SHORT BIO
Inspired by artists such as James Brown, Kool & the Gang and Earth Wind and Fire, the B Bug has been the funkiest phenomenon in Greece since 1990. They have performed their original music as well as funk/soul's best-loved covers in Greece's most popular clubs and European Jazz Festivals.
Since 2012, because of the Greek financial crises, the nucleus of the band has moved its base to Berlin. This exciting, new lineup includes accredited musicians from all over the world, featuring Vernon D Hill
from Detroit, Michigan on keyboards and vocals and Daniel El congo from Cuba on Trumpet. The original nucleus out of Athens, including lead vocalist Fotis "Potis" Tsirigotis, Teo Theodoridis on electric guitar & vocals and Leonidas Kotsis on drums is thrilled about this union of funky-funksters & can't wait to groove Berlin's booty into an atomic tailspin!
BIO
Inspired by artists such as James Brown, Kool & the Gang and Earth Wind and Fire, the B Bug has been the funkiest phenomenon in Greece since 1990. They have performed their original music as well as
funk/soul's best-loved covers in Greece's most popular clubs and festivals, averaging about 100 live shows a year.
During their 22 years on the scene, they have performed with international wonders such as Arturo
Sandoval, Louisiana Red & Despina Vandi as well as many celebrated Greek musicians such as George Kontrafouris, Takis Paterelis and others. They have also performed with Kia Koleman, Julie Massino, Guitar Shorty and Cookie McGee. Other credits include playing support for Mick Taylor
& the All-Star Blues Band and New York's funkster Milo Z.
The B Bug have also been featured on various collection CD's, they have contributed 4 cover songs to the soundtrack of award winning Greek film "Telos Epochis" (Best Film 1994-Salonika Festival- CD released by Virgin), have performed several times on Greek television and once for the French Channel MCM.
Since 2012, because of the Greek financial crises, the nucleus of the band has moved its base to Berlin. This exciting, new lineup includes accredited musicians from all over the world, featuring Vernon D Hill from Detroit, Michigan on keyboards and vocals and Daniel El congo from Cuba on Trumpet. The original nucleus out of Athens, including lead vocalist Fotis "Potis"
Tsirigotis, Teo Theodoris on electric guitar & vocals and Leonidas Kotsis on drums is thrilled about this union of funky-funksters & can't wait to groove Berlin's booty into an atomic tailspin!
ALBUMS:
NOTHING (2006)
These three songs: Nothing, I got time and Maybe you aint got it, got them their first international break. This singe features two guest vocalists Natasa Tsirou and Jhonny B.
YOU GOT ME JUMPING (2004)
Two funk songs writen by Teo and two club mixes by Giorgos. This album features the two vocalists "Mr."Fotis and "Lady"Fay as well as newly recruted premiere bassist Dimitris Frosinis, keyboardist Giorgos Delis and saxman Sotos Tatsis.
ONE WAY (2000)
Released by Legend Records " One Way" is a collection of their instrumental pieces. Twelve original compositions which were created during jam sessions between the band’s members. This album features Dimitris Tsakas on the guitar and alto sax and a three piece horn section.
BLUES BUG AND THE SILENT PARTNER (1995)
This album is the first record released with their own independent label. It contains eleven songs which combine R&B, acid jazz and soul in a unique way. This album also features two songscomposed and sung by Yannis Monos the one and only Hammond player in Athens.
The official website OF BLUES BUG : http://www.bluesbug.com/home.htm
Blues Bug
BENIZELOU 173
146-71, GREECE
Blues Bug Hot Line: +306944733091
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