Album Notes

GENTLEMEN'S BLUES CLUB: Volume 1 “SHOTGUN WEDDING” is an ALL-STAR, KICK-ASS, Hard-Rockin' Blues Album by Gentlemen's Blues Club (GBC) from Los Angeles...

GBC is led by Bassist/Producer MICK STOVER (a founding member of BB CHUNG KING and THE SCREAMING BUDDAHEADS)

Gentlemen's Blues Club - Vol. 1: Shotgun Wedding is loaded with awesome Guest Stars, and boasts 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

Special Guest Guitar Wunderkind *** PHILIP SAYCE *** 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 WALES via TORONTO CANADA, Phil has been tearing up the "L.A. SCENE" for the last 4 years. He has toured, recorded, and performed with such greats as MELISSA ETHRIDGE, JEFF HEALEY, UNCLE KRACKER, and DOBIE GRAY. Last year Philip appeared on JAY LENO, DAVID LETTERMAN, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, and received a standing ovation at THE 2005 GRAMMY PRESENTATIONS as the featured guitarist in The Melissa Ethridge Band. His debut American solo CD "Peace Machine" is also available on CD Baby. Check out philipsayce.com for more info

*** TEDDY ZIGZAG *** is LA's "first call" Hammond B3 KEYBOARD player. He toured with GUNS & ROSES in their heyday (including their infamous WEMBLY STADIUM performances in England) Ted played extensively with CAROLE KING & SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, and currently tours with ALICE COOPER. Ted also plays a mean blues harp, and has been featured in numerous movie releases & TV productions. He undoubtedly is one of the very best MCs in the music business. Check out his highly impressive discography on teddyzigzag.com

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, 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

*** MICK STOVER *** 6'3" of throbbing bass groove, Mick toured JAPAN, the US and Canada with BB CHUNG KING & THE SCREAMING BUDDAHEADS sharing bills with 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