Stephen Dale Petit “Welcome to the New Blues Revolution. Move over Clapton, here comes the new Blues God! New Blues guitarist Stephen Dale Petit re-issues his 2007 blues-feast Guitararama and thank goodness he has.
Some people believe they were born to do a job. Inside the CD booklet, Stephen Dale Petit says, “The reason I’m on the planet is to play Blues Guitar”. With the re-release of Guitararama, this 40 year old Californian gets a second shot at unleashing his digital dexterity on an unsuspecting UK and European audience. The album was funded by busking in the London Underground and was originally only available at the Underground, so now it gets a serious step-up.
In his teens he was inspired by the likes of the three Kings – Albert, Freddie and BB as well as Elmore James, Tampa Red and Leadbelly. He was also fascinated by the British Blues Boom of the 60’s and 70’s which featured the likes of Alexis Korner, Jimmy Page, Peter Green, Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones), as well as bands like Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Animals, Fleetwood Mac and The Yardbirds.
Now, some might argue that Guitararama is not a pure Blues album per say, because there are (undeniable) crossover elements belonging to Rock. In actual fact, it encompasses both – neatly woven together in a subtle way. With Guitararama Petit has successfully managed to enlighten us of the sheer breadth within the blues genre. There’s no doubt about one thing though: this guy can play, impressively, and you only need to check the Page-Hendrix-like solo on a cover of Bill Withers’ Ain’t No Sunshine for evidence of his dexterity.
From the get-go he’s keen to let us hear his talents on the wailing instrumental Sacramento. Alexis Korner Says is more in the BB King mould – a chugging R&B number with delicious picks and licks. Then the hammer of the Gods arrives – Crack Whore – a rockin’ monster complete with wailing solos. 10 Year Reflections, Told You So and Pure owe much to Gary Moore’s laidback blues from the early 90s – think Still Got The Blues For You. Somewhere in there are hues of Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, with whom Petit has played, and then with Percy’s Thumb there are strong Led Zep overtones. Purists will probably lap up 69 Duke Street – Petit’s performance is mesmerising.
For a monster riff, you need look no further than the ballsy 7 Cent Cotton which, again, gives Zep, or Page more accurately, a massive wink. 10 Year Blues is a lush MOR blues ballad again reminiscent of Gary Moore. The hammer returns for out-and-out rocker Blues From Mars – frenetic stuff – all blood, sweat, and more sweat.
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Credits:
Stephen Dale Petit - Guitar, Vocals, Bass, DrumsMatt Clifford - Keyboards Phil Spalding - DrumsFranz Piombino - DrumsGary Wallis - HornsChuck Sabo - HornsFederico Ariano - HornsRon Petit - HornsRick Walsh - HornsPaul Spong - Harmonica,Roberto Manzin - HarmonicaLaurent Mouflier - Harmony Vocal
Tracklist:
01. Sacramento 04:5402. Intro 00:1403. Alexis Korner Says 05:3104. Intro 00:1805. Crack Whore 04:4906. Aint No Sunshine 03:2307. Surf City W10 03:3508. 10 Year Reflections 08:5409. Percy's Thumb 04:5610. 69 Duke Street 01:4211. Told You So 05:4012. 7 Cent Cotton 03:3713. Pure 02:5614. 10 Year Blues 04:5815. Blues From Mars 03:0216. Bad Road Blues 06:0417. A Better Answer 02:48
Eddie 9V It’s not often that anyone fulfills a lifelong dream – let alone recording an album at one of the most important studios in the history of American music. But that’s exactly what Eddie 9V, one of the most distinctive voices in the world of soul-blues, achieved with this disc, which was captured at the former Capricorn Records and delivers a feel that will put a smile on the face of anyone old enough to have lived through that era.
Eddie – aka Brooks Mason – is truly an old soul in a young body, a melismatic tenor and multi-instrumentalist who’s held in the same light by critics as his fellow Atlanta native and his childhood idol, Sean Costello, the two-time Blues Blast Music Awards honoree and five-time BMA nominee who left us at age 28 more than a decade ago. And, like Eddie’s stage name suggests, his performances are electrifying.
Currently in his mid-20s, Eddie grew up adoring the music captured decades before his birth in Macon – albums by the Allman Brothers, Percy Sledge, Wet Willie, Delbert McClinton, Otis Redding, James Brown and many others. At the time, however, recording there was a fantasy because the studio had been abandoned since the label’s demise in 1983. Fortunately for music lovers everywhere, however, that changed in the early 2010s when the good folks at Mercer University took up the cause to revitalize it, a feat they along with a consortium of three different foundations finally accomplished in 2019.
Finally, Eddie got his chance – and this sensational CD is the result.
This disc was produced by Eddie’s brother, Lane Kelly, who co-wrote the nine originals with another sibling, Brooks Kelly. Eddie 9V handles vocals and guitar throughout and switches off on bass with Lane throughout and/or handles drums on six of the 11 tracks. Chad Mason and Spencer Pope provide keyboards in a lineup that also includes Noah Sills, Daniel Wytanis and Justin Golding on horns, Cody Matlock and Dusty McCook on six-string, Aaron Hambrick and Tony Erice on percussion and Leah Bell Faser and Chelsea Shag on backup vocals.
