The Contenders features Pittsburgh Guitar Legend & Vocalist Craig King, whose 2007 CD “Breakthrough” received 3 ½ stars from Bluescritic.com…
“This fine release from Bonedog Records once again hits the right chords for Soul music like real Memphis-styled horns, Staxy-rhythm, greasy organ, soulful vocals.”
Powerhouse Keyboard Player Fred Delu also heats up the dance floor weekly with No Bad JuJu, and has performed with countless national and local stars over the years.
Rounding out this group of top notch players is a driving rhythm section anchored by Bass Player Arnold Stagger, and red hot Drummer Junior Smoke. Formerly with The Real Silk Band, Arnold Stagger’s energetic sound and infectious groove put the band in constant demand at all of the Steel City's hot jazz spots.
Junior is the original drummer from The Rhythm Kings, among the best Pittsburgh has ever had to offer, who along with vocalist Billy Price rocked the house up and down the East Coast in the '70's. T
he Contenders never fail to deliver an exciting evening of dynamic entertainment you don't want to miss! For Bookings contact Kurt Steinle at kurt.steinle@gmail.com.
Contenders Live
Thanks for the add guys! Great blues here! Funny today i was litening to a 75'live recording from the rythm kings with my friend Billy Price and your amazing drummer and i found your page 20 minutes later! I wish you all the best from France and hope to meet you when i'm back to Pitt in april! FRED
