Jason Ricci & New Blood
"Live At Checkers Tavern" is a jam where Ricci literally "blows" the doors. A unique young harmonica player avoids the traditional blues themes in songwriting, and yet his play shows great knowledge and respect for the classics. At age 21, Ricci won the Sonny Boy Blues Society and performed at the King Biscuit Blues Festival.
Credits:
Jason Ricci - Vocals, Harmonica, Tamborine
Shawn Starsky - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Maki Bergara - Drums
Jason Rosner - Bass
Tracklist:
01. Wake County Stomp 08:05
02. Blues Penitentiary 09:03
03. Wish You Would 07:19
04. Feel Good Funk 20:22
05. Blue And Lonesome 10:27
06. My Head Is a Bad Neighborhood 04:49
07. Reverse Technology 16:25
John Lennon
The Dirty Mac was a musical group created by John Lennon to perform at the Rock and Roll Circus festival, 1968.
The group consisted of John Lennon on the base and vocals, Eric Clapton on the solo guitar, Keith Richards taking on the bass and, on the drums, Mitch Mitchell, of The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
The Rolling Stones Rock 'n Roll Circus event also had the participation of the bands: Jethro Tull, The Who, Taj Mahal, Mariane Faitfull (at the time was "girlfriend" of Mick Jagger), Yoko Ono and Dirty Mac, in addition to the band The Rolling Stones who closed the show.
Notes:
Tracks 1-2: Unused Rehearsal Versions
Tracks 3-5: From Film Soundtrack
Tracks 6: Studio Dialogue
Tracks 7-8: Early Versions With No Vocals
Tracks 9-13: Taken From A Mono IBC Acetate
Tracks 1-11: From "Rock And Roll Circus" Filmed on December11, 1968
Side 2 Of Mono Acetate Tracks 12-13 Recorded At San Fransisco Winterland Arena 12/10/68.
Credits:
John Lennon - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Eric Clapton - Lead Guitar
Keith Richards - Bass
Mitch Mitchell - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Yer Blues (Rehearsal) 04:02
02. Blues Jam 03:48
03. John & Mick's Intro Of 'The Dirty Mac' 01:05
04. Yer Blues (Film Soundtrack) 04:26
05. Whole Lotta Yoko 04:48
06. John & Mick 'Yer Blues' Acapella 00:44
07. Yer Blues (Take 1) 04:29
08. Yer Blues (Take 2) 04:02
09. Yer Blues (IBC Mono Acetate) 03:52
10. Jam (IBC Mono Acetate) 04:24
11. Mini Opera (IBC Mono Acetate) 06:47
12. Purple Haze (IBC Mono Acetate) 06:02
13. Wild Thing (IBC Mono Acetate) 06:45
Z.Z. Hill Jr.
Hill, along with acclaimed drummer, writer and producer Twist Turner completely floors the competition with the horn-drenched, groovtastic album that recallls the golden days of Malaco Records...........The album leaves you wanting for more. I can't put into words how thrilled and exciting it was to hear this album and I consider essential to any blues, soul, and classic R&B fans out there.
Tracklist:
01. Lean On Me 04:03
02. It Ain't Easy 03:54
03. Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You 03:52
04. Now That I've Gone 06:34
05. Caught In The Trap 03:47
06. Late Night Deposit 04:45
07. Stuck In Chicago 04:47
08. Not The Cheatin' Kind 03:02
09. Lookin' For A New Love Tonight 04:14
10. Try Love One More Time 04:55
11. Down Home Girl 03:42
12. Cry A Tear For You 03:50
Barry Rillera
Electric blues, strong grooves for both listening & dancing. Features Barry's lead guitar in traditional, R & B, and funk-styled blues.Original music drawn from his many influences from playing with groups such as Ray Charles, White Trash & many others.
Barry Rillera is a music vet in the truest sense of the word. After graduating college and teaching grammar school for two years, he went on the road with two hometown friends, The Righteous Brothers, and never looked back.
In a touring career with The Righteous Brothers which spanned some 30 years, he served as their lead guitarist, bandleader and tour manager.
During some quiet periods in their career, Barry took time off to tour with two bands of which he was particularly proud - Ray Charles (1 year) and the Southern R&B/ Rock Group, White Trash.
He also recorded with Ray Charles amongst many others, and did an album with Jerry LaCroix & White Trash for Columbia.
But, his heart has always been with the blues ever since he first learned to play by listening to B. B. King 78 records. This opened his mind to the possibilities the electric guitar had in store for the changing music scene at that time.
