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Artist
Khalif Wailin' Walter
11+ albums
bluesguitarblues rock
about
“Ass-Shakin’ Funkin' Boogie Blues”--Showcase Chicago Magazine Khalif “Wailin’ “ Walter is one of the Chicago Blues music scene's next generation bringing his own unique style of funk infused boogie Blues. He now calls the European market his home base. Khalif “Wailin ’” Walter’s stormy guitar work and brash New Orleans style vocals, define the band’s sound, reminiscent of greats like Albert King, Freddie King, Otis Rush, and Albert Collins. Fusing contemporary style and innovative original arrangements, Khalif “Wailin’ “ Walter delivers foot stomping finger snapping Blues that sets the roof on fire. Where have you seen him? Khalif “Wailin’ “ Walter appeared regularly on the Chicago Blues circuit, and performs in venues and festivals throughout the U.S. & E.U. Recent performance highlights include: - The 2001, 2003, 2007 & 2013 Chicago Blues Festival - Headlining or Featured Festival Artist in the U.K., Spain, Croatia, Italy, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Poland, Czech Republik, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia - Worldwide Internet & Radio airplay of his self produced 2013 CD release “She Put The Voodoo On Me” - She Put The Voodoo On Me Charted #8 in The Chicago Blues Charts and reached the top 20 in Amazon sales Khalif “Wailin’ “ Walter is a guitarist, singer, bandleader, and songwriter. He received a BA in Jazz performance from Chicago’s Roosevelt University with a minor concentration in African-American History. Khalif “Wailin’ “ Walter has toured
