CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE
Inspirational front man Carl Pannuzzo (drums and vocals), master guitarist Shannon Bourne, Hammond virtuoso Tim Neal, and inimitable bassist Zoë Frater, are Checkerboard Lounge, breathing fire, virtuosity and improvisation into classic soul and blues originals.
Their multi-award-winning album SUN Sessions , recorded at the legendary Sun Studio, Memphis TN, catapulted the band to nationwide recognition.
Recent release ‘Roller Coaster’ has already shot to the top 5 of several national charts. An undeniable powerhouse, world class musicianship, dynamic, passionate and playful, Checkerboard are the very essence of a live music experience.
“You got it boy, it’s in you” ~ Jimmy Smith
"You could run a small city off these guys" ~ Fiona Boyes
"Some real happening blues" ~ Bob Sedergreen
“Thanks for bringing Memphis back to Memphis” - Memphis local
“It’s not a place you'd expect to find yourselves in within the normally understood confines of the Blues form. The collective rapport you have within the band is a wonder to behold, a total trust in each other that allows for an open ended approach to everything you play.” ~ Robert Calvert