Few traditional bluesmen have the swinging elegance and vocal grace of ex-Roomful of Blues frontman Sugar Ray Norcia. And this is his finest solo album, full of warm performances and well-written original tunesTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Sugar Ray: Hands Across the Table
Few traditional bluesmen have the swinging elegance and vocal grace of ex-Roomful of Blues frontman Sugar Ray Norcia. And this is his finest solo album, full of warm performances and well-written original tunesTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Tab Benoit: Fever for the Bayou
Buddy Guy's "I Smell a Rat" is the album's longest track as Benoit, beginning with a tasty intro, takes his most extended guitar workout, conjuring up a late-night blues club feel in the process. Benoit also contributes three originals, including the zydeco-tinged title track, an anthem of Cajun pride that serves him well as a signature song. Also his is the swamp stomper "Night Train," the album opener. At the other end is a surprise finale, a sublime front-porch, finger-picking acoustic rendition of "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It". --Michael PointTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Monti Amundson: Big Monti
Monti Amundson still plays the electrifying blues-rock that sparked the Blubinos and his solo career, but the brave new sounds and songs on "Big Monti" prove that he isn't resting on his back catalog, eitherTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
The Defibrillators: Still Alive At The IMAC Theater
The New York Region's Favorite Aging Baby Boomer Band Live at The Historic IMAC Theater in Huntington, New YorkTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Honey Davis: Prince Of The Blues
Blues, old school with horns from an artist who formerly played lead guitar for Charles Brown and Solomon BurkeTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Dennis Clifton: The Blues Highway
Dennis' musical style is honed from Delta Blues, Southern Rock, New Orleans Jazz and Muscle Shoals Soul. "The Blues Highway" features songs written by Dennis and friends from the Muscle Shoals area that are true to his musical roots. The blues highway that runs from Memphis to New Orleans now passes by "... castles full of bad luck growing from the cotton boles" instead of juke joints that marks the path of blues singers of yesterday as Dennis sings about in the title cut. You can feel the soul flowing from the strings of the ole' slide guitar on cut "Detour You", "I've Got Miles To Go"and " Louisiana Nights" . You can feel the pain of old musical friends untimely passing in "My Old Friends". You can hear the raw emotion pour from the saxophone on "If Leaving was easy". This cd contains just the right mix of Muscle Shoals groove songs and heart felt blues songs that evokes images from Delbert Mclinton to the bluesy side of Travis TrittTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Nicky Harris: Carolina Sand
A combination of rhythm & blues mixed with old Rock & Roll, Motown, with a bit of surf guitar thrown inTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Ottomatic Slim
The debut album by New England based harp master Otto Lenz and Ottomatic Slim features a souful mix of 10 blues classics and originals. A student of the legendary Howard Levy, Otto Lenz has surrounded himself with a crack group of musicians featuring the rhythm section of Ephraim Lowell (Johhny Winter, Monster Mike Welch, Johnny A) and Jeff Jacodson (Chuck Berry, Mitch Ryder , The Crystals) as well as a host of guest guitar slingers including Monster Mike Welch, Hal Benoit, Wildcat O'Halloran and Scott MonetteTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Robert Crotty: Stay Away From The Windows
Do you like the smell of the guitar when you open the case? If that's true, this album may be your cup of tea. "...exquisitely arranged tunes on the acoustic guitar, inspired slide, ...a gift for anyone who feels like dirt." New Haven Arts critic Paul BassTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Tony Pica: Schism and Blues
Just released spring 2005, Schism and Blues includes the single 'Whole Lotta Kalamazoo' from the soundtrack of 'Kalamazoo? The Movie'. Recorded in the heartland and the heart of the rust bowl blues circuit of Chicago-Detroit, Schism and Blues connects this area's electric blues with it's Soul, R&B, Funk, and Jazz. It's 16 original song are guaranteed to keep the party rollin'Technorati Tags: Music | Blues
Bluesdusters
The blues, like everything else in this world, continue to evolve. These songs represent a part of that evolution and, we hope, speak to you in what is the truth, 21st century-styleTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
The Jimmy Griswold Band: Professional Slacker
Jimmy Griswold captures the style of the artist in any type of music he attacks, from the warm tones of T-Bone Walker & BB King to the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck & Stevie Ray Vaughn. Jimmy projects unparalleled energy and feeling to his guitar work. He has toured with the original Drifters and has opened for the likes of Ronnie Earl, George Thorogood, NRBQ, Dave Mason, Matt "Guitar" Murphy and many othersTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
The Pretty Things 'n Mates: Rockin' The Garage
In December 1992 Phil May and Dick Taylor of The Pretty Things, London's raunchiest 60s R&B band, joined forces with members of The Inmates, one of London's and indeed Europe's finest R&B bands, together with Procol Harum's legendary Matthew Fisher, to pay a unique tribute to America's Garage Rock: the result is the ultimate party album. Features the classic "I'm A Man"Technorati Tags: Music | Blues
Piney Woods: Big Blues Party
A raucus and rolling blend of Blues, Soul, Swamp, Boogie, Roots, and RockTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
The Kingpins: Knocking 'Em Down
The huge, powerful voice of Big Hank Lionhart backed by tight harmonies and punchy horns make the Kingpins Vancouver's favorite r&b party bandTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Karras: Burning
Butt kickin' classic rock and blues out of Asia. Veteran rocker Mike Karras laying down the blues with his classic rock soundTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
The New Vintage Blues Band: Blues and Stuff
The New Vintage Blues Band was the brainchild of Dennis Dalton and Jim Dalton, who founded the band in 1996. New Vintage's mission was to provide an offering of early and modern blues. We have since deviated somewhat to include some classic rock number which we consider "offspring" of the blues. We are influenced by Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Mark Knopfler, Willie Dixon, Bob Marley, and Eric ClaptonTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Friday, March 25, 2005
Little Rachel: 'Cause I Feel Good
They call her "Little Rachel" because she is only five feet tall, but this petite package packs quite a punch! Little Rachel exploded on to the 1950's rockin' scene in 2000, alongside her sister Caroline, as the exuberant Austin, Texas-based rockabilly duo, "The Casey Sisters". They released two albums on the Swedish label, Tail Records, that quickly earned them a great deal of critical acclaim from 1950's enthusiasts for their strong female harmonies, versatility, and authentic 1950's sound...Technorati Tags: Music | Blues
John "Juke" Logan: The TRUTH Will ROCK YOU
This Blues Harp legend's latest mixes traditional elements with Austin, Texas twang, and an LA sensibility that makes for a rockin' and thought provoking releaseTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
John Baldwin: Wide alive and dreaming
John Baldwin is fastly becoming the most talked about blues artist on the East Coast. Initial reviews of John's newly released debut CD are astounding. John is based out of Virginia Beach where he plays regularly. John grew up in Boston where he attended Berklee College of Music. John spent two years and over 1000 studio hours perfecting the 80 minutes of original modern rock blues on his new CD. All tracks use the same solid rhythm section with John handling all the vocals, guitars, and most of the keyboards. Imagine if Stevie Ray Vaughan could sing like Sammy Hagar: you would have John Baldwin!!Technorati Tags: Music | Blues
The Wingnut Adams Blues Band: Tub Thumpin'
Ten new originals...mixing traditional Blues, funky R&B, and Bluesy rock stylesTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Michael Coleman: Do Your Thing!
One of the hottest guitar slingers in Chicago, Michael Coleman hits with his debut American release. In '79, at the age of 23, Michael joined James Cotton's band and stayed with him for 10 years including two recording projects. Since then he's worked with Eddy Clearwater, recorded with Syl Johnson and has had several European albums of his own. The songs on this CD reflect Michael's varied influences; from Junior Wells' "Messin' With The Kid" to Isaac Hayes' "Do Your Thing" to Jimi Hendrix's "Message of Love". Do Your Thing! is Michael's blues party record. With the raucous, kick-butt opener, "The Train", the groove is set. Michael then proceeds to blend tried and true lyrics with fresh arrangements to present a mix of traditional blues and rockin' soul that's sure to pleaseTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Mark Tolstrup: Root Magic
Mark Tolstrup's latest work, "Root Magic" was produced by highly respected veteran musician Tony Markellis. This CD presents American roots blues from solo acoustic to electric band. This collection includes traditional blues played with respect for the past while bringing them froward into the present and original material that is fresh yet still in the traditionTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Cash Box Kings: Black Night Fallin'
Gritty, post-war style Chicago Blues for the 21st Century. The Cash Box Kings continue to dedicate themselves to carrying on the spirit of the 1940's and 50's post-war Chicago blues sound as well as the delta blues music of the 20's and 30'sTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Joe "Guitar" Hughes: Texas Guitar Slinger
For too long, Joe "Guitar" Hughes has been a well-kept secret. A mainstay of the Houston blues scene, Joe got his start at age 15, recorded for Duke Records, and toured with such artists as Little Richard, Grady Gaines, Fats Domino, Sam and Dave, Jerry Butler and Bobby Bland. "Texas Guitar Slinger" Joe Hughes gives you what blues is all about: mean or gentle, warm or bitterly cold, loving or hateful, laidback or aggressive: Joe makes his voice and hiss guitar sound the way he himself feels the songTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Pete Mayes and the Texas Houserockers: Live! at Double Bayou Dance Hall
Mayes played guitar with greats like Junior Parker and Bill Doggett. He has fronted his own band, the Houserockers, for 40 years. Mayes still owns and maintains the historic Double Bayou Dancehall, which once served as a regular venue for Amos Milburn, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Joe Turner, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and scores of others. It was there that Mayes, then just 16 years old, first heard T-Bone Walker and was put on the path his life was to take and it is there that he recorded LIVE! at the Double Bayou DancehallTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Missiles of October: Live
A perfect blend of sound in a melting pot of soul, rock, blues and folkTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Kelly Bell Band: Live From The Recher Theatre...Finally!
