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"The Breeze Kings hit you on every level. Driving rhythm, blistering guitar, and the fierce attack of Carlos
the Breeze Capote's harmonica. This band holds the music close to their hearts. You have to see them to understand."
-Mike Kane, producer and host of Blue Sunday radio show on Z93 92.9FM (Atlanta)
"Before I ever heard these guys I knew that they had been voted Atlantas best blues band 3 years in a row. After I heard them, I knew exactly why and
can only explain it like this... whenever these guys go to play a gig, they must take a spiritual detour through Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans. That's the
only way that I can explain their show. They are original, authentic and entertaining as well as a lot of fun. You'll hear some of the best harmonica, guitar,
bass, drums and blues vocals ever."
-Harty Wiedemann, Talent Buyer and Publicist for Blues Boys & Divas Music & Media
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Carlos "Breeze" Capote- vocals, harmonica Originally from south FL, 'Breeze' grew up musically in the Atlanta blues scene and many locals still remember his first performances ever. That was a few years ago. Since then, his talent and reputation have grown far and fast. Blues fans everywhere have taken notice of his exciting harp style and passionate, natural vocals. Carlos has played with other local blues icons such as Mudcat, Smokestack Lightnin', Johnny Knox, and many blues legends from the Music Maker Relief Foundation. Carlos is also the musical director for the Atlanta Blues Society's "Blues In The Schools" program. These programs are intended primarily for Atlanta area schools but are available to all community groups. The goal is to educate, enlighten and entertain students of all ages about the history, tradition, and cultural impact of American blues music through a presentation combining both live music and lecture. Check out www.atlantablues.org for more information. Carlos' recording credits include: |
| Jim Ransone- guitar Originally from VA, Jim's musical roots also started in Atlanta. Today, Jim is a seasoned and soulful player, the likes of which are not often seen. With a deep foundation in old school blues traditions ranging from the styles of the delta, to the piedmont to Chicago, Jim's classic tone and fluent finger picking leaves fellow players and fans alike wide eyed and aching for more. Jim has played all over the Southeast with the Urban Shakedancers, the Delta 88's, the Transport Blues Band, and is also well known in Atlanta for his documentary and research on local blues legends as well as his days as an Atlanta blues DJ on WREK. Jim's recording credits include: Check out this tribute web site Jim designed for Atlanta's own blues |
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Matt "2-11" Sickles - bass Originally from Hackettstown NJ, Matt has toured the country with notable blues acts such as Sean Costello, Susan Tedeschi, and Felix Reyes, and has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Austin City Limits. In addition to his long time love of blues, Matt's creative energy and sense of humor has been the brainchild of some very interesting musical projects. Matt's recording credits include: |
| Terrence Prather - drums Originally from Washington D.C., Terrence has been playing drums with Atlanta legends like Eddie Tigner, Roy Lee Johnson, Tommy Brown, and Grady 'Fats' Jackson since his late teens. Along with his partener in crime, Matt '2-11' Sickles, has toured the country with notable blues acts such as Sean Costello and Susan Tedeschi. Terrence's playing is intense and his attitude is inspiring. Terrence's recording credits include: |
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The Time:
The Breeze Kings formed in October 1997
The Numbers:
The Breeze Kings have performed performed over 150 shows per year since 1997. They currently perform regularly at over 40 clubs in Georgia and all over the southeast.
The Airwaves:
The Breeze Kings CD's "Tyin One On ... for the People" and "You Got To Bring Some To Get Some" can be heard on WRFG 89.3FM Atlanta,
Z93 92.9FM Atlanta, WREK 91.1FM Atlanta, WCLK 91.9FM Atlanta, WKTS 96.7FM Knoxville TN, 90.1FM Kingston TN, WLVR 91.3FM Lehigh Valley PA, WGLT 89.1FM Normal IL, 103.5FM Peoria IL, WNCW 88.7FM Spindale NC, 100.7FM Charlotte NC
97.3FM Greenville SC, 92.9FM Boone NC, WVOF 88.5FM Fairfield CT. We've also heard from blues DJ's in Denmark, Germany, France,
Italy, Austrailia, Macedonia, Argentina, Belgium, and Slovenia who are playing our music!
The Honors:
Voted Creative Loafing's 1999 Critics Choice: Best Blues Band in Atlanta
Voted Runner Up for S.L.A.B. (Southern Local Area Bands) 1999 People's Choice Award: Best Band in Southeast
Only band invited for repeat performance at 1999 and 2000 Atlanta Blues Festival
Voted Creative Loafing's 2000 Reader's Choice: Best Blues Band in Atlanta
Nominated to represent Atlanta Blues Society at 2001 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN
Voted Creative Loafing's 2001 Reader's Choice: Best Blues Band in Atlanta
"Going To Decatur" voted blues track of the day for March 2, 2004 at GarageBand.com
"Going To Decatur" voted blues track of the week for March 29, 2004 at GarageBand.com
"Tell Me Again Baby" voted blues track of the day for March 20, 2004 at GarageBand.com
Voted Creative Loafing's 2004 Reader's Choice: Best Blues Band in Atlanta
Top 10 Finalist at the 2005 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN
Voted Creative Loafing's 2005 Reader's Choice: Best Blues Band in Atlanta
Voted Creative Loafing's 2006 Reader's Choice: Best Blues Band in Atlanta
Voted Creative Loafing's 2007 Reader's Choice: Best Blues Band in Atlanta
The Names:
The Breeze Kings have shared the stage with (in no particular order)
Tinsley Ellis, Sean Costello, Anson Funderburgh & Sam Myers, Tab Benoit, Louisianna Red, Sleepy LaBeef, Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel's drummer), Jerry McCain, Chick Willis, Cootie Stark, Francine Reed, Sweet Betty,
Luther 'Housrocker' Johnson and the Shadows, Eddie Tigner, Tommy Brown, Roy Lee Johnson, Harvey Scales, Lew Soloff, and Donnie MaCormick.
They have opened for Saffire- The Uppity Blues Women, Buckwheat Zydeco, Leon Russell, George Thorogood, Steve Miller, Atlanta
Rhythm Section, Bo Diddley, Eric Bibb, Otis Taylor, and John Hammond.
The Festivals:
1999 Atlanta Blues Society Festival, 1999 Highland Stroll Festival, Giving It Back IV, VI, VIII, IX, 2000
Atlanta Blues Society Festival, 2000 Virginia Highland Summerfest, 2000 Echo Lounge Blues Summit, Riverbend 2000, 15th
Annual WRFG Labor Day Blues BBQ, 21st Annual Great Miller Lite Chili Cook Off, 1st Annual Southside Blues Festival,
Cavestock 2002, 2002 Harvest Moon Festival, 2002 Hapeville Happy Days Festival, 2003 Illinois Blues Festival, 18th Annual
WRFG Labor Day Blues BBQ, 2003 Hapeville Happy Days Festival, 2003 WREKfest, 17th Annual Buckhead OysterFest 2004
The Big Events:
1999-2007 Peachtree Road Race (9 years!!), 1999 Z93 Free Concert, Feedback Magazine Release Party, 2001 International Blues Challenge, 2001 Concert2Cure Benefit, 2002 CANstruction Benefit, 2003 Chicken Raid memorial festival for Frank Edwards,
Tommy Brown's New House Party 2004
Need to contact the Breeze Kings
about booking, the web site, or just to say hello? Here's how:
us at BreezeKings@BreezeKings.com
-or- call us at (404)315-8490
-or- do it the old fashioned way at 1220 Worthington Hills Drive Roswell, GA 30076
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