Bluesblocket
The Bluesblocket debuted with a self-titled album as early as 1981. Then it was silent on the record front until now, 2019. The sequel to the debut album is thus called Black Blues Is A White Concept and the band offers three covers and a lot of their own material, all with Swedish, well-formulated lyrics.
Mats Zetterberg (Fiendens Musik, Micke Japp and others) formed the blues block from the beginning. He still sings in the band and on the record also guitarist Björn Almqvist (but he dropped off the band after the recording), bassist Mac Robertson and drummer Ingvar Krupa, who are all original members. A number of other musicians also participate in the album, which offers 11 studio recorded tracks and 5 songs recorded live in the studio for Radio Malmöhus. That recording was made in 2010 and shows that at least half of the material on this record has a lot of years on its neck. However, another album with the Blues Block is promised within 1 year so keep your eyes open. The album starts with a lonely, crude slide guitar, and then you start a series of very nice blues and blues-rock songs that are sung with both feeling and fine swing, and together with the Swedish lyrics the songs sit very fast in the consciousness. Mats Zetterberg's vocal voice is completely intact since the 70s records with Fiendens Musik and to hear him today feels like hearing from an old friend again. Blues records can easily become monotonous and tough, but Black Blues Is A White Concept has no dead points, no bad songs and is easily one of the best plates in traditional blues that I have heard in a very, very long time. The record is varied, the music well played and it makes me in a very good mood to turn up the volume and listen to it. Buy it and stay in good mood, you too!
Credits:
Mats Zetterberg - Vocals
Jan Gerfast - Guitar
Russ Cottee - Guitar
Sven Bornemark - Keyboard
Anna "Magic Mama" Johansson - Keyboard
Thomas Melau - Harmonica
Mac Robertson - Bass
Ingvar Krupa - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Hur stavar du till slajd? 04:07
02. Så dum att jag älskar dig 03:38
03. Tåg till Tågarp 04:06
04. Uff, gulp, stånk & stön! 03:40
05. Osäkrad pistol 03:29
06. Svart Blues är ett vitt begrepp 06:08
07. BalkongBlues 05:27
08. Måla båten blå (Blues för 044) 03:58
09. Sverige har problem 03:45
10. PensionärsBlues 04:18
11. Gå ner, sol-fan! 05:52
12. Osäkrad pistol (Live) 03:03
13. BalkongBlues (Live) 04:51
14. Måla båten blå (Blues för 044) (Live) 03:43
15. Sverige har problem (Live) 03:08
16. PensionärsBlues (Live) 04:36
Peppe o Blues
Whimsical rock-blues formation established over the last decade by participating in the biggest and most important international festivals. He developed a particularly personal research by mixing blues with southern rock, funky and modern sounds of jazz origin. A genuinely American, impetuous and involving sound distinguishes the numerous live performances of this band which already has the production of two CDs "Living on the Road" and "In the name of love".
The band sees Alfonso Giunchino on electric bass and Sandro Esposito on drums, two very talented young people who make up the powerful rhythm of the band, electric guitar and voice the founder-leader of the band PEPPE 'O BLUES Di Lucca who, in addition to having a veneration particular for Jimi Hendrix, it has numerous and illustrious collaborations with big names such as: Otis Rush, Juior Wells, Sugar Blue, Michael Coleman, Shilrley King (daughter of BB King); Sammy Fender, Sharon Clarke (chorister by Tina Turner), Curtis Fuller, Danny Richmond, George Adams. He studied with Jim Kelly, Al de Fino, Kevin Eubanks and played in opening with Art Blakey at Jazz Messengers, Bobby Watson, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Tracklist:
01. Boogie Man 04:40
02. Purple Haze 06:43
03. Mother Theresa 03:12
04. Fever 04:51
05. Nothing 05:40
06. Mr. Tyson 06:31
07. Still Alive And Well 04:07
08. Promise Land 04:00
09. Angel Of Revenge 04:20
10. # G 812 W 03:12
11. In The Name Of Love 08:03
The Lord of Lightning
The Funky Rock and Rhythm & Blues from Chicago stands out from the rest.Thats why some folks think he´s the best.