Barry has stopped touring as a sideman for other singers, to pursue a solo career, firmly believing he has something to offer.
Barry continues to follow his passions, which are performing live and writing more blues material.
Credits:
Jose Silva - Bass
Frank Cotinola - Drums
Barry Rillera - Guitar, Vocals
Hal Ratliff - Keyboards
Tony Avila Bellamy Rhythm Guitar
Bill Baker - Saxophone, Horn
Nate Kazas - Trombone
Johnny Lopez - Backing Vocals
Susan Grindell - Backing Vocals
Tracklist:
01. Gonna Move Ya' 03:37
02. Can't Get It Right 03:44
03. Got To Let You Go 04:31
04. The Time Keeps Rollin' Along, Part 1 04:29
05. I Played with Your Feelings 07:14
06. Why 03:51
07. Look Around You 04:36
08. Right Arm For Your Love 04:20
09. Think You Might Say (It's The Right Way) 05:00
10. The Time Keeps Rollin' Along, Part 2 03:39
Ray FullerRAY FULLER from New Albany Ohio, was given his first guitar at the age of 8, a Gibson Melody Maker. At an early age, Fuller was inspired by the British Invasion; Rolling Stones, Yardbirds and the Animals bands. Fuller’s first Blues album he ever heard was John Mayall and the Blues Breakers featuring Eric Clapton. “I could tell good blues guitar when I heard it…it was different.”
Fuller’s passion for the Blues was fueled with the discovery of the original Blues greats; John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, BB King, Elmore James. Young Ray Fuller was especially fond of John Lee Hooker.
The Ray Fuller Band was formed in 1974, evolving into Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers in 1978; releasing a self titled album on vinyl and Fuller has not looked back since. Mastering his craft throughout the 80’s and 90’s, Fuller was quick to become the “go to act” throughout Ohio to open for iconic Blues musicians such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells and Albert Collins to name a few.
MUDDY WATERS after witnessing an opening act performance by Ray Fuller on slide guitar exclaimed for all to hear “That was some hot slide boy! I could smell the smoke backstage!
JOHN LEE HOOKER was so impressed with the band and their performance that he took Ray and his entire band and the John Lee Hooker band out to dinner and picked up the tab. He then invited Ray Fuller to be his special guest at his next show 100 miles away the very next day!
These opportunities to hang out and learn at the feet of the masters were not wasted on young Ray. He paid close attention to every pearl of wisdom and every nasty riff and blues lick generously shown to him as an eager student of the blues.
In 1989 Fuller began touring as far west as Colorado, south to Florida and north to Michigan and New York. Fuller released “Damn Guitars” in 1989 which was quick to become a top seller for Rounder Records; followed by “Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers Live” in 1992.
Touring paused with the end of Fuller’s marriage which ended in true blues fashion in 1995. This break up inspired many great songs, still receiving airplay today. Fuller went on to release “Pearlene” in 1997; Twist of Fate in 1999 and in 2003 “Live Rockin’ the Blues.”
With new determination in 2009 Fuller pressed on. In 2010, Fuller played his first overseas show at the Vodacom Ampitheatre in Port Elizabeth South Africa, donating all proceeds to a local South African friend/fellow musician whose daughter was fighting a life threatening illness.
Under new management in 2010, Fuller began focusing on his passion for slide guitar, playing in his own style which has been compared to and inspired by Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor and even Earl Hooker (cousin of John Lee Hooker). Fuller found himself in demand with renewed focus on his unique style of “Rockin’ Slide Guitar Blues”; playing major Blues Festivals in both USA, Canada and Europe!
Coming full circle from being a young musician/painter straight out of Columbus College of Art & Design opening up for the great Buddy Guy, Ray Fuller is now a Saturday night Headliner at the world famous Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago IL! In-fact, Fuller had the honor and rare privilege of recording Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers “LIVE at Buddy Guy’s Legends” with Mr. Buddy Guy in attendance! “LIVE at Buddy Guy’s Legends” CD was released April 15, 2014 and spent 16 months on the RMR Blues and Rock Charts!
In 2014 and 2016 Ray Fuller crisscrossed Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and France, with audiences demanding as many as FIVE ENCORES-venues packed to the gills-leaving fans screaming-stomping-chanting-demanding more at every show!
Ray Fuller’s immediate focus is on bringing his unique “Rockin’ Slide Guitar Blues” to Blues Festivals and major Blues venues throughout USA, Canada, Europe and beyond; putting on high energy, dynamic performances full of fire and energy audiences won’t soon forget!
