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Leaving A Legacy
Kim: Being a musician is all about leaving a legacy. It’s not just about making a hit right now, making a few dollars right now. It’s about leaving a…
The King of Accompaniment
Kim: Bob Welsh (right) is the king of accompaniment. I have not met anyone who accompanies as well as he does. He's really a top-of-the-line guy. He is…
Trading Guitar Solos
Kim: As far as Johnny and Bob trading guitar solos during a song, that kind of happens spur of the moment. And it is only with two or three songs that…
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Blues Musicians With Jazz Backgrounds
Kim: Rudy Albin has played all kinds of jazz gigs. And I've always believed that it's much easier to loosen up a jazz drummer than it is to tame down a…
The 2023 Great South Bay Music Festival
Review of the band’s performance at the Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue, NY. More photos from the show at NYS Music
Playing With Eyes And Ears Open
Rudy: I try to have my eyes and ears open when playing. Sometimes when you close your eyes, your ears open up more, but I try to keep an eye on what's…
July Concerts
Hope to see you out there! July 7 - Coach House Concert Hall - San Juan Capistrano, CA July 8 - Saint Rocke - Hermosa Beach, CA July 13 - The Music Hall…
What makes for a good solo?
"What makes for a good solo?" Kim: You have just got to phrase it and draw people in. You don't do that by playing a zillion miles an hour for a whole…
What Makes For A Good Thunderbird?
"You guys cover a lot of musical ground: Blues, rock, R&B. As someone selected by Kim, what makes for a good member of this band? What makes for a good…
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