Molly grew up in the midwest, and started playing the violin in the fourth grade. By the time she was in high school Molly was playing the piano and guitar in addition to the violin. After high school Molly started to improvise and experiment with different musical styles. Molly's free form style of bass and violin playing has left her audiences awe struck. She wowed the 1997 and 1998 Ultimate Rhythm and Blues Cruise crowds sitting in with Taj Mahal, Maria Muldaur, and Chubby Carner. Molly has also played on a CD with the Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, and jammed with Ann Rabson and Slim Jim Phantom. As one of the original members of the Blue Band, Molly toured from Colorado to Minneapolis to Kansas City, but has now stepped into her own spotlight, and co-founded a talented band to back her unique sound. Her recent experince as a songwriter, her time in the studio, her 25 years on the road - and now with her own band behind her- it all adds up to one helluva show!

"Molly Nova - chops galore - she ain't guessin'" -Cub Coda, Goldmine

"Molly Nova is like a whirling dervish up there, always in constant motion whether she is thumping out bass lines or dazzling the crowd with her over-the-top electric violin playing. I would have to say seeing Molly pull out her 5-String Electric Violin and proceed to blow everyone away with her intensity was most memorable"- Ray Stiles/Blues On Stage

"Molly's violin work segues from Texas swing to near Hendrixian wails... their final number was the original "The Last Goodbye", a heartbreaking instrumental tribute to Johnny Copeland that left both Kansas City Blues Prez LaDonna Jones and me with head-to-toe goose bumps" -Kansas City Blues Society News

"Molly Nova sends sparks on her gritty funk piece, with searing electric violin." -Candence Jazz & Music Review

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Turk E Krause
 5-Piece Drum Kit, Lead Vocals

 Known as "The Wildturkeyhawk"  Turk is a lifer musician from the nation's heartland. He
began playing drums in the second grade, basing his talents in Omaha, Minneapolis, and Cedar Rapids. His first gig as the little drummer boy in 2nd grade was influenced by his musical family, putting together several acts through his early teens he started playing fulltime at 17.  He has followed in his grandfather's footsteps -H.W. "Heinie" Stebritz, an Austrian immigrant who started playing drums in 1910, traveled throughout the country, starting in 1924 and finishing his illustrious career playing a gig 4 days before his passing in 1969. Heinie played the vaudeville pits, pavilions, and ballrooms, and once played for Lawrence Welk's band. Turk has continually toured with many successful bands including 10 years with 1970's premier southern rock band Headstone, playing over 300 dates a year. Other notable acts were Men Rockin,  The Hots, Dillman, The Spaceheaters, The Blue Band, and recently a stint with Badfinger. Turk's heart and soul is in the music, his committed and natural passion to deliver on his musical roots with rock solid drumming, singing, and songwriting is evident in his energetic live performance..............

"Drummer Turk E. Krause (Aka:'Wildturkeyhawk') is a blues rock warrior with a honky-tonk soul who's capable of layered rhythmatic improvisation......" - Chicago Reader

Dr Jekyll & Mr, Hyde- "This tune is a rocking blues masterpiece... it also incorporates some harmonies supporting Krause's southern rock-esque vocal presentation lending the infectious melody just a bit more spice....."
    - Downeast Reviews, Sabuttus,ME

"Turk's sure vocals on songs like 'Kindred Spirit', 'It Just Is', and 'Don't Burn That Bridge' blend like butter and
  hot rum with Molly's harmonies..." - Ellis Kell,  Quad Cities Reader / Get A Life Online

"Turk provides a steady beat that holds the band together and helps the feet of the dancing fans..."
- Ray Stiles / Blues On Stage

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Paul Raymond
 Lead Guitar, B&L Vocals

 Paul took violin and piano lessons as a child, and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1976. He played with such groups as Razz and General Admission in the 80's and Tight Squeeze and Crow in the 90's. He's opened on stages with Robin Trower, Humble Pie, Buddy Guy, and played with artists such as Michael Hill Blues Mob. Influences include the Allman Brothers, Frank Zappa, and Tommy Bolin.

T.J. Ike
 Keyboards, B Vocals

 "Ike" has thirty years experience working with bands, along with producing music in the studio. He first came to the Twin Cities in 1978 with a blues band out of Iowa known as "The Little Red Rooster Band", a band Molly and Turk also played in. When the band relocated back to Iowa, Ike stayed in the Twin Cities, playing with local bands and bands that toured the Midwest, along with earning a degree in audio recording. Ike brings that true B3 sound to the mix, and will blow you away with his live performance.

Brenda Lee King
 Bass Guitar

 Brenda hails from the Midwest, and has been playing music, primarily the bass guitar since her early teens. In the late 80’s Brenda toured with national caliber “show” bands and club acts, playing in many major markets nation wide. In 1990 she settled in Minneapolis, signing on with the band “Crow” (hits include “Evil Woman” and “Cottage Cheese”), playing regional festivals and “A” clubs for 8 plus years. During 1999-2000 she joined “Big John Dickerson and Blue Chamber” (Cannonball Records), performing all over the Midwest, as well as East Coast, Southern, and European dates. Highlights over the years include performances at Disney’s Pleasure Island, Lionel Hampton’s club in Paris, France, The Chicago Blues Festival, The Taste of Minnesota, and several appearances at the Iowa State ABATE Rally in Humboldt. Other highlights include playing the bass as a side musician, including gigs with Chuck Berry, Cub Coda, Pete Rivera (Rare Earth) and Alex Chilton, as well as numerous openers for national acts.

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