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  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King – Wishful Thinking

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King – Wishful Thinking

    Smokin Joe Kubek

    Smokin Joe Kubek (November 30, 1956 – October 11, 2015) was an American Texas blues electric guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in the Dallas, Texas area.  In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King and in the 1980s began performing with Louisiana-born musician and vocalist, Bnois King.

    He was undoubtedly one of the most expressive guitarists of the last few decades. He was considered to be a faithful and competent continuator of the “Texas” style of the game associated with such names as: Lightnin Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

    Bnois King

    Bnois King (born January 21, 1943) (pronounced “buh-noise”) is a Texas Blues and Jazz guitar player, vocalist, and composer. He most often played guitar and rhythm guitar, and acted as the main vocalist and original songwriter for the Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band, touring and equally billed with Kubek after 1997.
    (via wikipedia.org)

    Albums

    1991: The Axe Man (Double Trouble Records)
    1991: Steppin’ Out Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1992: Chain Smokin’ Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1993: Texas Cadillac (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1995: Cryin’ For The Moon (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Keep Comin’ Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Got My Mind Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1998: Take Your Best Shot (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2000: Bite Me! (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2003: Roadhouse Research (Blind Pig Records)
    2004: Show Me The Money (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2005: Served Up Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2006: My Heart’s In Texas (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2008: Blood Brothers (Alligator Records)[8]
    2010: Have Blues Will Travel (Alligator Records)
    2012: Let That Right Hand Go… (Bird Records Texas)
    2012: Close To The Bone (Delta Groove Productions)
    2013: Road Dog’s Life (Delta Groove)
    2015: Fat Man’s Shine Parlor (Blind Pig Records)

    Our quality blues t-shirts are perfect for your next music festival, concert or jam, and make great gifts.

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  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Better Be Getting It On

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Better Be Getting It On

    Smokin Joe Kubek

    Smokin Joe Kubek (November 30, 1956 – October 11, 2015) was an American Texas blues electric guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in the Dallas, Texas area.  In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King and in the 1980s began performing with Louisiana-born musician and vocalist, Bnois King.

    He was undoubtedly one of the most expressive guitarists of the last few decades. He was considered to be a faithful and competent continuator of the “Texas” style of the game associated with such names as: Lightnin Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

    Bnois King

    Bnois King (born January 21, 1943) (pronounced “buh-noise”) is a Texas Blues and Jazz guitar player, vocalist, and composer. He most often played guitar and rhythm guitar, and acted as the main vocalist and original songwriter for the Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band, touring and equally billed with Kubek after 1997.
    (via wikipedia.org)

    Albums

    1991: The Axe Man (Double Trouble Records)
    1991: Steppin’ Out Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1992: Chain Smokin’ Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1993: Texas Cadillac (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1995: Cryin’ For The Moon (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Keep Comin’ Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Got My Mind Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1998: Take Your Best Shot (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2000: Bite Me! (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2003: Roadhouse Research (Blind Pig Records)
    2004: Show Me The Money (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2005: Served Up Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2006: My Heart’s In Texas (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2008: Blood Brothers (Alligator Records)[8]
    2010: Have Blues Will Travel (Alligator Records)
    2012: Let That Right Hand Go… (Bird Records Texas)
    2012: Close To The Bone (Delta Groove Productions)
    2013: Road Dog’s Life (Delta Groove)
    2015: Fat Man’s Shine Parlor (Blind Pig Records)

    Our quality blues t-shirts are perfect for your next music festival, concert or jam, and make great gifts.

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  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Mean Old World

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Mean Old World

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King at All Play in Des Moines, IA. March 4, 2011.

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King – one of the most talented guitar tandems in any genre. Playing together for twenty-five years, they have become a dynamic musical tour de force, with Joe’s flame-throwing guitar work complemented by Bnois’ cool, jazz-inflected playing and soulful vocals. Their incendiary live shows feature two top-flight guitarists intuitively locked in with each other and backed by a firepower rhythm section, making for a powerful and irresistible combination.

    Smokin Joe Kubek

    Smokin Joe Kubek (November 30, 1956 – October 11, 2015) was an American Texas blues electric guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in the Dallas, Texas area.  In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King and in the 1980s began performing with Louisiana-born musician and vocalist, Bnois King.