New sounds from the Lord of Lightning the electric dream.Born on the southside of Chicago he plays and sings like a sex machine.The guitar king has a new style and a fresher approach than that which has been normally seen.This world class performer has captured the imagination and the attention of millions of people all over the globe.Dont be misled to believe that he is another want to be Hendrix,BB King,Curtiss Mayfield,Prince,Chuck Berry or Lenny Kravitz.We have heard it all before from all of those imitaters that have come and gone.From records,movies,television,music videos, news papers and live concerts he steps forward.The Lord is a fantastic super guitar pimp with an incredible voice with style and an image cut above the rest.As a teenager he lived in Accra Ghana Africa for one year studying percussion instruments and African Music.Also traveling to Senegal,Serria Leone,Liberia and Togo achieving another milestone.Eventually on his return to America he would create a new style of Rock,Rythem & Blues fused with African Beats.With a soulful voice and funky grooves,he calls it "Space Wave".It is formed out of Rock & Blues with Soulful Funk.Lately, he has recently finished making a guitar which is called "Batacaster Crusader Tonemaster".At 18 he sat in with James Cotten at a Chicago club and the crowd went wild.Shortly thereafter he wrote a jingle for commercial radio aired by WBEE the greatest midwest Jazz Station.It was broadcasted from Chicago via New York and the Gulf of Mexico.Also in Hollywood he appeared in cameos and bit parts for Universal Pictures,ABC Circle Films,Warnerbrothers which was for
movies,television,feature films and music videos.,"Early Edition" TV Series-October Productions CBS and more.Returing to Chicago he was cast into the feature film "Hoodlum" with Lawrence Fishbourne an Queen Latifah.The Lord has had guitar battles with Buddy Guy on the southside of Chicago and George Clinton asked him to perform with him.A British music critic spotted him performing in Chicago and invited him to the UK.A short list of concert dates to name a few:UK London-(Dingwalls) and (Crawdaddy Club),Netherlands Amsterdam-(Melkweg) ,Arnhem( Luxor Theatre),Valkenburg (Casino),Amsterdam(Paridiso) as a guest with Eddie C.Campbell,Germany-Hamburg (Downtown Blues Club),Aachen-(Mensa ),Belgium Bilzen-Heavey Bilzen Festival,Switzerland Zurich-(Volkshaus) Boogie & Blues Festival, Canned Heat also performed. Other dates:Interlacken- (Casino), Thun-(Casino ) with Luther Allison a double billed show.Luther invited him to play as a guest at the Montreux Festival after that show.He jammed with Neil Shon and Steve Lukather at Montreux too.Sweden: Stockholm-(Debaser) performed with Teddybears,Swingfly and ADL.USA: Chicago -(Taste Entertainment Center and Mckormic Place).The Lord has produced and directed his own music video: "Have You Heard The Music" a track taken from his earlier released album from Switzerland.The clip was broadcasted therewith an exclusive interview on Music Box in the UK via Yorkshire Television to countries in western Europe and also on NHK in Japan. UK Rock magazine Kerrang says the guitar king is better than Hendrix!Also honored on the Black Music Special program on DRS 3 Radio in Switzerland he received accolades, Now residing in Europe he is the starlord of the universe and captain magic of your mind.The new sound created by the guitar of Lord of Lightning is electrifing and exciting.Playing notes so bold you can experience the crunch and feel as if its tearing you apart.At times you feel like your at the bottem of the ocean or even at the outer most regions of outer space.In 2004 he recorded the album entitled:"Fresh" with Teddybears Stlm in Sweden.Also receiving a Gold Record and Grammy nomination as a featured artist for the song The Lords 115th Dream written by Teddybears Stlm on Sony Epic BMG in Sweden.The story does not end there."House of Orange " on Sound Service Records in Switzerland it was another recording.There are a couple of unreleased albums that have yet to be released!
Tracklist:
01. It Feels Alright 03:41
02. It Must Be an Angel 03:41
03. Isadore 02:32
04. Summer Breeze 03:40
05. Jungle Funk 03:18
06. Love Ain’t a Guarantee 04:13
07. Bozo 04:57
08. Yesterday’s Girl 03:53
Johnny Coldweather
Hard Hitting Guitar Blues Rock with Texas Roots from Australian guitarist Johnny Coldweather.
From early days of woodshedding as a teenager in his Sydney home to playing stages in Australia, the US and Europe.
Johnny's passion of the blues culminates in this debut album from the now European based guitarist. The album shows influence from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago to London's Blues Breakers.
The opening track 32-20 Blues shows an electric version of the song through to the track in tribute to Johnny Winter, Goin' Back to Beaumont an original remembering Winter's influence on us all. A live recording from the console in Nashville of Born under a Bad Sign brings in Albert King and Hendrix influences with a fire born in Memphis. The final track Goodbye Old Friend pens a personal loss and shows Johnny on piano and vocals in a Southern Gospel style.
