ROBBIN KAPSALIS / FAT HARRY & THE FUZZY LICKS
Robbin
Kapsalis was born on the Southside of Chicago and soaked up the sounds of the
legendary blues city before moving to be raised in Atlanta, Georgia.
Featuring a powerful and commanding voice that is steeped in the greasy and
dirty but still emotionally affecting side of blues,
Robbin has all the
understanding of the classic phrasing, textures, rhythm and attitude of the
music.
She adds something fresh and sassy to the mix too - so is very much
rooted in our time.
And as a charismatic front woman, she is second to none with an energy level
that is unrivalled in the blues scene today.
Think Sharon Jones of the Dap Kings meets Koko Taylor and you might have an idea
of the talent level on display here.
“A
great vocalist”
[Blues
Blast Magazine (USA)]
“Robin
Kapsalis needs to be your new favourite vocalist” [Rock
& Blues Muse (USA)]
“Kapsalis’s
rich sultry alto voice is clearly the star attraction… her vocals seem to
effortlessly flow… her voice is filled with the passion and grit of a self
made woman. She needs to be experienced live.”
Living
Blues Magazine (USA)
“Excellent
vocals. I really like Kapsalis' voice with a deep richness that you don't find
often” [Bmansbluesreport
(USA)]
“One
of the hottest live acts on the circuit today” [Chicago
Blues Guide]
“Throws everything in the fire for her fans” [Rootstime Belgium]
Biography
Fat Harry & The Fuzzy Licks
Smoking
contemporary blues is just a brief description of this this rocking band out of
Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
This is because their music can’t be confined to only one style of the vast styles of blues,soul and real 50’s Rhythm & Blues. So is their 2013 album release „Hard Lovin’ Man” a blend of diverse styles and self-written songs.
Fat
Harry & The Fuzzy Licks was noticed for their ferocious approach to the
genre.
From
funk to hard soul and a turn back to gutbucket old school blues. The
(international) critics were lyrical in their reviews. The album also features
Preston Shannon on guitar and vocals, and Bay Area Legend Henry Oden on bass and
vocals.
The
band was also noticed at the other side of the ocean. Their 2007 release „Driving
Machine” was included in the sampler cd of the prestigious Chicago
bluesmagazine „Big City Blues”. Harry’s guitar playing also impressed in
famous blues clubs there such as Buddy Guy’s Legends and the Kingston Mines.
That
was not all. Multiple grammy award winner Joe Louis Walker covered the Fat Harry
original Send You Back on his album „Between A Rock & The Blues” and
used the band to back him up at European shows.
Preston
Shannon („The King Of Beale Street”) also used Fat Harry & The Fuzzy
Licks as his European touring band. Then a horn section and Henry
Oden wer added to the band.
Other
artists Fat Harry & The Fuzzy Licks worked with are; Tail Dragger,John
Primer, Sax Gordon, Lurrie Bell, Joey Gilmore, Craig Horton, Giles Robson, Steve
Arvey and Chick Rodgers.
New studio sessions are planned for the new album, which will contain 100% originals.
2024
the band started as
back up for Robbin Kapsalis with shows in The Netherlands and Germany.
Blue
sky is the limit!
TOUR DATES:
28-07-2024
NL - Brielle Blues Festival
23-08-2024 BE - Gevarenwinkel Blues Festival
09-11-2024 BE - Haringe Blaublues Festival