COLD SHOTT and THE HURRICANE HORNS

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April 2009

Dave Russell resigns from his duty as

Sax Player after 14 years with Cold Shott.

We wish him well! Check out the Prescott, AZ

music scene for Dave Russell sightings.

Steve Limpert joins the band on trumpet and vocals! We are very grateful to have Steve join our ranks. He brings a great focus and energy to our band and always has a smile and a kind word! Check out: http://www.stevelimpert.com

Sept 2006

James “Slim” Scroggins re-joins the band!

Sandy ‘retires’ and Mike moves to ‘back-up’ and Slim comes back into the fold with that funky beat!

May 2006

The Story Behind our CD Recording

11-2005

VERY INTERESTING article on the state of the Phoenix Blues scene from

The Phoenix New Times.

4-16-05

At the 2005 Maricopa County Fair

2-13-05

Co-Sponsor of the MIKE COLE BENEFIT

1-9-05

Hosting the Annual Soul Summit

1-7-05

COLD SHOTT starts work on a Benefit Show to help their good buddy MIKE COLE who is recovering from an accidental shooting on

10-30-04. The public is welcomed to attend and enjoy a full day of the best Country and Blues musicians in town! Bud Brown’s Barn on 2-13-05, 2pm to 9pm.

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED!!!

12-31-04

TIM MATTESON joins the band!! This very versatile sax, flute and vocalist adds his punch to The Hurricane Horns.

In the immortal words of Chico Chisum…..

“You ain’t got a band if you ain’t got no horns!”

10-16-04

SMALL PAUL to leave Phoenix in NOVEMBER 2004 !! The band wishes Paul and his fiancé Sheila well on their move to Washington State. Paul sang with COLD SHOTT from December 1996 to November 2004. Thanks to Paul for his overall influence on the sound of the band.

10-16-04

Our 2-Year Recording Celebration page !!

Great photos, a fun time. Thanks to all who attended and have supported the recording and the band that past 2 years!!

4-25-04

Check out our new BAND HISTORY PAGE !!

It features Sandy, Tony & Paul and covers their legacy and imprint on the Phoenix Soul Scene.

2-22-04

Manager/player Rich Brydle receives the Annual “Keeping The Blues Alive” Award from the Phoenix Blues Society.

MUCH THANKS TO ALL OF OUR FANS AND FRIENDS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS POSSIBLE!! It is shared with the band for all of their hard work and dedication to our performances and special events throughout each year.

11-23-03

COLD SHOTT hosted a BENEFIT EVENT (click for web page) on 11-23-03 for JIM GLASS, a long-time Arizona musician, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. It was a HUGE success in which 6-1/2 non-stop hours of great music was presented and enough $$$ raised to help Jim and LuAnn cover their medical bills thru the Holidays!!!

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED!!!

1-23-04

COLD SHOTT backed JERRY LAWSON at his 60^th Birthday Celebration on 1-23-04. Check out some fun pics of the show!!!!

1-20-00

COLD SHOTT headed to MEMPHIS on 1-20-00 to represent ARIZONA at the 16th Annual International Blues Challenge and played in the wonderful NEW DAISY THEATER.