Together with Dan and Dave Guerrie from North Carolina, Dave tracks all drums and bass except for bass on I'm so Blue and Goin Back to Beaumont by Johnny.
So sit back and enjoy this blues album as part of your blues collection, and it will take you back to the days when you listened around the turntable to your favorite blues influences.
Tracklist:
01. 32-20 Blues 03:33
02. Cryin' Bout My Baby 03:28
03. Goin' Back to Beaumont 03:44
04. Back in the Saddle! 03:56
05. Born Under a Bad Sign (Live) 05:14
06. Hard Livin' Woman 04:19
07. Hideaway 03:33
08. I'm so Blue 04:16
09. I Can't Live Without You 04:19
10. Goodbye Old Friend 03:49
John Bean
Forty Ounces of Blues is a passion project recorded by a group of friends over the course of one day in a small Toronto recording studio.
Conceptualized by John Bean and with music composed by Andy Schmidt and Darcy Finck, Forty Ounces touches on themes of sorrow, loss, and the simple pleasures in life.
Credits:
John Bean - Vocals
Andy Schmidt - Drums, Harmonica, Percussion
Darcy Finck - Guitars, Piano, Slide
Andrew Jones - Bass
Stuart Schussler - Trumpet
Danny Paton - Additional Vocals
Kevin Myles Wilson - Additional Vocals
Tracklist:
01. Forty Ounces of Blues 02:46
02. Gonkers 03:18
03. Been Down So Long 03:57
04. I'm Smokin' Two 04:31
Don Ender
DON ENDER BAND - The repertoire of the formation founded in 2013 draws on
especially from rock, southern rock, rhythm & blues and soul, Role models such as Gregg Allman, Warren Haynes, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.
The band's repertoire includes hits and classics of rock music from the
Beginning days to the present.
Tracklist:
01. Stranded 03:36
02. Miss You So Bad 03:59
03. Something's Got A Hold On Me 03:46
04. Nothing's Gonna Be The Same 04:18
05. Bad Boy 03:49
06. Trouble 03:43
07. Nick Of Time 04:06
08. Shackles On My Soul 03:52
09. Always By Your Side 04:37
10. Coming Home 04:17
Billy Seward
It’s been a long time since Florida-based Billy Seward has called the Chicago area home, but the music of his childhood definitely made a lasting impression. He’s called upon some true heavyweights for a helping hand to produce this outstanding collection of modern soul-blues with a distinctly true Windy City feel.
A native of nearby Muncie, Ind., who spent time in Memphis and on both coasts before settling in the sunny climes of Sarasota, Fla., Billy’s always been captivated by the sounds he heard emanating from WVON and other high-powered radio stations a short drive to the northwest. As a young man, he fell in love with West Side bluesmen Fenton Robinson, Magic Sam and Otis Rush as well as South Side soul artists like Curtis Mayfield, Tyrone Davis, Johnny Taylor and Harold Burrage and their Memphis cousins.
Their influence has always formed the backbone of his personal vision. All but Otis are long gone now, but if they’d gotten a chance to listen to South Shore, Seward’s first release since Better Place in 2011, they’d be beaming approval. Its title is a tip of the fedora to the commuter railroad that runs between his hometown and the Loop.
Billy called out the big guns to make it happen. The album was recorded at the Delmark Records studio under the direction of engineer Steve Wagner and produced by Dave Specter, the top-flight guitarist and bar owner. And it features a guest appearance of one of Seward’s other childhood heroes, Jimmy Johnson, still the powerhouse standard bearer of the Chicago sound at 88 years old.
The rhythm section includes a pair of all-stars drummer Marty Binder, who’s backed Albert Collins, Deborah Coleman and a host of others, and bassist Harlan Lee Terson, who’s recorded with a who’s who of Windy City talent including Rush, Johnny Littlejohn, Lonnie Brooks, Eddie Shaw and many others. They’re augmented by keyboard player John Kattke and harmonica player Tom Moore. Willie Henderson, the baritone sax player who’s been a Memphis and Chicago soul institution since the ‘60s, fronts a horn section that includes Doug Corcoran on trumpet and Steve Eisen on tenor sax.
But Seward is the real star here. He possesses a rich, warm, melismatic tenor that might remind some listeners of Tad Robinson, the Indianapolis-based soul-blues giant. And his guitar playing remains rooted and true to the West Side sound. A guitar run and horn flourish introduce the opener, “The Hawk.” It’s a sweet, soulful plea for a woman to help him overcome the wickedly chilling wind that blows between the canyon of skyscrapers during a brutal Midwest winter.
Tracklist:
01. The Hawk 04:16
02. Chicago Woman 03:57
03. Strange How I Miss You 05:15
04. South Shore 04:31
05. I Hear The Love Chimes 03:53
06. Love Ain't Nothing But A Business 03:51
07. Take It All 03:49
08. I Can't Take It 04:26
09. West Side Ride 04:02
10. Thinking About You 03:31
11. Blues Don't Bother Me 04:06
ZZ Top
ZZ Top - Pine Knob, Clarkston, MI 1980-04-15
Tracklist:
01. I Thank You 03:25
02. Waiting For The Bus 02:41
03. Jesus Just Left Chicago 04:47
04. Precious And Grace 02:45
05. Francine 03:14
06. I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide 05:39
07. Manic Mechanic 03:34
08. Heard It On The X 02:50
09. A Fool For Your Stockings 07:31
10. Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings 03:54
11. We're Barefootin 03:27
12. Cheap Sunglasses 04:29
13. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers 03:02
14. LaGrange - Sloppy Drunk - BBQ 08:12
15. She Loves My Automobile 02:33
16. Hi-Fi Mama 03:19
17. Tush 02:47
Leadfoot RivetIt took a longtime for Leadfoot to become the artist he is today. Others like Rimbaud or Bob Dylan seem to bloom and get their full maturity all of a sudden and either shortly after stop to create or perpetuate the same form for ever.
Certain artists need much more time to reach their full potential feeding themselves with multiple experiences along the way, overcoming mental blocks and traumas to progress and enrich their art form.
Leadfoot Rivet is such !.
As a singer his powerful and moving voice can paint a full scope of emotions, gaining depth and warmth over the years : a very unique instrument ! As a songwriter he now has the power and style he developed from his mentors and masters Randy Newman, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Jimmy Reed, Muddy Waters, Rodney Crowell or Guy Clark amongst a long line of songsters and troubadours.
As a musician, he has made the synthesis of his wide influences blues, folk, soul & country musics, even fado, sòn, milonga and oriental and central asian musics ! Even his rather basic playing on harp and guitar define & characterize his own style. And he has the knowledge to get the best out of his sidemen.
That’s what you can hear in his latest offering « Welcome to my mongrel music world ! »
Over the years he has collaborated as a songwriter with Larry Garner, Tom Principato, Neal Black, Fred Chapellier, the Mercy Band and french rock icon Bashung.
His records are graced by appearances by Tommy Castro, Roy Rogers, Amos Garrett, Popa Chubby, Tom Principato, John Mooney, Larry Garner, Joanna Connor and he has shared the stage with Sam Myers, Anson Funderburgh, Smokin’Joe Kubek, Duke Robillard, Calvin Russell, Neal Black, Billy Price, Larry Garner, Amos Garrett and many others.
The great Mighty Sam Mc CLAIN says of him : « Voice, lyrics anf feeling, I’m very impressed ! »
And Mighty Mo Rodgers « You really FEEL the blues ! ». Even the legendary Blind Sam Myers was calling him to the stage to end his own shows !!
From his birth amongst american culture loving froggies and raised by classical singers parents, he has found his way thru the sixties with seminal french bands like the Turnips then the Murators for his first recordings with Fontana and Vogue, the musical HAIR in Belgium, lots of travels around the world in the seventies plus a recording contract with RCA and the production of several albums notably the soul group BAD CHILD.
Then in the 80’s he started the famed rock/blues/country band ROCKIN’CHAIR while he was also a DJ on pionneer free radio RFM, then launching with Philippe Langlois the Dixiefrog & Voodoo labels and touring in the 90’s artists such as Bo Diddley, Wilson Pickett, Donovan, Zachary Richard, Mari Boine, Gatemouth Brown, the Flyin’Burrito brothers, Peter Green, Kevin Ayers, Kevin Coyne, Jimmy Rogers, Junior Wells, Johnny Copeland, Tommy Castro and a bunch of other stars and legends of american music.
All this alongside his own musical career becoming even more active since 1998 with new albums of his own and side projects the Blues Conspiracy (with Neal Black & Nico Wayne Toussaint) and the Drinkhouse Preachers (with Neal Black and Pat Boudot-Lamot) till this milestone new album you’re holding now and …who knows what the next step will be ?
