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The Cold Stares

“Originally from Western Kentucky, the band is composed of guitarist Chris Tapp, drummer Brian Mullins and bassist Bryce Klueh. They are authentic, hard rock, blues/rock, and rock & roll with powerful vocals and outstanding songs. With hints of SRV, Black Sabbath, The Black Crowes, Free and Led Zeppelin, this band is known for their songwriting and heavy grooves. The Cold Stares have gone from a bare-bones two-man sound to a more fleshed-out approach that channels a vintage power trio vibe with the addition of their bass player. They have toured nationwide alongside Rival Sons, Spoon, Joe Bonamassa, Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Their newest album is Voices.”

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Intrepid Artists Int’l is honored and excited to announce the signing of Chris Cain. Take some influences from B.B. King, Albert King, Ray Charles, and a pinch of Albert Collins. Throw in some dazzling blues and jazz guitar chops, a rich soulful baritone vocal delivering original music, strong lyrics with sophisticated chord changes, various horns, and keyboards, all delivered with an uptown cool that never lacks searing passion and you have all the ingredients that make up the one and only, Chris Cain. His fifteenth CD, released on the Alligator Records Label last year, Raisin’ Cain, ranks among his best. As far as Blues Guitarists go, Chris is a Heavyweight all in a class by himself, a REAL Blues Giant!!! Just check out what some have to say about Chris and his playing…

“Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!” -B.B. King

“Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He’s an absolute blinder of a guitarist, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King.” -Joe Bonamassa

“Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King.” -The Washington Post

We expect to be talking about D.K. and his talents for many years to come. It is hard to imagine anyone could watch this kid perform and not see the glaring resemblances in both his mannerisms and playing style to that of one Riley B King, AKA B.B. King. Make no mistake though, this is no tribute! D.K. is his own man and honors The King’s Legacy thru his original music. D.K. is a breath of fresh air in The Blues Community and he’s gonna knock your socks off! You’re gonna love him!!!

Let the Good Times Roll!!!

Sharing this for our dear friends, Mike Zito and his wife Laura. Mike always pitches in to help his friends. Now is the time we pitch in to help him, Laura and their family. Thank you in advance! God Bless!

GoFundMe Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rdg2c-laura-zito-cancer-support?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_location=DASHBOARD&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

“It’s showtime, it’s our time, to feel the groove… sings Joanna Connor on the opening horn-fueled blues rocker. And for the next forty minutes, she provides music that makes listeners do just that.” – Hal Horowitz, American Songwriter

Read the full album review here!

“An intoxicating mix of deep blues, blistering psychedelic-tinged rock, booty-shaking funk, and sweet Southern soul, played and sung with the fire-and-brimstone fervor of a revival tent preacher with a hellhound on his trail” – Tom Henry, The Blade

Read the full album review here!

John Nemeth and Albert Castiglia were recognized by Associated Press, along with multi-grammy winner Buddy Guy.

Intrepid Artists Int’l wants to congratulate all of the 2023 Blues Music Award Winners! We especially want to recognize those we represent and send a big congrats out to our Intrepid Artists winners. 

– Blues Rock Album: Albert Castiglia, “I Got Love”

– Blues Rock Artist: Albert Castiglia 

– Instrumentalist – Guitar: Laura Chavez

– Instrumentalist – Harmonica: John Nemeth

– Soul Blues Album: Sugaray Rayford, “In Too Deep”

– Soul Blues Male Artist: Curtis Salgado

– Traditional Blues Album: John Németh, “May Be the Last Time”