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The definitive album from Keith Thompson, a seasoned live performer and recording artist of exceptional talent, technical brilliance and creative depth. With BPL in the production seat and a hot new live band featuring members of the legendary Climax Blues Band, Keith Thompson is getting ready to preach the blues in 2006 with a commercially aware and compelling combination of expertly crafted songs, incisive lyrics, total commitment vocals punctuated with desperate, troubled guitar - all presented on a bed of super solid grooves. The band has been in existence now for 6 years and has completed 12 European tours. There are more tours planned for 2006 plus a new album release
Bo Roberts has been playing piano, singing, and writing music for several years in the Delta region and backing many artists from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky and Louisiana. In these last few years Bo has been focusing his skills into a bluesy style that has defined his unique music. Bo has shared the stage with many artists including: Bo Diddley, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Delbert McClinton, John Prine, The Everly Brothers, Wet Willie, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Drvin'-N-Cryin', Bob Margolin, Hubert Sumlin, and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
Since 1989 The MoFo Party Band has been spreading the blues along Central California's Highwy 99 via their home of Fresno. Influenced by West Coast and old-school Chicago Blues, The MoFo Party Band provides a sound and show that is all about having a good time. "People tell us they like us because it always looks like we are having fun," says lead guitarist Bill Clifton, "that’s because we are and we love what we do."
Shortly before his death and due to many requests from his fans, Pat McJimsey digitally re-mastered the "I Dig Girls" Album originally released in the 80's. He was very excited about this re-release and had plans to come out with a new, "all blues album", later in the year. Thanks to the magic of the internet, and the devotion of his family and friends, Pat's extrordinary talent lives on to be experienced here by old and new fans alike
The 12 tunes and 54 minutes of Mardi Gras music set the mood for the return of the Greatest Party on Earth. Listen to this new CD, get into the mood and then come on down to New Orleans to a stupendous, astounding, humongous party with glittering beads, big brass bands, parades, doubloons, flambeaux, reeally fancy costumes, and giant horses. You can even dress up and wear your own crown with the DUKES (New Orleans Royalty of Jazz). New Orleans born Luther Kent (formerly Blood Sweat & Tears lead vocalist) joins the Dukes for a sound you've never heard before
Blue Onion, a rockin' power trio from Kalispell, MT was formed in 1998. The band has some blues roots, but the rest of this tree rocks. Blue Onion is not just another blues band. Their variety of original music and their creative arrangements on popular cover tunes will keep your appetite for genre diversity satisfied. The hard work ethics that all three members practice carries over into their musical performances
The Scrappy Harris Blues Band played at the Horse You Came In On, a little dive bar in Baltimore, MD, in the early 1990s. This is their first and last CD. The band featured some incredible musicianship, and had a sense of humor, too. The sound has been described as Adam Sandler meets the early Stones at Stevie Ray's house
Sharrie Williams is producing a lot of attention in Europe. Her live shows are incredible. She's such an impressive performer, soulful, loud and quiet. She easily handles the whole spectrum, from a whisper to a scream. Within a couple of songs she's got the audience on their feet. Influenced by Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Etta James she loves to sing gospel, soul, blues, and rock. In the USA she's called the Princess of the Rockin' Gospel Blues and that title fits pretty well
Vintage sounds of the 40's and 50's along with hot new jump blues come to life with The Red Riders renditions of great classics, and red hot new numbers. They've played all over New England including some great dances, the Democratic National Convention, The National Harley Davidson Rally, numerous wine & food tasting events and countless other clubs and parties. They sure know how to make a party fun. Whether it's to dance or just enjoy the great music, listening to "Swing Baby!" will make you jump & swing!
Originally from the New Orleans, Louisiana area, DUKE has been active in the Los Angeles Rhythm and Blues scene for nearly two decades. His career started at Saint Mark Baptist Church in Clayton, Louisiana where he sang in the junior choir. DUKE'S Mother and Grandmother encouraged his singing and he was inspired by the legendary Sam Cooke. For many years DUKE was a member of the popular local gospel group The Sensational Sounds of Joy