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Barrelhouse Chuck leads an all-star blues band which includes premier harp player and Fabulous Thunderbird's member Kim Wilson; long-time Muddy Waters rhythm section members Willie "Big Eyes" Smith on drums and Calvin "Fuzz" Jones on bass; and talented guitarists Joel Foy and Eddie Taylor, Jr. This band smokes as Chuck pays tribute to his mentors and heroes Sunnyland Slim, Little Brother Montgomery, Floyd Jones, Detroit Jr., Memphis Slim, Big Moose Walker, Smokey Smothers, Eddie Taylor, and Muddy Waters. Barrelhouse Chuck's music continues the Chicago blues piano tradition
Joe McMurrian is a Delta Blues/Roots songwriter based in Portland Oregon. He has a rich capability to infuse tradition with contemporary invention through his intense finger-style, slide guitar work and original storytelling. He incorporates the delta slide over a fluid finger style approach reminiscent of a Robert Pete Williams, Skip James or Bert Jansch with a rhythmic base out of R.L Burnside, Big Joe Williams and Roscoe Holcomb
This is Tommy McCoy's 5th CD. Live in the UK is almost a "Best Of Tommy McCoy" CD, with live versions of songs from his 4 studio releases. The British Blues Band backing Tommy up is one of the best arrays of seasoned British Blues players working the UK Blues scene. Mixed by the legendary Ronnie Stone in Liverpool
In an era jam-packed with Janis Joplin wannabes, the petite brunette pulls no punches when belting out her rendition of "Turtle Blues." She is as true to the original as can be, with an extra dose of strength added. Schmidt's voice is more technically-developed than Joplin's was, and with just the right amount of soul to match. The pithy, soulful originals are where she shines best, though. Her understanding of phrasing and interpretations gives testimony to her experience and dedication to each song. 'Nothing But Blue' hit number five on the Living Blues Radio Charts in February 2004