Cheryl Arena - Blues Got Me

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2003
Time:49:51 
Size:116,6 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Harmonica Blues/Jazzy Blues/Jazz 
Art:Front+Back 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Blow My Blues Away - 4:20
 2. Love Gone Wrong - 3:43
 3. Shave It - 2:54
 4. Listen To What I Say - 4:42
 5. Blues Got Me - 6:27
 6. It Aint Right - 4:53
 7. About To Break My Heart - 2:47
 8. Living In The Moment - 3:07
 9. Baby - 2:59
10. Any Day Now - 2:24
11. He Aint No Prince - 4:27
12. You Better Change - 3:04
13. Grazing In The Grass - 3:58 

It’s been about 23 years since Cheryl Arena released her debut CD Blues Got Me. After all of this time, the disc still serves as a fine document of her abilities and she can still use it as a calling card to get into all kinds of venues. Her songs range from inventive originals clever of arrangements of timeless classics, from basic, assertive guitar driven blues songs to more elaborate horn laden material for big bands. Produced by the legendary Duke Robillard, Arena’s talents on vocals and harmonica manage to standout among her impressive song craft and imaginative arrangements. Arena really gets her harmonica groove on during her cover of Little Walter’s “Baby.” She rides the classic harmonica line well, keeping it flinty, emotive, and tasteful while making those notes spiral off in a pleasant direction. It’s uncanny how her smooth, pretty vocal sounds so natural and empowered next to her horn section’s thrusting tuft of musical muscle.Arena gets into more witty writing with “He Ain’t No Prince,” turning the fairy tale metaphor around to make a point about disappointment and disillusionment. Her sultry approach makes one realize this lady just elevated her taste and will be on the prowl for a finer gentleman. Matt McCabe’s piano here is another highlight, a classy series of notes that makes one imagine Arena wearing a long black dress and white velvet gloves and pearls as the lights come up over her in the city’s finest establishment.Arena gets to showcase more of her harmonica zeal on Charles Grossley‘s “You Better Change.” This time around, Arena commits herself to a fierce line, one she blows out with melodic precision and emphatic boom. She has to. She’s blowing alongside ace guitarist Matt Woodburn and over bassist Ted Bukowski and her CD drummer Michael Dunford. This one is just a spinning top of excitement.Arena closes out her incredible album with an arrangement of Philemon Hou’s “Grazing In The Grass.” Her lilting harmonica line wafts beautifully over a rhythmic piano line and peppy percussion. It’s a fine farewell for now song and the harmonica player leaves us with a sweet desert to remember the main courses of her CD.Arena had much to be proud of with this Blues Got Me masterwork and to this day it helps her win over new fans as much as her live shows, live performances that run the gamut from classy chanteuse to high energy aggression. We can only hope that Ms. Arena is around the scene for a long, long time.

Blues Got Me
                           

The Soulsetters Rockin' Blues Band - Right Attitude

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:50:13 
Size:116,2 MB 
Label:Indie Pool Records/Springbank Productions 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Right Attitude - 3:58
 2. Hold On I'm Comin' - 4:03
 3. Tell Me What I Did Wrong - 2:50
 4. Got My Mojo Workin' - 4:37
 5. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - 3:20
 6. Howlin' Blues - 4:51
 7. Too Hard To Handle - 3:07
 8. My Babe - 3:36
 9. Get Ready - 3:42
10. Train Kept A'Rollin' - 3:19
11. Something' You Got - 3:54
12. Sweet Little Angel - 4:58
13. T-Bone Boogie - 3:54

Canadian blues rock band:
Drums, Vocals – Norm Stenoff / Electric Bass – Mick Acerra / Harmonica – Andre Fredette / Lead Guitar, Vocals – Mike Rende.
The Soulsetters Rockin' Blues Band In the early '70's each member of The Soulsetters was very active playing with various top bands in the live music scene in and around Toronto and southern Ontario. Not long ago, after somewhat of a reunion, the guys got together to jam. They soon realized that their style of music is as fresh and exiting today as it was 30 years ago. They enjoyed the experience so much that they re-established themselves as The Soulsetters Rockin' Blues Band. They decided to accept only selective engagements where their focus would be 'having a good time'. The Band continues to provide a refreshing interpretation of Blues, 60's R&B and classic early '50's Rock. They call their music 'Rocking Blues'. What is 'Rockin' Blues'? Rockin' Blues is a general category for Blues, Swing, R&B, Boogie, Shuffle, Funk, New Orleans, Chicago, and Texas Blues, and good old Rock and Roll. In-other-words: It is music that makes you want to tap your feet, bop your head, and dance. The Soulsetters' repertoire is branded by a 'Toronto Sound' interpretation of the music of legendary blues artist like; Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, John Lee Hooker, Bobby Bland, B.B. King, Junior Wells, Big Joe Turner, Willie Dixon, Luther Allison, Wilson Picket, Sam & Dave, Buddy Guy, etc., and classic early '50's Rock Artist like Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Fats Domino, Carl Perkins, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, etc. The Soulsetters Rockin' Blues Band interprets the music in their own unique way that appeals to a wide variety of music lovers. They produce a dynamic sound with a dance beat that just keeps on grooving/

Right Attitude

The Robbie Ducey Band - Down Right Dirty Shame

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2004
Time:28:46 
Size:81,1 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Contemporary Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Down Right Dirty Shame - 5:37
 2. Could It Be That I've Wasted My Time - 4:01
 3. My Sweet Angel - 7:02
 4. Hound Dog - 3:05
 5. Tired - 2:55
 6. My Kinda' Lovin' - 2:39
 7. Cryin' Over You - 3:23

"Down Right Dirty Shame" is the title track and opening song from the 2004 blues album by The Robbie Ducey Band. The 7-track record showcases the group's signature blues and guitar-driven sound.
The Robbie Ducey Band have collectively performed around The Southlands since the late sixties. RDB released their first Cd "The Edge Of Reality" in 1995 with hearty acceptance. The Breeze Radio Network gave the group a lot of airplay on the east coast, often as Artist Pick Of The Month. RDB took a break in 1998 after losing their original drummer, but picked things up again in September 2002. In July 2003 the band recorded "Down Right Dirty Shame" and released it in March 2004. Robbie and the guys are extremely proud of the cd. It covers a lot of musical groundand separates itself from most other contemporary blues recordings by offering mostly original songs. The exception being a kicking shuffle version of "You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound-Dog". 