    He was undoubtedly one of the most expressive guitarists of the last few decades. He was considered to be a faithful and competent continuator of the “Texas” style of the game associated with such names as: Lightnin Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

    Bnois King

    Bnois King (born January 21, 1943) (pronounced “buh-noise”) is a Texas Blues and Jazz guitar player, vocalist, and composer. He most often played guitar and rhythm guitar, and acted as the main vocalist and original songwriter for the Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band, touring and equally billed with Kubek after 1997.
    (via wikipedia.org)

    Albums

    1991: The Axe Man (Double Trouble Records)
    1991: Steppin’ Out Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1992: Chain Smokin’ Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1993: Texas Cadillac (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1995: Cryin’ For The Moon (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Keep Comin’ Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Got My Mind Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1998: Take Your Best Shot (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2000: Bite Me! (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2003: Roadhouse Research (Blind Pig Records)
    2004: Show Me The Money (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2005: Served Up Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2006: My Heart’s In Texas (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2008: Blood Brothers (Alligator Records)[8]
    2010: Have Blues Will Travel (Alligator Records)
    2012: Let That Right Hand Go… (Bird Records Texas)
    2012: Close To The Bone (Delta Groove Productions)
    2013: Road Dog’s Life (Delta Groove)
    2015: Fat Man’s Shine Parlor (Blind Pig Records)

    Our quality blues t-shirts are perfect for your next music festival, concert or jam, and make great gifts.

    blues music t-shirts

  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Cornbread

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Cornbread

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King – one of the most talented guitar tandems in any genre. Playing together for twenty-five years, they have become a dynamic musical tour de force, with Joe’s flame-throwing guitar work complemented by Bnois’ cool, jazz-inflected playing and soulful vocals. Their incendiary live shows feature two top-flight guitarists intuitively locked in with each other and backed by a firepower rhythm section, making for a powerful and irresistible combination.

    Smokin Joe Kubek

    Smokin Joe Kubek (November 30, 1956 – October 11, 2015) was an American Texas blues electric guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in the Dallas, Texas area.  In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King and in the 1980s began performing with Louisiana-born musician and vocalist, Bnois King.

    He was undoubtedly one of the most expressive guitarists of the last few decades. He was considered to be a faithful and competent continuator of the “Texas” style of the game associated with such names as: Lightnin Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

    Bnois King

    Bnois King (born January 21, 1943) (pronounced “buh-noise”) is a Texas Blues and Jazz guitar player, vocalist, and composer. He most often played guitar and rhythm guitar, and acted as the main vocalist and original songwriter for the Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band, touring and equally billed with Kubek after 1997.
    (via wikipedia.org)

    Albums

    1991: The Axe Man (Double Trouble Records)
    1991: Steppin’ Out Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1992: Chain Smokin’ Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1993: Texas Cadillac (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1995: Cryin’ For The Moon (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Keep Comin’ Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Got My Mind Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1998: Take Your Best Shot (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2000: Bite Me! (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2003: Roadhouse Research (Blind Pig Records)
    2004: Show Me The Money (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2005: Served Up Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2006: My Heart’s In Texas (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2008: Blood Brothers (Alligator Records)[8]
    2010: Have Blues Will Travel (Alligator Records)
    2012: Let That Right Hand Go… (Bird Records Texas)
    2012: Close To The Bone (Delta Groove Productions)
    2013: Road Dog’s Life (Delta Groove)
    2015: Fat Man’s Shine Parlor (Blind Pig Records)

  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – My Heart’s In Texas

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – My Heart’s In Texas

    Master Texas blues guitarist Smokin’ Joe Kubek died from a heart attack on Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was 58. Kubek, who performed for nearly three decades with his longtime musical partner Bnois King, died shortly before he was to appear on stage at the Pleasure Island Seafood & Blues Festival in North Carolina. Billboard says, “Kubek is one of the fiercest Texas blues guitarists [who] plays blues-rock aimed at the gut level.” Living Blues describes his music as “heavy, powerful and tough roadhouse blues, punchy Texas shuffles, and mighty fine roots rock.”

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek was born in Pennsylvania in on November 30, 1956 but grew up just outside of Dallas. He was leading his own bands and gigging in clubs all around Dallas when he was only 14. He first heard blues by listening to Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, Kubek soon discovered the music of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and other early masters including Freddie King, Johnny Copeland and Lightnin’ Hopkins. By the time he was 19, he was backing many famous blues players in the area, including Freddie King. In 1976, Kubek was about to head out on tour with King when King died suddenly of a heart attack.

    Kubek next worked with R&B singer Al “TNT” Braggs and made a host of new friends, including Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan (with whom Kubek became close), B.B. King and many other blues icons. He often found himself jamming with these larger-than-life blues stars, while playing constantly around the Dallas area. He not only learned tips and techniques, but also soaked up stories and lessons of being a professional touring musician. One night, he even had the chance to play B.B.’s guitar, Lucille. “B.B. admired my enthusiasm and he encouraged me, which really meant a lot. When times got hard, I always remembered how B.B. King had given me some encouragement.”