“Beg Borrow and Steal,” opens the action with Eddie vowing to do anything necessary to track down and win the hand of the woman who previously professed her love for him and he’d found himself incapable of expressing his adoration back. Deeply soulful and as blue as can be, it yields to the funky “Yella Alligator.” Delivered from the amphibian’s perspective, it praises the virtue of life in bayou instead of the city, where everyone’s living a lie.
The feel continues with a cover of “’Bout to Make Me Leave Home.” It’s a welcome reworking of a 1977 hit for Bonnie Raitt that was penned by Hi Records tunesmith-turned-minister Earl Randle, and problems in romance continue in the original, “Are We Through,” in which Eddie discovers his lady cheating with another man.
The tempo quickens and theme continues in “How Long” before “It’s Going Down” announces their relationship has finally come to an end. Four months later, the woman’s already hooked up with the new guy and Eddie’s still looking back in remorse and hanging on to the morsels of what she left behind in “Tryin’ to Get By.” The mood finally brightens with a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Down Along the Cove,” which celebrates meeting up with a true love at the waterside.
Built on the framework of an old gospel number, “Mary Don’t You Weep” adopts a thoroughly modern, improvised feel as it takes listeners to church before old feelings resurface in “Missouri” a plaintive request by the singer to return to the place he found his “used to be” – and a thousand miles away from his lady’s door and yelling to the heavens: “Let me in!” The disc closes with the aptly titled “I’m Lonely,” which expresses sorrow and regret but still looks forward to the time of a reunion because “I love you just as much as when I kissed you that first day.”
Sure, Capricorn’s a roller coaster with heartbreak at every dip of the ride, but for blues lovers, it’s definitely a trip you’ll take over and over again. Eddie 9V’s a treasure, and this CD is, too! Blues Blast Magazine.
320 kbps82 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. Beg Borrow And Steal 03:0302. Yella Alligator 03:4903. Bout To Make Me Leave Home 03:2404. Are We Through? 03:3305. It’s Going Down 03:2006. How Long 02:5707. Tryin’ To Get By 03:1908. Down Along The Cove 02:3009. Mary Don’t You Weep 01:5410. Missouri 03:5111. I’m Lonely 03:51
The Fabulous Thunderbirds The Fabulous T-Birds' second album without Jimmie Vaughan is an improvement over Walk That Walk, Talk That Talk, featuring a tighter, more focused band and hotter playing. Nevertheless, the band takes a couple of missteps, particularly with a limp version of "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah."
320 kbps114 Megabytes
Credits:
Kim Wilson - Harp, VocalsHarvey Brooks - BassFran Christina - DrumsBabi Floyd - Backing VocalsDavid Grissom - GuitarSteve Jordan - Bass, Drums, Percussion Danny Kortchmar - Guitar Leon Pendarvis - Organ (Hammond)Kid Ramos - GuitarGene Taylor - Keyboards
Tracklist:
01. Roll Of The Dice 04:4202. Too Many Irons In The Fire 03:5803. How Do I Get You Back? 04:3504. Here Comes The Night 03:3305. Takin‘ It Too Easy 04:4006. I Don‘t Wanna Be The One 03:2807. Mean Love 03:5608. I Can‘t Win 05:1409. Memory From Hell 04:4310. Lookin‘ Forward To Lookin‘ Back 03:5611. Do As I Say 03:0812. Zip A Dee Do Dah 04:19
The Mike Wheeler Band Mike Wheeler is the real deal. He is also one of the finest young guitarists on the Chicago music scene today. You may have heard his performances with KoKo Taylor, Shemekia Copeland or Son Seals. Or you might have seen him gigging with Big James & The Chicago Playboys, Cadillac Dave & his Chicago Redhots or with his own band showcasing his heart-felt music packed with raw enthusiasm and aggressive guitar playing. One thing is certain: Wheeler is well on his way toward becoming the latest Chicago export to capture the ears of the Blues world with his soulful voice and ripping guitar work.
320 kbps115 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. She's Just Missing Me 04:3202. I'm Missing You 05:0303. I'll Hold On 07:4304. Walk It Off 05:1905. That's What Love Will Make You Do 05:3406. I've Got to Make You Mine 05:0307. A Lucky Man 05:1908. Change Of Heart 05:2509. I'm Not Gonna Worry 06:38
Denys Lable Lovers of beautiful blues guitars won't miss it: “Dédoublé” is made for them. Even better, the album quickly proves to be essential for all those who revere the soft and timeless pauses imposed by Denys Lable. Between a jazz atmosphere and languid blues, the two men (Christian Padovan on bass) practice the greatest art of major musical events. To complete the exercise, they invited some big names to sing such as Francis Cabrel, the late Patrick Verbeke and Olivier Constantin.
