56deluxe Band

Kenny Tsakanikas a/k/a "Arizona Kenny Tsak"

Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals

Arizona Kenny Tsak is an artist that is becoming an integral part of the National Blues circuit...........few musicians will emerge with such artistry so intense it could revive a genre. Arizona Kenny Tsak plows a path between the rootsy and the revolutionary, combining traditional blues with a classic rock swagger. Kenny exudes passion in live performance that electrifies audiences. His approach to the blues is a testimony of an artist who spent his formidable years nurturing a style that would put him in the highest ranks. With all the signatures of a truly great artist Kenny continues to light up stages across the country with his firey fretwork......................

After not playing for over 2 decades Arizona Kenny Tsak met up again with his former bass player, Avery Horton , Jr. and formed his band "56 Deluxe" in 2005. The two had played together in their early days in a rock group "TSAKANIKAS LIVE" from 1976 to 1981......and included Mike Peck on drums. His return to his passion as a Guitar monster who loves the heavier side of the Blues is a true treat for the Blues Loving audience, as they watch him light up the stage. He is based between 3 areas of Southern Arizona, South Florida and the Mid Atlantic areas.......traveling over 100,000 miles a year .....

Experiences..... He has shared the stage & played with Billy Gibson "Prince of Beale Street" in Memphis, Dave Fields from NY, Harper from Australia, players from The Roomful of Blues, Tab Benoit, Chick Willis, Reba Russell, Carvin Jones from Phoenix, Joey Gilmore from South Florida, Johnny Tsak aka "Johnny Rushmore," his younger brother. He's a regular guest star performing with Blues Bobby Weinberg's band "Blue Snake" in Hollywood, Florida.

Major musical influences.. Albert Collins, Johnny Winter, Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix,Frank Marino, Freddie King,...... Favorite line.... "If you can't play, give it to me"

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