Tracklist:
01. Goin' Back Home 03:32
02. Bayou Blue 03:58
03. Pearlene 02:16
04. Rocking My Blues Away 03:51
05. Cajun Girl 03:10
06. Shake 03:19
07. Feelin' Evil 04:44
08. Hip Shakin' Mama 02:44
09. Birds In The Sky 05:15
10. Voodoo Mama 04:00
11. Crazy In Love 02:31
12. Down In New Orleans 03:21
13. She's So Fine 04:33
14. Long Dark Lonesome Road 03:17
15. Wherever The Wind May Blow 02:56
Regi Harvey
Drum, guitar, and voice are the tools used by Regi Harvey to communicate the true soul and expression of his creative vision, musical telepathy if you will. Regi is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, drums, bass, and keys), a singer, and a songwriter. He is an experienced player who’s depth and creativity hasgrown over the years.
In 1968, Regi Harvey formed his first band, Straight Phonk/Stratus, which played shows with The Chambers Brothers, Larry Graham, and B. B. King. In 1976, Regi lived in London and recorded with Steve Winwood on Stevie’s first solo project. He returned to the U. S. in 1977 to perform with numerous local and world-renowned musicians.
From 1979 to 1990, Regi spent much time with brothers Chris and Doni in the band “Harvey,” one of the premier hard-rock groups in the Bay Area.
They produced four records, played all the major clubs and performed on mini-tours as support for several artists including, Eric Burdon (The Animals), Buddy Miles, Y&T, and Living Colour. Currently, Regi is recording and producing a number of projects with Thunder Blue (Blues-Rock band), The Regi Harvey Example (a Hard-Blues band), and The Lab Rats (Jazz). Today, Regi considers himself a confirmed “Blues man with the soul of a rocker”.
Tracklist:
01. It Ain't Funny Anymore 05:25
02. And The Angels Passed By 06:52
03. By Any Means Necessary 03:17
04. Love Is My Witness 05:55
05. Mine's a Little Different, Too! 04:13
06. The Next Person Who Ask Me ... Oh,Oh 03:25
07. Shotgun 02:40
08. Slow Down Little Brother 06:01
09. The Message 04:14
10. Voodoo Queen 05:13
11. Whiskey Man 04:40
12. You're "So Fine" 03:00
Robert Cray
That’s What I Heard is the 20th studio long player by Robert Cray, the latest in one of contemporary blues’ strongest catalogs, and once again, Cray left production up to drummer Steve Jordan. That seems to be a slam-dunk call when you look at the job Jordan did on albums like Take Your Shoes Off , In My Soul and my favorite late-period Cray, Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm.
As before, Jordan lets Cray be Cray and everything his fans love about him, whether it’s that recognizable soul croon, those vicious guitar licks or an underrated rhythm guitar attack mated to songs that were crafted with care. Jordan’s touches are found on the margins, whether it’s nonintrusive horn charts or placing the organ just so in the mix, making it easy to listen to this album for what Cray’s music does to your soul, not for what Jordan does to Cray’s music.
Like Hi Rhythm, That’s What I Heard has a good deal of covers, and there are only five Cray originals in this batch of twelve songs. But all of these tunes are likely to be “new to you” as the covers are obscure gems. The Robert Cray Band returns after the Hi Rhythm guys subbed for them on the last album: original Cray Band bassist Richard Cousins, along with Dover Weinberg (keyboards) and Terence F. Clark (drums), with Jordan adding drums and percussion in spots.
The blues stomper “Anything You Want” or the soul ballads “Promises You Can Keep” and “To Be With You” — a song Cray penned for his just-passed friend Tony Joe White — could have been put smack in the middle of Strong Persuader or Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark without disturbing those signature albums’ vibes, but as Cray is apt to remind you, blues is just one ingredient in his stew. Gospel — not gospel-influenced, but real, little-church-in-backwoods-Alabama gospel — is how “Burying Ground” is played. Here, his guitar is nowhere to be heard, but he is testifying convincingly just with his still-stirring voice.
“You’re the One” was the B-side to Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Turn On Your Love Light” hit single, and Cray stays pretty faithful to the 1961 original, though Clark’s brushes and Cray’s rhythm guitar give the song a subtle kick. Echoes of classic Motown adorn “You’ll Want Me Back,” one of many 60s songs Curtis Mayfield wrote Major Lance.
A prowling backbeat paces the dark funky soul of “This Man,” a veiled broadside at Donald Trump and essentially a jam that sets the stage for Cray’s guitar goodness. On another Cray original, a swinging rock and roll rhythm propels the irresistible “Hot.” “Can’t Make Me Change” has a cool, jazzy strut about it, but Cray never lets go of the blues at the core of the song and his richly satisfying guitar solo assures that it’s going to stay that way.
