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The Work in Progress Band

The Work In Progress Band

About Me

The Work In Progress Band is one of the premeire Blues bands in the Atlanta area. Playing everything from Electric Blues to hard driving Rock-N-Roll, W-I-P range far exceeds the time s[ent on stage. Considered one of the BEST BLUES BANDS in the 21st century,The Work In Progress Band has been garnering much attention. Their debut CD, BLUES HIGHWAY, has been getting airplay on over 100 radio stations in the U.S., overseas, and the internet thanks to the Blues Deluxe radio program. An exciting stage presence and great musicianship make The Work In Progress Band one of the MUST SEE groups in the Southeast region.

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Member Since: 5/13/2007
Band Website: theworkinprogressband.com
Band Members: John Marshall - Guitar/Vocals, Big Royal - Keyboards/Vocals, N. Abdul - Bass, Ben Irving - Drums/Vocals, Pete Peterson - Lead Vocals/Harmonica
Influences: Where do we start ! Jimi Hendrix,T-Bone Walker,Albert King,B.B.King,Albert Collins,John LeeHooker,Eric Gales,Eugene Gales,Robert Cray,Howlin Wolk,Hubert Sumlin,Eric Clapton,Tab Benoit,Jimmy Thackery,Joe Louis Walker,Z.Z.Hill,Z.Z.Top,Luther"Guitar"Johnson,Ronnie Earl,Charlie Musselwhite,Tinsley Ellis,Hoodoo Kings,Canned Heat,L.A. Express,Grand Funk Railroad,Robin Trower,Johnny Copeland,Gary Moore,Jeff Beck,Robert Johnson,Eric Johnson,Bootsie Collins,Donald"duck"Dunn,The Climax Blues Band,Earth Wind and Fire,Santana,Stevie Ray,Jimmie Vaughn,Kim Wilson,Stax Records,Sunn Records,Motown,Alligator Records,Telarc Records,Wolfman Jack,Don Kirshner,Joe Walsh,and soooo many more ! !
Sounds Like: The Work In Progress Band is an eclectic,diverse Blues Band that really has a sound of there own. We do play music by great Blues Artist's as well as original compositions but we do the covers with a Southern Soul twist to them. Our live shows are energetic and sound much like ZZ Hill and Barry White meet ZZ Top and B.B. King,great live shows ! !
Record Label: Gorge Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Check out this event: Blind Willies Blues Club

Hosted By: The Work in Progress Band When: Tuesday Jul 24, 2007 at 9:30 PMWhere: Blind Willies Blues Club828 N.Highland Ave.Atlanta, GA 30301United StatesDescription:The Work in Progress Band Clic...
Posted by The Work in Progress Band on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

Work I Progress Band XM Radio

Hello, YOUR ARTIST/BAND IS BEING FEATURED ON XM SATELLiTE RADiO! PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE EMAIL. First, you need to sign up for the BANDS list. When I get info on cool opportunities in the industry, I ...
Posted by The Work in Progress Band on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

The Work in Progress Band update

Hi everyone,last minute gig at Blind Willies Blues Club on Highland Ave. in Atlanta on Saturday May 19th backing up Blues Legand Ms. Sandra Hall. Should be great.Start time 9:30 p.m.John Marshall...
Posted by The Work in Progress Band on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

International Radio and Internet play

Hi Everyone We will be getting International Radio and Internet play starting on May 27th thru June 2nd. You can click on our website www.theworkinprogressband.com  and check out the Media ...
Posted by The Work in Progress Band on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST