THE WHITE KNUCKLES TRIO (fin – blues/rock)
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Founded in 2011, THE WHITE KNUCKLES TRIO (WKT) has during its not yet lengthy existence gotten a positive buzz going among roots fans and normal folk alike. Mr. Knucklebone Oscar (gtr) has long been known for his over the top wild man Rock ‘n’ Roll shows, but WKT has been a sobering return to his roots in blues. Eschewing his more flamboyant antics, Mr. Knucklebone has been happy to settle into the groove laid down by the more junior members of the trio – Yukka White (voc, dr) and Mr. “Misdemeanor” Hillside (kb). The minimalist line-up gives each part a chance to shine and makes the whole a dynamic musical package. As well as the somewhat less orthodox composition of the band, Mr. White’s voice and vocal style has the gotten the attention of a few, not to mention the effortlessly groovy piano-stylings of Mr. Hillside.
Chicago, west coast, New Orleans and jump are among the key blues styles we tap into. Sometimes we like to lean on the beat and start rocking, but we’re as happy to mellow down easy, when the mood is right. Sometimes the best atmosphere and dynamic can be reached, when the venue gets so small, that there is no barrier at all between the band and the audience. We don’t mind bigger stages either, but who doesn’t like a bit of intimacy now and then, eh?
