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Teeny Tucker is the daughter of singer Tommy Tucker. She began singing in church. Her professional career began in November 1996, with German Blues manager who promoted European tours for her father. She performed major Blues Festivals in the US, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy, and was featured in the July/August 2004 King Biscuit Time Magazine. She wrote lyrics for eight songs on her second CD First Class Woman. She is a top-10 finalist in the International Songwriting Competition and finalist in the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, TN. In 2008, Tucker appeared at Monterey Blues Festival, Pocono's Blues Festival, Ozarks Blues Festival, Nothin’ But The Blues Festival, and Buddy Guy’s Legends. Nominated for the “2008 Best Female Blues Artist” of the year by BluesBlast. Teeny’s CD Two Big M’s nominated for best self-produced CD by the Blues Foundation of Memphis. Teeny Tucker

Linda Rodney performs under the name of Chocolate Thunder. She sings blues, rock and R&B. From Greenville, SC, Linda wowed church parishioners with her powerful and mature vocal capabilities. She acted for JTA Talent in Charlotte, NC, and modeled for eight years with the Millie Lewis Agency in Greenville, SC. But her first love is music, particularly the blues. She trained with opera singer Sarah Reece, hit the club, festival and event markets in South Carolina, California, and in Paris, France. Linda performed with Main Street Blues Band, Palmetto Blues Boys and Blues Beat Band. Her band is Chocolate Thunder. In 2007, Linda recorded her own tunes. Her new CD, "Barkin' Up the Wrong Tree" released June 2009. Linda Rodney