Kim Wilson of The Fabulous Thunderbirds Signs With M.C. Records. "Smokin Joint" Released July 31.  

Kim Wilson, the 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 renowned 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 they¹ve 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.

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