320 kbps108 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. Never enough 03:52 02. Mon beau nuage (2022) 04:08 03. Hi-Heel sneakers 04:10 04. For good times’ sake 04:10 05. Willow weep for me 03:43 06. Sphisticated boogie 04:07 07. Not a day without you 03:46 08. Pet sound 04:06 09. Boire seul 01:44 10. Blues for Pipa 03:37 11. Always with us 03:12 12. L’echidne (Live) 04:33
Christone Kingfish Ingram The electric blues guitar boss -- only in his early twenties at the time of this release -- Christone "Kingfish" Ingram brought his tight quartet to London's Garage on June 6, 2023, for a standing-room-only crowd. Live in London, the guitar slinger's third album for Alligator, appeared just three months later. It's a beautifully recorded, incendiary gig captured in the moment. The 17-track program is equally split between selections from his first two albums: 2019's Kingfish and 2021's 662, plus new tunes and a cover.
Kingfish leaves plenty of room for spontaneity live. Set opener "She Calls Me Kingfish" is introduced by DeShawn Alexander's reverbed, floating Rhodes piano that's replaced by a Hammond B-3 organ before Paul Rogers' bumping bassline and Chris Black's drum kit establish a funky shuffle. Ingram's playing crisscrosses jazz, prog rock, soul, and blues before it's time to solo. In contrast, his biting Stratocaster delivers a strolling break that melds the phrasing of B.B. King and Jimmy Johnson with an innate, deeply personal lyricism. Over seven minutes, its dynamic and intensity shift several times, drawing the enthusiastic crowd in. "Fresh Out" is even longer, a slow, wrangling, Chicago blues, it offers locked-on group interplay even during the solos by Ingram and Alexander. The tempo remains relatively laid-back through the poignant soul blues of "Another Life Goes By." (Interestingly, one can hear the influence of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson in the melody and lyric.) Michael "Iron Man" Burks' "Empty Promises" is Hendrixian in invention, drama, and tension. Its loss-laden lyric is underscored by the B-3 and sets a perfect frame for Ingram's arrestingly soulful singing on top. The nasty, gritty "Hard Times" is a keyboard and rhythm collision that Ingram elevates with his hip vocals and distorted wah-wah soloing. "Mississippi Night" is a previously unissued scorching ten-minute instrumental that puts all of Ingram's considerable improvising skills on display. The middle section offers two solo acoustic Delta jams. "Been Here Before" is an autobiography and tribute to his grandmother with canny fingerpickinging and percussive strumming. The other -- "Something in the Dirt" -- is also a testifying autobiography of person and place set to a celebratory I-IV-V shuffle with killer turnarounds. The second half commences with the swaying blue soul of "You're Already Gone," driven by B-3 as Ingram testifies with conviction in his vocal. His solo adds depth, dimension, and power. While "Rock 'n' Roll" remains a deeply moving tribute to his late mother complete with gospel overtones, "Not Gonna Lie" combines blues, funk, and rootsy rock in a personal manifesto. "Midnight Heat," another new song, is snarling and potent, as Ingram's lyric offers intimacy to a lover with a loose groove that crisscrosses electric Southern blues and Meters-esque R&B. Closer "662" is bursting with the uptempo dancehall Texas groove of Albert King, the Vaughan Brothers, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Live in London provides more evidence that Ingram is a force to be reckoned with: Not only can he play like the legends, but he's an original vocalist, a solid songwriter, and a disciplined bandleader. Thom Jurek
320 kbps219 Megabytes
Credits:
DeShawn Alexander - Hammond B3, PianoChristopher Black - DrumsPaul Rogers - BassChristone "Kingfish" Ingram - Guitar, Vocals
Tracklist:
01. She Calls Me Kingfish 07:07 02. Fresh Out 08:47 03. Another Life Goes By 06:04 04. Empty Promises 08:53 05. Hard Times 06:35 06. Mississippi Night 10:02 07. Been Here Before 03:16 08. Something In The Dirt 02:49 09. You're Already Gone 03:56 10. Listen 06:03 11. Rock & Roll 06:25 12. Not Gonna Lie 04:03 13. Midnight Heat 05:24 14. Outside Of This Town 08:56 15. 662 06:09
Bluzy Threesome Croatian Blues Rock Band
320 kbps83 Megabytes
Credits:
Antonija Kihalic - VocalsJuran Strmecky - GuitarsAugustin Dovranic - BassBranko Badanjak - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Shuffle In A 03:49 02. Unknown Road 04:00 03. Rocking Beauty Day 07:15 04. Haunting Me 05:56 05. Don't Break Mine 04:26 06. Dreams Of Johnny Wheels 05:13 07. The Willow Street 05:43
David Denny David Denny's 'Diesel Harmonics' is a collection of four-guitar compositions, drawn from David's the real life experiences and observations as a singer, guitarist and songwriter. David is joined by bass player ANDERS RUNDBLAD from WIRETRAIN and SHERYL CROW, and on drums PRAIRIE PRINCE of 'THE TUBES, PAUL KANTNER'S STARSHIP. XTC and CHRIS ISAAC'. Prairie is also the art director for this project and all five of the scheduled Diesel Harmonics album releases. David is the author of the STEVE MILLER BAND'S hit song, 'The Stake' (aka 'Nobody Loves You Like The Way I Do') from the album 'Book of Dreams,' and 'Greatest Hits' albums, and author of 'Circle of Fire' from the Steve Miller Band's 'Wide River.' David includes his performance of 'Circle of Fire' on the Diesel Harmonics release. Other cuts include 'It's Over,' 'Put The Night Away,' 'Down To The Bottom,' and 'Tumbling Down.' There is also a special Diesel Harmonics interactive version, released by I Can Play That. It contains two standard cassettes which, through the use of the listener's stereo cassette deck and system balance knob, allows the isolation of the four individual guitar parts from the other instruments. This allows the listener to pick up a guitar and join the band by playing along with any of the guitar parts. Reactions to the interactive version: 'Very impressive concept CD, great groove music with excellent guitar ideas... fine song crafting in the spirit of Little Feat and Steve Miller.' - DAVID SCHWARTZ, Editor in Chief, Mix Magazine 'This guy's written hits for Steve Miller and is a finger pickin' lickin' tasty axesmith.'- CHIP ZNUF, Arista recording artist 'David Denny is the first artist to inspire me to consider a music career and he personally made it happen for me. Without Dave, I would have gone into management or something straight.' - SY KLOPPS, Guitar Recordings artist.
