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GENTLEMEN'S BLUES CLUB is an ALL-STAR, KICK-ASS, Hard-Rockin' Blues band from Los Angeles

Led by Bassist / Producer MICK STOVER (a founding member of BB CHUNG KING & the SCREAMING BUDDAHEADS), the debut album by GBC is loaded with awesome Guest Stars, boasting 3 of Southern California's most exciting Electric Blues Guitarists, and the best Hammond B3 player in North America. Check out this line-up:

*** "DIRTY" DAVE OSTI *** vocalist extraordinaire, is also one of the most Soulful Guitarists on the planet. He may be legitimately labeled a master songsmith, having written over 500 great tunes! His raw, aggressive talent is beyond description... He will wear you out with his hi-energy rock songs, then sooth you back to life with his smooth acoustic masterpieces. Check out his awesome Grammy contending original song "The Thorn" on this highly acclaimed disc.

Grammy Nominee *** ALAN "BB Chung King" MIRIKITANI *** has been a West Coast Blues icon since 1988 when he masterminded the now legendary BB CHUNG KING & THE SCREAMING BUDDAHEADS. He has toured all over the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan, spreading the "GOSPEL OF THE BLUES". BB always blows your mind and shows you why they say he has "SOUL FROM DEEP DOWN IN THE HOLE!" His modern trio incarnation of THE BUDDAHEADS can be found on buddaheads.com and his CD "Mumbo Jumbo" is also sold on CD Baby

Drummer, Producer, Actor *** DAVID RAVEN *** is one of the most sought-after drummers in Los Angeles. His album credits include STEVE JONES (of the SEX PISTOLS), RICKY MARTIN, IGGY POP, DREAD ZEPPELIN, BOBBY WOMACK, NANCY SINATRA, The SURFARIS, The MEAT PUPPETS, and his own personal project The MOJO MONKEYS. He is featured in the Off-Broadway smash, MUTAYTOR. Check out his alter-ego Hambone Hix at mutaytor.com/cast/member/hambone

*** TEDDY ZIGZAG *** is one of LA's "first call" Hammond B3 KEYBOARD players. He toured with GUNS & ROSES in their heyday (including their infamous WEMBLY STADIUM show in England) and currently tours with Alice Cooper. Check out his extensive discography on teddyzigzag.com

*** MICK STOVER *** 6'3" of throbbing bass groove, Mick toured JAPAN, the US and Canada with BB CHUNG KING & THE SCREAMING BUDDAHEADS opening for JOHNNY WINTER, PAT TRAVERS, OTIS RUSH, GREAT WHITE, NAZARETH, ROBIN TROWER, & the great BB KING. He has played onstage with SLASH, ERNIE ISLEY, CC DeVILLE, DWEEZIL ZAPPA, STEVE STEVENS, GILBY CLARKE, JOE BONAMASSA, etc. Check out his bio and discography at GentlemensBluesClub.com

Extra Special Guest *** PHILIP SAYCE *** One of the most exciting performers on the planet! The JAN 2006 Edition of GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE praised Philip's "Chewy drop-tuned riffs, wiggy bends, sassy wah, singing feedback, and waves of blistering, Fuzz Face-soaked leads". Originally from TORONTO, CANADA, Phil has been tearing up the LA Scene for the last few years. He has performed with such greats as MELISSA ETHRIDGE, JEFF HEALEY, UNCLE KRACKER, and DOBIE GRAY. His debut American solo CD is available on philipsayce.com Check out philipsaycepowertrio.com for more info