Down Right Dirty Shame

New Pony - Make Your Move

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2015
Time:47:04 
Size:108,8 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Funk/Funky Blues/Funky Rock
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Move Your Feet - 4:23
 2. From the Sun - 3:32
 3. Wind Me Up - 4:19
 4. Make Your Move - 4:34
 5. Heart of Steel - 4:15
 6. What We're Living For - 4:00
 7. I Got It - 4:10
 8. Sweet Leaf - 4:03
 9. Like an Ocean - 4:20
10. Something's Going On Here - 4:48
11. Teo - 4:36

As the name suggests, New Pony Funk lives on the funky side of town, and their live shows bear witness to their long-standing residency in the neighborhood.  This is a tight, powerful band with some serious muscle.  As influences, they cite The Meters, Tower of Power, Dumpstaphunk, The Isley Brothers, Sly and the Family Stone, but when all is said and done NPF is a home-grown Philly Original.  The members of NPF all met at a monthly music showcase at the now defunct Tritone in 2005.  When they met, each was doing their own thing, but as it so often goes at these events, they ended up sitting in with each other for an impromtu set.  After the set, one thing led to another and the guys got to talking, and after a few beers and some "music nerd" conversation, it became pretty obvious that a new band was brewing.  They got together for a few rehearsals, worked up a set's worth of material, and played their first show at the same music showcase the next month.  And now, much to everyone's surprise, nearly 18 years and about 1000 shows later, New Pony Funk is still going strong.
To date NPF has released two CD's, 2015's "Make Your Move," and in July of 2022, their newest recording, "Let's Get Real," dropped.  "Let's Get Real" was recorded in March-April of 2022 and came together rather quickly.  Most of the songs had been written between 2016 and 2022 and were already frequent fliers in their live shows.  They reflect the concerns of the times.   The band takes an oblique turn to the political in "Are You Ready," while "Now Some Light" cautiously celebrates the return to normalcy and live performance post-COVID with the refrain "it's been a couple years/ Now I'm so glad to see you here."  
In their years together, NPF has opened for Bonerama, The George Porter Trio, Bernie Worrell, The Budos Band, and Papa Grows Funk, they've played at any number of local and regional festivals, and until COVID came along, they were one of the featured acts at BlocktoberFest for 7 years straight.  

Make Your Move

Brian Kahanek - Real Life

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2004
Time:41:46 
Size:96,3 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Classic Rock/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Sign - 3:46
 2. Real Life - 3:38
 3. Little Things - 5:16
 4. Love Deluxe - 4:20
 5. Tomorrow - 4:24
 6. Till the End - 3:38
 7. Sold Your Soul - 4:31
 8. Last Mile - 4:20
 9. Take my Time - 3:36
10. Gemini - 4:12

If Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan had a musical prodigy, his name would be Brian Kahanek. Part Texas styled Blues Craftsman, part Southern Rocker and one hundred percent authentic …he lays his soul bare combining dynamic musicianship with boy-next-door charm.
He soaked in the fundamentals of his instrument at the University of North Texas, recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious colleges for music performance in the US. There, Brian was exposed to a wide range of musical influences that continue to inspire and shape his tone. While attending classes, he found he could not ignore the real world education playing the local club scene. Responding to this loud and early call of a professional career in music, he fast tracked graduation, and departed Texas for Los Angeles, where Brian spent over a decade playing the California club circuit.
Classic venues like The Viper Room, Molly Malone’s, BB King’s, The Mint…these were the esteemed halls where audiences first experienced Kahanek’s sonic signature. It was in LA where a track from his first album, “Real Life”, was picked up and featured in the 2006 version of Guitar Hero, the seminal video game that broke sales records and garnered Kahanek worldwide attention.
On the heels of the success of Guitar Hero, Brian released his sophomore record „Suicide King“. He followed up this record with regional live dates and session work on Grammy award winning records.
While honing his live show, Brian wrote, recorded and released his third record, „One True Thing“. This dynamic collection of original tracks conveys a potent sense of optimism, and further established his blend of Blues and no-holds barred Rock n’ Roll.
Along this journey, Brian has also recorded guitars and mixed for some of music’s top artists including: Tim McGraw, Multi-platinum Latin Group RBD (Rebels), Virgin recording artist – Betzi, Walt Disney Pictures, Warner Bros Pictures… In fact Brian’s guitar work is featured on the 2006 number one single and record in the Latin American market “Save Me” from RBD’s (Rebels) debut.
Transforming his vision from the studio to the stage, Brian’s live performances are often described as dynamic and very personal. His energy-packed sets pull people out of their seats and into the moment. It’s a place that transcends genre and connects everyone in the room to an elevated space. It’s not just a show…it’s an experience.

Real Life

Kevin Mark - Cuttin Loose

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2007
Time:45:36 
Size:106,1 MB 
Label:Blue Hog Productions 
Styles:Modern Electric Bues 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Goin' to Vegas - 2:35
 2. Let's Party All Night - 2:33
 3. I'll Be Good to You - 3:04
 4. If Your Phone Don't Ring - 3:17
 5. Cuttin' Loose - 3:19
 6. Pretty Little Things - 3:20
 7. Seven Nights to Rock - 2:43
 8. You're Fat [Instrumental] - 3:23
 9. It's Saturday Nite - 2:17
10. You Bust Me - 3:39
11. One Bad Stud - 2:33
12. Stop Your Crying - 3:33
13. King Albert (Instrumental) - 2:10
14. St. James Infirmary - 7:04

Musicians:
Kevin Mark - vocals, guitar;
Costa Zafiropoulos - acoustic & Fender bass;
Rob "Big Daddy" Marcheterre - drums;
Little Frankie Thiffault / Red Gauthier / Mat Mousseau - tenor/soprano/baritone sax.
With guests
Michael Fonfara - piano & B3 organ;
Dale Boyle - banjo;
Rachel Therrien - trumpet // Etiene Lebel - trombon // Ben Caissie - washboard.

2007 year certainly was the period of confirmation of Kevin Mark status on blues area. His album "Cuttin' Loose" was another sucessfull product after "Rolling The Dice" from 2004 year. A guitarist, shouter and songwriter with his friends and collaborators has offered on album 14 tunes, where 11 belongs to authors work. Kevin's musical offering are consists of hard driven blues timelly located in different periods, and different performing backgrounds dominates through his authors legacy. He simply has standardized own style, which is combination of 50's blues, 80's rhythm and blues, swing, 70's rockabilly and many in-betweens. He also has offered a specific joy and positive vibrations, and practically all of present tunes posses mentioned mood. "Cuttin' Lose" is a simply masterpiece, recomandable also for non-blues followers.