320 kbps98 Megabytes
Tracklist.
01. One More Chance 03:4102. Down To The Bottom 03:2403. Catfish 03:5904. Put The Night Away 04:0605. Circle Of Fire 04:2106. It's Over 03:4007. This City 03:1708. Midnight Flight 03:2209. Tumbling Down 05:1910. Thunderbird Sue 03:4011. Time To Let Go 03:45
Rik Meijer Rik grew up in Bildt, Friesland, where Frisian blues legend Shakey Sam also lived. After seeing Shakey perform as a boy on a colorful night in the village, the seed was planted to learn to play the guitar.
Listening to the Beatles frequently sparked his love for making music even more. Rik quickly stood out for his talent and willpower to master the guitar. He played in local bands in his youth.
The extravagant two-meter-tall blonde and curly hair later graduated from the Groningen Conservatory.He has not gone unnoticed on the music scene, which has resulted in an excellent track record as a rock guitarist in particular.
320 kbps162 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. Give Me The Good Earth 05:5102. Pack It Up 04:0403. New Orleans Ladies 05:3504. I'm A Runner 04:0005. Warface 04:2406. Somebody's Always Trying 04:0607. Right To Be Wrong 04:0108. I'd Love To Change The World 05:3409. Rolling & Tumbling 03:4710. Hump Yeah 04:2711. Jack Of Diamonds 03:4112. Roll Over Beethoven 03:1913. Bam! 03:1214. Memphis Women And Fried Chicken 04:1115. Gold Dust Woman 06:3416. Goodnight Moon 04:03
Lars Kutschke German guitar master Lars Kutschke fully delivers on his potential all over his new solo album While We’re Here.
Released July 22nd, 2022 on the Timezone label, While We’re Here finds the slick and talented Kutschke using his blues, soul, jazz, funk, and rock influences to create a deliciously mixed bag of upscale roots music with the help of special guests including vocal powerhouse Tad Robinson, guitarist Kirk Fletcher, and organists Simon Oslender and Alberto Marsico.
Kutschke features instrumentals and vocal tunes on this new set, some original to him, some written by band members, and covers of songs by Little Milton, Neil Young, and Leon Russell. Lars produced most of the sessions himself with assistance from Till Sahm on two tracks. The actual performances were laid down in Germany and the USA. The resulting album skillfully walks a line between modern R&B and smooth jazz and a whole lot of people are going to love it.
Lars Kutschke is one of Europe’s finest guitarists and composers. He initially studied music in Dresden and Rotterdam but began to truly learn the blues when he connected with American singer Sharrie Williams and she invited him back to her home state of Michigan. This became an immersive experience that led to Kutschke hitting the road with Sharrie, playing Sunday Baptist services, and rubbing shoulders with blues legends Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, and the Holmes Brothers.
Ultimately, he performed with Sharrie in more than 40 countries and forged his own unique playing style that focused on grooves and melodies. He’s well-versed in all types of American music but comes to it with a Continental flair that’s hypnotic and intriguing.
Kutschke opens While We’re Here with the gentle, mid-tempo funk of his original tune “Chelsea Morning.” It’s a chilled-out, ultra-melodic piece that begins up in the atmosphere and builds until it brings its pocket right to your front door. Lars’ phrasing and note choice are impeccable and he stretches way out without ever abandoning the groove. Kirk Fletcher also shows up on guitar here and contributes more sweet lines and licks. The band behind them lays down some juicy horn-and-organ accents on top of a tight rhythm guitar part and all is well with the world. Fine work.
Little Milton’s soul jam “I Want My Baby Back” gets a workout in Kutschke’s hands that features lead vocals from Indianapolis-based frontman Tad Robinson. Robinson is as good as it gets at the singer’s art, providing a smooth-but-intense center to this sophisticated classic. The interlocking bass and drum groove is worth a bunch of listening time all on its own and functions as a clinic on the topic of high-end rhythm sections. It’s an uptown cut without question but still has what it takes to knock you out.