The very title of Don Gardner’s “My Baby Likes to Boogaloo” makes no bones about Cray’s love for 60’s Latin RnB, but the Cuban percussion is traded in for Cray’s dirty fuzz guitar lines. The early 70’s Detroit club scene receives a nod with Billy Sha-Rae’s “Do It.” It fades in as a flat-out foot-stomping, kick drum-driven jam, Cray and his band letting their hair down on a tune that doesn’t need a formal song structure because it’s fueled by passion and some extra guitar provided by Ray Parker, Jr.
After nearly 40 years, Robert Cray remains as viable as ever. In a world turned upside down, his music continues to serve as comfort food for the soul.
Credits:
Terence Clark - Drums, Percussion, Vocals (Background)
Richard Cousins - Bass
Robert Cray Guitar - Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Chuck Findley - Trombone (Valve), Trumpet
Steve Jordan - Drums, Percussion
Trevor Lawrence - Saxophone
Ray Parker, Jr. - Guitar
Dover Weinberg - Keyboards
The Craylettes - Vocals
The Steves - Vocals
Tracklisting
01. Anything you want 03:52
02. Burying ground 02:58
03. You're the one 02:49
04. This man 05:06
05. You'll want me back 03:58
06. Hot 03:44
07. Promises you can't keep 05:55
08. To be with you 02:54
09. My baby likes to boogaloo 03:50
10. Can't make me change 05:03
11. Little less lonely 04:19
12. Do it 03:25
The Forrest McDonald Band
Insightful mature blues with stylistic shades of BB King, Luther Allison, Eric Clapton, Gary More, and Duane Allmann.
Award-winning guitarist Forrest McDonald has been performing and recording earth-shaking, soul-stirring music distilled in the blues for nearly six decades. His insightful song writing skills embrace the journey of an adventurous explorer who plunges head first into every twist of fate life throws his way.
The addition of a full horn section and background vocalists to many of these musical tapestries adds remarkable texture as each song unfurls. The stunning vocals of Andrew Black and guest vocalist Becky Wright deliver the golden threads that seamlessly bind everything together into one helluva musical experience.
Tracklist:
01. Boogie Me Till I Drop (feat. Andrew Black) 04:54
02. Blues in the Basement (feat. Andrew Black) 05:43
03. Blues in a Bucket (feat. Andrew Black) 03:59
04. Blue Morning Sun (feat. Andrew Black) 04:39
05. Hard to Lose (feat. Andrew Black) 04:27
06. Windy City Blues (feat. Andrew Black) 04:29
07. Go to the Light (feat. Andrew Black) 03:55
08. Misery and Blues (feat. Andrew Black) 05:31
09. Powerhouse 05:10
10. Going Back to Memphis (feat. Andrew Black) 03:48
11. Let the Love in Your Heart (feat. Andrew Black) 04:27
Kingsnakes
Number one' is the Kingsnakes' debut [2000]. It earned these musicians lots of rave reviews, and they deserve nothing less. The growling voice of singer Sven is the most striking ingredient of the Kingsnakes-sound. He is a worthy harp-player too, and his wailing harmonica-solos are a real treat. Eric [drums] and Rob [bass] put up a good show themselves. A great rhythm-section, complemented by André with his unwavering guitarchops and solid leadparts. There are two guests, on piano and sax, who enliven a couple of tracks. The CD features mostly shuffles in a variety of styles, and there is only one slower blues, which happens to be my personal favourite. The band recorded two originals that are performed with ripping intensity, but the twelve tightly played covers really make this album worthwhile. Unfortunately, these guys only rock for 53 minutes.
Credits:
Sven van den Berg – Harmonica, Vocals
Andre Dieterman – Guitar
Arno Vervest – Bass
Eric Labadie – Drums
Gerrit Wagemakers – Drums
Tracklist:
01. Highway Man
02. Who Will Be Next
03. I’m Glad You Reconsidered
04. Wait On Time
05. Tore Up
06. Cross-Eyed Suzy Lee
07. Caldonia
08. I Like The Way You Do
09. Mellow Down Easy
10. Harry’s Boogie
11. (I’m Your) Boogie Man
12. Lil’ Irene
13. One’s Too Many
14. Shakin’ All Over
The Leo Trio
The Leo Trio is influenced heavily by SRV, Rory Gallagher, The Beatles, Hank Williams/Woodie Guthrie, substance abuse, travel, alcohol, good food, beautiful women and plenty of mistakes.
