Mike Dollins Band
Press Release
Mike Dollins Band
Private Collection Sessions
I loved the Motown movie "Standing In The Shadows," as working musicians worldwide have stood in the shadows eternally. Not a bad thing, it is just the way it is when you gig for half a century. For me, I have been blessed with family, and ever since high school great musicians too. I picked the guitar up in 1958, when all we had were tweed amps. Always having some sort of band, I have met a wide variety of musicians from beginners, to masters of the trade. I love jamming, (Spontaneous Improvising), and this CD has it.
Groups of folks I've had, have opened for major named acts, and seen stages of all sorts from Honky Tonks, to Coliseums. Working musicians have seen their share of Juke Joints too. The fellows, and I have been on numerous radio stations worldwide, and a few television shows too.
This 16 song CD is a Private Sessions Collection. Not intended for commercial endeavors, but a listening view of the many great musicians over my years. Some of the songs date back to 1968, with the Late Bluesman, Big Daddy Rucker, recorded on an Akai M8, Reel-to-Reel tape deck. Some of the instrumental jams near the end do not have the modern sparkle, and dazzle, but this is a music history over the decades. Perhaps inclined to a musician's listening palette. A few songs are flat out hard jams. It is a mix of Blues, Roadhouse, R&B and some Jazz spanning 50 years.
Thanks to the Musicians contributing over time to this CD:
Big Daddy Rucker, Victor Marquez, Len Rainey, Tony Matoian, Bruce Norton, Joel Partovich, Joe Nachison, Roy Enjambre, Dominic Enjambre, Cynthia Hammond, Johnny Serrano, Danny Antell, Randy Bidinger, Don Draw, Steve Donez, Brad Messer, Mike Fraz, Guido Ciardetti,
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Mike Dollins, picked the guitar up in 1958, at the age of 13. He has maintained bands most of his life, opening up for numerous national acts across the USA. This CD is a private collection of music from as far back as 1968, with the late historic bluesman Big Daddy Rucker. A history that features some great musicians including the bluesmen Victor Marquez and Len Rainey, plus jazz vocalist Cynthia Hammond.
The new CD is a half century of R&B, Blues, Jazz and Boogie, from the Mike Dollins' bands. The 16 song selection encompasses a broad path of flavors in Rhythm & Blues. As a working musician, Mike, enjoyed hosting blues jam sessions, and encouraged younger generations of players in keeping the faith in genuine American made music; "Keep it alive and well."
We at MOD Sound, hope you enjoy a tune or two, and hopefully spread the word that the Michael Dollins Bands play both kinds of music; "Rhythm & Blues."
Thank you, MOD Sound
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ENDORSEMENTS & COMMNETS:
“Nice Freddy & BB King type chops”
Bruce Iglauer, President Alligator Records
“Cool as country spring water, and smooth
as a breeze.”
Al Bell, President of Stax/Volt Records
“Checked out your jazz, R&B CD – Good work.”
Dave Berryman, President Gibson Guitar
"Lots of blues, some groovin' jazz and jammin' rhythm numbers"
Charlie Boyer, JazzBluesFlorida Magazine
“Mike plays some mean guitar & sings quite
well too“ Doug Treadway, Nightflying Magazine
“Mike is just amazing” Pat Lynch,
Talk Radio, Arkansas www.lyncho.com
“Your CD is part of our play list –
hooked on whisker fish.” Ron Moreland,
Jazz Radio Philadelphia
“Playing your CD every weekend.”
Delta Frank, Blues Blowtorch WGLT Illinois
“Your CD is great. We’re giving it lots of airplay.”
Laura Morrison WMHB 89.7 FM, Maine
“Looking forward to your new CD.”
Frank Skinner, Spalding Blues Club, England
“Your CD is really good.” Doug Carlisle, WLGX
106.7 FM South Carolina
“Mike is one of the best, & he’ll receive a big
welcome on this side of the pond.” Jim Moore,
J&B 96.3 Blues Radio, Scotland
“Blues and R&B, superbly executed.” Joe Curtis
of Delta Dawn, Lincolnshire, England
RADIO STATION AIR TIME:
Pat Graham’s Blues Highway KLBC Long Beach, CA
88.3 Jazz Radio, San Diego, CA
Midnight Special Blues Radio, France
KABF 88.3 Deb’s House Party, AR
One Chord Show WWPV Vermont
Mark Kerr’s Blues Nation, Louisiana
Ron Ryder’s Radio Cave, New Jersey
Uwe’s Wolfe Blues, Germany
We Love The Blues, Germany
Geoff’s Helsinki Blues Café, Finland
Cynthia Hammond KSDS, San Diego, CA
Blues With Russell, California
Bay Area Blues Radio, San Francisco, CA
KKUP Cupertino, CA
Larry Lowe’s Cybro Radio, El Cajon, CA
WBFO 88.7 Buffalo, New York
KABF Amy’s Smokestack, Little Rock, AR
Larry’s Delta Boogie Radio, Jonesboro, AR
WEVL 89.9 Memphis, TN
KRVM 91.9 Eugene, OR
WUCF 89.9 Florida
Smokestack Lightenin, Orlando, FL
WMBR 88.1 Cambridge, MA
KSPC Radio, Claremont, CA
KUNV 91.5 Las Vegas, Nevada
Ron Moreland, Philly’s Hip Hop
WWOZ New Orleans, LA
WRRW 100.9 Williamsburg, VA
WMHB 89.7 Maine
WGVE 88.7 Chicago, IL
Blues Blow Torch, Chicago
Blues You Can Use, Dolton, IL
Band Radio.Com
Radio Jazz, Canada
Rocking The Blues, England
Midnight Blues Lounge Show
Tornado Valley Radio
Kansas City Online Radio
WQLN 91.4 Denmark
Arkansas Net Radio
Barikada Radio, Bosnia
Preying Lizard Music, Alabama
Blues Corner, Württemberg Germany
Sunday Night Blues 92.1 FM, WI
La Hora del Blues, Barcelona, Spain
KCOR, Kansas City
Blues Radio UK
Chittlin’ Circuit Radio, Florida
Eli Marcus Blues Radio, Israel
Mark Dr. B, Verbert, Belgium
Jempi Samyn, Brussels
FEATURED IN MAGAZINE & NEWS MEDIA:
Chittlin’ Circuit Magazine
Blues on Stage
San Diego Reader
Blues Art Journal
Nightflying Entertainment Guide
Arkansas Artists
Blues Blast Magazine
All About Jazz
Boogie Blues
Guitar Nine
Blues News
Jazz Review
Guitar Site
Delta Boogie
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