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Kim Wilson, th e lead vocalist and harmonica player for the American Roots band,
The Fabulous Thunderbirds, has signed with M.C. Records to release his first full-length solo live recording ever. The new release -- titled Smokin' Joint--
hit the stores July of 2001. Several concerts were recorded for this project but only the finest 100% unadulterated blues will make the cut. Look for Rusty Zinn and Billy Flynn to add
their fiery guitar playing to Kim Wilson's rich vocals and deep harmonica playing. This is Wilson's first solo recording since 1997 and his first full-length live recording ever. Log onto our
website for more, www.mc-records.com
Kim Wilson became a Grammy nominated superstar with his charismatic vocal strength of his ground breaking R&B-based rock & roll hits
(Wrap It Up, Tuff Enough), recorded with his world renow ned group The Fabulous Thunderbirds. But, the most
exciting music of his eminent career has been emerging over the past several years, helping to re-ignite the American blues scene. His new live recording will be a
testament to that commitment. Kim Wilson was titled by Muddy Waters as "the best harmonica player to come along since Little Walter."
"Wilson's solo albums is where the genius
in his work shows through most clearly." All Music Guide
The House of Blues Radio Hour, will be featuring the cut "Good Time Charlie"
asElwood's Blues Breaker in week #32 - with airdates of Aug. 9 and then again Aug. 11/12.
Kim Wilson recently rocked the W.C. Handy Awards and his performance will be
broadcast on select P.B.S. stations over the summer. In August, Kim Wilson will appear on The Woodsongs Radio Hour, over 200stations in the U.S. & Canada
Also...Kim Wilson added his soulful harmonica to Odetta's follow up recording to her 2000 Grammy nominated release, Blues Everywhere I Go. The historic CD will be out
over the summer and will be a tribute to Leadbelly.
A rare musical meeting took place in October 2000 between Kim Wilson and M.C.
Records recording artist & four-time 2001 W.C. Handy nominee Big Jack Johnson. The two were in Memphis to record a future release on M.C. Records featuring Big
Jack on electric & acoustic guitars, mandolin and vocals and Kim on harp for every track. Get ready for some serious Delta style blues from two giants who sound as
though theyıve been traveling the delta highway together for years. Joining the fun on two tracks is the Grammy nominated & W.C. Handy -winning legendary piano man Pinetop Perkins
. Look for the release to be out early 2002.
To order on-line using Visa, Mastercard or American Express, use our on-line form provided on
each page (Click Here To Contact MC Records ) or fax your order to: 1-631-262-9274.Prices are
$15 in the U.S., $18 outside the U.S. & Canada, including shipping and handling. Any questions? Call us toll-free at 1-888-562-2779
To Order by Mail, send check or money order made out to "MC Productions" with your request to:
MC Records PO Box 1788 Huntington Station, NY 11746
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