BIO
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Since its inception dated back to 2003 they visited almost all countries in Europe and some on other continents. In their achievements they have already four albums and the concerts they play are great success wherever they go.
They toured alongside many stars (as a support or back-up band) such as: Joe Bonamassa, Shakin’ Stevens, Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Phil Guy, Studebaker John, James Harman, Rod Piazza, Big Bill Morgenfield, Ana Popovic and many more.
In February 2009 as the only team from outside the United States Boogie Boys were finalists of the greatest blues competition in the world “International Blues Challenge - Memphis, USA”. The album “Hey You” was qualified to the finals of “Best self-produced album - International Blues Challenge 2010”. Team leader Bart SzopiÅ„ski and also other group members have repeatedly been awarded in “Twój Blues” magazine poll as “The Pianist of the Year” and “Instrumentalist of the Year”. In 2011 they represented Poland at the
1st European Blues Challenge in Berlin and they were qualified to the “Top 3”. In 2012, they were once again awarded as “Band of theYear” in “BLUES TOP 2011” survey.
Their album “Made in Cali” was entirely produced in the USA together with the fantastic guests (such as guitarist Ron Thompson who worked with such stars as John Lee Hooker, Etta James, TinaTurner). Music producer of the album was John Clifton, recognised harmonica player, composer and singer.
In 2013 the album was announced to be “The Album of the Year” in “BLUES TOP 2012” poll.
Band Leader Bart.Szopinski was seventeen times (!) Awarded „Pianist of The Year” in „Blues Top” survey.
In 2023 they will release their 5th record which will be part of their „20th Anniversary World Tour”. They will visit: USA, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Romania and Latvia.