The Mescal Sheiks
The Mescal Sheiks are Los-Angeles-based musicians and songwriters who first collaborated on various Hangan Brothers projects.
Now, drawing collectively from their culturally diverse backgrounds in the New York, Chicago, Arkansas and L.A. music scenes, they have combined a unique blend of ingredients to create their own dynamic gumbo -- sometimes greasy, often funky, inevitably rootsy, and always soulful!
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The Mescal Sheiks are Los-Angeles-based musicians and songwriters who first collaborated on various Hangan Brothers projects.
Now, drawing collectively from their culturally diverse backgrounds in the New York, Chicago, Arkansas and L.A. music scenes, they have combined a unique blend of ingredients to create their own dynamic gumbo -- sometimes greasy, often funky, inevitably rootsy, and always soulful!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes we play live. Our 2007 schedule starts February 16th with the Mardi Gras Mambo 2007
Your musical influences
Jesse Ed Davis, Lowell George, Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, Ray Charles, Curtis Mayfield, the Staples Singers, Dr. John, Leon Russell, Delaney & Bonnie, The Band, NRBQ, Professor Longhair, Sam Cooke, Dan Penn, Steve Cropper, The Meters, The Nevilles, Jerry Wexler, Jimmy Reed, The Five Blind Boys, Muddy Waters, James Booker, Sly Stone, Huey Smith, Big Bill, Jimmy Reed, Ike Turner, South Michigan Ave, Congo Square, Muscle Shoals, Hi Records and Stax Records Rhythm Sections, Ann Peebles...Aretha Franklin...
What equipment do you use?
Basic Requirements
20' x 30' stage minimum
Quailfied Soundman
16 channel PA minimum
16 Mics and stands
(1) Green Bullet Harp Mic
8 individual momnitors or 10 in ear monitors
(1) Fender 65 Deluxe Reissue
(1) Fender 59 Bassman Reissue
(1) Fender Champ
Yamaha 88 Key Digital Piano
Hammond B-3 w/ Leslie
or Digital Tone Wheel Keyboard w/ Rotary Sound
Direct Box for Keyboard
Keyboard Bench Seat
(2) Cycle Seat Type Drume Thrones
Amp SVT Bass Amplifier
(5) Piece Drum Set
(1) 22" Ride Cymbal
(1) 18" Crash Cymbal
(1) 16" Splash Cymbal
(1) High Hat
(3) Guitar Stands
