The 44’s

The 44's are a Los Angeles-based band who play blues-roots-rock music. They first made their mark on the Los Angeles blues scene in 07' when they were tapped to compete and Finished 4th in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
The band members include harmonica player Tex Nakamura ( Formerly of war), Singer guitarist Johnny Main, Upright bassist Mike Turturro (Formerly Lynwood Slim/Candye Kane),drummer J.R. Lozano.
The 44's, received the attention of Guitar Great/producer Kid Ramos (The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Mannish Boys, Los Fabulocos) while playing their favorite haunt, the Doll Hut. With Producer Kid Ramos, they have released their first full-length album, Boogie Disease.
The 44's' energetic live performances has gained a local following, and they are a fixture on the Los Angeles blues scene. Their sound attracted the likes of Los Lobos who invited them on tour with Los Lobos in 08'.
The 44's have a devoted fan base and have received positive critical reviews, Critic Robert Kinsler wrote of their 09' Appearance at The Doheny Blues Festival opening for BB King "Any overview of my day has to include the strong set by the 44's,an electric blues band that kicked off the action with a set of Chicago blues crossed with primal rock "n"roll"
The 44's have backed Blues luminaries Kid Ramos, Johnny Dyer, and Rod Piazza just to name a few.
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