Tracklist:
01. I Ain't Going Away 02:29
02. Don't 03:33
03. Whispers 03:42
04. Have You Heard 02:50
05. Don't Leave (Again) 03:54
06. I Messed Up Last Night 05:21
07. Pawn Shop 02:32
08. Rude Mood 04:49
09. Roxanne 03:24
10. Stand Alone 03:49
Tim Barnes
Today Tim has focused his efforts on a hot new band of world class musicians in their own right. Tim Barnes and The Five Grand Band features monster bassist Dan Stanton, J. Hansen the exceptional drummer from Rick Estrin the Nightcats, and Chris Burns on Piano and B3 who has performed with everybody from Albert Collins to Maria Muldaur.
Tim Barnes and The Five Grand Band mark a new beginning for one of America's finest electric Rock n Roll Guitarists'.
At age 19, Tim gave a friend who worked at a local radio station some tapes of his music. Stoneground took off when he was just 21. Stoneground's first gig was opening for Albert King, starting out as a power trio from Concord, CA. Later Tim and Stoneground joined forces with Sal Valentino, Cory Lerios (later of Pablo Cruise) and Steve Price as they toured Europe for a second time. Annie Sampson, an original vocalist for Stoneground continued to work with Tim when the group brought on new members Jo Baker (from Elvin Bishop Group), Sammy Piazza (Hot Tuna) and Fred Webb (It's A Beautiful Day) along with Terry Davis on Bass. Now a 10 piece band, Stoneground did five albums with Warner Brothers and 9 albums overall. In 1993, Tim joined Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers after a fun stint with The Blue Flames. Tim and Mick played their first gig at The Crest Theatre with Buddy Guy and John Mayall. Mick and Tim did a lot of songwriting and recording together and toured Europe a couple of times playing to American Blues fans wherever they went.
Tracklist:
01. Come On Up 03:45
02. Wishing Well 04:56
03. Headstone On My Grave 03:56
04. Good Rockin' Tonight 03:22
05. Goin' Down 04:40
06. Up from the Skies 03:35
07. Don't Let My Baby Ride 03:07
08. Ring of Fire 03:03
09. Shapes of Things 03:08
10. Endless Sleep 03:46
11. Back Talkin' Baby 04:05
12. Rock Me 02:31
Paul Butterfield
Iconoclastic Chicago harmonica player whose storming blues band produced seminal work that drew on rock, psychedelia, jazz, and Indian classical.
Credits:
Paul Butterfield - Harmonica, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Julius Bradley - Vocals (Background)
Steve Cobb - Bass, Percussion
Eddie Fisher - Drums
Jack Hale - Trombone
James Hooker - Piano
Wayne Jackson - Trumpet
Andrew Love - Sax (Tenor)
Willie Mitchell - Horn Arrangements, Percussion
Erma Shaw - Vocals (Background)
Michael Toles - Guitars, Piano, Synthesizer, Vocals (Background)
Tracklist:
01. I Get Excited 03:35
02. Get Some Fun In You Life 04:00
03. Footprints On The Windshield Upside Down 03:20
04. Catch A Train 02:56
05. Bread And Butterfield 04:28
06. Living In Memphis 04:08
07. Slow Down 04:38
08. I Let It Go 02:55
09. Baby Blue 05:09
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix - Live In Paris & Ottawa 1968.
Tracklist:
01. Killing Floor 04:32
02. Catfish Blues 08:46
03. Foxey Lady 05:29
04. Red House 04:24
05. Driving South 09:24
06. The Wind Cries Mary 03:55
07. Fire 04:16
08. Little Wing 03:40
09. Purple Haze 05:59
10. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 02:16
11. Fire 03:30
12. Purple Haze 05:15
Pyrite Parachute
This live performance was a big one for Pyrite Parachute. In addition to closing out the main stage at the very cool Paint The Town Red festival, the band debuted a brand new song called "What I Like". Utilizing the talents of a new to the band bassist and drummer this performance marks a turning point in the stylistic choices of the band. Featuring groove-based solos and funk inspired rhythm elements the band's blues-based music takes on an entirely new life.
Tracklist:
01. Sinner 03:52
02. Younger Days 05:40
03. Space Slax 06:43
04. Take a Walk (With Me) 04:25
05. Trouble Coming 06:05
06. If I Was a Man 07:33
07. What I Like 04:23
08. What's Mine 07:38
Todd Stedman
Great blues rock cd released in 2000 by Todd Stedman and his colleagues. With strong influence of the texas blues the cd also has the participation of a horn section.
