Hip The Gip - The Chicago Kingsnakes

The Chicago Kingsnakes are an internationally touring rhythm & blues band that have been performing since 1983. The group averages over 100 dates a year, and here are some highlights from the past years:

- 2004 The Band introduces Gus Gotsis as their new Drummer

- 2003 (September) The band releases “Grass Roots”, an unplugged CD featuring 9 songs written by the group

- 2000 (June) The group performs at the 17th annual Chicago Blues Festival. This fest is the world’s largest free blues festival.

- 1999 (June) Walt Disney Entertainment Group selects the Kingsnakes for their new product launch of the "Blues Mickey". The band performs at the grand opening of the new Disney store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The show is covered by international media and gives the band worldwide exposure.

- 1998 (February) The Kingsnakes release their CD "Blues Island" on MusicKing records. The disk features 10 original compositions by the band.

- 1995 (February) Recorded "Live From The Southside" at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago.

- 1994 (June) Performed at The 11th Annual Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park. This performance on the Main Stage with Byther Smith was witnessed by over 150,000 people as well as broadcast nationwide on National Public Radio.

- 1993 (May) "I'M A MAD MAN" released on the Bullseye Blues record label. This CD features Byther Smith and The Kingsnakes as well as the Memphis Horns.

- 1993 (February) Toured the Netherlands with Byther Smith.

- 1992 (June) Toured Finland with Byther Smith. This tour culminated at the 15th annual Puistoblues Festival in Jarvenpaa. Performing to a crowd of over 15,000 people, The Kingsnakes shared the stage with Byther, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Sugar Blue, Little Village and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

- 1991 (December) The Kingsnakes released "Ultrasound", a seven song cassette featuring all original songs, on their own MusicKing label.

- The 80's were filled with hundreds of club dates, festivals, and corporate events that helped form the Kingsnakes sound. Some describe the trio as tight, intense, powerful, hard driving, honest and real. As far as the band is concerned, they call it fun. These dedicated musicians love to perform and always deliver 110%.
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