Growing up on the south side of Chicago suited Tom well, its where he learned first hand from the blues worlds top players. He has played all over the world with John Primer, Eddy Clearwater, Byther Smith, and James Cotton. The Shuffle Kings are the hardest working band in the blues!!!
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Growing up on the south side of Chicago suited Tom well, its where he learned first hand from the blues worlds top players. He has played all over the world with John Primer, Eddy Clearwater, Byther Smith, and James Cotton. The Shuffle Kings are the hardest working band in the blues!!!
Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings have been garnering praise all over theworld for the last 19 years. They play regularly in and around the Chicago
area, as well as clubs and festivals all over the world.
The Band
Mike Scharf - Bass
Mike has been playing bass for over 30 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and feel
for the blues that form the bed rock of the Shuffle Kings Sound.
He has played all over the world with various bands before joining the Shuffle Kings.
He's toured and recorded with many artists, including Dave Weld, Lefty Dizz, Lilttle
Mike & the Tornadoes, Dave Specter, and Lil' Ed.
Tino Cortes - Drums
Tino is a well seasoned veteran of the Chicago Blues scene, playing drums witha
virtual who's who of Chicago blues over the last 30 years. He's toured and recorded
with Jimmy Walker, Yank Rachell, Aaron Burton, Bill Lupkin, and Byther Smith.
Big D - Harp
Big D rounds out the band with powerful blues harp reminiscent of harp masters
James Cotton, Sonny Boy Williamson II, and Little and Big Walter. D was featured on
the Severn Records compilation, the Chicago Blues Harmonica Project, as well as the
Delmark Records 55th Anniversary DVD. He's worked with Rockin Johnny Band,
and Taildragger among others.
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