Credits:
Todd Stedman - Guitar, Vocals
Rob King - Bass
Jason Schooler - Drums
With:
Robbie Smith - Trumpet
Jonny Viau - Tenor Saxophone
Troy Jennings - Baritone Saxophone
Andy Geib - Trombone
Billy Watson - Harmonica
Ben Moore - Organ
Gene Jaramillo - Backing Vocals
Tracklist:
01. Still The Same 05:35
02. Lie, Cheat, And Steal 03:48
03. Bringing Me Down 03:34
04. Soul Inside 02:29
05. Do What You Say 03:58
06. Gas Hog 03:23
07. I Don't Believe 02:35
08. Shake For Me 03:24
09. Lost In The Sauce 04:22
10. Comin' Home 03:57
Jimi Hendrix
Hear My Music is a posthumous compilation album by Jimi Hendrix, released on November 30, 2004 by Dagger Records. The album contains instrumental studio jams and demos recorded in early 1969.
Credits:
Jimi Hendrix – Guitar,Vocals, Piano on track 11
Noel Redding – Bass on tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 8-string bass on track 6
Mitch Mitchell – Drums on tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Billy Cox – Bass on tracks 2, 5
Rocky Isaac – Drums on track 2
Al Marks – Percussion on track 2
Roland Robinson – Bass on track 4
Jim McCarty – Guitar on track 4
Sharon Layne – Piano on track 5
Tracklist:
01. Slow Version" February 14, 1969, Olympic Studios 04:56
02. Drone Blues" April 24, 1969, Record Plant Studios 08:29
03. Ezy Ryder/Star Spangled Banner" February 14, 1969, Olympic Studios 10:17
04. Jimi/Jimmy Jam" March 25, 1969, Record Plant Studios 16:59
05. Jam 292" May 14, 1969, Record Plant Studios 05:22
06. Trash Man" April 03, 1969, Olmstead Studios 07:23
07. Message to Love" February 22, 1969, Olympic Studios 02:36
08. Gypsy Blood" February 22, 1969, Olympic Studios 01:24
09. Valleys of Neptune (Guitar)" February 22, 1969, Olympic Studios 03:59
10. Blues Jam at Olympic" February 14, 1969, Olympic Studios 05:10
11. Valleys of Neptune (Piano)" February 22, 1969, Olympic Studios 03:05
Dave Chavez Band
Dave Chavez is an urban rhythm & blues musician, who lives and plays the blues straight from the heart, and performs pure, raw and soulful rhythm & blues.
Over the last 30 years he proved to be the hottest bluesact from the Netherlands.
The Dave Chavez Band was finalist at ‘the Blues Challange’ (Blues Foundation NL) in 2013, was nominated for the ‘Best Blues Band Award’ in 2015 and for the ‘Best Blues Vocals Award’ 2016.
The opening number of the album is "Dirty C" and this is a shock, just like all the other songs are perfectly fine with the harmonica of "Slim Robin" van Roon. Eric Lipman plays bass and veteran Joost Tazelaar is the company's drummer. Finally lead singer Dave Chavez. He knows how to get good pointed solos from his Fender guitar and, as a singer, is surprisingly good at it. Especially on the two solo songs "Trouble In Mind" and "Ain't No Sunshine", he seems to have a warm voice with a pleasant timbre. Simplicity is the power of these numbers.
The third cover is "Walking To My Baby", written by Kim Wilson, which receives a slow and emotional performance with a great harp by Robin van Roon. The remaining work is in the hand "Sharp Like A Knife" is a captivating rocker. "Boogie Real Low", an exuberant song with a strong Bo Diddley rhythm, "Is everything okay?" on the other hand, it is pleasant, peaceful and relaxed. "Hungry Man" has also been on the demo of the same name since 1999, but it is still like a house in the new version.
We have a hollow crude product, produced at home, recommended for all Westcoast blues lovers with a touch of Texas style.
