Name: Bite Me! by Smokin' Joe Kubek
Brand: Smokin' Joe Kubek
SKU: 888072074620
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

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Guitarist Smokin' Joe Kubek and his partner, singer-guitarist Bnois King, were signed to Bullseye Blues just after the bubble burst on the crossover appeal of electric Texas blues, with the breakup of the Fabulous Thunderbirds and the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan in 1990. While the label may have hoped they would fill those shoes, Kubek and King have never, in seven albums, really made much of a move to the mainstream, remaining content to turn out faithful recreations of Texas-style blues. On their first few albums, they recorded a lot of covers, while their most recent efforts have consisted entirely of band originals, which is also the case on Bite Me! But the musical structures are so familiar that the songwriting credits are only nominal; Kubek and King are more about playing than writing. They work in the occasional novelty, such as the "talkbox" Kubek sucks on in the opening track, "If You Know What I'm Sayin'," but King makes the players' fidelity clear in the lyrics -- "you know what the blues is about." They do, and they perform it as well here as they ever have. ~ William Ruhlmann

1. If You Know What I'm Sayin'

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Mark Kazanoff; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Mark Kazanoff
Bnois King; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jerry Hancock
Jas Stephens; Performer
Performer: Jerry Hancock
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King
Les Izmore
Mark Kazanoff
Gary Slechta
Jas Stephens; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Iacopelli
Stuart Sullivan
Jim Gaines
Holly Bullamore; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Mark Kazanoff
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Other

2. Bite Me

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Bnois King
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jerry Hancock
Jas Stephens; Performer
Performer: Jas Stephens
Gary Slechta
Jerry Hancock
Mark Kazanoff
Les Izmore
Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Holly Bullamore
Stuart Sullivan
Jim Gaines
Mike Iacopelli; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Other

3. That's No Way

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Performer
Performer: Gary Slechta
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock
Bnois King
Les Izmore
Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Vocals: Bnois King; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Iacopelli
Stuart Sullivan
Holly Bullamore
Jim Gaines; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Other

4. All About That Thang

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Performer
Performer: Gary Slechta
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock
Bnois King
Les Izmore
Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Vocals: Bnois King; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Iacopelli
Stuart Sullivan
Holly Bullamore
Jim Gaines; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Other

5. Lay It On Me, Leona

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Sheila Hancock
Jerry Hancock; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Jerry Hancock
Sheila Hancock; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Performer
Performer: Gary Slechta
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock
Bnois King
Les Izmore
Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Vocals: Bnois King; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Iacopelli
Stuart Sullivan
Holly Bullamore
Jim Gaines; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sheila Hancock
Jerry Hancock; Other

6. I Gotta Have It

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Performer
Performer: Gary Slechta
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock
Bnois King
Les Izmore
Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Vocals: Bnois King; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Iacopelli
Stuart Sullivan
Holly Bullamore
Jim Gaines; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Other

7. Ready To Learn

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Performer
Performer: Gary Slechta
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock
Bnois King
Les Izmore
Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Vocals: Bnois King; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Iacopelli
Stuart Sullivan
Holly Bullamore
Jim Gaines; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Other

8. Rollercoaster Love

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Performer
Performer: Gary Slechta
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock
Bnois King
Les Izmore
Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Vocals: Bnois King; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Iacopelli
Stuart Sullivan
Holly Bullamore
Jim Gaines; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Other

9. Player Got Played

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Bnois King; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Performer
Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Performer
Performer: Jerry Hancock
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King
Les Izmore
Mark Kazanoff
Gary Slechta
Jas Stephens; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Vocals: Bnois King; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Holly Bullamore
Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan
Mike Iacopelli; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens; Other

10. Don't Go Left On Me

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King
Jerry Hancock
Jas Stephens; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Bnois King
Jerry Hancock
Jas Stephens
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jerry Hancock
Jas Stephens; Performer
Performer: Jas Stephens
Gary Slechta
Jerry Hancock
Mark Kazanoff
Les Izmore
Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Vocals: Bnois King; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Gaines
Mike Iacopelli
Stuart Sullivan
Holly Bullamore; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Other

11. I Know That's Right

by Smokin' Joe Kubek, Bnois King

Acoustic Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Lyricist: Smokin' Joe Kubek
Bnois King
Jerry Hancock
Jas Stephens; Composer
Featured Artist: Bnois King; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Les Izmore; Performer
Composer: Bnois King
Jerry Hancock
Jas Stephens
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Composer
Drums: Jas Stephens; Performer
Electric Bass: Jerry Hancock; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Guitar: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Harmonica: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Percussion: Jerry Hancock
Jas Stephens; Performer
Performer: Jas Stephens
Gary Slechta
Jerry Hancock
Mark Kazanoff
Les Izmore
Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mike Iacopelli; Production
Mixing: Jim Gaines
Stuart Sullivan; Production
Piano: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Producer: Jim Gaines; Production
Production Coordination: Holly Bullamore; Production
Steel Guitar: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokin' Joe Kubek; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Kazanoff; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Slechta; Performer
Vocals: Bnois King; Performer
Recording: Stuart Sullivan; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Gaines
Mike Iacopelli
Stuart Sullivan
Holly Bullamore; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bnois King
Smokin' Joe Kubek
Jas Stephens
Jerry Hancock; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/11 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Blues, Texas Blues

Label

Bullseye Blues

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 3, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888072074620

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Bite Me!

1. If You Know What I'm Sayin'

2. Bite Me

3. That's No Way

4. All About That Thang

5. Lay It On Me, Leona

6. I Gotta Have It

7. Ready To Learn

8. Rollercoaster Love

9. Player Got Played

10. Don't Go Left On Me

11. I Know That's Right

Technical Specifications

Bite Me!

Product information

Release options

1. If You Know What I'm Sayin'

2. Bite Me

3. That's No Way

4. All About That Thang

5. Lay It On Me, Leona

6. I Gotta Have It

7. Ready To Learn

8. Rollercoaster Love

9. Player Got Played

10. Don't Go Left On Me

11. I Know That's Right

Technical Specifications