Cuttin Loose

Pete Mayes - Lowdown Feeling

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1992
Time:52:40 
Size:122,5 MB 
Label:Collectables 
Styles:Blues/Texas Blues 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Crazy Woman - 3:17
 2. Moving Out - 2:01
 3. Christmas Holidays - 4:57
 4. Locked Out - 3:45
 5. West Coast Blues - 5:47
 6. When I'm Wrong I'm Wrong - 3:20
 7. Something On Your Mind - 4:42
 8. I'm Ready - 3:09
 9. Back In School - 4:05
10. Honeysucker - 3:33
11. The Word Is Out - 4:52
12. Texas Jump - 2:51
13. Low Down Feeling - 2:59
14. Crazy Woman (New Version) - 3:15

Influenced by T-Bone Walker at a young age, he played guitar since childhood. He will meet, indeed, Walker in 1954 for the first time and will accompany him regularly on stage the following years. In 1955, he met Joe Hughes another Texan guitarist who became a close friend. Two years later, Pete formed his own band. He becomes particularly a regular attraction of Double Bayou Dance Hall led by his uncle Manuel Rivers. In 1960, he moved to Houston and frequent local blues and jazz musicians. But his income as an artist are not enough and he takes different jobs to earn a decent living (including house painter). In the meantime, in the 60's and 70's, he recorded some singles as a leader especially for local label Ovide. Pete cut also four titles behind Junior Parker in 1969 for Blue Rock (a trademark of Mercury). In this CD proposed by Collectables are compiled first singles from Pete Mayes between 1967 and 1991. Therefore, the whole is quite heterogeneous but rather draws a compelling overview of the first part of this Texan guitarist's career. The sound quality is not always good. Despite this, several titles can be listened with pleasure : "Christmas holidays", "Locked out", "The world is out" and instrumental "West Coast blues" and "Texas jump".

Lowdown Feeling

The Wingnut Adams Blues Band - Vintage Nut

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2007
Time:40:11 
Size:92,4 MB 
Label:Funky Monkey Productions 
Styles:Blues/Funky Blues/Harmonica Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Take Me - 2:56
 2. Things Will Be Alright - 3:57
 3. Bring It On Home - 2:50
 4. Real Lovin' - 4:44
 5. I Been Criticized - 5:04
 6. Three Times - 3:15
 7. You Never Know - 4:05
 8. Wicked Ways - 4:01
 9. Hard Times - 4:40
10. So Satisfied - 4:33

Honored by The West Coast Blues Hall Of Fame as "Band Leader Of The Year". Wingnut pays homage to the roots of the Blues, while injecting his own life experiences into a funky musical stew that captures hearts and souls everywhere! Wingnut began his musical journey as a percussionist for well respected artists including Archie Lee Hooker and Ron Thompson.He went out on his own in 2002 to begin work on the first of five CD projects to date. From day one fans everywhere soon realized that Wingnut had a love for a strong danceable groove, as well as a desire to interact with the fans to a very high degree. Wingnut's goals were straight forward… #1- Keep it simple… with a groove. #2- Take it to the people. #3- Give 'em everything you’ve got. Wingnut Adams has spent decades living the music that he performs nightly. The formula worked… averaging over 200 dates annually year after year, Wingnut Adams delivers great roots music to the people. From small smoky dives to large festivals this blues man delivers the good. Wingnut sets the bar high… there is no middle ground. Sweat and soul, every time…all the time! As a direct result of his live shows Wingnut has sold over 30,000 CDs without industry support!

Vintage Nut

Gary U.S. Bonds - Back in 20

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2004
Time:46:21 
Size:107,3 MB 
Label:G.L.A. Records 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock/R&B 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks - 4:24
 2. Murder In The First Degree - 3:13
 3. Take Me Back - 3:25
 4. She Just Wants To Dance - 3:09
 5. Fannie Mae - 3:39
 6. Bitch / Dumb Ass - 4:05
 7. I've Got Dreams To Remember - 4:36
 8. Nothing But Blue - 4:17
 9. She Chose To Be My Lady - 3:30
10. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late - 3:47
11. Every Time I Roll The Dice - 4:29
12. Don't Do It Here - 3:40

When the annals of ‘60s soul are finally written, the name of Gary ‘U.S.’ Bonds is sure to be included. Although not as famous as Otis or Aretha or even Solomon Burke, Bonds’ immense influence on rock ‘n’ roll was sealed with the 1961 hit single “Quarter To Three,” a rollicking musical party that inflamed the imaginations of numerous future rockers, including Bruce Springsteen. 
Twenty years after his commercial peak, Bonds was “rediscovered” in 1981 by Springsteen and Little Steven (Van Zandt), the trio creating a pair of excellent rock-n-soul recordings. After an overlooked 1984 album that suffered due to the lack of an Asbury Park connection, Bonds quietly hit the oldies circuit…
Gary U.S. Bonds’ Back In 20
Two decades later, Gary ‘U.S.’ Bonds has returned with a fine collection of red-hot R&B and scorching blues tunes titled, well, Back In 20. If the slashing opening guitarwork on “Can’t Teach An Old Dog New Tricks” sounds familiar, it’s because guest Bruce Springsteen has used variations on the riff before, if not always as effectively. When Bonds comes in with his semi-biographical tale, the song explodes into a raucous blend of soulful vocals, madcap instrumentation and jump-n-jive spirit. Much of Back In 20 hits a similar groove, Bonds jumping between original rave-ups like “Murder In the First Degree” and classic soul covers like “Fannie Mae” or the Otis Redding ballad “I’ve Got Dreams To Remember.”
Guests on Back In 20 include Springsteen and Southside Johnny, Phoebe Snow and former Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts. The guests don’t overshadow Bonds’ fine soul band, however. Led by guitarist Mark Leimbach, who co-wrote several of the original songs, the band builds a solid foundation for Bonds’ powerful vocals. With a unique vocal inflection and a raw quality that has more in common with Chuck Berry than with the church-nurtured, silk crooning of Sam Cooke or Jackie Wilson, it’s easy to see why a handful of early-60s Bonds hits proved so influential with young rockers. Gary U.S. Bonds may not roll out any new tricks with Back In 20, but why should he when the old tricks still sound so good? (MC Records, released 2004)
Review originally published by Community Free Press (Springfield MO).

Back in 20

Matt Hill - On The Floor

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2010
Time:52:44 
Size:122,8 MB 
Label:VizzTone - Deep Fryed
Styles:Blues/Harmonica Blues/Rock/Honky-Tonk/Rock & Roll 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Time Is Up - 3:43
 2. Hellz Bellz - 3:12
 3. Poor Circle - 3:53
 4. Griddle Bread Boogie - 2:27
 5. I Tried To Love a Crazy Woman - 6:40
 6. Red Boots - 2:51
 7. 30 Years Old - 2:39
 8. I'm Gonna Hit That Highway - 3:07
 9. When I Get Drunk - 4:07
10. Stolen Bride Blues - 4:31
11. Gasoline - 4:24
12. Children (That Ain't Mine) - 4:27
13. Why The Fuck (Do You Think I Cuss) - 2:49
14. Poor Circle (Acoustic) - 3:46

