Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
The Mighty Orq devil at your back live@kornbrennerei broeleck
OPENING SUNDAY NIGHT OF THE FESTIVAL!!!!
Best Guitar Solos-Dan Lawson Band "Story of the Blues"
SOOOO GOOOD!!!! HE'LL BE AT OUR FESTIVAL ALL 3 DAYS! GET YOUR WRISTBANDS NOW! WWW.FREEPORTBLUESFESTIVAL.COM
2011 FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group's distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up". Co-founder Kim Wilson, the sole original member, still spearheads the group as it evolves into its newest incarnation."We started as a straight blues band", vocalist and harmonica player Wilson says. "We now incorporate a mixture of a lot of different styles. We're an American music band and we're much higher energy than we were before."
In addition to Wilson, the current Thunderbirds line-up features Jay Moeller on drums, Johnny Moeller and Mike Keller on guitar, and Randy Bermudes on bass."To be in the T-Birds, you need to understand the different styles of music and different ways of playing," Wilson comments. "You have to be willing to adopt a more contemporary style. The guys we have now are able to do that."
The band continues to tour extensively, in both the U.S. and Europe. Wilson is currently writing songs on his own, with band members and other writers.
"I've primarily been a solo songwriter, but I'm looking forward to experimenting with the guys in the band," Wilson says.
The thread throughout the T-Birds career has been the respect the group commanded for its peerless musicianship and devotion to the sounds of blues, R & B and rock 'n roll. In fact, Muddy Waters called Wilson his favorite harmonica player and vocalist. "Muddy Waters was very good to me," Wilson says. "He almost adopted me. I'll never forget him."
For Kim Wilson, the musical journey started in Goleta, California. At 17 he began playing the harmonica. His influences included Little Walter, George "Harmonica" Smith, Lazy Lester and James Cotton. At the same time, Wilson began singing and was deeply impacted by Bobby "Blue" Bland, B.B. King, Otis Rush, Jimmy Rodgers and Muddy Waters. In search of other musicians who shared his love of the blues, Wilson headed to Minneapolis. He stayed there for a year and a half, playing locally, before moving to the burgeoning music scene of Austin, Texas. It was there that he met Jimmie Vaughan and they founded the T-Birds in 1974. The band developed a reputation as a compelling live act and subsequently signed a record deal with CBS/Epic Records.
In 1979, The Fabulous Thunderbirds released their first self-titled album. Primarily blues influenced, it became a cult classic. "Things were wide open back then," Wilson recalls. "There were hundreds of stages where bands could show what they had."
In subsequent releases, the band started to incorporate more Cajun, rock 'n roll and soul influences. The album "T-Bird Rhythm" marked a creative turning point for the group as it collaborated with noted producer Nick Lowe. In 1986, The Fabulous Thunderbirds reached a commercial peak with the album, "Tuff Enuff". The single of the same title as well as the singles "Wrap It Up" and "Look At That", all went top 40. The song, "Tuff Enuff" was featured in the film "Gung Ho" starring Michael Keaton.For the remainder of the '80s, the band continued to record and tour, and released the album, "Powerful Stuff". Jimmie Vaughn left in 1989 but Wilson kept the group going, incorporating keyboards into the guitar-driven sound. Kim moved back to California in 1996, continuing to cultivate the T-Birds music.
"The thing about the T-Birds is that we can play both blues festival and rock venues," Wilson comments. "We're a diversified band now and everybody's on the same page."
As a side project Wilson formed Kim Wilson's Blues Revue, a traditional blues band. He also owns a blues label, Blue Collar Music, that has released three albums - one by Kim, one by "Big Al" Blake and one by Fred Kaplan. Wilson has also recorded and written with noted session guitarist Danny Kortchmar and drummer Steve Jordan and may tour with them at some point. However his current focus remains The Fabulous Thunderbirds. "This is a great time for this band," he says. "We're looking forward to the future."
WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.FREEPORTBLUESFESTIVAL.COM
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
THE TEXAS RALLY
A GREAT RALLY THE WEEK AFTER OURS! THIS YEAR, THE TEXAS RALLY & STB ARE TEAMING UP FOR SOME GREAT ADVENTURES! WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED.
OUR EMCEE, BLOWOUT
Aaron Morrow, known in the music and entertainment industry as Blowout, began as a disc jockey in the early 80's. Blowout's love for people and music has lead him to his career as the emcee that can be seen on stages throughout Texas. Blowout's fans love his humor, quick wit and antical stage/bike games, keeping crowds entertained and drawn to the stage. Career highlights; as of yet, include sharing the stage with Johnny Winters, Pat Travers, Jackyl, Outlaw Dave and many others. He enjoys organizing and participating in charitable events such as benefits and rides; where he can be found on stage as emcee and auctioneer. Blowout considers meeting and befriending members of the crowds and his fan base his reward for a job well done.
We're honored to have Blowout as our Emcee, once again.
OUR CAMPSITE
BLUE LAGOON MOBILE SHOWERS ARE COMING TO SUMMERTIME BLUES FESTIVAL! NICE, HOT SHOWERS AT OUR CAMPSITE. PRE-PURCHASE YOUR CAMP SPOT ONLINE @ WWW.FREEPORTBLUESFESTIVAL.COM
CELEBRITY BIKE BUILDER, TROY NICHOLSON
CELEBRITY BIKE BUILDER, TROY NICHOLSON OF LIGHTNING CYCLE WORKS, WILL BE OUT OUR 2011 FESTIVAL. HE'LL BE SHOWING HIS BIKES AND GREETING FANS!
OUTLAW DAVE ON OUR 2010 RAFFLE BIKE
OUTLAW DAVE ON OUR 2010 RAFFLE BIKE AT THUNDER ROADS' BIKE NIGHT
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
The Mighty Orq devil at your back live@kornbrennerei broeleck
The 7th Annual Summertime Blues Festival welcomes The Mighty Orq to our 2011 show on Saturday, September 3rd. Times TBA
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
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