SWINGIN HARPOON

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Mike Lanigan (AKA Salty) formed this band in 2007, after being everyone else's ' HARP PLAYER '. ..Literally wearing out a 'Swingerhead (Michael Andrew) ' CD over a period of about 12 years, Salty finally acted on his swing interests and put Swingin Harpoon Blues Band together.. .. .. ..(Salty) was born in Tarpon Springs Fl., and always ‘tinkered' with musical instruments. Salty started blowing harp at 14, learning his licks from two main sources....J Geils Band Live Full House, and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils first album. The two contrasting styles of music influenced Salty's harmonica style.. .. .. ..Salty's hard blowing licks and unique timing provide a unique harmonica flavor, enjoyed by all.Other influences come from Pat Ramsey, William Clarke, Fingers Taylor, Johnny Winter, Michael Andrew, Lee Oskar, and many other artists over the years... .. .. ..Salty has opened or performed with such artists as Pat Ramsey, Cyde Ramsey, Jason Ricci, Bill ‘The Sauce Boss’ Wharton, Herbie Mann, Spyro Gyra, Georgia Satellites, Atlanta Rhythym Section, Grace Slick & Starship, Julian Kasper, Billy Dean, Terry Clark, Tom Gribbon, T.C. Carr, Mark Chesnutt, Tracy Lawrence, Confederate Railroad, Billy Dean, Cathy Cotton, Tracy Byrd, Joe Nichols, Lee Ann Womack, Mark Collie, Jeanie Sealy, Janie Fricke and many more... .. .. ..Over the years, Salty has been a member of The Summer Brothers, Harpo, Brad Willis & The Southern Stars, Florida Band, Lost Companion Band, Southern Satisfaction, Barry Fish Band, Allie & The Allie Cats, Midnight Rain, The Saltwater Cowboy Band, Roadhouse, and currently is the founder and front man for Swingin Harpoon Blues Band... .. .. .. ..Swingin Harpoon Blues Band is a concept that Salty has envisioned for many years. Take the big sound of a swing big band and arrange blues harp into the mix with solid blues, and you have Swingin Harpoon Blues Band. Booking regionally and in legendary venues such as Bradfordville Blues Club & Bullwinkles (Tallahassee Fl), The Melting Point (Athens GA), Pineapple Willies (Panama City Beach Fl), and many others. The reception from the crowds have been overwhelming. SHBB will be blowing near you soon................American Without Prefix (2007 Indie), SHBB’s debut CD, met great critical reviews, and SHBB’s next CD (2009) is sure to have some swinging blues. ..................Salty has the passion, energy and experience for a memorable funky blues swing show....Salty also performs as a solo act, 'The Saltwater Cowboy', and is well know in the North Florida Areas.....Salty blows only Hohner harps, using an Astatic Mic through a 1965 Univox, or a 1968 Ampeg BR15….sweeeet!!!!!Origin of ' raw swingin blues ' ....Mike Lanigan, aka 'SALTY' (harp, keys, guitar, mandolin) formed / founded this band in 2007, after being everyone else's ' HARP PLAYER '. SALTY conceptualized a band playing big band swing with a harmonica flavor , and recruited some local great musicians, James Lewis (drums), Will Veader (guitar) Kevan McCann(bassist) , and started working up 'SWINGING BLUES'........Original music and also some quality covers....genres from big city blues, swing, funk...anything with passion...harmonica blues with a raw swingin edge!..........In our short swingin venue history, we have ..OPENED SHOWS FOR... ATANTA RHYTHYM SECTION GEORGIA SATELITES JB & ZYDECO ZOO SARASOTA SLIM ACME RHYTHYM & BLUES BILL WHARTONperformed at MANY LANDMARK ESTABLISHMENTS ...... BRADFORDVILLE BLUES CLUB, TALLAHASSEE FLA. TALLAHASSEE JAZZ & BLUES FEST THE MELTING POINT, ATHENS GA. MARSHSIDE MAMAS, SOUTH CAROLINA HARRY A'S, ST. GEORGE ISLAND FODORS GROVE, ORLANDO TALLAHASSEE SUMMER CONCERT THE GRILL 192, MELBOURNE FLA. PINEAPPLE WILLY'S, PANAMA CITY BEACH BULLWINKLES SALOON, TALLAHASSEE FLA. THE WAREHOUSE, TALLAHASSEE FLA. TALLAHASSEE FAIRGROUNDS THE LEGION HALL, TALLAHASSEE FLA. DOWNTOWN MONTICELLO DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE FLOYDS MUSIC STORE and many more venues...................INTERNET AWARDS 'AMERICAN WITHOUT PREFIX' Track of the Day, Nov 27, 2007..............................'THERE'S GONNA BE AN ACCIDENT' Best Male Vocals in Blues, week of Oct. 1,2007 Best Guitars in Blues, week of Nov. 19, 2007 Best Melody in Blues, week of Nov. 19, 2007 Best Beat in Blues, week of Oct. 1, 2007 Best Beat in Blues, week of Oct. 22, 2007 .....................EPK (ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT)....http://www.reverbnation.com/c./rpk/49842?access_code =8c85ece09dee2b580eef......................'TROUBLE' Track of the Day, Sept 15, 2007 Track of the Week, Oct. 22, 2007 Best Beat in Blues, week of Sept. 24, 2007 Best Rocking Track in Blues, week of Oct. 8, 2007