Matt Hill - gtr/bass/lapsteel/voc; Dave Gross - gtr;Bob Margolin - gtr; Tad Walters - hca; Dennis Gruenling - hca;Chuck Cotton - drums, etc.
Matt Hill's debut is a powerful collection of blues-rock named in honor of his legendary stage antics. Hill plays guitar on his back, stage dives into the crowd, rips off his clothes, and jumps onto the tables closest to the stage. With Hill acting like the bastard child of Jerry Lee Lewis and Nappy Brown, his uncontained shows have made him a legend around his hometown of Greensboro, NC. This album will introduce the rest of the country to this blazing, over the top artist. He's obviously listened to a lot of early rock, R&B, and Chicago blues, and while the music of his heroes may still be evident in his music, he's got an outrageous style all his own. The album's 14 cuts include 11 Hill originals, given in-yer-face performances marked by Hill's guitar prowess, soulful gritty vocals that belie his youth, and a dark sense of humor that makes them crackle. "I Tried to Love a Crazy Woman" brings Muddy Waters to mind with its snarling vocal, ominous Delta-meets-Chicago groove, and a searing guitar solo of tortured bent notes. Hill shows off his slide work on "Children (That Ain't Mine)," another country-style tune that hints at madness and murder. Rockers include the album opener, "Time Is Up," which features Hill's stinging solos and a nasty harp solo from Tad Walters; "Griddle Bread Boogie," a swinging instrumental that gives Hill a chance to show of his lap steel guitar prowess; and "30 Years Old," an exuberant ode to self-destruction that insouciantly declaims "I won't see 30 years old/I can't slow down now/I got a reputation to uphold." He's just as good at delivering the covers he put on the album. AC/DC's "Hellz Bellz" gets remade as a Chuck Berry rocker while Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "I'm Gonna Hit That Highway" retains its traditional feel with Dave Gross supplying ripping piano arpeggios and Hill's brief solo carving out its own unique space. Still, in years to come, people will probably remember this album for introducing Hill and Bob Margolin's "Why the F*ck (Do You Think I Cuss)," which could well become Hill's signature tune. The song is perfect for his bad-boy persona, another Berry-esque bit of country-flavored '50s rock that's peppered with so much profanity it becomes comical. Hill's screaming vocals and a thick twang-heavy bass solo make it the album's standout track.

On The Floor

Lewis Stubbs Junior - West Nashville Sky

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:25:19 
Size:58,6 MB 
Label:Tulip Tree Records 
Styles:Blues/Rock/Americana 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. When I Hear - 2:58
 2. West Nashville Sky - 1:38
 3. Back Home to You - 3:10
 4. Blues Done Got Me in a Hole Right Now - 2:29
 5. Never Too Late to Get Down - 4:32
 6. Best I Can Tell - 2:57
 7. W.C. Blues - 3:16
 8. Heads Up - 4:16

Stubbs wrestles with themes that are hard-edged such as addiction, recovery, alienation & survival. Decades ago, when artists started their careers, they aspired to the style & fame of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly & later The Beatles & Rolling Stones. But today, it seems more glitz & fashion for the mainstream purveyors of pulp music. In the case of Lewis Stubbs Junior & others like him, it’s more about self-expression & through it, their trials & tribulations. Write, sing & play your own music from a deeper well, your well. Lewis draws from the well of the past & puts his own spin on it, or should I say his own hubcaps. The 8 songs on West Nashville Sky (Drops April 3/Independent/25:19) are succinct & come from a personal place, as a lived-in portrait & to be blunt “getting your shit together,” as Lewis said in so many words. While Lewis doesn’t have the deep baritone of Robert Gordon, his appeal is borderline rockabilly — not overheated, but vivid. It’s like a Florentine steak – a minute or two on each side, then dig in. “When I Hear” has old-fashioned spice in its rock with a pinch of Duane Eddy/Lonnie Mack finesse on guitar. Quite cool. The instrumental “West Nashville Sky” features CJ Colandrea’s pedal steel guitar & it’s sweet. “Back Home To You” has a marvelously picked guitar & Lewis’ vocal is sharp as a saber. The pedal steel cruises while Lewis’ vocals capture the essence of another era, but never retro. He owns this reinforced application of R&R both in ballad form & when it percolates. Lewis unleashes his Jerry Lee Lewis persona on “Blues Done Got Me In a Hole Right Now,” which features Chad Abel (keyboards) among the gutsy lead guitar & shuffling drums. Good work on this arrangement, weighty without being weighed down. Filled with cruising speed & the song goes full-tilt with genuine dance floor appeal as the sparks fly off toes & heels.
“Never Too Late To Get Down” has late-career J. Geils Band soul/R&B punch to it. Honking saxes & snappy snare beats. Old-fashioned R&R but with reliable strength. With “Heads Up,” it’s not quite as energetic & white-knuckle tight as Ragnar Zavaran (“It’s All Different Now”), but Lewis has lots of moxie, muscle & coherence here. Strap yourself in, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.
Musicians – Brad Clark (bass), Chris Long (drums), Randy Boen (keys), Chris West (horns) & Lucy Stubbs (bgv).

West Nashville Sky

Andy Carrieri - All Things Bright

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:35:20 
Size:81,4 MB 
Label:Bloos Records 
Styles:Blues/Delta Blues/Country Blues/Chicago Blues 
Art:Front

Tracks Listing:
 1. I Still Don't Know - 3:14
 2. If I Was - 3:49
 3. Wine Drinking Woman - 4:04
 4. Blue Bird Blues - 4:00
 5. All Things Bright - 4:03
 6. Mind Chains - 3:28
 7. Down In Nola - 3:58
 8. Guitar Shuffle - 2:50
 9. Back To New Orleans - 3:24
10. All Things Bright (Reprise) - 2:26

With ALL THINGS BRIGHT, Carrieri goes even deeper in search of the blues. Bringing out his virtuosic skills on his own, with the effortlessness of a veritable oneman-band bluesman at the crossroads, Carrieri is now ready to take his listeners on a
Delta journey of his own making. (To be sure, Alessio Gavioli ably remains on the drums with the steadiness of a stern wheel.) The result is a deeply honest and farranging celebration of blues landmarks, from its slide-dominated Mississippi Delta country roots up to the rag-timey and boogie beats, Hopkins’ talking blues, alongside Piedmont picking, to the Chicago styles of Carrieri’s exemplars, Big Bill Broonzy, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters.

All Things Bright

Purple Bluze - Purple Bluze

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2025
Time:56:06 
Size:128,9 MB 
Label:ATS-Records
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Why - 4:05
 2. My Brain - 3:19
 3. Crown Jewels - 4:41
 4. Here I Am - 3:28
 5. The House of the Rising Sun - 5:04
 6. Please Don't Stop - 4:45
 7. My Life Is No Less Than a Breath - 3:57
 8. Tears I Cry - 5:34
 9. The Mantis - 5:15
10. To Chase Away These Blues - 4:55
11. Not Called Jan - 6:50
12. Johanna - 4:07

Purple Bluze are a three-piece Austrian Blues band led by Harald Federer who plays some funky guitar and undertakes all the vocals, as well as producing, recording and writing all the material on the album, he states his influences among others include Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple and Free, their styles are not directly evident on this release though. Harald Federer is a very talented musician and this release showcases him well and will put Austrian Blues firmly on the map.
~ Alan Pearce (Blues Matters)/

Purple Bluze

The New Vintage Blues Band - Walkin' Blues

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2002
Time: 50:52 
Size: 117,3 MB 
Label: Self-Released
Styles: Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Evil Ways - 4:09
 2. The Thrill Is Gone - 7:02
 3. Walkin' Blues - 5:21
 4. Johnny B Goode - 3:45
 5. Cold Shot/mary Had a Little Lamb - 8:09
 6. Oh Pretty Woman - 4:03
 7. All Your Love - 2:50
 8. Further On Up the Road - 4:27
 9. Red House - 6:48
10. Green Onions - 4:15

Musicians:
Dennis Dalton: Lead Vocals, Rythm Guitar;
Jim Dalton: Guitar;
Chris Ong: Bass;
Dick Roark: Bass;
John Silva: Drums, Vocal Harmony;
Phil Jump: Keyboard.

