Boogie Boys
Poznań boogie-woogie quartet (2002–), the only non-US finalist at the 2009 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, ranked #1 Band in Blues Top 2024.
Musical Influence
As the only non-US band to reach the International Blues Challenge finals in Memphis in 2009, Boogie Boys put Polish boogie-woogie blues on the international map and has been a direct inspiration for younger Polish piano-blues players (Source: infomuza.pl). Blues Top 2024 named them Poland's #1 band, recognition of their lasting standing in the Polish blues scene (Source: twojblues.com/blues.pl Blues Top rankings).
Formative experiences
- •2002: The band was founded in Poznań (Source: pl.wikipedia.org).
- •February 2009: Boogie Boys became the only non-US band among the Top 10 finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (Source: infomuza.pl; last.fm).
- •2012: "Made In Cali," recorded in the USA, was named "Album of the Year" in Poland (Source: boogieboys.pl).
Stories & Anecdotes
"Boogie Boys played a birthday concert for German boogie-woogie pianist Vince Weber, a symbolic meeting of generations on the European boogie-woogie scene (Source: boogieboys.pl)."
"Bandleader Bartek Szopiński has been named "Pianist of the Year" a full 17 times in Poland (Source: boogieboys.pl)."
Collaborators
Guest guitarist on the album "Made In Cali" (2012), recorded in the USA.
Guitarist, associated with the band as a collaborator.
Watch & Listen
The Boogie Boys from Poland play in Memphis, TN
YouTube
Watch & Listen
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Revelation | — | — | Flower Records | — | — | — | Debut album, 14 tracks. Source: pl.wikipedia.org. | |
| 2009 | Hey You! | — | — | Flower Records | — | — | — | 11 tracks. Source: pl.wikipedia.org. | |
| 2012 | Made In Cali | — | — | Flower Records | — | — | — | Recorded in the USA with guest guitarist Ron Thompson; named "Album of the Year" in Poland. Source: pl.wikipedia.org; boogieboys.pl. |
Famous songs
Awards & Recognition
External links
Booking / Contact
Management: Bartek Szopiński (+48 692 791 069, bartek@boogieboys.pl). Booking Polen: Anna Ołtarzewska (+48 669 823 443, anna@boogieboys.pl). Internasjonal booking: boogieboys@boogieboys.pl (Kilde: boogieboys.pl).
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