BJB’s Atomic Twin brings a new vision of their low-fi garage-blues and sees guitarist Christian Thorvaldson (from the influential proto-grunge Canadian heavyweights Slow) join Big John and drummer Tim Huston. Yes, the same Slow that were peers and inspirations to bands like Green River and the entire 90’s Pacific Northwest scene.

Christian’s command of melody weaves into both new songs and re-worked BJB numbers while Tim’s garage/blues beats are layered with gritty, bold rock ‘n’ roll swagger. Bates covers the twin guitar attack and holds down the low end while delivering his signature baritone vocals. And it’s coming to a stage near you …