"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 Clapton" ~ Dennis Dalton/

Walkin' Blues

Jerry Jemmott & Souler Energy - Patience (EP)

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2016
Time:15:41 
Size:37,8 MB 
Label:Whachagonnado Records  
Styles:Blues
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. It's We - 3:51
 2. In the Moon Light - 2:39
 3. Patience - 5:00
 4. Hey Jerry, He Treats Me Right - 4:09

Two time Grammy Award-wining bassist Jerry Jemmott was one of the pre-eminent session bassists of the late 1960s and early 1970s, working with an impressive cross section of the era's finest soul, jazz and blues artists. He grew up in a family of Civil Rights activist, in the Bronx, New York and honed his skills during the struggle that continues on to this day. 
The Blues is all about faith; so here is a collection of our most popular Blues songs featuring "Patience" produced by Souler Energy, on the Whachagonnado Records label.
Songs:
1. It's We -  Feat. Mike Finnegan, Guitar Shorty,
David Garfield, John Altman & Steve Ferone.
2. In the Moon Light - Feat. Connie Fredericks Malone,
Sam Leon, Stan Wright, Tom Kaelin and Steve Blum.
3. Patience -  Feat. Lisa Andersen, Bernard Fowler,
Lora Lee Christensen, Jim Pugh, Kid Andersen and
Derrick D’Mar Martin.
4. Hey, Jerry He Treats Me Right  - Feat. Connie Fredericks Malone, Stan Wright, Tom Kaelin and Steve Blum. 
Gerald Joseph Stenhouse Jemmott grew up in New York City and began playing the bass when he discovered Paul Chambers at age ten; by age 12, he was already skilled enough to perform in public, and studied Charles Mingus intensely. He got his big break when he was discovered by R&B/jazz saxophonist King Curtis, and played on his first recording sessions in 1966, including Nina Simone's The Blues album. Thanks to his Atlantic Records connection through Curtis, Jemmott soon found work backing other Atlantic soul stars, like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, the Rascals, Clarence Carter, Don Covay, and Roberta Flack. But that was just the tip of the iceberg; Jemmott also recorded with blues legends like B.B. King, Freddie King, Otis Rush, and Champion Jack Dupree over the next decade, and backed jazz stars like Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Les McCann, Eddie Harris, Shirley Scott, Houston Person, George Benson, Archie Shepp, Lionel Hampton, Herbie Mann, Eddie Palmieri, and Richard "Groove" Holmes. Around 1975, Jemmott's session activity started to tail off; in the years that followed, he worked in both film and theater as an arranger and conductor, and produced several instructional books and videos on the art of bass playing (including one in tandem with Jaco Pastorius). 

Patience (EP)

Flat Broke Blues BAnd - FB3

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2011
Time:39:19 
Size:90,1 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Never Stay - 2:51
 2. Mistreatin' Me - 3:18
 3. Good Thing - 5:27
 4. One More Try - 3:09
 5. Muddy Water Blues - 4:41
 6. Saturday Night Jump - 2:44
 7. Drama Queen - 3:51
 8. What About Love - 2:18
 9. Way Up North - 3:37
10. Can I Change My Mind - 3:38
11. Give It Up - 3:41

Marquette, Michigan based Flat Broke Blues Band has been playing clubs, festivals and concerts around the Upper Great Lakes region for for over 25 years. The band currently features original members guitarist/vocalist Walt Lindala and bassist/vocalist Mark Johnson. Flat Broke’s stellar lineup also includes guitarist/vocalist Mike Letts, drummer Bud Clowers and lead vocalist/harmonica player Lorrie Hayes. Flat Broke Blues Band takes the influences of blues, rock, soul and R&B and creates a sound that respects the tradition of the blues but also pushes it’s contemporary bounds. The band’s stage show is filled with an entertaining and danceable mix of blues and R&B classics along with a variety of original songs that showcase the talents of all of the band members. Over the years, Flat Broke Blues Band has shared the stage with several blues stars including Koko Taylor, Johnny Winter, Tab Benoit, Shemekia Copeland, Sean Costello, The Fabulous Thurderbirds and Lonnie Brooks to name a few.

FB3

Piney Woods (featuring The Harrodsburgh Horns) - The Piney Woods Record

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2024
Time:24:43 
Size:57,7 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I'm Not Tired - 2:48
 2. When I Run - 2:25
 3. Second Cup of Coffee - 2:10
 4. Power of Love - 3:22
 5. I Don't Care No More - 2:46
 6. You Got Me Where You Want Me - 2:34
 7. Walking After Midnight - 1:41
 8. Fire Burn Down - 3:50
 9. Just a Rockin' and Rollin' - 3:03

Piney has been a high energy performer as both sideman and band leader for over 50 years. He started in Jeffersonville Indiana and moved to Washington DC and Austin TX, learning from playing with performers like Gary Primich, Jimmy Carl Black, Otis Blackwell, Bobby Keys, Keith Ferguson, Joey Long, Link Davis, DJ Fontanta, Bob Margolin, Darryl Davis, Deanna Bogart, and Gene Deer among many others. Chris Rall has been performing with Piney Woods for 25 years. The Harrodsburg Horns are his longtime performing partners, Clint Nelson and Norbert Herber. They power the shows and every song on the record. While it's true most fired Piney, he kept going. He had the top radio show in Bloomington Indiana for years, with the Piney Woods Blues Party. He doesn't believe any of the hype, but thinks you'll like this new record. Give a listen. Buy one. Tell a friend. It was a real pleasure to make the record.