The most recent release from The Kelly Bell Band: Live!at The Recher Theater...Finally, captures the Baltimore based band where it counts...Live and in your face. From horn-driven blues numbers to guitar driven funk, this release shows why The Kelly Bell Band is one of the biggest live draws in the Mid-Atlantic. Don't miss this... Technorati Tags: Music | Blues
Saturday, March 19, 2005
June Marshall: The Dirty Seven: Ladies Beware!
Wittily addresses the frustration many women feel with the kinds of men they meet on the dating scene. She sings about it in bluesy, honky-tonk songs that show self-respect rather than wound-licking self-pity. She performs with pulsating energy and heatTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Soulsetters Rockin' Blues Band: Right Attitude
The Band provides a refreshing interpretation of Blues, 60's R&B and classic early '50's Rock. They call their music "Rocking Blues". Technorati Tags: Music | Blues
Mark Scott LaMountain And The Blue Thunder Band: Blue Thunder Boogie
Mark Scott LaMountains (Blue Thunder Boogie) is absolutely one of the most exiting blues records to come along in some time. Combining blues, with rock, with swing, with country and soul, it will keep you rock'n 1st note to lastTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Friday, March 18, 2005
The E&E Blues Express: Covers
The E&E Blues Express is back with their sophomore "throwback" album. This collection is packed with feel good grooves and tear-jerking moods....Technorati Tags: Music | Blues
Various: Magic Slim, Willie Kent, John Primer, Lurrie Bell: The Greats Sittin' In: Chicago Blues Now!
The Greats Sittin' In: Chicago Blues Now, is a new Chicago blues compilation featuring some of the greatest Chicago artists on the scene today including Magic Slim, Willie Kent, Little Smokey Smothers and John PrimerTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
James Hinkle: Straight Ahead Blues?
Straight ahead blues and jazz in the tradition of the late 50's early 60's Bluenote eraTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Mr.Boogie Woogie & Friends from Arizona: Hot Enough For Ya?
Mr.Boogie Woogie recorded this EP in October 2002 with Tucsons finest musicians. He wrote "Hot Enough For Ya" after his first visit to Tucson in 2001 together with his guitar player Dicky Greenwood from Holland, who also wrote the second song "They call me Mr.Boogie Woogie" for him. "Blues all day" and "Make up your mind" are written by Tucsonans Grams & Krieger. After recording this EP, Steve Grams and Danny Krieger join Mr.Boogie Woogie on his tours through Holland and the US a couple times a year. You will also hear Hurricane Carla Brownlee, one of the finest saxophone players of these days and the great voices of Lisa Otey and Kathleen WilliamsonTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
C C Bronson: My Soul/My Blues
C C Bronson hails from Florida,where she grew up on gospel music, and learned about the blues from her great uncle Dave. She has traveled Europe with gospel groups and the world famous PlattersTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Paul Soniat: Born in New Orleans
Born in New Orleans, Paul Soniat has absorbed the unique rhythms of the crescent city and turned them into something all his ownTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Nelsen Adelard: Take Me Back
A true "Blues Journeyman" Nelsen earned his stripes playing tough, gritty joints and taverns of the East Coast Blues Circuit. He shared the stage with such greats as Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Matt "Guitar" Murphy and Johnny Winter. Inspired by these legends, Nelsen developed a melodic driving style on both guitar and harmonics. A world class blues vocalist, Nelsen's voice is truly an expressive instrument. Striking the right balance of torment, and tenderness so essential to this styleTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Pat Boardman: Cold River
Blues and Modern Folk-Rock originals with topical content, powerful vocals, and well-layered studio productionTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Skip Jackson: Coming Back
Fingerstyle guitarist Skip Jackson has entertained club and coffee house audiences throughout New England with his own unique combination of down and dirty Blues, toe-tapping Ragtime, sweet Ballads, dazzling Instrumentals, and his own soulful Originals. Skip has studied with fingerstyle legends Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna), and Roy Bookbinder. His music is steeped in the blues traditions of Blind Blake, Robert Johnson, Reverend Gary Davis, Big Bill Broonzy, Leroy Carr, Bo Carter, and Manse Lipscomb. It's been seasoned to taste with a hint of folk and touch of Rock 'n RollTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Flat Broke Blues Band: Worth The Weight
Features a total of 12 tracks, including 10 Flat Broke original songs. Tom Hyslop, contributing writer for Blues Revue Magazine, says the CD features "an intriguing blend of the subtle and the swashbuckling with every note designed to move your spirit." Bill Hart, producer and host of WNMU-FM's House of Blue Lights show says Worth the Weight is "guaranteed to rock your socks from the first track to the last."Technorati Tags: Music | Blues
The Martindales
Don't take it from me.. The Ann Arbor News said: Put this album on the CD player, put a beer in your hand, close your eyes, and heck, you could almost convince yourself you're at the Tap RoomTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
Lonne: Footprints
To those who listen to this CD it is smooth blues with a touch of delta flavor, with a love of good music. This CD will let you know that this artist really live his music. Follow the footprints Technorati Tags: Music | Blues
Sam Taylor: Biggest Dream
His new album "Biggest Dream" is a combination of old and new songs. An album with guaranteed quality on which you can hear his life time experienceTechnorati Tags: Music | Blues
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