Artist description Malkum and Chris have been playing the Blues since the late 60's. Mr. B.B. King produced their early works.Both bring to the duo his own ingredient that make the "mix complete". Their "music inspired by tradition" the soul of the music passed on by time. Blend that all together and the music that you hear is the voice of the new old blues here to stay.

Music Style Acoustic Blues

Musical Influences Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee

Similar Artists Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Mississippi John Hurt,Blind Boy Fuller, Elmore James, Blind Willie McTell,Willie Dixson and Muddy Waters

Artist History Playing together since the late 60's. B.B. King was so impressed with them that he produced there early works. Traveling the US as well as the world they have played the best festivals and concert hall thought out the world.Playing with the likes of the great blues performers today,Taj Mahal, Dave Von Ronk,John Hammond, Norman Blake, Guy Davis and Robert Jr. Lockwood.

Group Members Malkum Gibson Harmonica, Vocals Chris Kleeman 6 and 12 string guitar and National Steel.

Instruments Vocals, Harmonica, 6 & 12 String Guitar, National Steel Guitar

Albums Walk On Buckatoon Records 2000 Yes I Want To Go Buckatoon Records 2001 Just The Blues BlueTime Records 1970

Press Reviews The folk-blues tradition lives in MALKUM and CHRIS. Ed Levy Blues Bites Blues Revue Magazine They have a special chemistry … one that should please any fan of the old masters of the blues. JLE Dirty Linen Magazine Rated **** … solid, technically proficient and musically adept presence … passionate harmonica …that would give old Sonny Terry a run for his money. Bill Kisliuk Homebrew Blues Access Magazine …these guys burned ‘em up at the Champlain Valley Folk Festival. Robert Resnick “ All The Traditions” WVPR …fans of contemporary acoustic blues should find this a satisfying set. JDK Living Blues …energy-packed performance…will move and excite you like no other – electrifying performers. Guinness Castlebar Blues Festival Castlebar, Ireland Elite Artist Award Their Sound is original and quite extraordinary. This is Foot-stomping, knee-slapping blues. Michael Allison The Global Muse.com …sounding in top form, they play heartfelt blues in the Piedmont tradition. Gordon Baxter Blues On Stage …like a semi parting the water on a city street. You can’t stop it. You just stand there and listen to this powerhouse on wheels. Ben Onmart Muse’s Muse …their renditions of blues songs both standard and original burst with joyful energy, Highly recommended. Rick Anderson Allmusic.com I think these guys are marvelous. These two have a rare talent….. music that dreams are made of, in my opinion that will really go. These two really deserve some major respect. B.B. King Rated *****” music that dreams are made of, in my opinion These two really deserve some major respect. Rated ***** Scott Toothman AMZ Music.com

Location Clarksville, Ohio - USA

Copyright notice. All material on MP3.com is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download this material and make reasonable number of copies of this material only for your own personal use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s).