Biography In the short time since the Red Hot Blues Sisters performed their first live show in 2004 at Highway 99 in Seattle, they have taken the International Blues community by surprise with the power and depth of their musicianship. Washington Blues Society Best Band of 2008 & ‘07/‘06 nominees; fans love their innovative original songwriting and fresh electric soulful feel to the blues. Selective covers of traditional standards shine with the power of Aretha and the pearl in-laid guitar coolness of Bonnie Raitt & Eric Clapton through the lens of the bands strong musicology & blues show varieties. The Red Hotz are 5-Star Foley Entertainment rated. Their new 2008 release ‘Red On Blue’ from the Peace Code Records label is submitted for both GRAMMY and Blues Foundation awards. Fronted by powerful soulful vocals from Suze Sims and searing rock/blues styles from Teri Anne Wilson on guitar; The Red Hotz are joined by top class Northwest musicians including Patrick McDanel on bass, and John Oliver on drums among others. The Red Hotz travel as a 4 to 8 piece; with horns and an award winning sound. These sisters volunteer in event cities and make radio and in-store appearances to promote shows and fundraising. 2009 brings The Red Hotz to Memphis for the Semi-Finals of the International Blues Challenge, new originals released by Peace Code Records and prominent touring dates at clubs and festivals in Europe and the US. Experience Red Hot Soul Flavored Blues from the freshest and finest memorable duo in Blues today. The Red Hotz guarantee a crowd pleasing live engagement with a huge international fan base. Their well-crafted songs feature brilliant performances that are world class ready! Recent live performances on main stages have continued to introduce their talents to the International music scene; resulting in extremely positive responses from ardent blues, soul, rock and R&B fans. • 09 Euro - Belgium, FR, Germany, Netherlands • 07 Euro - Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands • 08 Winthrop Blues Festival • 05 & 06 & 08 Portland Waterfront Blues Festival • 06 Mt. Baker Blues Festival • 07 Sunbanks Blues Festival • 06 Pender Harbour Blues Fest • 06 Blues by the Sea • 08 IBC & Kings of Beale street finalists • 06-07 Bite of Seattle & Comcast OnDemand • 03-08 Northwest Folklife, • 06 WBS showcase - The Triple Door, • 05-08 The Yale, B.C., • 06-08 Wild Buffalo • 06-07 Seattle Art Museum & more WNBA Seattle Storm National Anthem & VIP events National act support Curtis Salgado Elvin Bishop Bobby Rush Bernard Alison Phoebe Snow, Joan Armatrading, Mavis Staples, Shemekia Copeland And Canned Heat Producers Bonnie Hayes and Tom Pfaeffle joined forces with Peace Code Records 2008 and their previous 2007 release, “Feel the Burn” which includes originals. By The Red Hotz (Suze & Teri) and collaborations with Alice Stuart & Bonnie Hayes, composer of hit songs "Have A Heart" and "Love Letter," recorded by Bonnie Raitt on the multi-platinum, multi-Grammy-winning CD “Nick of Time”. Tom Pfaeffle is best known for his work with Heart &Nirvana. Other Peace Code Records - RHBS releases include: “Hot off the Press’, ‘Flood in the Basement’ Sister Guitar ‘Universal Peace Experience’ & ‘Friends of the Holidays www.myspace.com/theredhotz www.peacecoderecords.com 206-940-2589 & 206-920-4747 Instrumentation Suze Sims - Vocals & Percussion Teri Anne Wilson - Guitar & Vocals Richard Evans - Bass John Oliver -Drums Greg Lyons - Trumpet Mike Tooley - Trombone Robert Zuckerman - Sax Discography July 2008 CD Release 'Red On Blue' http://cdbaby.com/cd/rhbsisters3 Sept. 2007 CD -"Feel The Burn" - on the Peace Code Records label. Nov. 2005-?Hot off The Press? ? EP released November 2005 by Peace Code Records May 2005-?Flood In The Basement? ? EP released May 2005 by Peace Code Records Nov. 2005- ?Friends of the Holidays 2005 Compilation CD? ? released November 2005 by Friends of the Holidays; includes ?Lost & Found? Aug. 2003-?Universal Peace Experience? ? released August 2003 by Sister Guitar on Peace Code Records Links
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