Continuing on with their tradition of bringing American Blues Artists to Czech Republic and Central Europe,
the Prague bluesmen Rene Trossman and Jan Korinek are bringing some very exciting performers to the
Czech/Central European blues scene this Fall.
In October, 2008, they will have the veteran entertainer, CHICK WILLIS for several concerts in the region.
Mr. Willis, known as, "The Stoop Down Man" has become one of the most in-demand performers on the Blues and R&B circuit.
Chick Willis is a first rate guitarist and vocalist and has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his musical career.
Among his numerous awards, Mr. Willis has received a Lifetime Honorary Membership of the Blues award, from the Blues Foundation of Memphis, TN.
He was also the recipient of the "Jus' Blues "T-Bone Walker" award, and, from the Living Blues Awards 2000,
Mr. Willis was also named as the "Artist most deserving of wider attention" from Living Blues Magazine, in 2000.
THE TROSSMAN-KORINEK BAND
Rene Trossman and Jan Korinek have been playing blues in Prague and around Europe for more than 10 years now.
They have played hundreds of concerts all over Europe and have worked with many outstanding entertainers over the
years, such as Eb Davis, Lorenzo Thompson, Sharon Lewis, The Kinsey Report, Mike Jackson, and others.
MUSICIANS:
Chick Willis - vocal, guitar
Jan Korinek - org, piano
Rene Trossman - guitar
Frantisek Raba/Martin Lehky - bass
Tomas Vokurka - drums
WEB LINKS:
Website of Chick Willis - http://www.chickwillis.com
Mr. Willis' Electronic press kit - http://www.sonicbids.com
Rene Trossman Band web - http://www.renetrossman.com
Jan Korinek and GROOVE - http://groove.zizkov.net
VIDEO LINKS:
Promo Video of Chick Willis - http://www.sonicbids.com
Videos of Chick Willis at http://www.youtube.com
Videos of Rene Trossman at http://www.youtube.com
Videos of Jan Korinek at http://www.youtube.com
CONTACT:
jankorinekandgroove {at} gmail com
booking: jerry {at} progressproduction.com
Last updated 07-01-2008.