Mike Dollins & Cruize Bros
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"Arkansas Bluesman"

Little Rock based bluesman Mike Dollins calls his submitted
CD-R album Chameleon because when it comes to guitar, he
likes playing so many styles and vintages. Blues, of course,
form the root of his playing, and his album features six
numbers so rooted. Dollins has been playing his axe since
1958, so if you do the math, he's got almost 50 years worth of
experience. Dollins loves to solo as well, peppering his songs
with improvised lines, not only in traditional solo sections, but
also between verses, as intros, as outros, and more. All this
means more and more guitar for the blues guitar lover. You can
groove and move to his music, and after that, you can check out
one of his other umpteen CDs available through his web site.
Mike picked up the guitar in 1958 and fell in love with R&B,
blues, jazz and gospel music. His blues name, Whisker Fish,
came about by his number one all time radio play funk fusion
hit called "Whisker Fish", which can still be heard on jazz
stations world wide. After spending years forming bandsand
promoting other artists, Mike's first solo CD was issued in
2000, entitled "Jazz, Rhythm & Blues". Mike has family roots in
Arkansas and musical roots in jazz and blues. He has many
years of stage playing and performing experience, and has
been in bands such as Cruzin', The Jades and The Esquires,
among others. Listed in the Blues Hall of Fame, Mike has spent
years playing and promoting the blues before it was an in thing.
- Guitar Nine


Discography

Ten CD's, and radio airplay worldwide. Featured in many blues magazines. Band is geared for a four hour gig, and mostly blues covers with a mix of originals.

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The band is filling out their schedule for 2009 & 2010.
A local Arkansas band, with years of club and festival
experience. Reasonable rates for a four piece Roadhouse
Rockin’ Blues band featuring a wide mix of finger popping, foot stomping boogie and ballads; Blues, Rock, Jazz, R&B and Soul. Playing experiences in Arkansas venues at: Juanita’s, Afterthought, George’s Majestic Lounge, Odie’s House of Blues, Maxine’s, Lucky’s, Watering Hole, Jazzi’s, Studio Joe, Boss Hogs, Counterpoint, Cornerstone, Zack’s, Longbranch and Farmers Market etc. Also appearances on KATV Good Morning Arkansas ABC TV, KABF radio and KASU radio Blue Monday. Featured in Arkansas Vibe magazine. Winners of the International Blues Challenge best CD by the Arkansas River Blues Society for Little Rock, AR 2009. The CD is featured on radio stations worldwide. Complete bio’s, CD player, videos and photos are posted on the band web site. Please give a call our email for any booking considerations. Thank you.

Contact: Ted at 501-551-0362 or email at wazupwidya@sbcglobal.net

See the bands write-up & photo in the current Nightflying Entertainment Guide


Updates
Host band at Odie’s House of Blues - weekly Thursday blues jam session, a Hot Springs happening event. The Cruize Brothers open the Hot Springs Blues Festival Sept 4th, 2009. Peforming at Helena Blues & Heritage Festival Oct 2009, and Fayetteville Bikes, Blues & BBQ festival Sept 26th.

The main site is www.mikedollins.biz with MP3's, Videos and Photos, and on MySpace at www.myspace.com/cruizebrothers
Hot Springs Blues Festival details at Blues Guitar News www.bluesguitarnews.com