JD and the Mudhounds
BAND BIOS
JOLIET DAVE, HARMONICA
From Chicago's Gold Coast, to the casinos of Joliet, and all points in between, Joliet Dave "JD" has been blowing blistering Blues out of his Blues Harp for over 3 decades. Influenced by Little Walter, James Cotton, William Clarke, Charlie Musselwhite, JD brings all these styles wrapped up in one greasy smoking hot Blues Harp. From playing Chicago Blues to the jump swing blues of the west coast, to the jukin' sounds of Memphis, and Clarksdale, his sound is so infectious you have to hear it for yourself!!!! Be prepared to be blown away!
KIRK BROWN, GUITAR
Kirk Brown got the guitar bug at age 12 in Detroit MI., inspired by an uncle with a six-string. He developed an appreciation of music from his father’s well-rounded record collection, and in the ’70s was inspired by blues guitar greats, including Freddie King. Brown is a powerful singer, but not a man of many words, he would rather, “Let the music do the talking,” . Despite his formative influences, Kirk's guitar style is not easy to categorize or compare to any one other guitarist. Really, it's Kirk Brown, which is as it should be... the blues is self-expression.
Kirk played for many years with harmonica great, Little Hatch and the Houserockers in all the Kansas City blues clubs. They eventually became the “House” band at The Grand Emporium. While playing with Little Hatch, Kirk and the band finished fourth at the International Blues Competition in Memphis. (To even make the finals is quite an honor) Later, with the “Kirk Brown Blues Band”, he won the initial “Memphis Bound” competition in Springfield. It is truly an honor to be able to share the stage with a legend like Kirk Brown.
MIC FLOSI, BASS
Born in Oakland, CA, Mic grew up listening to all genres of music, country, rock and roll, hard rock and blues. Blues was always the main influence though. Heavily influenced by Albert King, he learned how to play guitar left-handed, upside-down like Albert. On arrival in Springfield, Mic joined a blues band called The Recliners and within a few years had added a second band, Thin Line. With these bands, he was able to open for many regional, national, and international acts including Ana Popovic, Tommy Castro, Tab Benoit, and Jimmy Thackery. Mic counts himself as very lucky to have lived in California which allowed him to see acts like Albert King, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and his favorite, David Bromberg. The greatest gig he ever saw was Ten Years After with an opening act called ZZ Top (without beards).
DAVE CAMEY, DRUMS
More to come soon!