    In 1989, Kubek met guitarist/vocalist Bnois King at a Monday night Dallas jam session. The two became fast friends, and melded their seemingly divergent styles — Kubek a rocking and fierce picker and slider, King a subtle, fat-chord rhythm player whose solos are spontaneous and unpredictable — into one of the most potent guitar combinations the Southwest had ever produced. Kubek explains the relationship succinctly: “I pull the blues out of him, and he pulls the jazz out of me. Bnois knows so much about jazz it’s amazing. Bnois fires me up. We are constantly pushing each other higher, complimenting each other’s solos. But it’s not planned. We never know what we’re going to do until it’s done.”
    Kubek and King signed to Bullseye Blues and released their debut CD, Stepping Out Texas Style, in 1991. After conquering the Dallas scene, the band began touring clubs, concert halls and festivals nationally and internationally. Following a successful series of eight Bullseye releases, they signed to Blind Pig Records in 2003. As their popularity continued to build on the strength of their recordings and the energy of their live shows, the band’s touring schedule grew to over 150 dates per year all across the United States, Canada and Europe (where they have toured more than a dozen times), solidifying their place in the blues world with one jaw-dropping show after another.

    Kubek and King signed with Alligator in 2008 and released Blood Brothers and followed up with Have Blues, Will Travel in 2010. They released four more albums after leaving Alligator and continued to tour non-stop. Their latest CD, Fat Man’s Shine Parlor (Blind Pig), came out in February, 2015. (source: LivingBlues, Alligator Records)

  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – I Need More

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – I Need More

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King – one of the most talented guitar tandems in any genre. Playing together for twenty-five years, they have become a dynamic musical tour de force, with Joe’s flame-throwing guitar work complemented by Bnois’ cool, jazz-inflected playing and soulful vocals. Their incendiary live shows feature two top-flight guitarists intuitively locked in with each other and backed by a firepower rhythm section, making for a powerful and irresistible combination.

    Smokin Joe Kubek

    Smokin Joe Kubek (November 30, 1956 – October 11, 2015) was an American Texas blues electric guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in the Dallas, Texas area.  In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King and in the 1980s began performing with Louisiana-born musician and vocalist, Bnois King.

    He was undoubtedly one of the most expressive guitarists of the last few decades. He was considered to be a faithful and competent continuator of the “Texas” style of the game associated with such names as: Lightnin Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

    Bnois King

    Bnois King (born January 21, 1943) (pronounced “buh-noise”) is a Texas Blues and Jazz guitar player, vocalist, and composer. He most often played guitar and rhythm guitar, and acted as the main vocalist and original songwriter for the Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band, touring and equally billed with Kubek after 1997.
    (via wikipedia.org)

    Albums

    1991: The Axe Man (Double Trouble Records)
    1991: Steppin’ Out Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1992: Chain Smokin’ Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1993: Texas Cadillac (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1995: Cryin’ For The Moon (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Keep Comin’ Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Got My Mind Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1998: Take Your Best Shot (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2000: Bite Me! (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2003: Roadhouse Research (Blind Pig Records)
    2004: Show Me The Money (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2005: Served Up Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2006: My Heart’s In Texas (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2008: Blood Brothers (Alligator Records)[8]
    2010: Have Blues Will Travel (Alligator Records)
    2012: Let That Right Hand Go… (Bird Records Texas)
    2012: Close To The Bone (Delta Groove Productions)
    2013: Road Dog’s Life (Delta Groove)
    2015: Fat Man’s Shine Parlor (Blind Pig Records)

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  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band – Texas Cadillac

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band – Texas Cadillac

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek was an American blues guitarist and singer born in 1956 in Texas. He was a prominent figure in the Texas blues scene. Kubek gained recognition for his virtuoso guitar skills and dynamic stage presence. Kubek was heavily influenced by blues legends such as B.B. King and Freddie King and developed a unique blend of blues, rock, and jazz. That set him apart from other blues musicians.

    Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in the Dallas, Texas area. In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King.

    Kubek’s musical career took off in the late 1980s when he formed a partnership with fellow Texas blues guitarist Bnois King. The duo released several critically acclaimed albums like 1993’s Texas Cadillac, 1996’s Got My Mind Back, and 2000’s Bite Me. Duo and toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Their high-energy performances and tight musical interplay made them known, and blues fans considered their live shows legendary.

    In addition to his work with Bnois King, Kubek released several solo albums and collaborated with other blues musicians, including Anson Funderburgh, who was his guitar mentor. He was also a popular session musician and appeared on numerous albums by other blues artists.

    A true master of the blues

    Kubek was a talented guitarist with a distinctive style, and his contributions to the blues genre were widely recognized by both fans and critics. Tragically, Kubek died on October 11, 2015 after suffering a heart attack shortly before he was scheduled to take the stage at a festival near Wilmington, North Carolina. He was 58 years old. He passed away in 2015, but his legacy continues to live on through his music and the impact he had on the blues community. People will always remember Smokin’ Joe Kubek as one of the greatest blues guitarists of his generation and a true master of the blues.

  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Tired Of Cryin’ Over You

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Tired Of Cryin’ Over You

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek

    (November 30, 1956 – October 11, 2015) was an American Texas blues electric guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in the Dallas, Texas area.  In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King and in the 1980s began performing with Louisiana-born musician and vocalist, Bnois King.

    Kubek died on October 11, 2015, from a heart attack at the age of 58.

    Bnois King

    Bnois King (born January 21, 1943) (pronounced “buh-noise”) is a Texas Blues and Jazz guitar player, vocalist, and composer. He most often played guitar and rhythm guitar, and acted as the main vocalist and original songwriter for the band, touring and equally billed with Kubek after 1997.

    (via wikipedia.org)

    Albums

    1991: The Axe Man (Double Trouble Records)
    1991: Steppin’ Out Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1992: Chain Smokin’ Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1993: Texas Cadillac (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1995: Cryin’ For The Moon (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Keep Comin’ Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Got My Mind Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1998: Take Your Best Shot (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2000: Bite Me! (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2003: Roadhouse Research (Blind Pig Records)
    2004: Show Me The Money (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2005: Served Up Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2006: My Heart’s In Texas (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2008: Blood Brothers (Alligator Records)[8]
    2010: Have Blues Will Travel (Alligator Records)
    2012: Let That Right Hand Go… (Bird Records Texas)
    2012: Close To The Bone (Delta Groove Productions)
    2013: Road Dog’s Life (Delta Groove)
    2015: Fat Man’s Shine Parlor (Blind Pig Records)

  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band – Have Blues, Will Travel

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band – Have Blues, Will Travel

    Smokin Joe Kubek

    Smokin Joe Kubek (November 30, 1956 – October 11, 2015) was an American Texas blues electric guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in the Dallas, Texas area.  In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King and in the 1980s began performing with Louisiana-born musician and vocalist, Bnois King.

    He was undoubtedly one of the most expressive guitarists of the last few decades. He was considered to be a faithful and competent continuator of the “Texas” style of the game associated with such names as: Lightnin Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

    Bnois King

    Bnois King (born January 21, 1943) (pronounced “buh-noise”) is a Texas Blues and Jazz guitar player, vocalist, and composer. He most often played guitar and rhythm guitar, and acted as the main vocalist and original songwriter for the Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band, touring and equally billed with Kubek after 1997.

    (via wikipedia.org)

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  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Tired Of Cryin’ Over You

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Tired Of Cryin’ Over You

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Tired Of Cryin’ Over You
    Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King – Tired Of Cryin’ Over You

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    Smokin’ Joe Kubek

    (November 30, 1956 – October 11, 2015) was an American Texas blues electric guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in the Dallas, Texas area.  In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King and in the 1980s began performing with Louisiana-born musician and vocalist, Bnois King.

    Kubek died on October 11, 2015, from a heart attack at the age of 58.

    Bnois King

    Bnois King (born January 21, 1943) (pronounced “buh-noise”) is a Texas Blues and Jazz guitar player, vocalist, and composer. He most often played guitar and rhythm guitar, and acted as the main vocalist and original songwriter for the band, touring and equally billed with Kubek after 1997.

    (via wikipedia.org)

    Albums

    1991: The Axe Man (Double Trouble Records)
    1991: Steppin’ Out Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1992: Chain Smokin’ Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1993: Texas Cadillac (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1995: Cryin’ For The Moon (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Keep Comin’ Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1996: Got My Mind Back (Bullseye Blues Records)
    1998: Take Your Best Shot (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2000: Bite Me! (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2003: Roadhouse Research (Blind Pig Records)
    2004: Show Me The Money (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2005: Served Up Texas Style (Bullseye Blues Records)
    2006: My Heart’s In Texas (Blind Pig Records)[8]
    2008: Blood Brothers (Alligator Records)[8]
    2010: Have Blues Will Travel (Alligator Records)
    2012: Let That Right Hand Go… (Bird Records Texas)
    2012: Close To The Bone (Delta Groove Productions)
    2013: Road Dog’s Life (Delta Groove)
    2015: Fat Man’s Shine Parlor (Blind Pig Records)