Tad Robinson steps out again on Leon Russell’s “Hummingbird” and displays another facet of his vocal presence. The backup vocals lift the arrangement up and Kutschke turns us onto more of his understated guitar work. It’s an excellent reading of a song that’s found its place in history and now speaks to all of us.
Kutschke’s title cut “While We’re Here” feels peaceful and spiritual and contains some of his most beautiful guitar lines on the record. He never rushes things, always says exactly what’s needed, and paints the space between your headphones with color and precision. It’s a gorgeous moment that deserves your listening time. Other highlights on the record are “Hidalgo” and Neil Young’s “Coupe De Ville.”
Through it all, Lars Kutschke plays it cool, in the pocket, and out of sight. Highly recommended.
320 kbps112 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. Chelsea Morning 04:3202. I Want My Baby Back 04:5103. Denise And The Nephew 06:0804. Hummingbird 04:3205. While We're Here 04:0006. Hidalgo 04:2707. The Closest I'll Get To Heaven 06:3008. Kaloyan 04:5709. Blues Wayne Interlude 03:0410. Coupe De Ville 06:12
Alex Caporuscio Caporuscio was born in '73 in London and lived in the British capital until he was 8 years old. With a Spanish mother and Italian father, he began to forge himself as a musician at the early age of six. Responsible for this was his grandfather, Rafael Martínez, guitarist and singer of the Celtys trio (Group of the '50s that accompanied the great stars of the Spanish song throughout all the theaters of the Spanish geography) beginning with him to become familiar with the secrets of the 6-string instrument and above all, transmitting to him the passion for the guitar and "teaching him how to teach himself."
But it was at the age of 15 when he discovered American roots music with the recordings of B.B. King, John Lee Hooker or Albert King came into his hands, changing the Spanish guitar for an electric one and beginning to perform blues with different groups in Italy, back in the '90s. He was already 16 years old and had a need to play with people and for people, a precocious prodigy who was compared to great masters such as Albert Collins, Johnny Winter or Stevie Ray Vaughan.
In 1995, already in Spain, he established relationships and musical experiences with other musicians on the circuit, who, according to Alex, helped him become what he is now. And it is at that moment when, encouraged by several of his friends, he decides to give free rein to his creative vein and record the only album released at the moment, in 2010, titled "Alex Capouruscio", produced by Jairo Zavala and released on the Basque label. , "Gaztelupeko Hotsak", along with Javier Vacas on bass and Antonio Álvarez on drums. There is almost no audacity, in a world in which some think that everything has already been invented. The reception of it, taking into account that it was his premiere (his first album) and with the obvious recklessness of making it with original compositions, has been excellent, with Ubane Uzin, one of the people in charge of the Guipuzcoan label, stating about Alex that "he is one of the few that are capable of selling in the United States.
320 kbps68 Megabytes
Credits:
Javi Vacas - Bass Antonio Álvarez - Drums Alex Caporuscio - Guitar, Vocals
Tracklist:
01. I Feel Brand New 03:2402. Big Trouble 03:2303. When You Lose Your Women 06:1504. My Own Stamp 02:1605. Fishin' Wit Da Wrong Bait 04:0906. Don´t Worry Baby 02:4707. Outside Woman Blues 03:1608. The Very Thought of You 03:4009. WHAT!? 02:05
Nick Vigarino “Nick Vigarino will make you a firm believer…You will come to know the pain, intensity, and sound of the blues like never before. You shouldn’t miss this experience. It’s cut and dried. This guy kicks ass.” Musician Magazine NY, NY
224 kbps114 Megabytes
Credits:
Nick Vigarino - Vocals, Guitars, Dobro Chris Leighton - Drums, Percussion Keith Lowe - Bass Don King - Bass Jim Hruskocy - Bass Jon Goforth - Sax Jay Thomas - Trumpet Kathi McDonald - Backing Vocals
Tracklist:
01. Barefoot Annie 02:1502. Victim Of Cool 03:1203. Blacktop Road 05:1604. 32/20 Blues 03:1005. Daddy Rolls It Home 05:1706. Lie To You 03:5407. I Need a Woman 03:1908. Who's The Dawg ? 02:5909. Ramshackled 02:0710. Elbow Room 05:5311. Drivin' Me Away 03:5412. If It Wasn't For Love 07:11
Toler Tucci Band Produced with the support of Magnolia Records, the work features an explosion of vintage jam-style rock and blues, complete with incredible guitar duos (“Dangerous” Dan Toler and Steve “Doc” Tucci) and a wide range of vocal harmonies. A true Sarasota supergroup, TTB boasts a roster that includes longtime Tucci Group members Steve "Doc" Tucci on guitars, Mike Tucci on drums, Jake Hansen on B3 keys, Harry DeBusk on bass and former percussionist Chaz Trippy. -Gregg Allman Band. Verceal Whitaker of The Platters fame also adds his vocal expertise to the mix.
