Album Notes

Recorded Oct. 26th, 2002
At Soto Sound Studios, Palatine, IL
Musicians:
Tom Holland - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Pat McKeever - Bass
Kevin Shanahan - Rhythm Guitar
Greg Haar - Drums

Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings are one of the most in demand blues bands in the midwest. They've opened for Eddy Clearwater, John Primer & the Real Deal Blues Band, Sharon Lewis and countless others, and have worked with Carey Bell, and Hubert Sumlin as these bluesmen's backing band.

"As a straightahead blues album, I enjoyed this more than anything I've heard lately"
- Alligator Records Bruce Iglauer

"Tom Holland is as good as any of the "next generation" Chicago blues guitarists that are on the scene today.....and he's 100% dedicated to his craft."
- Dave Herda, Chicago Blues Explosion radio show

"Tom Holland makes a strong case for himself as one of the most promising young axemen in Chicago"
- Joseph Niemczyk, Illinois Entertainer July '04

"Tom Holland is a worthy and respectful interpreter of Chicago blues... who has something to say, and the talent and understanding to say it"
- Bradley Alston, Baltimore Blues Society

For live dates check out:
http://www.shufflekings.com
http://www.myspace.com/shufflekings