| Cook up a spicy musical gumbo of Soulful Blues, R&B and Classic Rock. "In an instant they prove that their music is joyous and life affirming" Something for anyone who prefers music that's played from the heart and soul. "Impassioned guitar and vocals supported by a rock solid funky rhythm section" |
Ybor City's "Queen of the Blues" Originally from Louisiana, this petite and bawdy red head will astound you with her
powerful voice and high energy show. Originally a classically trained violinist, Lorelei was inspired to begin singing by
the legendary blues and soul singers such as Koko Taylor and Etta James. Her vocal talents now include an eclectic
blend of styles that have been compared to Paul Rodgers, Tina Turner and Janis Joplin. Lorelei has now found a
home in the blues with "The Cocktail Kings"
powerful voice and high energy show. Originally a classically trained violinist, Lorelei was inspired to begin singing by
the legendary blues and soul singers such as Koko Taylor and Etta James. Her vocal talents now include an eclectic
blend of styles that have been compared to Paul Rodgers, Tina Turner and Janis Joplin. Lorelei has now found a
home in the blues with "The Cocktail Kings"
This Indy born guitarist began his professional career as a sideman touring the southern blues circuits at the tender age of 17.
After sharpening his guitar chops on Beale St. and elsewhere, he returned home to Indianapolis to play with the famous
local groove band "Red Beans and Rice". His playing was influenced early on by guitarists Michael Bloomfield, Jimmy Page,
Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Paul Kossoff. "Sonny plays with a fiery passion that comes from deep within his soul"
Now he ignites that fire here in Tampa with "The Cocktail Kings"
After sharpening his guitar chops on Beale St. and elsewhere, he returned home to Indianapolis to play with the famous
local groove band "Red Beans and Rice". His playing was influenced early on by guitarists Michael Bloomfield, Jimmy Page,
Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Paul Kossoff. "Sonny plays with a fiery passion that comes from deep within his soul"
Now he ignites that fire here in Tampa with "The Cocktail Kings"
Originally from the D.C area, Doug is a master musician and a monster on the seven string bass. Doug adds a great versatility
to the band that brings out many of the diverse musical influences of the group and has helped to raise the "The Cocktail Kings"
to the status of a players band. His passion was influenced by Jazz Fusion greats Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Berlin, Jimmy Haslip
and DC area Hillbilly Jazz guitar genius Danny Gatton. Doug has been a staple in the Tampa Bay music scene for some time
and now he is the glue that holds together the tight and funky bottom end which identifies "The Cocktail Kings"
to the band that brings out many of the diverse musical influences of the group and has helped to raise the "The Cocktail Kings"
to the status of a players band. His passion was influenced by Jazz Fusion greats Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Berlin, Jimmy Haslip
and DC area Hillbilly Jazz guitar genius Danny Gatton. Doug has been a staple in the Tampa Bay music scene for some time
and now he is the glue that holds together the tight and funky bottom end which identifies "The Cocktail Kings"
A Lansing, Michigan native, Kevin's earliest influences were the progressive rock bands such as Yes, Genesis and Gentle Giant,
and the great Rock / Fusion drummers Bill Bruford, Dave Weckel. Kevin moved to Florida in 1975 and began playing on the road
in Top-40, Dance and Show Bands, and started playing more locally in the 90's with Bands such as Prime Time, Hush, The Cry
and James Peterson. Now he joins forces with a previous band mate Doug Cecil to create one of the greatest rhythm sections
in the Tampa Bay area. Kevin met Lorelei and Sonny in 2002 and has been the driving force behind "The Cocktail Kings" ever since!
and the great Rock / Fusion drummers Bill Bruford, Dave Weckel. Kevin moved to Florida in 1975 and began playing on the road
in Top-40, Dance and Show Bands, and started playing more locally in the 90's with Bands such as Prime Time, Hush, The Cry
and James Peterson. Now he joins forces with a previous band mate Doug Cecil to create one of the greatest rhythm sections
in the Tampa Bay area. Kevin met Lorelei and Sonny in 2002 and has been the driving force behind "The Cocktail Kings" ever since!
| For booking information please contact: Lorelei Weimar (813) 679-6503 |
| The most Soulful Classic Rock, Blues and R&B in Tampa, FL |
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