"Cool" Ray Aleshire, Vocals; "Lightning" Rod Aleshire, Bass; "Boxcar" Bob Carter, Drums; Johnny "D" Davidson, Guitar; Chad Bement, Tenor Saxophone; Janell Christie, Alto Saxophone; George Hirai, Baritone Saxophone; Andy Wilson, Trumpet / Harmonica; Special Studio Guests: Mike Lynch - Keyboards and Accordian; Jason "Stix" Scott - Aux
Influences
T. Bone Walker, B.B. King, Count Basie, Roomful of Blues, Colin James, James Harman, Louis Jordan, Roy Brown, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Charlie Parker, Lenny Pickett, Max Weinberg Seven, King Curtis, Junior Walker, TRANE, Trains, James Brown, Tower of Power, Kid Ramos, Maceo Parker, Gerry Mulligan, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins, Red Prysock, Gato Barbieri, Jimi Hendrix, Cleto and the Cle-Tones, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Party People (A.K.A. People that Party), Stuff that Don't suck, Clifford Brown, Buddy Rich, Toot's!!, Rod Piazza, Clifford Brown,MICHAEL LYNCH, Charles Mingus, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Sonny Stitt, Wardell Grey, Joe Henderson, Charlie Musselwhite, Pepper Adams, Max Roach, Mary Jane, Dr. Phil, Bob's Big Boy, Tom Jones (Not that one), Telefusion, Homer Simpson, Duke Ellington, Brother Jack McDuff, The Blues Brothers, "Sweet" Lou Marini, Elvin Jones, P.D.'S (and you know what I mean Bob), Green Door Lounge, Pizza, DizzY, Ozzy, Pink Floyd,Scooby-Doo, Scrappy-Doo, Shooby-Doobie-Doo, Tom & Jerry, Ray Charles, Ian Knox, David "Fathead" Newman, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Motown, Glen Brown, Vernadines Soul Food in old town,Big Joe Turner,Jimmy Rushing ,Wynonie Harris, Marlon Brando (the other GODFATHER), Nat King Cole, Joe "King" Oliver, Stanley Turrentine, Les Paul, Bob Enos, Greg Piccolo, The Man Show, Fred Sanford, Quincy Jones, J. Geils Band, What It Was, Average White Band, Neil Hefti, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, William Jefferson Clinton, George Clinton, Clint Eastwood, Looney Toons, Friends and family everywhere!!
The Current Kings incarnation, winners of the Capital Area Blues Society Blues Brawl and competitors at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis focuses on "Jump" Blues, Swing, and the little big band sound of the 1940's. Playing tunes from the likes of legends B.B. King, Count Basie, Louis Jordan, T. Bone Walker, Roy Brown and many others. The Kings personify the party-time culture so prevalent in post-war america.
The Kings started in 1982 as a trio, and have progressed through numerous personnel changes and stylistic tweaks to become the large jump band that they are today. Based in Lansing, the Kings have played coast to coast in Michigan as well as trips to Memphis and Canada.
They have been nominated for two Jammie awards for their well received CD's "Every Night and Every Day" and winning the Award for their CD, "Just The Way We Like It". Both were recorded by Glen Brown for Glen Brown Productions in East Lansing Mi.
The Band has shared the stage with many well-known performers including opening for Roomful of Blues, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Mark Hummel, Bobby Rush, Smokin' Joe Kubek w/ B'nois King, the late great Robert Lockwood Jr. among others. The King's have also been the "Back-Up" band on several occassions for James Harman.
They are a favorite at many community events as their music appeals to people of all ages. The band has enjoyed "Air Play" from stations as far away as France, California, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Canada, Kansas, and many more.
THE KINGS SWING HARD AND HEAVY, DELIVERING KNOCKOUT PERFORMANCES WHEREVER THEY PERFORM!!!
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There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
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