320 kbps137 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. Gimme Some of Your Love 05:13 02. Doc's Hideaway 05:56 03. Show Me 05:41 04. Coming Home Tonight 04:30 05. Play by the Rules 05:10 06. Never Can Tell 06:22 07. Without You 05:07 08. Ali Shuffle 06:15 09. There Will Never Be 05:37 10. Wicked Woman 04:54
Eric Demmer A sax player, Eric Demmer started out as a roadie and got his first big break when he joined Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown’s touring band in 1993, a gig he retained until Gate’s death in 2005, including playing with Gate on Eric Clapton’s ‘From The Cradle’ tour. Demmer’s name may be familiar from credits on recent albums by The BB King Blues Band and Tito Jackson, but this is his debut release under his own name. Recorded in Houston, Texas, and produced by Eric and Gulf Coast label boss Mike Zito, Eric handles most of the vocals and plays sax, supported by a core band of Barry Seelen on keys, Hugo Rodriguez on guitar, Dennis Delfino on bass and Jerre Jackson on drums; The Grooveline Horns (Carlos Sosa, Fernando Castillo and Raul Vallejo) add support to some tracks, additional vocals come from Darrell Lacy, Melanie Covington and Eric’s daughter Danielle. Drummer Jordan Almes replaces Jerre on three cuts, Shawn Allen adds B3 to two tracks and there are guest appearances from Mike Zito, guitarists Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Mark May, and The Funky Rick Marcel.
The song writing credits are not given on the album but all seem to be original. The overall style is at the funky end of the blues spectrum, with a few gentler tunes mixed in for variety. Opener “Don’t Talk To Me” sets the pattern with funky bass lines underpinning a horn-driven tune as Eric sings in a gravelly, semi-spoken style before delivering an excellent sax break. Jonn Del Toro Richardson plays lead guitar on “She’s So Fine” which has a snaking latin rhythm before what is the outstanding song here, “Will It Ever Be The Same”, Mike Zito taking over the vocals on a wistful Americana tune with ringing guitar and a sax solo that builds beautifully from studied start to rousing finale, the lyrics apparently inspired by the terrible events of 9/11.
Eric injects humor into songs like “What Was I Thinking”, a funk-driven tune with spoken vocals about a relationship that does not turn out as Eric expected! Similarly, Eric proclaims that “I’m A Guitar Player”, although he does not actually play that instrument, just that he is one “deep down in my heart” on a fast-paced tune with Hugo’s lead work underpinned by Jonn’s second appearance, this time on rhythm guitar. More ringing guitar features on a rocking “I’m Alright” before Eric drops the tempo for a sensitive ballad, “Start It All Again” which is probably his best vocal of the set. “Get Out Of Town” bounces along with a full horn arrangement and wah rhythm guitar, overlaid by a striking slide guitar solo from Mark May. “Let Me Go” is another ballad, but this time Eric’s vocals sound strained, the track salvaged by the sax and guitar work. “Just Can’t Wait” and “Any Day Getaway” are both funky workouts, the latter featuring Eric’s daughter Danielle whose convincing vocals work well here. The final track has a familiar title, “Have You Ever Loved A Woman” but is not the Billy Myles/Freddie King song (though it clearly takes inspiration from those familiar lyrics) and provides a fast-paced end to the album with more fine sax work over what sounds like two guitarists though only Hugo is credited.
Eric’s debut album has some fine moments and will certainly appeal to those who enjoy the funky end of the blues and strong sax work.
320 kbps115 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. Don’t Talk To Me 04:25 02. She’s So Fine 04:05 03. Will It Ever Be The Same 05:05 04. What Was I Thinking 04:23 05. I’m A Guitar Player 03:34 06. I’m Alright 03:07 07. Start It All Again 04:17 08. Get Out Of Town 04:05 09. Let Me Go 05:09 10. Just Can’t Wait 03:36 11. Any Day Get Away 04:30 12. Have You Ever Loved A Woman 04:00
Zed Mitchell In 1974 with his own band “LAND”, he had his first international hit-single called “SHOSHANA” for POLYDOR Europe. After this big success and many radio sessions as well as TV, he played as support group on tours for bands such as “FOCUS”, “DEEP PURPLE”, “IAN GILLAN BAND” and many more. He played concerts all around Europe. At the end of the seventy’s, he founded the ”School for Rock Guitar in Belgrade. From 1988 he worked in ARCO - STUDIOS in Munich, with producers Malcolm Luker and film composer Nick Glennie-Smith, right hand of Hans Zimmer, who’s become two Oscars.
Zed Mitchell can easily be mentioned among people like Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mark Knopfler, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix or Robert Cray. His Blues comes deep out of his soul and you can feel it with every tone.
320 kbps129 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. I'm River 01:33 02. Money For My Blues 04:59 03. One Night In Berlin 05:49 04. River Minus Water 07:36 05. It's Killing Me 07:03 06. King Of The Blues 05:47 07. Cadillac 05:50 08. Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha... 04:16 09. Last Train 04:28 10. Savona 04:55 11. Gonna Keep You Satisfied 04:39
Mike Wheeler Wheeler (Michael Lewis Wheeler) was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 30, 1961. His music career spans more than 30 years. He played his first gig in 1984 with Muddy Waters' piano player, Lovie Lee, at Lilly's, a Lincoln Park bar in Chicago. His mother was his first musical influence by playing blues (such as Muddy Waters and B.B. King), R&B, and soul records in their home. He recorded and played on numerous Chicago blues bands including Dave Cadillac and the Chicago Redhots, Sam Cockrell and the Grooves, Nellie Tiger Travis, Big Ray and Chicago's Most Wanted, Big James and The Chicago Playboys, and Peaches Staten and the Grooveshakers. He performed with well-known blues artists such as Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Jimmy Johnson, Son Seals, and Willie Kent. He tours in Europe and he has played at the Chicago Blues Festival. In 2014, he was inducted into the Chicago Blues Halls of Fame as a Master Blues Artist. He is a regular performer at the famed Chicago blues club, Kingston Mines.
Wheeler formed his own band in 2001, the Mike Wheeler Band. The band has all of its original members. Bassist Larry Williams was a childhood friend of Wheeler. He has played to national and international audiences. He is known for his stage presence and charisma. Drummer Cleo Cole started playing drums at the age of 10, studied at the Music Conservatory of Chicago, and has performed before international audiences. Keyboardist Brian James has an associate's degree in Fine Arts. He was the music director for numerous artists, including Lonnie Brooks.
Mike is an extraordinary blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. He wrote most of the material Self Made Man including the title track where he sings "I'm a self made man and I made myself have the blues". Mike is accompanied by his regular group including Brian James, keyboards; Larry Williams, bass; Cleo Cole, drums and special guest Omar Coleman, harmonica on three songs. Others songs include "Get Your Mind Right", "Movin' Forward", "I Don't like It Like That", "Here I Am".
320 kbps150 Megabytes
Credits:
Cleo Cole - DrumsOmar Coleman - HarmonicaBrian James - KeyboardsMike Wheeler - Guitar, Vocals
Tracklist:
01. Here I Am 06:1802. Big Mistake 03:5303. Self Made Man 06:1204. I'm Missing You 03:0905 Join Hands 04:0906. Let Me Love You Baby 04:3807. You're Doing Wrong 07:2208. Walkin' Out The Door 06:0309. Get Your Mind Right 05:1910. I Don't Like It Like That 04:1611. Moving Forward 05:4212. Chicago Blues 04:5713. I'm Working 04:06
Doug Jenson Not all of Canada’s greatest talents have received their just accolades. The late Doug Jenson, formerly of Jenson Interceptor (a Canadian rock band that hit national fame in the early 1980’s), is one such artist.
Doug Jenson was born May 19, 1955 on a farm just outside Spring Coulee, AB. From an early age, he showed signs of musical genius. He had perfect pitch and the ability to memorize songs in their entirety by age 3.
When he was 12 an uncle introduced Doug to the ukulele and there was no turning back. If the instrument had strings Jenson could play it.
In 1979, he formed Jenson Interceptor along with his wife Charlotte Wiebe, sister Kennedy Jenson, Albert Blain and Ed Johnson. The band’s success drew attention to Doug’s talent and the band was quickly signed by House of Lords (RCA). It wasn’t long before they were hitting the charts with tunes such as ‘Tiny Thing’ and ‘Heavenly Angels’.
Prosperous years fell on hard times after the financial demise of House of Lords. Jenson suffered more than a business loss, his marriage to Wiebe, was also finished. All band members agreed to go out as single acts.
Doug Jenson enjoyed a few years of week-long gigs, touring around western Canada with his newly formed band, Doug Jenson and the Feel Kings, until DJ’s and turntables began replacing bands. Left to occasional weekends for playing live, Jenson focused more on his writing, and building his home studio.
Times were tough but quitting was never an option to Jenson because music wasn’t just something he did for a living, music was who he was.
In his career as a solo act Jenson was offered a record deal in Toronto but he turned it down. He wanted artistic license and so spent time doing session work while he recorded and produced his own music. It was good enough to be showcased at the Juno’s (Canada’s equivalent to the Grammy’s).
He produced records for other artists and his incredible gift of pulling out the best performance in anyone he worked with was well known throughout the prairie provinces. He was a world class guitar player and a world class songwriter with thought provoking lyrics, highly effective chord structures and melody, and always a ripping guitar solo.
320 kbps96 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. Not yet Done 03:3902. Keep the Roads Rollin 04:4903. I Am Protection 04:4204. Poste Haste 02:2705. 3 Days In 05:2406. Wiped Out 03:5407. The Ache 04:5108. Musicman 130 04:1909. Proud on You 03:3310. Follow Your Dream 04:47
Amund Maarud Spellemannpris winner Amund Maarud has been a major star in the Norwegian blues/rock/improv scene for over two decades. Curiosity for the genre has become a hallmark of the very active guitar virtuoso.
