Aug. 16th
The King Brothers

Rather than relying solely on tried and true blues stylings - which the Kings inherited naturally from second-cousins and blues legends Freddy and Albert King - Sam and Lee King are establishing a new standard . "It's danceable , it's rock-flavored, funk-flavored, gospel-flavored," explains Lee of the King Brothers' music. "I don't know a damn thing about picking cotton; I don't drink whiskey; I don't dip snuff; I don't fit any of those blues-man stereotypes. We just dig it for the art form, and we're taking it where it needs to go."

The King Brothers-Lee and Sam have been making music together for over 30 years. Based in southern California, they play some of the tightest blues west of Chicago. Their famous cousin Freddy King, as well as Albert King, were early inspirations. But their music is all their own. Original lyrics and taut instrumental arrangements are the hallmarks of their critically acclaimed debut album, "Turnin' Up the Heat". The Kings feel that the blues must grow and change in order to survive, so rather than imitate older artists, they've ceded them respect and gone forward with their own unique approach to the music.

They have recently returned home from a European tour and continue playing all over California. The King Brothers have definitely taken blues to a new dimension yet still remain true to the art form!

Visit the King Brothers website www.kingbroblues.com