Big Al and the Heavyweights * Love one Another *
Big Al and the Heavyweights originally formed in 1996 as the Unknown Blues Band, with founding members Al Lauro, Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule), and pianist Rick Gergen (Sweethearts of the Rodeo). Although, Warren is no longer in the band , Big Al has formed a solid array of musicians and has consistently toured and been featured at venues and festivals throughout the US. The Vizztone Label Group has released the band's seventh critically acclaimed recording of original roots music entitled, Love One Another. Recently, their original compositions "Bound By Love" and" World Full of Trouble" hit 1k plays on Apple's iTunes. The current band features Louisiana Music Hall of Fame piano player vocalist, Wayne Lohr along with guitarist vocalist extraordinaire Marcel Anton and solid bassist vocalist Mark Parsons.
The latest album "Love One Another" (Vizztone Label Group) includes special musical guests Luther Dickinson of the North MS Allstars and former Heavyweight and harmonica virtuoso, Jason Ricci.
"Love One Another" was recorded at famed Suite Mix Studios in Slidell, LA with George Curreau Jr engineering and producing who is noted for Funky Meters guitarist Brian Stoltz's numerous recording projects. The album charted at # 19 on the Living Blues Charts and #15 on The North American College & Community Radio Chart and # 8 on the Roots Music Blues Chart .
Big Al and the Heavyweights' live performances are family oriented, energetic and most of all fun. This is a show you don't want to miss!
web site : https://www.bigal.net/
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