The Four Kings (formerly “King Louie & Sean Holmes”) is a soulful, entertaining all-star quartet consisting of organist Louis “King Louie” Pain, vocalist Sean Holmes, saxophonist Renato Caranto, and drummer Edwin Coleman III. Pain and Caranto are Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductees who have played thousands of gigs together with various bands. Separately, Pain toured & recorded with the late NW blues legends Paul deLay and Linda Hornbuckle, and Caranto toured & recorded with Grammy-winners Esperanza Spalding and Merle Haggard. Holmes and Coleman have played with popular NW bands Soul Vaccination, 5 Guys Named Moe, and more. When all four of these “kings” get together, the musical fun & spontaneity are off the charts!
“The Four Kings rule! Absolutely one of the very best acts ever to play our room. We add extra staff whenever the Four Kings are here. Amazing musicianship and a fantastic repertoire--our guests love them!” --Eric Starr, owner of Northwood Public House & Brewery
“Thank you ‘Four Kings’ for a royal show! Much love, Ciao, Baby!" --Michael & Lisa Learn, owners of Christo's Jazz Lounge
[Christo's Jazz Lounge photos by Norm Eder]
When the "Kings" performed at a senior community, the residents were ecstatic!
