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The Smokin Mojo Kings

BLUES FROM HIGHWAY 61 and the MISSISSIPPI RIVER

About Me

No Cuttin' Loose
..The Smokin Mojo Kings are based out of Southeast Iowa and West Central Illinois. The line-up consists of Dennis Albee guitar, vocals John Wentzien bass, vocals Jim French harmonica, vocals and Eric Bartholomew drums. The Smokin Mojo Kings’ up-tempo blues are tempered with a New Orleans funk, which is not surprising as both John and Dennis plied their musical craft down South for several years. Notably John, has played with such luminaries as; J.D. Hill, and Pat Ramsey. Dennis has been a full time musician since his early teens, when he won a battle of the bands and a recording contract in a contest sponsored by Chicago’s premier radio station, WLS. Eric is a veteran of U.S.O. tours that have entertained our troops around the world as well as backing many top professionals on a cruise line. Jim has been playing harmonica and performing with area bands for thirty years. The Smokin Mojo Kings have been busy writing and recording their second c.d., which like their first c.d. features all original compositions. Their music has been featured on; The Texas Blues Café, WLSO F.M., Blues train F.M., Flying Coyote Radio, The Blues Room (nz radio), Kansas City Online Radio, Fat Cat Radio, as well as Blues Into The Night and Mark Kerr’s Blues Nation Radio. The Smokin Mojo Kings performances are hallmarked with an energetic “let it all hang out” approach that always guarantees a good time.Shut Yo' Yap

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Member Since: 7/22/2007
Band Website: phone:319-371-5602
Band Members: John Wentzien - Bass & Vocals -Dennis (Brillo) Albee-Guitar & Vocals -Jim (Fenchy) French-Harp & Vocals -Eric Bartholomew -Drums



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Sounds Like: Down-Home Mississippi River-Rat FONK!
Record Label: Ass Spankin Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Pat is out of the Hospital

Hello to all, Pat Ramsey was released from the hospital Saturday. He's doing much better and wishes to thank all of you who were so kind with your thoughts and prayers. It meant so much and he was tou...
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:51:00 PST

Pat Ramsey Hospitalized

Pat Ramsey was admitted to TCH Hospital in Tallahassee Fl. on Friday June 27th.  His health is failing at a young age and all your thoughts and prayers would greatly be appreciated. If you would...
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:30:00 PST

We need a booking Agent!!!

Contact Dennis Albee at (319-371-5602)
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:23:00 PST

Rootstime Review of SMKs CD

Translated to English (Thanks Ron!)What we have here is a very young band, even their press-infosheet that comes with the cd in a plain white paper cover is veryshort. "Thanks for your interest. ...
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:44:00 PST

Lets Collaborate!-- All Musicians Welcome--Add Your Part

..>..>..> ..> Hey musicians..Let's have some fun! Body: Let me send you an MP3 of a rhyhtm track for a new song (guitar, bass & drums)---and you add your part to it....Whatever instrument you p...
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:33:00 PST

Attention Broadcasters!!!!free promo CD...

Our new CD is finished!Any broadcasters or podcasters that would like a PROMO copy for broadcast can send me a message with your mailing address. Free of charge to broadcasters ONLY..The CD will ...
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:30:00 PST

Radio Shows!

Please check out all of the wonderful broadcasters in our top freinds! These are the hard workin' people that get all of us "indie" bands heard... There's no better music anywhere---------- John W. (b...
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:10:00 PST

Are CD’s a thing of the past?

I need some opinions. We are ready to release our new songs. Should we even bother putting them on CD's? We can distribute them as downloads online. How about putting them on a USB flash-drive to sell...
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:58:00 PST

John builds amp for Dennis

Hey Gang- I just finished building a new tube amp for Dennis. This was my first attempt at trying this. It is an exact copy of a 50's Fender Deluxe Tweed amp. This thing is probably the best sounding ...
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:39:00 PST

http://youtube.com/jwentzien

All of the clips from the TV show can be watched here also.   youtube.com/jwentzien
Posted by The Smokin Mojo Kings on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 05:07:00 PST