Amund won the Spellemannpris, Tono's Edvardpris, Notodden's Bluespris and received a star on the Notodden "Walk of Fame" along with greats like BB King, Ry Cooder and Bonnie Raitt. Amund tours all over the world.
256 kbps93 Megabytes
Credits:
Amund Maarud - Vocals, GuitarHenrik Maarud - Drums
Bill Troiani - Bass
Håkon Høye - Guitar
Vidar Busk - Guitar
Paul Wagnberg - Organ
Tracklist:
01. Ah'w Baby 03:1802. You Wish I Was 04:0003. Catfish 08:3404. Sweeter Than Honey 02:4605. She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not 05:0006. Let's Get High 03:0707. Heart On The Rocks 03:4108. Ain't No Big Deal On You 04:0609. D/Fw 04:1810. Ten Days 05:5311. The Lights Are On But Nobody's Home 06:03
Len Rainey Len Rainey and the Midnight Players orignal sound of Blues, Soul, Rock and Roll, will make you want to get up and move.
128 kbps125 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. Better Love Somebody 03:1902. Can't Remember Your Name 04:1203. I Gotta Know 03:3904. Falling in Love 05:5805. I Better Move On 05:0906. I Feel Like a Fool 03:4507. Hey Pretty Woman 04:1108. Madaline 03:3309. Born Under a Bad Sign 04:3510. Can't You See 03:1911. Let It Rain 04:5912. Dark Eyed Cajun Woman 04:5413. Sledgehammer Soul 02:4214. Got a Mind 02:3915. Old Cold Feeling 02:43
Pelle Lindberg Band The old notion that true blues can only be played by black musicians from the southern states of the USA no longer exists. Many white bands from different parts and corners of the globe know the art of sounding credible in their self-made blues vaults. Even in Sweden there are musicians who manage to convey the emotions that give the blues its distinctive character.Guitarist Pelle Lindberg played for many years with the Bloosblasters (who also used the name Bluesblasters), who built a large and wide repertoire of songs in Swedish. Or rather, in true Scanian. For highlanders, it can sometimes be a little difficult to understand what the songs are about.And collaborating with, for example, American blues artists is not so easy when you sing in a language other than English. Whether that was the reason Pelle Lindberg left Bloosblasters, I don't know. But you can always guess.Anyway, he formed a new band, where vocalist Simon Mårtensson has the right feeling and courage to both sing and play the organ. Stefan Rosqvist on guitar, Alfred Andersson on bass and Walle Wahlgren on drums complete the band, where several of the members also write the songs.The new album shows that the band is doing well in the world of international blues. It swings wildly, the band has real weight to its action and Lindberg himself is a real talent as both a songwriter and guitarist.
320 kbps68 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. Dirt Talking 03:16 02. Leave This Town 03:56 03. You'll Regret 02:25 04. Jealous Kind 04:27 05. Answer My Calls 04:51 06. Ain't Knocking 03:46 07. Down In Albuquerque 03:29 08. If I Don't Quit Drinking 03:56
Loco Joe Loco Joe & The Fireworks is a band that has been around since 1988. Singer-guitarist Loco Joe - at the time still backing Eb Davis in his blues band - actually just formed Fireworks as a fun project alongside his work with Eb.
Originally they mainly played blues rock in the style of the sixties power trios. But over the years the band went through different phases and also opened up to other styles.
For example, Joe and the Fireworks played unplugged for a few years. The line-up of the band also changed.occasionally.
Hans F. Hoffmann "The King Of The Four String" has been on bass since 1997. His distinctive style contributes significantly to the sound and with whom Joe has written many songs. Hans also played with the Rudy Stevenson Soulband for a long time and is also responsible for the smooth tones on Bass Guitar Crusher.
Five years ago, Loco Joe & The Fireworks recorded a blues album with some friends from the Berlin scene. Since then, Sven Hoffmann has been a permanent member and the standard line-up is now a four-piece.
Sven is a guitarist and harmonica player and also enriches the band's sound with his background vocals. Prior to that, Sven played with Jan Hirte, Nick Katzman and Boggie Radio.
The line-up last changed at the end of 2017 and since spring 2018 Klaus Krüger has been on drums, who is also the drummer of Guitar Crusher's backing band "The Mellowtones".
Three years ago, Joe toured the southern states of the US for half a year and was particularly impressed with the music, travel and scenery of Louisiana.
You can hear this clearly in the songs "Party At Mulate's" and "Get Out Of My Way", both written after his return. Thus came the title of the CD "Under Gris Gris Spell".
Gris Gris is a talisman, bag or amulet that can attract good luck and positive energy and ward off negative forces.
320 kbps99 Megabytes
Tracklist:
01. You Mess Up A Good Thing 03:0802. You Treat Me Like A Fool 03:4103. Party At Mulates 02:3804. Get Out Of My Way 04:0805. Dark End Of The Street 04:0506. Since You Left Me 03:1607. I Got To Be Strong 04:0408. Three Days On The Run 05:3709. Cold, Cold Feeling 06:0410. Willie & The Handjive 04:0711. Standing In The Pouring Rain 03:00
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