Big Brian and the Blues Busters
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Honky-Tonk, Blues & Big Guitar
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Size DOES Matter is the new CD release from Big Brian and the Blues Busters, headed up (as you might expect" by guitarist "Big Brian" Schuster. The band is an exciting, high energy reinvention of American roots and blues, their songs ranging from heavy R&B ("Don't Ever Fall In Love") to 50's style honky-tonk ("Didn't I Hear Ya Say") to soulful gospel ballads ("Once Proud Soldier") to classic blues ("Tobacco Road"). The Busters cover of ZZ Top's "Thunderbird" gives Big Brian a chance to rip it up on the guitar, and on several other occasions, he shatters the silence with some nasty, blistering blues licks and spirited solos. Size DOES Matter appears to be giving the California bluesmen some attention and should be a boost to their live performance schedule and press notoriety.
Big Brian was born in the back of a pick-up truck in Inglewood, California, and was left on his parents doorstep by a band of gypsy nomads. And from there on out, it's been a long, strange trip. Keyboard player Mike Walker was drop kicked into this world because God decided his parents desperately needed to learn how to shake their heads in utter disbelief. He has since developed his talent to the extent that anyone that meets him soon acquires it through osmosis. The Brian and Mike tag team play from the soul, and are dedicated to the groove with a "make ya wanna get up and testify" honesty.
Big Brian and the Blues Busters are currently seeking recording label interest, professional management/agent representation and live performance bookings.
Contact Information
"Big Brian" Schuster
160 S. Eucalyptus Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
United States
Web site:
www.bigbrian.com
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Ivan Najera & Tony Unger
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Uplifting Combination Of Flamenco, Latin, Classical & Jazz
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The new CD, devotion, offers ten instrumental songs melding classical, flamenco, Latin and smooth jazz sounds. Recorded by the guitar duo of Ivan Najera and Tony Unger, the music is dynamic and passionate, and unlike many of the acoustic duo CDs out there, several tracks feature electric guitar -- searing fusion moments that punctuate the primarily Latin rhythmic work. Each piece on devotion features a strong melody with ample improvisational moments. The two guitarists are clearly devoted to their music, which comes across in their harmonious interchange and their infectious style. A great album for lovers of flamenco and Latin guitar playing.
Ivan Najera is a native of Quito, Ecuador. At the age of 9, he began playing guitar. Ivan has played with the Colombian jazz/salsa group Los Caminantes" and released a CD in 1992 entitled "Jungle". Tony Unger also began playing the guitar at age 9. He was born in Germany, raised in Switzerland, and came to the United States at age 18. Tony began studying classical guitar, but fell in love with Spanish music, especially flamenco. He has played in rock and blues bands, but recently rediscovered his roots, playing classical, Spanish and jazz again. The duo came together, and the music on devotion was born -- their guitars playing off each other in an exchange of form and fervor.
Najera and Unger often have performed concerts and have been broadcast of radio and television. In 1999 they have scheduled a tour of Ecuador and have planned for the release of two new recordings.
Contact Information
Ivan Najera & Tony Unger
10941 Blackledge Road
Penn Valley, CA 95946
United States
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