIREWATER BLUES BAND SITE THIS FATHER AND SON TEAM KNOW HOW TO WRITE GREAT ROCK BLUES TUNES,I KNOW JASON WILL LIKE THE TUNES,HE LIKES TO ROCK,I REMEMBER WENT WE USED TO JAM TOGETHER WITH DAVID LEON,JASON ROCKS.KEEP TEARING IT UP GUYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU AT B-CLUB.KIKI V. BASS.
TEAM 57





Jun 2 2008 6:20 PM

Looking forward to seeing you and the boys!....

For more info....
http://fishingnetwork. net/forum4/showthread. php?t=18720


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Big Son Mojo Prophets





Jun 2 2008 6:09 PM

Man that new tune is like a slow burn.
Great work guys!Mr.Main light's it up!!
Preach brother!Preach!!

Big Son(MOJO PROPHETS)
Steven V.





Jun 1 2008 9:20 PM

JOHNNY&CO.LAST BREATH KIXX SOME SERIOUS BUTTCHEEKS!!!YOU GUYZ ROQ MAN.KEEP ON BLUESING IT UP.
L O U D!!!
KAREN





Jun 1 2008 7:16 PM

Hello luv's iam totally luvin this song , thankyou, HUGS HUGS HUGS
Dog Hill Session





May 29 2008 1:48 PM

thx for your friendship
great blues sound & power videos
cheers from germany
Da Bluz King


Is Online


May 22 2008 4:30 PM

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Big Son Mojo Prophets





May 19 2008 7:01 AM

44's you cats are smokin BLUES!!!
I really dig your stuff!

Big Son(MOJO PROPHETS)
Bootie





May 17 2008 9:52 PM

Just dropping by to show some love. Hope you guys are all doing alright. Miss you and hope to see you some time this summer.
Robbie King Band





May 16 2008 7:48 AM

Have a great weekend play'n those HOT BLUES!!
Da Bluz King


Is Online


May 1 2008 10:57 AM

Cool picture!! See you saturday! Leonard
Alabama





Apr 3 2008 2:34 PM

Hey Guys
As always you were awesome at Stingers Sunday night!
And who knew that Tex could play some pool!!!
See some of you at Graziano's tonight
Jeff





Mar 29 2008 1:00 PM

TEAM 57





Feb 27 2008 1:08 PM

Great show as always last saturday night Doug! You and the boys rocked the house!

The 44's
Jeff





Feb 26 2008 11:57 AM

Hoy Hoy Hoy to the Forty Fours!
Yo Johnny..
When is your bout w/ Shane Mosley gonna take place again??
Send me that picture of you and the champ when yous get a chance.
Ha!
Best to y'all.
☠Super8





Feb 19 2008 10:15 AM

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☠Super8





Feb 19 2008 10:16 AM

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Pork Chop Tom Blues Band





Feb 19 2008 8:11 AM

Hey Johnny!! Happy Birthday!!Hope all is well Your Boy!!
Pork Chop
Weeping Willow





Feb 18 2008 6:53 PM