Gina Hughes
April 2019
Big Al & The Heavyweights have been around since 1993, founded by drummer Big Al Lauro and guitarist Warren Haynes as the Unknown Blues Band. The band has had numerous changes since their formation…
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“Big Al and the Heavyweights rolled into Buckingham Blues Bar smoldering hot. It did not take long before flames of music engulfed the crowd resulting in dancing, clapping and cheering. It was a Big treat to experience such fine Louisiana talent. Looking forward to a repeat occurrence soon.” - Tara Lagrande
— Florida Fan
Reviews
Album Review: Bman's Blues Report
Monday, February 4, 2019
By: Bman
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, World Full of Trouble, by Big Al and the Heavyweights and it's a lot of fun. Opening with title track, World Full…
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In The News: Big Al & the Heavyweights are featured artists tonight and throughout the week worldwide on the Confessing the Blues Radio Network.
Big Al & the Heavyweights are featured artists tonight and throughout the week worldwide on the Confessing the Blues Radio Network.
www.confessingtheblues.info. Streaming Tonight at 9pm(ET) on WTRG, WWDW & WDLZ streaming at www.magic979wtrg.com , www.1077lakefm.com &…
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In The News: Big Al and the Heavyweights on Sirius XM
"Thank you Lou Brutus for the addition of World Full of Trouble by Al Lauro (Big Al) and The Heavyweights! Y’all need this record! It’s a good one. Congrats Al and the…
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In The News: Next up at Clematis: Big Al & the Heavyweights
By Eddie Ritz
Posted Aug 13, 2016 at 12:01 AM
Updated Aug 13, 2016 at 6:58 AM
Want a big bowl of musical goodness? Then don’t miss Big Al & The Heavyweights. With a style that blends blues, Zydeco…
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In The News: Big Al and the Heavyweights at Ace’s Live
Herald Tribune
By Jimmy Geurts
Entertainment reporter
Posted Oct 17, 2017 at 6:12 PM
Updated Oct 17, 2017 at 6:12 PM
Big Al and the Heavyweights originated when Al Lauro started a group with Warren Haynes, who has…
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Album Review: Big Al & the Heavyweights – Sunshine On Me
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This CD review was originally published in the June 20, 2013 edition of Blues Blast Magazine. Be sure to check out the rest of the magazine at thebluesblast.com
Big Al & the Heavyweights – Sunshine On Me…
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Band Review: Big Al and the Heavyweights
Famous Dave's, Minneapolis, MN
April 13, 2002
by Rich Benson
Big Al and the Heavyweights brought their upbeat, New Orleans blues spiced with a little Cajun and Zydeco to Famous Dave's this Saturday night. From their first helping…
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In The News: Roots band Big Al & the Heavyweights plays the Blue Rooster
By Marty Clear
mclear@bradenton.com
May 17, 2017 04:21 PM
Big Al & the Heavyweights may not be household names, but if you like roots music with some Louisiana spice, you probably know them.
Their records do OK, and…
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Album Review: Big Al and the Heavyweights CD "Sunshine on me",
Big Al and the Heavyweights
Sunshine on Me
Blusiana Music
Jan 29, 2014
By: Lauren Adam
"A NOLA native, Big Al remembers going to Mardi Gras, after Mardi Gras, after Mardi Gras. By harnessing the energy and…
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Album Review: Big Al and the Heavyweights: Sunshine on Me (Blusiana Music)
May 1, 2013
by: David Kunian
"When the CD cues up and the first cut “Don’t You Want Me” starts, it’s obvious that Big Al and the Heavyweights are serious about their brand of blues. These seasoned…
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