THE MANNISH BOYS MAKING BIG PLANS FOR 2012:
2011 has almost come and gone…and surprisingly without bearing witness to a new album from Delta Groove's all-star house band, The Mannish Boys, but fear not! The Boys plan on heading back into the studio this winter to knockout another pure sonic gem. So who exactly will be gracing the digital grooves on their next shiny new release? Well, that's always a topic of much contention, but we can report on several key returning members, both past and present, including Finis Tasby, Kirk Fletcher, Kid Ramos, Frank Goldwasser, Randy Chortkoff, Willie J. Campbell and Jimi Bott. Making his Mannish Boys album debut this time out however will be powerhouse vocalist Sugaray Rayford. Standing at 6'5", Rayford is a big man, who possesses an even bigger voice, and this past summer has already proven his big stature a worthy addition to The Mannish Boys armament. Also be on the lookout for Candye Kane, along with her current ace guitarist Laura Chavez, to drop in on the proceedings, in addition to special guests Mud Morganfield, Bob Corritore and Jackie Payne.
2011 has almost come and gone…and surprisingly without bearing witness to a new album from Delta Groove's all-star house band, The Mannish Boys, but fear not! The Boys plan on heading back into the studio this winter to knockout another pure sonic gem. So who exactly will be gracing the digital grooves on their next shiny new release? Well, that's always a topic of much contention, but we can report on several key returning members, both past and present, including Finis Tasby, Kirk Fletcher, Kid Ramos, Frank Goldwasser, Randy Chortkoff, Willie J. Campbell and Jimi Bott. Making his Mannish Boys album debut this time out however will be powerhouse vocalist Sugaray Rayford. Standing at 6'5", Rayford is a big man, who possesses an even bigger voice, and this past summer has already proven his big stature a worthy addition to The Mannish Boys armament. Also be on the lookout for Candye Kane, along with her current ace guitarist Laura Chavez, to drop in on the proceedings, in addition to special guests Mud Morganfield, Bob Corritore and Jackie Payne.
EXCLUSIVE BOOKING REPRESENTATION W/ PIEDMONT TALENT:
The Mannish Boys have just signed on with the Piedmont Talent booking agency. Piedmont Talent was founded in 1989 and represents a talented roster of artists which includes Candye Kane, Mike Zito, James Cotton, Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets, Johnny Winter, Roomful Of Blues, Debbie Davies and Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater just to name a few. Director Steve Hecht is a two-time recipient of the Keeping The Blues Alive Award for Agent/Manager of the Year, so the Boys will certainly be in good hands. With a new album just around the corner you can expect 2012 to be a very busy year indeed for The Mannish Boys. For more info visit their website: http://piedmonttalent.com/artists/artist.cfm?id=170
11/09/11: Lucerne, Switzerland - Grand Casino Lucerne - show at the Casineum bar (DELTA GROOVE HARP BLAST)
11/10/11: Lucerne, Switzerland - Grand Casino Lucerne - show on the main stage (DELTA GROOVE HARP BLAST)
11/12/11: Lucerne, Switzerland - Blues Brunch at the Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne (DELTA GROOVE HARP BLAST)
04/14/12: St. Petersburg, FL – Tampa Bay Blues Festival
05/26-27/12: Simi Valley, CA – Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival
11/10/11: Lucerne, Switzerland - Grand Casino Lucerne - show on the main stage (DELTA GROOVE HARP BLAST)
11/12/11: Lucerne, Switzerland - Blues Brunch at the Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne (DELTA GROOVE HARP BLAST)
04/14/12: St. Petersburg, FL – Tampa Bay Blues Festival
05/26-27/12: Simi Valley, CA – Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival
06/30/12: Las Vegas, NV – Boulder Station Casion
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