High energy down home blues, with a lot of soul.

14 MP3 Songs
BLUES: Chicago Style, URBAN/R&B: Rhythm & Blues



Details:
Aunt Kizzyâz Boyz
www.auntkizzyzboyz.com
Jim King (909) 239-0622 or Sugaray (760) 403-6411

Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz is a diverse group of musicians playing Blues, R&B, Rock, Soul, & Jazz. Their performance will energize your body and replenish your soul. They perform originals and covers, but the covers are kizzyfied, making them unique to the boyz style. Aunt Kizzy's Boyz will guarantee that your next event is a big success. The boyz competed at the 2006 IBC (International Blues Challenge) in Memphis TN. They came home with 2nd place, after competing with over 100 bands from around the world. They also recently opened for Etta James in the Pechanga Showroom to a sold out crowd where they received a standing ovation and performed an encore song. They can accommodate most settings, from corporate to casual. They currently play over 115 dates a year. A taste of Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz will leave your mouth watering for more. Their first CD, trunk full of bluez, was released January 2004 to rave reviews. They are currently working on CD #2, with a planned release for spring 2006.

Jim King
Lead Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica
Jim King's soulful sounds have been burning up Southern California for over 25 years. A native Californian, Jim was born in Lake Arrowhead and raised in coastal LA area. Prior to Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz, Jim Played in numerous blues bands including Maxx, Tonnage, Holy Smoke, R.M.B.P., and King James and the Blues Testament. King's solo debut album, WHEN THE BLUES ARE GREEN garnered rave reviews. "Blues Revue" magazine stated:
"His stripped-down approach reveals an uncanny soulfulness
that's almost unnerving in its depth and effectiveness."
He has performed with Alex Ligertwood (Santana), Chuck Kavooras (The slide God), Gary Malliber (Steve Miller), Tommy Ere (Joe Cocker) and many others.

Sugaray
Lead Vocals
Born and raised in Tyler Texas, Sugaray became interested in music while attending church. His gospel influence can be heard and felt when he sings. Drawn to blues, he started singing and writing blues tunes. He also sings lead vocals for R&B, soul, & funk band, Urban Gypsys. He has had the pleasure of performing with such blues greats as Kal David and Joe Luis Walker. He has also shared the stage with The Average White Band, Dennis Quaid, Super Diamond, Venice & other great musicians. When Sugaray belts out a soulful tune, you will experience the blues like it was intended to be experienced, you will not only hear the music, you will also feel it.


Dwane Hathorn
Drums
Dwane grew up in Compton, California. He was raised on blues, jazz, big band and R&B. This diverse background gives Dwane a broad perspective when it comes to music. He has performed/collaborated with Marshall Hawkins (Miles Davis), Chubby Jackson, Harold Land, Bob Boss, Bill McGee, Greg Crockett (Motown), Stan Smith (Bernie Mack Show), and many others.

Joe Schiavone
Bass Guitar
The newest addition to the band, Joe has been playing bass since 1976. Since high school, music has played a major role in Joe's life. He attended the Jamie Faunt Creative School of Music in Hollywood. Joe has played with numerous talented bands. These bands include L.A. Knights, Oil of L..A. Band, and Ric Henderson Blues Band to name a few. He has also done studio and video work.

Bastos Moenho
Percussion
Born in Angola-Africa, a self taught percussionist and singer, Bastos sings in his native Portuguese and in English. He relocated to Portugal in 1975, where he performed with African, Brazilian, and European artists throughout Western Europe. In 1991 he moved to Southern California and has played a wide range of musical genres such as Reggae, Rock, Funk, Jazz, and Latin Jazz with groups in San Diego and LA areas.

Bill Kilpatrick
Keyboards
Bill has worked as a professional musician for over 20 years. Beginning as a guitarist, later adding keyboards and bass to his repertoire. He has played alongside some of the industry's best. Among those artists are Jewel, Richard Carpenter, Greg Walker, and Jeff Kashiwa. Bill is also a composer, arranger, and orchestrates. He has written several songs, most notably, a full-scale musical, Jane Eyre, the Musical (which had its New York premiere June 2003).