The Piney Woods Record

Tee - Double Fool (26th Anniversary Edition)

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:53:41 + 40:37  
Size:130,2 MB + 99,5 MB 
Label:Natural Records 
Styles: Blues/Electric Blues/Chicago Blues/Swing Blues/Jump Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
CD1 "Lights On!"
 1. Strange Things - 2:44
 2. Double Fool - 3:24
 3. Easy Bait - 3:20
 4. Love Life - 3:51
 5. That's How Cold - 3:32
 6. Bouncin - 2:55
 7. Beat Up - 3:10
 8. Sometime Baby - 4:56
 9. Tru Song - 2:49
10. Little Bittle Story - 2:48
11. Something's Wrong - 2:27
12. Something You Got - 3:18
13. Be on Your Merrie Way - 2:34
14. I'll Send You - 1:53
15. Ugly, Fat & Old - 2:12
16. I Don't Play - 2:21
17. Little Girl - 2:32
18. Look What You've Done - 2:48

CD2 "This Is Tee"
 1. All the Time - 2:22
 2. Tell Me Where - 2:53
 3. Just What It Takes - 3:16
 4. Oh Well - 2:32
 5. That's Love - 2:15
 6. Nothin' but a Nothin' - 2:33
 7. Life Ain't Funny - 3:18
 8. Can't Stand the Way You Love Me - 2:42
 9. Happy Guy - 1:18
10. Feel so Good - 2:07
11. Through the Bottle in My Hand - 1:40
12. Time - 2:23
13. Voodoo Woman Blues - 2:38
14. Just What It Takes (Rehearsal) - 3:20
15. One More Number - 2:10
16. In My Lonely Room - 3:05

TEE is back — and we celebrate his musical comeback with the reissue of two of his early albums: Lights On! and This Is TEE.
These albums are now available as a newly remastered deluxe 2CD set in an O-Card sleeve, titled Double Fool, released exclusively on the Natural Records label.
Originally rare and extremely hard to find, these recordings have gained an iconic status among blues fans. This is TEE at his very best.
Lights On! was his first solo album and features his outstanding band, including several musicians who will also be part of his upcoming comeback project.
This Is TEE was recorded and produced at the studio of Thomas Yearsley (The Paladins), who also appears on the album playing double bass, alongside some of the world’s finest musicians.
Back on the market at last, Double Fool is a must-have for fans of authentic Swing and Chicago blues, delivering 34 tracks of pure blues pleasure.
Marc Thijs has been one of the leading performers on the European blues scene for many years. Playing, among others, with The Electric Kings (Belgium), he has inspired and influenced musicians all over the world — and continues to do so today.

Double Fool (26th Anniversary Edition)

Gin Brothers - Live At Nalen

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2001 
Time:46:27 
Size:106,4 MB 
Label:Sideburn Productions HB 
Styles:Blues/Electric Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Ain't That Just Like a Woman - 5:18
 2. Let Me Love You Baby - 4:14
 3. Satisfied - 3:22
 4. Don't Lose Your Cool - 2:35
 5. T-Bone Boogie - 3:48
 6. Same Old Blues - 3:37
 7. Somethings Got a Hold On Me - 5:40
 8. Hot Barbeque - 4:19
 9. Sugar Sweet - 4:12
10. Hug and Squeeze Me - 6:13
11. I Hate Everybody - 3:03

Gio, brother, thank you very much!

Good Day ..All I have for info is this ---> The Gin Brothers are an international blues band best known for their energetic, swinging live performances. They released the 11-track album Live At Nalen in 2001, featuring classics like "Sugar Sweet" and "I Hate Everybody".

Their music combines traditional blues, swing, and rock into a classic, retro sound. If you want to check out their discography or add them to your music library, you can stream their tracks on..Apple Music. They might be from Sweden ! have a good day.

Live At Nalen

Ottomatic Slim - Ottomatic Slim

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:37:12 
Size:86,1 MB 
Label:95 North Records 
Styles:Blues/Harmonica Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Phi Beta Momma - 4:26
 2. I Want to Be Loved - 3:35
 3. Blowin' the Family Jewels - 3:51
 4. I Got Hip - 3:59
 5. Makin' Time - 4:17
 6. Playin' on Me - 3:40
 7. Brick - 3:45
 8. Mama & Papa - 2:37
 9. Talkin' Ain't Doin' - 3:46
10. High School Hero - 3:12

Ottomatic  Slim & His Band: Two generations of rock and blues!
Psychedelic rock & blues harmonica virtuoso Ottomatic Slim (aka Otto Lenz) has teamed up with A-List rocker guitarist Johnny Bravo.  
Both of these front-men are descendants of the late great Chicago gypsy swing guitarist Chick Johnston.  
Slim has been featured nationally and internationally on both commercial and college radio stations. 
 Alex Henderson of American Music Guide wrote of the eponymous Ottomatic Slim release, “...illustrates Ottomatic’s ability to combine blues, rock, soul, and funk. . . “
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 Monette.

Ottomatic Slim

Gerry Joe Weise - Stormy Sydney, 20th Anniversary

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2014
Time:64:06 
Size:148,5 MB 
Label:Blues Breaking Records 
Styles:Aussie Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Broken Hill Blues - 4:16
 2. Funky Train (live) - 4:51
 3. Blue Outback - 7:22
 4. Blues For Gary Moore - 4:37
 5. Haunting Harmonica Blues (live) - 6:52
 6. Dreamtime Shuffle - 3:20
 7. Blue Ice (live) - 9:03
 8. B Good 2 Me (live) - 4:43
 9. Blues Down Under - 4:29
10. Blueswalker (live) - 4:32
11. Stormy Sydney (live) - 6:52
12. Ned Kelly - 3:05

This CD is a compilation of 20 years of hard work done by an incomparable blues artist from Australia. The music alone will have you dancing no matter where you are! The way that Gerry Joe Weise strums the guitar and makes it sing makes you want to pick up and learn how to play a guitar and be as good as he is!
Gerry Joe Weise (born 1959 in Sydney, Australia), is an Australian musician, Contemporary composer, and Land artist. Who is a blues and jazz guitarist, singer-songwriter, and a contemporary composer for orchestral music. That has performed and released music albums, and exhibited artworks in Australia, Europe and the United States. He is part of the Australian art and Site-specific art movements, known for his installations in Land Art and Environmental Art. As a violinist, pianist, and percussionist, Weise composes original published music scores for the Australian 21st Century Classical music genre. Record companies: Blues Breaking Records USA, Contemporary Arc Australia, and Musea France. Weise has been playing guitar since the age of 4 years old, and a professional musician since 1976. In the beginning as a teenager, he had the guitarist spot in several Sydney bands that opened for AC/DC, Midnight Oil, Angels, Rose Tattoo and Dragon. He later moved to Europe searching for new musical experiences, while living in Germany, Switzerland and France, establishing contacts with touring agents and record companies in Europe. Weise has toured Australia, the United States, Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, Polynesia, the Azores Isles, and New Zealand. Throughout his many tours, he has played with Buddy Guy, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Eric Clapton, and Noel Redding. While at other various European events, he has opened for Ray Charles, Gary Moore, the Yardbirds, Canned Heat, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, and Joe Louis Walker. Juma Sultan (ex Jimi Hendrix) has recently been a band member with Gerry Joe Weise for European and USA Festivals.

Stormy Sydney, 20th Anniversary

B-Side Band - At The Hideout

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2012
Time:22:08 
Size:51,1 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:New Zealand Rock/New Zealand Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Chrome City - 4:06
 2. Novus Blues - 2:12
 3. Giddy Giddy Gout - 3:58
 4. Wreck My Life - 3:29
 5. Eldorado - 2:54
 6. Bless Me Father - 5:28

Rockabilly at heart but with blues in the soul.Most recent addition Blair Williams (drums) providing some youthful enthusiasm, The B-Side Band get back to doing what they do best. With Paul Parkhouse (vocals, harmonica, saxophone and percussion), Simon Elton (vocals, guitar) and Mike Kirk (guitars) completing the line-up, there’s a real sense that the band aren’t just running the motions, there’s a genuine rejuvenation to be found.

At The Hideout

Flat Broke Blues BAnd - Worth The Weight

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2004
Time:52:33 
Size:121,1 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Mean Time - 4:49
 2. Good Stretch of Bad Luck - 4:02
 3. Ain't through with you yet - 3:12
 4. Cold, Cold Water - 4:05
 5. Turn back the hands of time - 4:19
 6. Woods ride - 4:55
 7. Lies - 5:37
 8. Headin' up North - 3:51
 9. All Your Love (I Miss Lovin') - 5:23
10. Bad Desire - 4:14
11. Forever - 4:50
12. Mud Bug Pasty - 3:12

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." ~ https://bloggingtheblues.blogspot.com/

Worth The Weight

Joseph "UJ" Miller - Down Home Remedy

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2009
Time:56:53 
Size:131,1 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/St.Louis Blues
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Down Home Remedy - 4:57
 2. Irene Goodnight - 4:00
 3. Personal Blues - 5:57
 4. Steppin' Out Tonight - 4:25
 5. Wish I Was A Chicken Hawk - 4:58
 6. Baby Baby Don't Do That Anymore - 4:49
 7. 40-64 Blues - 5:07
 8. Rough Groove - 4:03
 9. Poor Boy Blues - 4:07
10. I'm Coming Home - 4:30
11. Down Home Remedy- Acoustic Version - 5:25
12. An Angel To Me - 4:31

Down Home Remedy is the 2nd CD to be released by Belleville, IL/St. Louis, MO musician Joseph “UJ” Miller, following after the release of his 1st CD, Back Alley Blues and Beyond. UJ is from musical family, as his grandfather used to perform throughout the region of St. Louis into southern Illinois. In addition, UJ’s father and brother both play guitar and piano. UJ himself has been singing from the age of 4 or 5, and has participated in talent shows and has been a member of a number of bands that never developed. It would be fair to classify UJ as a roots music artist who has a love of the blues, with the blues forming the bedrock of the majority of the songs on Down Home Remedy. UJ’s influences are varied, ranging from earlier influences such as Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry and B.B. King to later influences such as Gatemouth Brown and Michael Burks; not a poor musical choice among them. UJ seems to greatly enjoy being part of the St. Louis music community (family!) and from what I’ve heard on the CD that same community should be proud to count UJ as a member.
The Songs:
1. Down Home Remedy --This track leads off the CD in fine fashion, and is the "sound" that UJ could really run with. The tune is played in a sparse band format, kind of back porch thing, with lots of space among the instruments, and with UJ's warm voice working the lyrics. Also, St. Louis guitar queen Melissa Neels provided very tasty unobtrusive lead guitar lines as a guest artist throughout the song.
2. Irene, Goodnight --UJ has another winner on his hands here. It's a rootsy, folksy take on this old standard, but on this cut UJ sings and strums acoustic guitar while Melissa Neels provide more of her tasty lead guitar work.
3. Personal Blues --UJ tries his hand at a straight acoustic blues number here. It's UJ singing, Hitman Hendricks on slide guitar, and Tim Berg on harmonica. While it's not a bad track at all, it's not quite as strong as the 1st two numbers on the CD.
4. Steppin' Out Tonight --This is a simple back-porcher about hanging out with some pals in the evening time, just enjoying each others' company (as well as an adult beverage or two) as a way to shake off a melancholy mood (I couldn't bear to place the word "blues" there!)
5. Wish I Was A Chicken Hawk --This is UJ's take on the old “flying like a chicken hawk” theme. It's a lot more laid back than most occurrences of these songs, as most of them rev it up and swing like crazy. This is actually a nice change of pace, nice and down-homey, with only voice, acoustic guitar and acoustic harp. Tim Berg's harmonica work on this is right on.
6. Baby, Baby Don't Do That Anymore --This one is a fairly standard 3-piece acoustic blues number, consisting of acoustic guitar chording, slide guitar and vocals.
7. 40-64 Blues --This song is the tale of UJ's own blues set upon him by the closure of St. Louis' Highway 40 (Interstate 64) for 2 years due to reconstruction of a 12-mile long segment of the highway through the heart of the metro area. Unfortunately, now that the highway has reopened the lyrics sound a little dated. Melissa Neels is on hand again, though, playing lead guitar on an acoustic model – she should try more of this because it sounds great!
8. Rough Groove --Good move, UJ, as this tune is a complete change of pace as compared to the previous songs. I've like everything up to now, but a bit of "sameness" was creeping in due to the similar instrumentation and style of those songs. This is something completely different; it's an instrumental piece, by no means a blues, but with a very nice rootsy vibe. I think I would have titled the tune Cool Groove rather than Rough Groove, as the song isn't rough, but it is indeed very cool!
9. Poor Boy Blues --Now this track does sound more like a rough groove. It's UJ on acoustic guitar and Tim Berg on slide, performing an ominous sounding duo blues. I like this track very much, as UJ's warm but weary voice fits the song well.
10. I'm Coming Home --Here is another song that falls outside the typical pattern found on the CD. It's a melancholy tune with martial drums and a haunting organ added. I would have like to have heard organ used on a few more tracks on the CD; it sounds great here. Anyway, this has a vaguely "House of the Rising Sun" feel to it. That one is haunting and melancholic as well.
11. Down Home Remedy – acoustic version --We have a 2nd version of the CD's title track here. This one takes us back "down home", and it sounds fine. It's got a nice groove working, but the groove has that sound that just begs for the song to start off sparse and then continue to build in intensity throughout its length. At the end of the 1st verse and chorus I was expecting the song to ratchet-up a notch in intensity, and then continue this pattern throughout. Think about trying that arrangement with this tune sometime, UJ; please? It should also be noted that Melissa Neels appears once again on acoustic lead guitar!
12. An Angel To Me --The last tune on the CD, UJ performs it completely solo, singing and playing along on acoustic guitar. He plays very well here, so I'm not sure why he didn't provide more of his own lead work throughout the other 11 songs on the CD. It could be possible that UJ isn't completely comfortable playing leads for blues songs yet. He is a young man, and becoming a good blues lead guitarist (acoustic or electric) can take time as it is a deceptively difficult task to master. This song is in a singer-songwriter vein, which suits UJ's voice and abilities very well; he just seems extremely comfortable in this style.
The Verdict:
Joseph "UJ" Miller has a nice little release on his hands with "Down Home Remedy". The album has an enjoyable, warm feel to it, and it sounds as if the musicians had a fun time making this disc. Most of the songs are of a down home, back porch variety, with a couple decidedly non-back porch tunes (more singer-songwriter, Americana, Pop in style) thrown in to shake things up a little bit. UJ does an admirable job on the vocals, and the presence of Melissa Neels on lead guitar for several songs was a wise decision as she sounds great in this setting. All-in-all, this CD is a commendable effort from UJ and friends. Let's rate this bad boy: STLBluesometer rating of 3.50 for UJ Miller's Down Home Remedy. One thing East Side Slim can tell you is that he took some of that remedy and he’s feeling tter already. ~ CD Review by East Side Slim/

