Big Al and the Heavyweights starts with Big Al himself. Born and raised in New Orleans, LA., Al is a real New Orleanian, going to Mardi Gras after Mardi Gras, seeing the sights of Mardi Gras through the eyes of a child. That same wonderment and jubilation comes through Heavyweight music - the music that helps people forget about the news du jour. Al has been described as the "pounding, driving force" of Heavyweight music by none other than head Blues Brother, Dan Akroyd.
Incidentally, Dan is a big supporter of the Heavyweights, playing all three of their CD's on his syndicated House of Blues Radio Show. They even play at the Chicago House of Blues for 2 to 3 nights in a row three times a year! But Dan Akroyd is not the only high profile celeb who knows the power of Big Al - Chef Emeril Lagasse tapped them to be musical guests for his season premier of Emeril Live! on the Food Network on February 28, 2000.
Big Al and the Heavyweights starts with Big Al himself. Born and raised in New Orleans, LA., Al is a real New Orleanian, going to Mardi Gras after Mardi Gras, seeing the sights of Mardi Gras through the eyes of a child. That same wonderment and jubilation comes through Heavyweight music - the music that helps people forget about the news du jour. Al has been described as the "pounding, driving force" of Heavyweight music by none other than head Blues Brother, Dan Akroyd.