Mike Dillon has been described by the Hyena Records website as the world’s only Punk vibraphonist and it’s probably true. Originally hailing from Texas, Dillon is one fourth of Seattle’s eclectic electric Jazz band Critters Buggin’ as well as a member of Les Claypool’s Fancy Band and Garage A Trois. In all three capacities, he serves as a percussionist, playing the marimba, vibes, tabla and whatever else you can hit with hands or stick.

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Just when you think that nothing new can come of the blues, here's James "Blood" Ulmer to prove you wrong. White boy blues-rockers and houserockin' party bands take note: this is to-the-bone raw soul.

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