Tracklist:
01. Dirty C 03:14
02. Boogie Real Low 02:52
03. Hey Baby 04:43
04. Sharp Like A Knife 03:50
05. Walking To My Baby 06:12
06. Sickly In Love 03:06
07. Trouble In Mind 02:57
08. Hungry Man 04:27
09. Fuzz & Fight 03:40
10. Is That OK? 06:12
11. Ain’t No Sunshine 02:23
John Campbell
The Elektra debut by the late bluesman John Campbell is a curious affair in more than one respect-despite it's obvious excellence and original voice. The first is that he was signed at all. Clearly in 1990 when Campbell signed his deal, record company executives were still interested inn finding new and original talent and developing them over a period of time. One Believer was outside of virtually every trend on major labels and in pop at the time. Other than Chris Whitley's Living with the Law, it was the only roots record issued on a major label in 1991. The other thing is that One Believer is an oddity even for Campbell. It's a deeply atmospheric record full of subtle shimmering organs and warm guitar textures that accent the dreamy spooky side of the blues more than the crunchy stomp and roll that Campbell was known for in the clubs -- and displayed on his follow-up Howlin' Mercy. Tracks like "Angel of Sorrow," "World of Trouble," and "Wild Streak" offer shimmering ambient textures from which the blues emanate from the ether, tonally and melodically challenging all acceptable notions of what Texas blues should sound like -- but then, Mr. Campbell was living and working in New York and his music was certainly influenced by that late-night environment. These are beautiful songs, tempered in shadow and restraint while baring their teeth at all the right moments. Other places the roadhouse magic comes out of the closet as on "Couldn't Do Nothin'," "Devil In My Closet," and "Person to Person. On "Voodoo Edge," the slowhand blues meets a crisscross New Orleans second-line backbeat a la Dr. John and comes up with chunky honky-tonk piano and shakers to give the piece an "I Walk on Gilded Splinters feel, extending Campbell's sound over a deeper, darker shade of roots music. This in underlined by the album's last two tracks -- "Take Me Down" and the title track -- which are menacing in their conviction and creepy swampy in execution. This is a fine, fine debut that remains in print.
Credits:
Jimmy Pettit – Bass (tracks: 4, 8, 9),
Richard Cousins – Bass (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10)
Davis McLarty - Drums (tracks: 4, 8, 9),
Lee Spath - Drums (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 5,6, 7, 10)
Gary Nicholson - Guitar (tracks: 4, 8, 9)
John Campbell - Guitar, Vocals, Slide Guitar
Jimmy Pugh - Keyboards
Brad Dutz - Percussion (tracks: 3, 7, 9)
Lee Spath - Percussion (tracks: 3, 7, 9)
Darrell Leonard, Joe Sublett, Ken Tussing - Horns
Tracklist:
01. Devil In My Closet 05:59
02. Angel Of Sorrow 04:14
03. Wild Streak 04:58
04. Couldn't Do Nothin' 03:47
05. Tiny Coffin 04:42
06. World Of Trouble 06:09
07. Voodoo Edge 04:06
08. Person To Person 03:49
09. Take Me Down 06:45
10. One Believer 05:34
Magic Slim
Magic Slim (Morris Holt) is best known for carrying on the Windy City tradition of back-to-the-basics blues bar bands, blasting out a quintessential sound that the music's legends would appreciate and that its newest fans can still enjoy. With Blue Magic, Holt and the Teardrops take a few steps outside their home turf for a New York City session with several surprises. Although most of the material is Holt's, the new album features several conspicuous exceptions, such as an intriguing attempt at country legend Merle Haggard's "I Started Loving You Again." But it's producer Popa Chubby's updating of the Bobby Rush gem "Chickenheads," popularized by Holt's fellow Chicago stalwart Mighty Joe Young, that is the most adventurous experiment. With the band sitting out, Popa Chubby takes over all the rhythm duties and adds sampled loops to the mix. Its reconfiguration is counterbalanced by the group's experienced, no-nonsense take on the Howlin' Wolf classic "How Many More Years." Magic Slim's trademark guitar vibrato is similarly balanced by his gruff vocals and the Teardrops, minus brother Nick Holt but still including guitarist Michael Dotson, consistently demonstrate themselves capable of transforming any studio or stage into a first-class Chicago blues bar.
Credits:
Magic Slim - Vocals, Guitar
Popa Chubby - Guitar, Bass, Drums, Loops
Michael Dotson - Guitar
Danny O'Connor - Bass
Allen Kirk - Drums
Tracklist:
01. I'm A Bluesman 04:55
02. Chickenheads 04:53
03. Get Your Business Straight 03:25
04. How Many More Years 04:45
05. Evil Woman Blues 06:10
06. You Got To Pay 04:04
07. Lonely For Your Love 04:13
08. I Want To See You In The Evening 04:40
09. I Started Loving You Again 04:25
10. Goin' To Mississippi 04:50
The Exeats
Rocking Rhythm 'n' Blues from the 60's. Kicking back time and blowing away the blues, you'll wanna dance the night away ...
