Biography

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In A Mendocino Town
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Sound Of The Highway
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Like It II Much
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Ain't No Stopping Us Now
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A mainstay on the Northern California music scene since 1994, II BIG has been through various personnel changes over the years, but the original vision of founder and drummer Ken Ingels has never wavered—these guys come to play hard!

Each of the current members brings the passion and perfectionism of the other work in their lives to the incredible band chemistry. A stalwart in the construction business, Aubrey Hansen works as a concrete foreman when he's not playing and singing his heart out. Indiana Slim has played guitar alongside countless musical legends in his full-time professional career. Ken Ingels runs a vineyard business and also works with some of the region’s top musicians at his Russian River Studios; he formed the label Russian River Records in 1994 with David Raitt, brother of legendary singer Bonnie Raitt. Luke Andrews joined the band in 2016 to bring his bluesy mojo to the mix.

This "lucky" 7th CD release from II BIG, produced by Indiana Slim, is true to the deep roots of the blues. Classic and original blue light tunes, given the II BIG treatment live in the studio and live in the moment. With blues influences from John Lee Hooker, Hound Dog Taylor, Elmo James, Jimmy Rogers, Son House and more, this collection of 11 tunes is receiving rave reviews and national airplay. The searing rhythms and off the cuff guitar interplay between Indiana Slim and Blue Luke sets the right party tone and works up that sweat for a cold beer on a hot day. Add to this the vocal passion and big bottom bass from Aubrey Papa Hansen and a driving groove pulse from Ken Ingles, mix in the deep authentic piano blues of Mike Emerson, and you have classic house rockin' boogie and blues that is more infectious than poison ivy and twice as hard to shake!!!!!

Aubrey Hansen stands up front with his solid bass playing on this release, and bluesy vocals that can bring tears to your eyes, as well as make you get up and dance—transferring the heart of any tune right to the listener's soul.

Indiana Slim snagged his guitar snake oil juice directly from his cousin, Lonnie Mack. Fully accomplished in many musical styles from rock & roll, rock-a-billy, country and blues, he has rocked with such classic performers from Jerry Lee Lewis and Bo Diddley to Billy Idol and countless Blues Legends. He has grooved alongside numerous top bands including the Allman Brothers, the Outlaws, the Doobie Brothers, Leon Russell, and Johnny Winter.

Ken Ingels' drumming provides a solid rhythmic foundation for II BIG's sound with a style reminiscent of John Bonham. Drummers of this caliber are one in a million!

Luke “Blue Luke” Andrews, fresh from a world tour with Julian Marley, joins II Big to record this blues CD.

Mike Emerson, an international touring piano/organ man with Tommy Castro, playing here on all tracks.


Black Cat Bone credits:

Musicians:
Aubrey Papa Hansen - Vocals & Bass
Indiana Slim - Guild Starfire Guitar & National Steel
Ken Ingles - Drums
Luke Andrews “Blue Luke” - Electric Guitar
Mike Emerson - Organ & Piano

All Songs Arranged/Written by Indiana Slim
Produced by Indiana Slim
Recorded & Engineered by Andrew Miller
Mixed by Allen Sudduth, Tony Saunders,
Timin Murray, & Andrew Miller
Mastered by John Cuniberti
Recorded LIVE in the studio at Russian River Records
Designed by Via Keller at www.psycherotica.com

Songwriting Credits:

1. Juiced 5:00 - Billy Love
2. Black Cat Bone 6:25 - Indiana Slim
3. Grinnin’ In Your Face 6:08 - Son House
4. Shake It Baby 5:49 - John Lee Hooker
5. Bad Bad Whiskey 5:46 - Amos Milburn
6. Cool Down Mama 3:25 - Lost John Hunter
7. My Little Machine 3:43 - Jimmy Rogers
8. Nasty Boogie Woogie 3:17 - Jack Dupree
9. See Me In The Evening 6:22 - Hound Dog Taylor
10. So Mean To Me 4:45 - Elmo James
11. When I Git Drunk 4:36 - Eddie Burns

all songs © BMI, all rights reserved

Be sure and check out the complete II Big discography in the column to the left!