in showbusiness the temptation to sit back and rest on their laurels should be overwhelming, but Jim Sundquist and his Fendermen always make sure there's time in their demanding performance schedule to get into the studio and cut new tracks of classic and original material whenever the mood takes them. Their recent recordings have the spontaneity, humor and freshness that defined Jim's work even as far back as 1959, but with an added maturity and spiritual quality that reflects both Jim Sundquist's and Jim Chuesberg's deep faith. (For more on Jim Sundquist's Gospel and Christian recordings, click here) Click on highlighted titles for samples. You may need the Quick Time player to access the samples. Get it here

Since his last release, Coming Your Way, in 2006, Jim Chuesberg has been inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame and maintained his hectic schedule with the Fendermen, pleasing thousands with his heartfelt delivery and satin smooth vocal timbre at venues around the Midwest. With this new cd, again produced and enhanced by Chet Priewe, with the help of many great talents, Jim returns to the well to draw up another bucket-full of great American country and bluegrass standards, like 'For the Good Times' and 'A White Sport Coat' along with a beautiful new original song, 'My Lonely Heart.' Get it from Jim himself on the road, (see the Fendermen schedule) or write or call him at the address listed on the Contact page.

18 hot new tracks of classic and soon to be classic roots rock, rockabilly and country from the hardest working band drawing Social Security! The Jims are again ably assisted by their usual henchmen, Tom Persell and Dave Skramsted splitting the chores on skins, Phil Nussbaum banjo wranglin', with the sparkling presence of Miss Kim Martin on vocals making everyone sit up a little straighter, tuck in their shirts and not cuss and spit quite so much. Chet Priewe twiddles the knobs and adds some keyboards for decoration and a touch of class. A treat!

Featuring: Six Days on the Road, Besame Mucho, Whiplash, lots more.

(2006)

Boy, talk about an embarassment of talent! While already busier than a fox in a chicken coop as lead singer for the Fendermen, Jim Chuesberg also got together with Chet Priewe and a galaxy of Nashville greats, including fiddler Reggie Ruefer (who scraped the strings for Charlie Pride) and pedal steelist Corky Owens (late of Gene Watson's combo) and cobbled together this collection of country classics showcasing his smooth, rich vocals and unique interpretive skill. Not to be missed.

Featuring: Crying My Heart Over You, Love in the Hot Afternoon, Pick Me Up On Your Way Down, Walkin' After Midnight, City Lights...many more.

 

 


NOW BACK IN STOCK-see your Fendermen dealer today!

Featuring:

A collection of their most requested stage favorites with Jim and 'Chues' sharing the lead vocal duties, backed up by skinsman Tom Persell Sr. and Phill Nusbaum on banjo. The 'Muleskinner Blues' remake shows off Jim's much copied guitar style while 'Auctioneer' lets Chuesberg excercise his chops on a Bill Black chestnut. 'Rockpile' is reissued for the first time in nearly 40 years. A treat.

To buy any of these titles, send check or money order for $12.50 (includes shipping and handling) to:

Jim Sundquist
PO Box 6168
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Featuring:

  • Sleepwalk
  • Greenville Trestle High
  • Deep River Blues
  • Walk Don't Run
  • I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal
  • Wolfman...and lots more.
A new collection of standards and originals from the Jims and Tom senior, featuring special guest Kim Martin. Jim S. squeezes the sweetest tones from his Fender Jazzmaster and 'Sleepwalk' is a great example. 'Wolfman' is a a chilling tale of a teen gone wild, with great back up vocals; a rarity not heard in many years and almost worth the purchase price by itself!

Kim Martin

 

 

1959 Mule Skinner Blues b/w Janice Cuca 1003
  1960 Mule Skinner Blues b/w Torture Soma 1137
1960

Don't You Just Know It b/w Beach Party

 Soma 1142
1961
Heartbreakin Special b/w Can't You Wait
 Soma 1155
  1964 Wolfman b/w Everglades Soma 1418
  1964 Don't You Just Know It b/w Popeye Sassy 00284/5
1964

Mule Skinner Blues (LP)

  • Mule Skinner Blues
  • Torture
  • Beach Party
  • Bertha Lou
  • Honky Tonk
  • Lonesome Road
  • Don't You Just Know It
  • Heartbreakin' Special
  • Jack of Diamonds
  • High Noon
  • Koo-Koo
  • Caravan
 Soma MG-1240

Collector Oriented Compilation LPs and CDs Containing Fendermen Tracks

Beat Rocket LP 116
 Mule Skinner Blues...Plus / The Fendermen
Born Bad CD 005 Born Bad Vol. 05
Born Bad LP 005 Born Bad Vol. 05
Century CD Rockabilly Baby
Classics CD 703 Cuca Records
Dee Jay Jamboree CD 55020 Mule Skinner Blues / The Fendermen
Lonely LP 2219 Let's Go Rockabilly
NPR LP 7301

Archive Series, Vol. 1
NPR LP 7302 Archive Series, Vol. 2
NPR LP 7305 Archive Series, Vol. 5
Soma LP 1240 Mule Skinner Blues / The Fendermen
Union Pacific LP 005 Loose Ends: Rave From the Grave, Blast From the Past Series, Vol. 2
Thanks to the Rockin' Country Style website created by Terry E. Gordon, with acknowledgements to: Bear Family Catalog, CMF library, Bill Davis, Udo Frank, Tom Krajina, Gerd Miller, Gary Myers, Bob Skurzewski, Perica Sucevic, Sharrie Sundquist, Tom Tourville.

 

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