Tracklist:
01. Sea Cruise 02:43
02. Pink Champagne 03:40
03. Dust My Broom 03:07
04. Mercy, Mercy! 02:50
05. How Many More Years 03:09
Roy Buchanan
Live at The New Haven Green in New Haven, Connecticut on August 21, 1987.
Credits:
Roy Buchanan - Guitar, Vocals
Martin Stevenson - Vocals
John Steele - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Anthony Dunn - Bass
Martin Yula - Drums
Tracklist:
CD. 01
01. Short Fuse 04:13
02. Green Onions 05:30
03. When A Guitar Plays The Blues 10:41
04. You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover 03:39
05. You Shook Me 02:50
06. Beer Drinkin' Woman 03:28
CD. 02
01. Peter Gunn Theme 04:40
02. Down By The River 08:07
03. Sunshine Of Your Love 04:25
04. Surf Or Die 05:30
05. Let's Stay Together 06:15
06. Suzy Q 03:05
07. Hey Joe 04:47
08. Power Of Love 05:01
09. The Messiah Will Come Again 11:29
10. Matthew 01:38
11. Been A Long Time 06:41
Bobby Alexander
A Southern Country Rock band from Mississippi led by power guitar slinger Bobby Alexander. Their swampy, gritty songs talk about life in Mississippi, New Orleans and good old USA. It's deep south, blue collar, redneck, longnecks, old cars, trucks, Harleys, highways, front porches, fishing, rivers, ponds, skinny dippin', mudcats, juke joints, whiskey, southern ladies, mamas & papas, paws & maws and children.Take me down to Pearl River!
Credits:
Bobby Alexander - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar and Dobro
Jimmy "Jaws" Gunnell - Bass Guitar, Background Vocals
Richard E. Carpenter - Drums, Percussion, B-3 Organ, Background Vocals
Dan Toler - Lead Guitar on "Made In Mississippi" & "One More Night"
Tracklist:
01. Freedom Of The Highway 04:12
02. Pearl River 07:08
03. Made In Mississippi 04:06
04. Slow Down In The Small Towns 04:03
05. Sweet Temptation 04:28
06. Vieux Carre' 04:55
07. Debbie's Doin' Dallas 03:46
08. Shadow Of A Memory 04:55
09. Gonna Fly South 04:29
10. Sittin' On The Front Porch 03:29
11. Hillbilly With A Heartache 03:29
12. One More Night 06:09
13. Beer Gut Boogie 02:39
Foghat
Foghat is the debut album by the band Foghat. The first of their two self-titled albums, it was released in 1972 on Bearsville Records.
Credits:
Dave Peverett - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Rod Price - Lead and Slide guitar, Dobro
Tony Stevens - Bass, Harmony vocals
Roger Earl - Drums, Percussion
With:
Andy Fairweather Low - Backing Vocals
Dave Edmunds - Additional Guitars
John Ward - Additional Bass
Colin Earl - Piano
Tracklist:
01. I Just Want to Make Love to You 04:21
02. Trouble, Trouble 03:20
03. Leavin' Again (Again!) 03:36
04. Fool's Hall of Fame 02:58
05. Sarah Lee 04:36
06. Highway (Killing Me) 03:51
07. Maybelline 03:33
08. A Hole to Hide In 04:06
09. Gotta Get to Know You 07:44
Blues Beatles
Blues Beatles started during the breaks of the rehearsals of Today – an original band that Marcos Viana, Flavio Naves, Bruno Falcão and Fred Barley started in 2012. Marcos, the singer, would invariably pick up his acoustic guitar and start playing Beatles songs. The other members of the band were amazed at how natural the songs sounded, as if he had written them himself. Being blues players the rest of the band started adding their blues twist to these “break songs”.
The first version of the Beatles songs that caught people’s attention was A Hard Days Nigh The video has now more than two million views on Facebook. The band has worked and reworked many different songs since it was formed, but only the ones that sound natural to their ears stay in the repertoire. The arrangements combine blues and soul grooves that suit the vocals of the songs while adding a different feel to them. Instrumental solos and improvisation, typical elements of the blues, are an integral part of the Blues Beatles style. Their fiery live performances showcase their individual and collective skills as soloists.
Tracklist
01. Can’t Buy Me Love 03:49
02. Something 04:03
03. Let It Be 04:17
04. Drive My Car 03:31
05. Oh Darling 04:18
06. Yer Blues 04:18
07. Love Me Do 04:07
08. One After 909 04:19
09. Chains 04:27
10. Come Together 04:11
