| Mike Dollins & The Cruize Brothers |
- Voted Best CD by the Arkansas River Blues Society 2009
- As seen on ABC TV Ch 7 - KATV Good Morning Arkansas
- Mike was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame 2003
- Featured in Chittlin' Circuit Magazine in 2008
Rockin' Roadhouse Blues & Boogie
Mike Dollins Brad Messer Guido Ciardetti
Mike Dollins formed the Cruize Brothers during the seventies in California, receiving great reviews and consistent favorites at festivals, Sony
Corp Art Walk, Southern California Expo and major venues. Although the personnel have changed over the decades, the highly energetic
roadhouse music remains the same. All pure American music with a mix of Blues, R&B, Rock, Jazz and favorite songs from over the years.
The current Arkansas edition of the Cruize Brothers features journeymen, Guido Ciardetti on bass and in Brad Messer on drums both in constant
demand for sessions and shows. All three members sing, and share in what they call jammin’ keeping audiences alive and well. Guido owns
Hot Springs Music, in Arkansas and is a vintage guitar dealer: Hot Springs Music
Mike Dollins & The Cruize Brothers CD successes are well noted, and heard on over 200 radio stations worldwide, with a #12 radio top chart
song in Europe. Also featured guests on radio, ABC ch 7, television broadcasts and the Pat Lynch Talk Radio. The group has received great
reviews in major music magazines including Chittlin’ Circuit, Nightflying Entertainment Guide, Blues on Stage, Free Press and the Austrian -
Blues Art Journal.
The group is based in Central Arkansas, but travels the Delta Southland where they have performed at clubs, major showcases, festivals and
events. Mike was inducted into the National Heritage Blues Hall of Fame in 2003. The group's 2008 CD was voted Best Self Produced CD, by
the Arkansas River Blues Society, and submitted to the 2009 Memphis Blues Challenge, hosted by the Blues Foundation. With a top video on
AOL, MySpace and YouTube, the group is now planning a new CD release for 2009. Mike is the publisher of Blues Guitar News since 1988, and
read by 30,000 blues fans worldwide. www.bluesguitarnews.com
Appearing at Local Arkansas Venues:
Studio Joe, Juanita’s, Afterthought, George’s, Zack’s, Cornerstone, River Market, Counterpoint, Water-N-Hole, Lucky’s, Maxine’s & Boss Hogs, etc.
Corp Art Walk, Southern California Expo and major venues. Although the personnel have changed over the decades, the highly energetic
roadhouse music remains the same. All pure American music with a mix of Blues, R&B, Rock, Jazz and favorite songs from over the years.
The current Arkansas edition of the Cruize Brothers features journeymen, Guido Ciardetti on bass and in Brad Messer on drums both in constant
demand for sessions and shows. All three members sing, and share in what they call jammin’ keeping audiences alive and well. Guido owns
Hot Springs Music, in Arkansas and is a vintage guitar dealer: Hot Springs Music
Mike Dollins & The Cruize Brothers CD successes are well noted, and heard on over 200 radio stations worldwide, with a #12 radio top chart
song in Europe. Also featured guests on radio, ABC ch 7, television broadcasts and the Pat Lynch Talk Radio. The group has received great
reviews in major music magazines including Chittlin’ Circuit, Nightflying Entertainment Guide, Blues on Stage, Free Press and the Austrian -
Blues Art Journal.
The group is based in Central Arkansas, but travels the Delta Southland where they have performed at clubs, major showcases, festivals and
events. Mike was inducted into the National Heritage Blues Hall of Fame in 2003. The group's 2008 CD was voted Best Self Produced CD, by
the Arkansas River Blues Society, and submitted to the 2009 Memphis Blues Challenge, hosted by the Blues Foundation. With a top video on
AOL, MySpace and YouTube, the group is now planning a new CD release for 2009. Mike is the publisher of Blues Guitar News since 1988, and
read by 30,000 blues fans worldwide. www.bluesguitarnews.com
Appearing at Local Arkansas Venues:
Studio Joe, Juanita’s, Afterthought, George’s, Zack’s, Cornerstone, River Market, Counterpoint, Water-N-Hole, Lucky’s, Maxine’s & Boss Hogs, etc.
Mike's Gig Rig
| Top radio airplay hits Teaser & Strange Things |
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| Mike uses Geezer Speaker Cabinets |
About Mike Dollins & The Cruize Brothers
| Arkansas River Blues Society Jam Session @ Jazzi's Mike & The Cruize Bros host band, Jan 7th 2009 |
| Click photo below, to visit and join our MySpace Site |
Mike was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2003, and elected to the BHoF
Ambassador Board of Directors. A National Heritage Foundation certified and
registered, with a USA Trademark.
Ambassador Board of Directors. A National Heritage Foundation certified and
registered, with a USA Trademark.
Mike was named "God Father" of the Blues Guitar Gang in
2005, for six hot blues pickers from all over the world.
2005, for six hot blues pickers from all over the world.
Mike uses FatTone
Pickups, from Memphis,
TN. Need a vintage
sound, find it here - - - - >
Pickups, from Memphis,
TN. Need a vintage
sound, find it here - - - - >
1977 Les Paul Deluxe, extremely rare, one of only
twelve made with a natural maple top. All maple five
piece jazz neck. & 1983 Fender Smith Era Strat
twelve made with a natural maple top. All maple five
piece jazz neck. & 1983 Fender Smith Era Strat
| Mike's Custom Geezer 2X10 Cab with P10R Blue Back Jensen's |
| New CD Due Mar 09 |
| Red Dress |
| I Got You |
