Grams and Krieger
Arizona Blues Hall of Fame (ABHOF) members Danny Krieger and Steve Grams met at a gig fifteen years ago and have been friends and musical partners ever since. The incomparable Louis Jordan is also an ABHOF member and Steve likes to joke he never thought he'd be in a group with Louis Jordan!
Danny is one of the Southwest's most respected guitarists/slide guitarists. His musical resume includes world-wide tours with British pop band 'Christy' in the early '70s and numerous recording sessions with a variety of artists ranging from Exene Cervenka to the late Andy Gibb. He's also worked with Big Joe Turner, Coco Montoya, Johnny Rivers, and Smokey Wilson & Eric Burdon. Originally from LA, Danny has also toured with Debbie Davies, Sam Taylor, 'The Mollys', Eric-Jan "Mr. Boogiewoogie" Overbeek, and John "Juke" Logan. Danny also won a Tucson Area Music Award (TAMMY) for guitar in 2000.
Steve has been in Tucson since 1979 and built a reputation as one of the areas most reliable acoustic and electric bassists. During that time he has played on and/or produced over 80 LPs and CDs, and been selected bass player of the year (TAMMY) in 1998 & 2005. His list of sideman credits includes working with Teddy Morgan, the Hacienda Brothers, Nappy Brown, Candye Kane, Rainer, Smokin' Joe Kubek and Bnois King, Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones, Bo Diddley, Long John Hunter, R.J. Mischo, Lisa Otey, Freddie Roulette, Holland's Mr. Boogie Woogie, and French singer/songwriter Alexandra Roos.
The duo completed their third CD, "No You" (on the Dutch blues label Firesweep Records) in December, 2005, recorded in Tucson, AZ, and Holland with 12 new original songs and guest appearences by Mr. Boogie Woogie, and more. Other CDs include "Two Days" from 2001, and 2003 release, "That's the Way We Work", on Vitalegacy Records (www.vitalegacy.com).
Grams and Krieger play a mostly acoustic blend of Urban Blues, Roots Rock, and Country Blues. Both their CDs and performances reflect a high level of songwriting, singing, playing, and fun!