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The Resurrection of Screamin Jay Hawkins

Were putting a spell on you this Halloween weekend with The Resurrection of Screamin Jay Hawkins!

From a music preservationist standpoint, it's important that old R&B singers like Screamin' Jay Hawkins are remembered and written about. Steve Bergsman has done his part to keep the legacy alive with his new book release "I put A Spell On You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Now Jazz/blues guitarist Mike Armando has done his part in putting this musical show act together. Mike said he is very proud of the musicians he has picked for this special project. The great soulful singer Shakar "TheRealShakar" Brumfield who took on this monumental task of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Mike describes Shakar as one of the best singers in NYC. This project is comprised of extremely talented and seasoned musicians. "TheRealShakar" Brumfield - vocals, Mike Armando - guitar, Andrew Golba - bass, Michael Fox - drums, sax to be announced.

It will get very crazy. Like Screamin' Jay Used to say "When we get on that stage all hell is going to break loose"..

What people are saying about this show:

For old fans of Screamin'Jay Hawkins, this band has captured the off the hook creativity of Jays music . New fans will be treated to a style that could only have flourished in a better time for music. - Robbie Dupree " Steal Away"

Mike Armando is a great jazz and blues guitar player. Working with Screamin' Jay for years has clearly influenced his life and music. - Tommy Castro - Tommy Castro & The PainKillers

"Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Tribute Band" I thoroughly enjoyed it ! I compared it to YouTube clips of the Original and found your Groups "Resurrection Tribute" to be ; Musically adept and entertaining as well as presenting a Historically correct Tribute to the Man and his Music. - Dave Nichols - On Air Producer - Progressive WOWI-Fm

Screamin' Jay Hawkins' role as a groundbreaking innovator is legendary in the annals of American Musicology. Guitarist Mike Armando was at Hawkins' side back in the day and his new project The Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Tribute Band breathes new life into this fun and important music. - Steve Scarborough - KZFR , 90.1 FM People Powered Radio Chico, CA.