Sugar Boy and the Sinners

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Sugar Boy and the Sinners is a Dutch band from South Holland. The band is formed by brothers Vinnie and Ronnie Guerin in 2010, together with Boy Vielvoye and the Frankie Duindam. In their early years, the band focused mainly on blues, but more recently the band is inspired by old school soul, rock and roll and funk.[ citation needed ]

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Biography

After making a name for themselves in the local blues circuit, Sugar Boy and the Sinners acquired nationwide attention by playing famous festivals such as Moulin Blues and Breda Jazz.[ citation needed ]

Another important stepping stone was the band's victory at the Dutch Blues Challenge 2012. As a result, Sugar Boy and the Sinners represented the Netherlands at the European Blues Challenge in Toulouse (3rd place out of 19) and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, United States (making it to the semi-finals). [1]

Currently the band is touring throughout Europe in countries such as Belgium, Germany, France and Italy. Their debut album was released at the Paradiso in Amsterdam on 7 February 2014.[ citation needed ]

Discography

Albums

AlbumRelease Date
All You Can Eat7 February 2014

Singles

SinglesRelease Date
Third Round of Gin22 November 2013
High Roller9 January 2014

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References

  1. Boudier, Patrick Struijker (19 March 2013). "Interview: Sugar Boy and the Sinners". Blues Magazine. Retrieved 19 November 2013.