Alex Jenkins & The Bombers

Alex Jenkins & the bombers is an Americana / Roots band with a heavy blues edge. The bands compositions is contemporary music that incorporates elements of various American roots music styles, including country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues, resulting in a distinctive roots-oriented sound that lives in a world apart from the pure forms of the genres upon which it may draw. A power trio that puts out a big sound! The group’s style has been described as having a Fabulous Thunderbird feel to a Jimmy Reed and early Sun records recording artists feel. Being at the prime age of 67 the band is lead by Alex Jenkins on guitar and lead vocals. On drums and vocals features 55 year old brother Tim Jenkins. Rounding out the band on bass guitar is 28 year old Mike Crisp who brings a young fresh approach to the music. The band has many Years combined playing experience and have performed at several venues with some of the biggest names in blues music. The bands 2014 current release, “Voodoo You” has gotten good reviews and is being played on radio stations worldwide while gaining new fans daily. The bands first release “Creepin after Midnight” was a breakout CD and both CD’s feature all original songs. The best way to experience the band is to catch one of their explosive live shows!

Chicago, IL