Don’t get over your blues…get all up in ‘em with the Alonzo Pennington Band!
Take a smattering of vintage Allman Brothers Band, a dash of Stevie Ray Vaughan, a spoonful of James Burton, a dollop of Danny Gatton and a pinch of Jimmy Reed, throw them all into a big old pot and you've got the Alonzo Pennington Band. A satisfying blues stew that’s guaranteed good for the soul!
Alonzo Pennington is a multi-award-winning guitar player who’s been performing his own music since he was 13. Casting a respectful nod to his blues heroes, Alonzo adds his passion, energy and drive to create a soulful and unique blend of rock, rhythm and blues that’s all his own. What you hear on his CD is precisely what you can expect in a live show, only better!
Alonzo Pennington has been fortunate go grow up around and learn his craft from some of the world’s best guitar players. Alonzo cut his teeth playing alongside his father, respected and renowned thumb picker, Eddie Pennington. Family friend and international guitar god Tommy Emmanuel recently told Alonzo, “you’re great and the world needs to hear you!” And, they will.
The Alonzo Pennington Band is a proven commodity at clubs, festivals and fairs all across the South and the Midwest. All who come to hear them crave more; all who hire APB gladly invite them back.
As if that weren’t enough, the Alonzo Pennington Band is keenly aware of the ailing economy and how it affects everybody’s budgets. That’s why they offer you options. APB can work as a 3-piece unit, or with the full compliment of keyboards and horns. Either option you choose, you’re guaranteed a crowd-pleasing performance!
The APB is guaranteed to contribute to the success of your next event.
Recent Appearances:
Fraternal Order of the Eagles Cancer Benifit Concert (Ft. Campbell KY)
United Way of the Pennyrile Annual Dinner (Hopkinsville KY)
Lake Barkley State Park New Years Eve Bash (Cadiz KY)
Kentucky's Made to be Played at the Kentucky History Center (Frankfort KY)
Richmond Folk Festival (Richmond, VA. Formally the National Folk Fest)
River Explorer Cruise Lines (New Orleans, LA www.riverexplorer.com)
Kuttawa Harvest Festival (Kuttawa, KY)
Headliner - Lake Barkley Kentucky State Park 4th of July Festival (Cadiz, KY)
Noble Park Monthly Music Series (Paducah, KY)
Alive After Five Downtown Concert Series (Morganfield, KY)
Black Patch Festival (Princeton, KY)
Eddie Pennington Music Festival (Princeton, KY)
American Folklorist Society National Convention (Louisville, KY)
Kentucky Dam Village State Park New Years Eve (Lake City, KY)
Romeo-fest (Romeoville/Chicago, IL)
American Folk Festival (Bangor, MA)
