2BLU and The Lucky Stiffs

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2BLU and the Lucky Stiffs are a Birmingham-based electric blues band which also mixes rock, funk and gospel sounds into their act.

The group has had several line-ups over the years. The founding members were Warren Martin (guitar), Tim Martin (drums), Jack Dudley (bass), George Dudley (guitar), Dave Gowens (percussion) and Bruce Andrews (harmonica and vocals).

The Lucky Stiffs' current line-up features Andrews with Jack and George Dudley joined by James Dudley on drums and Zac Collins on keyboards and guitar. Jack Dudley hand-built many of the band's instruments

The Lucky Stiffs were sponsored by the Magic City Blues Society as Birmingham's entry in the 2002 and 2009 International Blues Contests in Memphis, Tennessee. George Dudley and Andrews have also performed as the duo 2BLU.

References

  • Hurst, Samantha (August 3, 2009) "Handcrafted blues." Shelby County Reporter

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