Tommy Harkenrider & The Memphis Kings

Tommy Harkenrider & The Memphis Kings are a blues and roots band based in Southern California, originally formed over fifteen years ago as a backing outfit for touring musicians. Fronted by guitarist and educator Tommy Harkenrider, the group plays jump blues, West Coast blues, and vintage American roots music drawn from the 1930s through the 1960s. The core lineup features Harkenrider on guitar, Ron Felton on drums, and Joe Jazdzewski on bass, often augmented by saxophonists and guest players. They have backed and collaborated with California legends including Lynwood Slim, James Harman, Big Jay McNeely, Big Sandy, and Kid Ramos, as well as international artists Nico Duportal, Si Cranstoun, and Paul Pigat.