High energy blues band with a Chicago style. Non-Stop high energy band that will get people on the dance floor all night. Big Mike is a natural front man and enjoys interacting with your party people all night. Big Mike has performed at The Taste of Chicago, New Orleans JazzFest 2018, Frenchmen St Festival 2018, Texas Jazz Fest, Olviedo BluesFest and so on. This band led by Big Mike is insanely talented and only knows how to have a good time.
The R&B Kings are a high energy blues/soul/psychedelia band. They hit the stage running and it gets interesting following the musical journey. The versatility of guitar/percussion/horns but most of all the vocals brings talent throughout. I saw them with Sierra Green and she’s a dynamo. She puts on an expressive face that really aids the story of the song.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $50,000 - We provide our own insurance for the event to protect the musicians, the musicians's equipment, and your guest.
We are a high energy full throttle Chicago Style blues band with heavy and tasteful solos, great horn section, funk, blues, texas blues, fun engaging banter, and just fun from beginning to end. We have big smiles on our face, we love to dance on stage and want to dance with you and get your guest up and moving on the floor.
We are an 8 pc + band (if requesting full party band). We have a 3 horn section, bass, drum, guitar, keyboard, male and female singer.
We are a fun and we enjoy tearing the roof off when we perform.
Before COVID19 Pandemic shutdown, this band performed 12 shows a week in New Orleans. We are one of the best blues bands in New Orleans.
We supply sound equipment and our own stage hand and sound engineer.
We can supply stage lighting as well.
Off stage we are quiet, polite, and humble musicians. On stage we like to have fun and even more important have fun with you and your guest on your special occasion.
Big Mike Perez is a Chicago native Blues artist who now resides in New Orleans. Mike is best known for his aggressive Chicago style of Blues Funk/Blues Rock Fusion and Powerful, Soulful vocals which was inspired by many artist in Chicago in the likes of Joanna Connor, Buddy Guy, Mike Wheeler, Rico McFarland, Carl Weathersby, The Kinsey Report, Robert Blaine, Big James and The Chicago Playboys, and many more.
While residing in Chicago, Big Mike performed at many of the popular venues like Cubby Bear, Shenanigans, Kingston Mines, Clown’s Alley, Bluebird Lanes, and many more. He eventually started leaning towards the style of Chicago blues and hasn’t left it since. His band was hired by independent artist in Chicago to perform as a backing band for them. He has notably performed at the taste of Chicago on the best buy stage.
Since he has left Chicago, Big Mike has made a name for himself in New Orleans performing at weekly residencies 5 nights a week on the famous Bourbon St and Frenchmen St. His band is one of the top blues bands in New Orleans. Most nights are standing room only at many of the venues when he performs.
He has performed with long time New Orleans Blues Guitar Master Mem Shannon, and with the Memphis B.B. King All-Stars.
He has also performed at the 2018 Jazz & Heritage Fest in New Orleans backing the Soul Singer Sierra Green and put on the same bill with Smokey Robinson, Rebirth Brass Band, and Maze ft. Frankie Beverley.
Mike’s vocals have been compared to the likes of B.B. King, Bill Withers, and Robert Cray.
Mike is best known for his aggressive style of blues. Long solos and tight gospel rhythm hits. His performances are fun and interactive. He creates a real show delivering the old school blues form of creating stories for the crowd to listen to and respond.
Mike is accompanied on stage by musicians from all around the country and has created a little Chicago in New Orleans when you walk into the club.
He has completed his debut album titled “This Song’s For You”.
His debut album produced by Red Tint Records is an eclectic album that encompasses Chicago Rhythm and Blues. With soul, and funk, and some rooted reggae. The album takes you on a journey of emotions. It is for everyone and anyone looking to feel something when listening. From love songs, to heartbreak, to just good old sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs, and great guitar solos. His album has it all. Created at DPL studios based out of New Orleans and Rick Barnes Studios in Chicago. This Album has taken its time to be made just right.
Big Mike & The R&B Kings is a polished Chicago blues band that is ready to knock people out of the chairs and on the dance floor.
We would prefer if you have lighting and sound equipment.
If you do not have this, we can supply it for an additional cost.
We would also like a stage area. If you decide you want a stage area, I recommend talking to the venue and ask if this is something they can provide. Otherwise you can contact a third party about this.
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