Artist description T-bone jump, Slim Harpo swamp and lowdown greasy blues with some New Orleans mixed in!Unique blend of blues and roots played right!

Music Style T-Bone jump , lowdown blues and swamp rock with a greasy 50's feel

Musical Influences T-Bone Walker, Louis Jordan, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Big Walter, George Smith, Guitar Slim, Johnny'Guitar'Watson, Lazy Lester, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis

Similar Artists George Smith, T-Bone Walker, Guitar Slim, Slim Harpo, Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis

Artist History Li'l Ronnie began his professional career as a teenager in 1963. He began fronting his own swing, jump, and blues bands in 1979. performing with such legends as John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, and more. His harmonica playing has earned him a coveted Hohner endorsement.

Group Members Li'l Ronnie is backed on the Cd by special guests Pete Kanaras of the Nighthawks, Kevin McKendree from Delbert McClinton's band, as well as nationally heralded guitarist Ivan Appelrouth, Jim wark of the Janet Martin Band, drummer Bobby Olive, Craig Sneider on bass, and horn players Chris Watling and Allan MacEwan.

Instruments harmonica, guitars, piano, B3, bass, drums and horns

Albums Too Fast for Conditions

Press Reviews "Too Fast for Conditions is an instant house party played with verve and feeling. Owens blows a hurricane of lusty, full throated riffs, recalling such greats as James Cotton and Paul Butterfield. another standout is Kevin McKendree who recalls blues legends Otis Spann and Pinetop Perkins. Owens and band jump and swing in the traditions of Wynonie Harris and Louis Jordan, and when you get down to it, that's enough! -Eric Feber/Virginia Pilot"From west coast grooves to uptown moves, Li'l Ronnie and The Grand Dukes are an outstanding mix of jumpin' blues...." -Jimmy Silvia/WNSB"...it's really refreshing and exciting to watch a session done the old fashioned way- live!" -Eric E. Stanley/Bebop Boogie & Blues Revue

Location Richmond, VA - USA

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