With over two decades of experience together on stages around the world and over a dozen major CD releases, Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King now bring the essence of their signature brand of Texas blues to Delta Groove Music. Close To The Bone presents the duo's first unplugged album, played almost entirely on acoustic instruments, and brimming with smart, clever lyrics, toe-tapping grooves and interesting, memorable arrangements. Kubek and King are additionally joined by special guests Kirk Fletcher, Shawn Pittman, Paul Size, Big Pete, Bob Corritore, Randy Chortkoff, Fred Kaplan, Willie J. Campbell and Jimi Bott.