Michael k´s rumble pack
Michael k´s rumble pack
Genres: blues, guitar, blues rock
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About Michael k´s rumble pack
Mike played the blues already during his childhood days in the 1960's. The mining village Grangesberg, Sweden was a melting pot of classical philharmonic, jazz, blues, folk and rock music during the 60's and 70's. Early inspired by Eric Clapton and Peter Green the tone and phrasing in Mike's guitar playing have a distinct flavour of the 60's British blues invasion, but years of playing and jamming with artists such as Lazy Lester, James Harman, Sven Zetterberg, Lil' Jimmy Reed and Dan Magnusson have developed his craftsmanship further both as a musician and as a songwriter. Michael K is one of those ”never-heard-of” great musicians. At least that’s true in the USA up til now. In Scandinavia, Mike has already built a strong reputation of being a blistering blues guitar player. Michael K's Rumble Pack started 2005 when Mike ended a six year journey with successful Swedish blues band Mojo Doc's. Mike had a collection of great songs ready and when hooking up with Lasse Johansson on drums and Staffan Myrman on bass the Rumble Pack sound instantly was put in place. The debut album "Gator Crossing" independently released 2006 have sold well in Scandinavia, Germany, England, France and the USA. When things started to take off everything suddenly needed to be put on hold. Due to severe allergy issues the band had a pause in 2008 and 2009, but is now back stronger than ever. While discriminating too many long journeys and late club gigs during recovery, Michael K's Rumble Pack several times played Sweden's most prestigious blues festivals, the Åmål's Blues Fest and Mönsterås Blues & Roots. In September 2009 Michael K's Rumble Pack was honoured to be selected "Band of the Month" by Jefferson Blues Magazine, today the worlds oldest living blues journal. One of the most popular festivals in Scandinavia is Amal’s Blues Fest, where Mike hosts the immensely popular ”Backyard Blues” stage. Kenny Brown, James Harman, Lazy Lester, Ellis Hooks and John Mooney are among the fortunate ones who have had the chance to play and jam with Mike in this ...
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