Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King - Blood Brothers (2008)

Smokin Joe Kubek and Bnois King are the most potent one-two punch in blues. Brawny guitar blaster Smokin Joe Kubek and his soul-singing, guitar-playing partner Bnois King have been burning up the highway from Texas to all corners of the U.S. and the world since the early 90s, playing thousands of gigs and building a major cult fan base with their combustible blend of blues and Texas roadhouse rock. With 10 critically acclaimed Bullseye and Blind Pig releases and over 120,000 total scans in their history, Smokin Joe and Bnois are now signed to Alligator and certain to break out to an even wider audience behind increased press and radio support for their label debut, BLOOD BROTHERS. BLOOD BROTHERS is a no-holds-barred Lon Star State blues from a couple of masters at the top of their game. Smokin Joe's huge, biting tone and Bnois' suave, passionate singing lead the way on a set of tunes steeped in the tradition, yet full of unpredictable twists and turns. Cuts like "My Dog's Still Walkin", "Troubled Dreams" and "Freezer Burn" rock with a loose, greasy vibe, while blues-infused workouts "Don't Lose My Number" and "Flame Thrower" groove with a simmering intensity.