New album due out soon, with special guest Kid Ramos, Lynwood Slim, John Marx, Paul Fasulo, Micheal Fell, and my brother Rick Reed.,/p>
Winners of the 2005 Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival Best Emerging Artist Award
a.k.a The King Biscuit Blues Festival
Dan Sanchez and the Kings of Pleasure
In 2008 Dan has backed Blues Legends Henry Gray and Arthur Williams.
Amazing . . . spectacular . . . impressive . . . spirited . . . soulful. . . on any given night, these are the words that will resonate as the sounds from one of the most impressive musical ensembles on the road today not only permeates a room, but the souls of those there to witness it. It's an experience that leaves an indelible mark and an insatiable lust for more. Which makes the name of the band absolutely perfect. Because when Dan Sanchez and the Kings of Pleasure take the stage, you can be certain that absolute pleasure is just ahead.
Formerly known as The Dan Sanchez Band, the current incarnation was formed in 2001 with a passionate fervor for producing music that makes people move. While the musical genre of this illustrious quintet is commonly referred to as West Coast Jump, Uptown Blues, and Memphis Blues, its own uniquely swinging style is guaranteed to captivate an audience from the moment it takes the stage. Just dont expect the magic to wane; once in the presence of Dan Sanchez and the Kings of Pleasure, this is an intangible journey you wont want to miss.
The influences on the band are unmistakable. The sounds of legendary Jazz and Blues artists such as Tiny Grimes, B.B. King, Hollywood Fats Band, T-Bone Walker, Little Walter, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Wes Montgomery, Kid Ramos, and Duke Robillard are seamlessly woven into each masterful performance. Because of such inspiration, the music created is consistently both gratifying and electrifying. Covering such classics as The Thrill Is Gone, You Upset Me Baby, and Just Your Fool, Dan Sanchez and the Kings of Pleasure have a way of putting their unique stamp on old favorites while initiating a new listening experience. And what pleasure indeed.
Yet not content to rest of the laurels of the masters, Dan Sanchez and the Kings of Pleasure press forward in making their own mark as well. Original material from the group can be humorous, introspective, and even somber. Yet the band never fails to please and has become noted for its diverse presentation of swingin, yet crowd-pleasing numbers. After all, with these cats, its all about the groove and how it gets folks moving.
However, those they play for aren't the only ones on the move. In fact, none may be moving quicker than Dan Sanchez and the Kings of Pleasure. Crowned Best Emerging Artist at the 2005 Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival, the band has been making undeniable waves amidst the premiere blues players from coast to coast. And while garnering the spotlight in one of the largest and most prestigious blues festivals in North America, the group also took First Runner-Up honors at the Sonny Boy Blues Society & Battle of the Bands in Helena, Arkansas. And in March of 2006, while in Los Angeles, B.B. King's offered the band a house gig. There can be no doubt that theirs is a star on the rise.
While maintaining ongoing production of new music, Dan Sanchez and the Kings of Pleasure make their home on the road. Whether opening for acts such as Kid Ramos in Los Angeles, California, or lighting up a club tour throughout the United States, the bands emphasis is on the energy of the show and keeping the masses moving. Always jumpin' and ready to swing, this is one band thats here to stay.
Originally from the West Coast, Dan Sanchez is the quintessential blues man, handling both vocals and lead guitar. And while Dan Sanchez and the Kings of Pleasure initially operated under his name alone, he felt that the rhythm section deserved a name of its own. Following one nights spectacular performance, Sanchez dubbed the surrounding combo the kings of pleasure and it was the dawn of a new day for this singularly sensational operation in swing. Not just a brotherhood on a mission, they became a force to be reckoned with.
The kings consist of Donald Durham, Jason Ball, Cody Lowery. Sanchez and bassist Durham grew up together in Los Angeles, California. In 2001, they decided to follow their passion and make great music. A band was formed and the tandem invited Ball to sit in boards; he has been playing piano as a king ever since. Don and Cody's percussion fill out the rhythmic backbone of the kings, sealing a sound that is both mesmerizing and energizing.
Simply put, Sanchez and The Kings are unforgettable an unforgettable blues ensemble guaranteed to deliver unimaginable pleasure. Call it what you will . . . amazing . . . spectacular . . . impressive . . . spirited . . . soulful. Just get it. Get in the groove and on the move as you jump and swing into the truest of pleasure zones. And thats wherever you are lucky enough to find Dan Sanchez and the Kings of Pleasure.