Credits:
Leadfoot Rivet - Vocals & Harp Patrice
Pat Boudot-Lamot - Electric, Acoustic Guitars, National Steel Guitar, Robin Octave Guitar
Frank Bowden - Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Slide Guitars
Johnny Nicholas Ferracci - Electric Bass Guitar
Fabrice Millerioux - Drums, Percussion
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Roy Rogers - Slide Guitar
Amos Garrett - Electric Guitar
Larry Garner - Electric Guitar
Tommy Castro - Electric Guitar
Patrick Verbeke - Electric Guitar
Popa Chubby - Electric Guitar
Benoît BLUE BOY - Mississippi Saxophone
Vinnie Paul - Keyboards
Corinna Arden - Background Vocals
TOMMY CASTRO BAND:
Randy Mcdonald - Bass
Keith Crossan - Tenor Sax
Shad Harris - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Sweet Bedtime Music (Guitar – Tommy Castro) 05:40
02. You're Fool To Yourself (Guitar – Larry Garner, Patrick Verbeke Harp – Benoit Blue Boy) 06:11
03. World Of Trouble (Guitar – Amos Garrett) 04:45
04. She Caught The Katy (Guitar – Amos Garrett) 02:59
05. Thermo King 05:41
06. Sittin' On Top Of The World (Slide Guitar – Roy Rogers) 05:17
07 The Things That I Used To Do (Bass – Randy McDonald Drums – Shad Harris Guitar – Tommy Castro Tenor Saxophone – Keith Crossan) 06:38
08. Check That Hip Shake ! (Guitar – Popa Chubby) 03:50
09. Can't Stand No More Headaches 06:24
10. Next To A Brand New cadillac 05:29
11. Windhill Blues 03:44
12. Handle With Care 05:45
13. Ooh Poo Pah Doo 05:37
Bluespirit
Blues band Bluespirit recorded the album Let It Be Blue at Estudios Vandor, Santa Clara, Cuba. Ing. Yenkys Gonzalez. Dic. 2018 Mastered in Altillo Studio, Venado Tuerto, Argentina. Mastered by Roberto Ledesma. Santiago de Compostela. Spain.
Credits:
Alberto Díaz - Bass
Javier Leiva - Drums
Wilfredo Rodríguez - Guitar, Vocal
Alejandro Rodríguez - Harmonica
Tracklist:
01. She Likes the Boogie 03:30
02. Key to the Highway 03:38
03. Crazy for Your Love 04:24
04. Blues Before Sunrise 02:30
05. Lucile 02:32
06. Let It Be Blue 04:59
07. Messin` with the Key 03:20
08. Walkin` Blues 05:13
09. Mojo 03:53
10. Everybody`S Trying to Be My Baby 02:26
11. Key to the Highway (Acoustic Version) 05:42
Brother Jefferson
Blue Lotus Recording Artist, Brother Jeff Chapman, is a singer, composer & entertainer who has been performing live since the mid-1970s, including being involved in the tradition that is the St. Louis Blues music scene. Brother Jefferson’s music is best described as Americana Blues & Southern Soul. Brother Jefferson songs tell the stories of the common man with original lyrics and music that touch the heart, soul, & mind. Brother Jefferson is centrally based in St. Louis, Missouri & features a supporting cast of seasoned musicians who perform regularly.
Tracklist:
01. For Your Love 04:33
02. That Open Road 04:26
03. The Mirror 05:23
04. Be Your Man 05:42
05. Slow Your Roll 04:28
06. Hey Hey Pretty Mama 03:57
07. Scars 05:09
08. Chasing Rainbows 04:31
09. Hustle and Bustle 04:16
10. Sending You My Love 04:32
11. The Mirror (Acoustic) 05:01
Albie Donnelly
Saxophonist Albie Donnelly (born 12 August 1947, in Huyton, Liverpool) is a founding member of Supercharge and has played in varying assemblies and solo for over 30 years.
Credits:
Albie Donnelly - Sax, Vocals
Wolfgang 'Bolle' Diekman - Bass
Lance Donnelly - Drums
Gaz Gaskel - Guitar
John Lewis - Guitar, Vocals
Gregory Gaynair - Keyboards
Andy Sinnsman - Rap
Albie Donnelly - Saxophone
Paul 'Ganja Man' Owens - Saxophone
Dick Hanson - Trumpet
Ozzie Yue - Vocals
Tracklist:
01. W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G. 'What You See Is What You Get' 06:21
02. Congo Man 04:27
03. I'm A Boogie Man 03:18
04. You're The Most 02:56
05. Queen Of My Soul 05:44
06. Memphis Soul Stew 03:49
07. I Won't Be Your Fool Anymore 04:10
08. Them Changes 04:07
09. My Funny Valentine 04:01
10. Fog On The Highway 05:36
11. Mango Song 07:06
12. Well That's It Then 05:57
