Biography

Sharp Tooth Benny consists of former "Big Block Rocker" front man, Mike "Mac" Mc Laury, belting out lead vocals and grooving on rhythm guitar, Theres also fellow songwriter, Terry Phat B Sheppard, previously of Dr. Joy, who provides some truly solid bass lines while filling out the vocal harmonies. Well versed former Saints We Aint axe-slinger, Little Man Tate Sanderson wails on lead guitar, and talented newcomer Noah Boom Boom Bloom keeps things moving on drums/percussion. Special guest appearances are also made on a couple tunes by the incredible, Tim The Teacher Fennel of Motus on lead guitar. Mike, Terry and Noah provide a rocking musical foundation to stand on while Tate & Tim fill the grooves with some tasteful yet smoking leads.

Sharp Tooth Benny is a band that all true Blues and Rock enthusiasts are sure to enjoy. At this time Sharp Tooth Benny has just completed their 1st full-length CD release entitled, Slinky Sounds For Reptilian Lovers. The music is reminiscent of an early ZZ Top/George Thoroughgood style groove with bits of Social Distortion, Govt. Mule and even hints of Stone Temple Pilots & others slipping in from time to time. While trying to stay true to some basic blues-rock principles with sure-to-be hits like, Cadillac , Big Green Lizard , I Never Thought and Looker, Sharp Tooth Benny has also been able to branch out and include some distinct new musical stylings of their own with crowd favorites like, Little Fishy, The Morning Song, Everything Girl, The Game and others. This type of musical diversity gives the band a truly eclectic appeal that satisfies their audiences and will satisfy you if youre looking for something different in a blues band.

These guys love to have fun and while the band is primarily blues based, the live-shows exhibit an unusual amount of energy and crowds are often treated to a bit of improv, some unexpected guests and an eclectic set-list. You never know what might happen at a Sharp Tooth Benny gig...

Sharp Tooth Bennys' debut CD, Slinky Sounds For Reptilian Lovers, is a nine song original release that's chock full o'goodness.... There's really something for just about everyone on this album and the songs cover a lot of musical ground. From straight blues to heavier rock tunes and a few stops in between, you'll be noddin' your head & tappin' your toes from the first notes of Cadillac to the poignant end of The Morning Song. A very diverse group of musicians & friends have joined together to form this band and together Sharp Tooth Benny seems willing to fill a void that our music world has been feeling.

Most of Sharp Tooth Benny is currently based in Southern California while band founder, Mike McLaury now resides in Golden, Co. and is working online with Phat B on more material for the next CD. Look for Sharp Tooth Benny on the Web and be sure to keep your eyes & ears open as theyll be touring & on the airwaves more & more soon. Go ahead, find out for yourself what the buzz is all about.



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