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With a musical style that defies most labels, but is best described as "swinging blues," this debut effort from The Bluescasters consists of 13 songs, ten of which are original compositions. Likened to a "musical road trip," the songs on Five Dimes reflect the various regional styles of Detroit, Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans and Texas. Always entertaining, The Bluescasters use unique arrangements, diverse musical backgrounds and vocal harmony to distinguish themselves from other blues bands. The melodies are infectious and the lyrics are intriguing and thoughtful. This is a fine first effort from this Ann Arbor, Michigan area band
Blues On Board has an Electrifying fresh approach to Blues/Rock music. Mike has played the Ashville NC Bele Chere Festival opening for Foghat, Blues On Board were 2005 International Blues Competition Semifinalist. And some of their gigs include Opening for the Gin Blossoms at the Dleray Beach FL Garlic Festival, Dc Blues Festival, Opened for the Nighthawks, and the Holmes Brothers. BBQ Battle on Pennsylvania Ave Washington, DC "The Mall," Frederick Blues Festival. Bangkok Blues Falls Church VA. Hunters Inn Littlestown PA, Summit Station Gaithersburg MD. Chick Hall's Surf Club in Bladensburg MD, Journeys, and Cactus Flats in Frederick MD, and much more
Peoria's Dave Chastain has been a professional musician for nearly four decades in central Illinois, Chastain is widely known as much for his relentless work ethic as he is for his stinging guitar chops.
Dicky Greenwood has been around for almost 30 years. Since the eighties, he and his band backed up great blues musicians like Byther Smith, Melvin Taylor, Smokey Smothers, Wild Child Butler, Doctor Ross, Walter Wolfman Washington, John Primer and toured with them all over Europe. Dicky has also been a member of Mr.Boogie Woogie & the Firesweep Bluesband since 1996 and recorded 3 CDs with him
Features all new recordings by a cast of legendary Blues and Roots Rock artists along with some more-than-capable newcomers in a 21 song/80 minute rollicking ride of music inspired by the classic Cadillac. Among the many highlights are Maria Muldaur's sultry "Solid Gold Cadillac", Jim Lauderdale's hilarious "One Piece at a Time", Charlie Musselwhite "Might Fine Cruisin", Canadian Blues-master Bob Walsh's gutsy version of the Clash's "Brand New Cadillac" a countrified Bruce Springsteen's "Cadillac Ranch" by Rosie Flores as well as some stunning new songs by Rory Block, David Maxwell and Kim Wilson (of the Fabulous Thunderbirds), The Melroys, Monster Mike Welch, Tom Gillam, and Chicago's own Sidewinders, featuring slick new guitar virtuoso Dan Peters
A who’s who of Chicago blues and rock icons joins Out The Box Records who signed the key performers to a two record deal. The reunion joins Barry Goldberg on keyboards, Nick Gravenites for vocals and guitar, Sam Lay on drums, Tracey Nelson vocals, Harvey Mandel on guitar and Corkey Siegel on harmonica
"Yewande's bluesy, funky and rocky voice shines through every heartfelt soul groove." - Tokyo FM, Japan. "Soul-stirring and fresh. Yewande is a refreshing force in a musically stagnant industry." - Honey Magazine. "Sultry, smoky and yet imbued with a honey-like sweetness, Yewande's voice resonates with a spellbinding, earthy soulfulness." - Blues & Soul Magazine, London