Showing posts with label King Bees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label King Bees. Show all posts

Friday, August 19, 2022

The King Bees - Pollenatin'

Album: Pollenatin'
Size: 132,3 MB
Time: 57:09
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2000
Styles: Blues
Art: Full

1. Run Your Reputation Down (5:00)
2. Plenty Big Love (3:52)
3. Buzzin' At The Beehive (5:16)
4. A Little Light (4:36)
5. Pollenatin' (5:09)
6. Under My Skin (5:15)
7. Mean Old Bedbug Blues (5:19)
8. It's Tight (2:33)
9. Stuck In A Groove (5:40)
10. Poisonous (6:01)
11. Monkeyshines (4:51)
12. Prisoner Blues (3:32)

The King Bees are used to rockin' their blues in some great settings - Rome, New York City, Amsterdam. Their deep love of the genre, their keen musical sensibilities, and their pure pleasure in performing translate into any language. Founded in 1987 by guitarist/organist Hound Dog Baskerville and singer/song-writer/bassist, Queen Bee Zamagni, The 'Bees cut their teeth and honed their skills sitting in with and backing up many blues titans - Bo Diddley, Tinsley Ellis, Billy Branch, Mojo Buford, Big Jack Johnson, Sam Carr, Frank Frost, Lazy Lester, Ronnie Earl - these are only a few who've invited The 'Bees to share the stage.

But what has most refined and sharpened their cut-to-the-bone talent are the years spent on the road with some of the most legendary of blues greats, such as Jerry McCain and Chicago Bob Nelson. But don't think The King Bees are merely a superior back-up band. Having learned at the feet of the greats throughout the deep-South has amply prepared them to forge a smoldering, rocking, soul-stirring sound that's all their own. Over the many, many miles logged in the States, and in numerous European tours, they've proven that they can raise the roof at prestigious concert halls, such as Lincoln Center NYC, shake the stage at European festivals, and bring the crowd to their knees in a juke-joint way down South.

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

Pollenatin' mc
Pollenatin' zippy

Friday, December 4, 2020

The King Bees - Featuring The Greatest Blues Stars

Size: 124,4 MB
Time: 53:52
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2020
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front

1. Got The Blues (Feat. Jerry McCain) (4:30)
2. Quit You Pretty Baby (Feat. Chicago Bob Nelson) (2:48)
3. Natchez Burning (Feat. Nappy Brown) (3:49)
4. Hello Central (Feat. Chick Willis) (6:18)
5. What Mama Told Me (Feat. Carey Bell) (3:54)
6. Black Rat (Feat. Neal Pattman) (3:36)
7. Noccalula Boogie (Feat. Jerry McCain) (7:35)
8. Run Your Reputation Down (Feat. Jerry McCain) (4:59)
9. Beverly’s Guitar Blues (Feat. Beverly 'Guitar' Watkins) (8:47)
10. Goin In The Valley (Feat. Chicago Bob Nelson) (2:46)
11. Alchohol And Blues (Feat. Carey Bell) (4:45)

The King Bees, decided to quit getting their blues education only from records and to go on a pilgrimage through the US South. Their quest was to find authentic blues masters and to apprentice under them. They were soon on an expedition that became their life’s work. Many blues greats took them under their wing and guided The King Bees toward “the sound”. By 1990 they were touring and recording with their heroes. Over the years Bo Diddley, Nappy Brown, Carey Bell, Jerry McCain and many other blues lions gave them the call to tour and record. Aware that they were in the company of historical and cultural treasures, The King Bees committed themselves to promoting and elevating their mentors through booking, recording, and festival production.

Featuring The Greatest Blues Stars mc
Featuring The Greatest Blues Stars zippy

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

King Bees (US) - Love Hasn't Killed Me Yet

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:13
Size: 149.3 MB
Styles: Rockin blues
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[4:02] 1. Pay Your Money
[4:28] 2. Workin' Man
[5:44] 3. Closer To The Moon
[3:14] 4. Love Hasn't Killed Me Yet
[8:09] 5. Florida
[3:16] 6. So Hard
[4:41] 7. Where R U
[4:46] 8. That's When I Knew I Had The Blues
[4:26] 9. Jello Man
[6:50] 10. Blues Contusion
[3:35] 11. Heartbreak & 43rd
[4:22] 12. Home Alone In The Dark
[2:57] 13. Big Girls (Need Lovin Too)
[4:36] 14. Jelly Roll

The KingBees have been rocking the midwest for over 20 years, opening for such blues stars as Albert King and Marcia Ball. They have performed at many of the country's largest blues festivals, including twice at the WC Handy festival in Henderson, Ky. Their new CD,"Love Hasn't Killed Me Yet" features 14 original songs, including "Closer to the Moon", "Blues Contusion" and "Big Girls". With twin guitar leads, screaming harp, sizziling keyboards and strong lyrics, this cd is sure to please everyone who loves blues and rock music.

Love Hasn't Killed Me Yet mc
Love Hasn't Killed Me Yet zippy

Friday, May 6, 2016

The King Bees - Stingin' And Swingin'

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:56
Size: 132.6 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 2000
Art: Front

[4:20] 1. Where'd You Get To
[4:34] 2. No Dice
[5:58] 3. Send E To The Jailhouse
[5:55] 4. Coupe De Ville
[5:27] 5. Back Door Lovin'
[4:03] 6. Party Shoppe
[5:35] 7. Make It Up To Me
[5:29] 8. Things Ain't Right (Feat. Jerry McCain)
[4:33] 9. Stumblin' From The Hideaway
[3:43] 10. I. B. Lover, Md
[4:25] 11. Dimples (Feat. Neal Pattman)
[3:48] 12. Low Down Dog

The King Bees are used to rockin' their blues in some great settings - Rome, New York City, Amsterdam. Their deep love of the genre, their keen musical sensibilities, and their pure pleasure in performing translate into any language.

Founded in 1987 by guitarist/organist Hound Dog Baskerville and singer/song-writer/bassist, Queen Bee Zamagni, The 'Bees cut their teeth and honed their skills sitting in with and backing up many blues titans - Bo Diddley, Tinsley Ellis, Billy Branch, Mojo Buford, Big Jack Johnson, Sam Carr, Frank Frost, Lazy Lester, Ronnie Earl - these are only a few who've invited The 'Bees to share the stage.

But what has most refined and sharpened their cut-to-the-bone talent are the years spent on the road with some of the most legendary of blues greats, such as Jerry McCain and Chicago Bob Nelson. But don't think The King Bees are merely a superior back-up band. Having learned at the feet of the greats throughout the deep-South has amply prepared them to forge a smoldering, rocking, soul-stirring sound that's all their own. Over the many, many miles logged in the States, and in numerous European tours, they've proven that they can raise the roof at prestigious concert halls, such as Lincoln Center NYC, shake the stage at European festivals, and bring the crowd to their knees in a juke-joint way down South.

Stingin' And Swingin' mc
Stingin' And Swingin' zippy