Down Home Remedy

Marty D. Spikener's On Call Band - Help! I Need Some Good Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2017
Time:39:18 
Size:91,1 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/St.Louis Blues
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Ain't That Loving You - 4:03
 2. Born In Chicago - 3:34
 3. Feels Like Rain - 4:40
 4. Good Blues - 5:05
 5. Guns Of St. Louis - 5:39
 6. Lord Help Me To Hold Out - 4:12
 7. Pill For That - 3:30
 8. Tall Skinny Woman - 3:56
 9. Walkin' With Grover (Mister Magic) - 4:35

Marty D. Spikener has been playing the blues for almost 40 years, and the St. Louis club scene is much richer with him perched behind his drum kit and growling out perfectly timed vocals. Marty D. Spikener’s On Call Band performs both originals and cover tunes, and their new album, help! I need some GOOD BLUES!, is a fine sampling of blues, rhythm and blues, and just a little touch of jazz. The On Call Band includes Spikener, as well as Chuck Loeb on harmonica and vocals and Doc Evans on bass, while Ryan Waked and Solomon Haynes share the guitar work. Paul Niehaus IV cut this disc at the Blue Lotus Studio (also in St. Louis), and it sounds like it may have been recorded live. I say this because there is a cool dynamic and a noticeable energy between the artists as they run through this 40-minute set, which works out well for the music they chose for the set list.Two-thirds of the songs on this disc are covers, and the On Call Band starts things off with a neat re-do of Don Robey’s “Ain’t That Loving You,” which was originally released by Bobby Bland in 1962. This is a straight-up electric blues tune that allows the throaty and soulful vocals to shine. Waked and Haynes each deliver clean guitar solos, and Loeb goes for a dirtier sound with his harp. Next up is the Paul Butterfield Blues Band’s “Born in Chicago,” which is faithful to the original, but here it is played at a slower tempo, giving it a Latin feel. The other covers are a diverse collection of American tunes, including a soulful take on John Hiatt’s “Feels Like Rain,” and the Louis Armstrong-inspired vocals on James Harman’s hilarious “Tall Skinny Woman.” But the standout is “Lord Help Me to Hold Out,” which was originally recorded in 1969 by Harrison Johnson and the Los Angeles Community Choir. This acoustic gospel song has a wonderful interplay between the harmonica and the inspirational vocals, while the backline of Evans and Spikener hold everything together. The three tunes that Marty wrote are solid, the first of which is the funky “Good Blues,” and this song offers up the opinion that the blues does not have to be a stone-cold bummer. Guest artist Bobby Schneck (Santana and Slash) provides the stunning guitar solo while the tone of Waked and Haynes’ rhythm guitars set the mood perfectly. Then there is the sobering “Guns of St. Louis,” a soulful plea for peace and sanity in the Gateway City. And the last of the originals is the light-hearted “Pill for That,” which is chock-full of slick drum fills courtesy of Mr. Spikener. Wrapping up this disc is “Walkin’ with Grover,” a tribute to Grover Washington’s 1975 soul/jazz chart-topper, “Mister Magic.” There are no horns to be found on this instrumental, but the guitars and Loeb’s harmonica fill in nicely. The band pushes the tempo more than the original, and Evans’ walking bass line transforms this song into more of a blues tune, though there is still an obvious jazz influence. Each player gets a chance to shine on this track, making this the perfect outro for the set. It is really cool that Marty D. Spikener’s On Call Band documented their sound so that listeners outside of the Show Me State can hear their music. help! I need some GOOD BLUES! Is a solid package, and it would be neat to here more from these fellows, so hopefully they will be heading back to the studio soon(Originally published in Blues Blast magazine on April 12, 2017 by Rex Bartholomew). 

Help! I Need Some Good Blues

Fabulous Hats - Fabulous Hats

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2008
Time:45:39 
Size:105,8 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Classic Rock/Southern Rock/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:

 1. Where's My Yesterday - 4:58
 2. Let's Go To Vegas - 4:21
 3. Dick's Descent - 2:09
 4. Breakout! - 4:25
 5. She Hot - 3:29
 6. Start Again - 4:19
 7. Little Smile - 2:50
 8. Your Bliss - 3:09
 9. Shake Shake - 3:24
10. Miles Behind us - 3:28
11. Rainclouds Burst - 4:21
12. I Fall For You - 4:42

Neil Dobson was a regular on the Toronto club circuit for years with various original bands. In 1993,he co-wrote a song w/Chris Kearney and Scott Lane called "A Letter From Sarajevo" to help with Red Cross efforts during the war in Sarajevo. Song and video were produced with many Canadian artists singing/playing including Tom Cochrane , Ian Thomas ,Rik Emmett,Murray MacLaughlin, Sylvia Tyson, and others. And now this...Fabulous Hats !! . "Well I like a lot of styles of music and the "Fabulous Hats" name comes from the old saying "He wears many hats" . I guess musically, I like to wear a few.."

Fabulous Hats

Gerry Groom - Twice Blue

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1994
Time:51:55 
Size:120,2 MB 
Label:Shattered Music 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Are You Tryin' To Drown Your Troubles - 4:13
 2. The Rhythm Of Your Heartbeat - 2:27
 3. Woke Up This Morning - 4:41
 4. Groom, Gerry - 4:18
 5. Love It Like It Is - 3:12
 6. In The End You Are Alone - 5:38
 7. Gospel Jamboree - 1:38
 8. Long Distance Call (Catfish Blues) - 3:34
 9. I Wish You Would - 4:44
10. You Are The Magic - 3:25
11. The One Who Hears You Pray - 4:13
12. Radio Ghosts - 3:29
13. As Life Goes Dancing By - 2:39
14. Blue Moon - 3:38

Gerry was Duane's Allman protege and he was an unbelievable slide guitarist who's first release on Shattered Music "Once In A Blue Moon" featured Mick Taylor who held Mr Groom in the highest esteem. Gerry Groom died prior to the release of his first CD and the original major label that was to release the CD dropped the project. Shattered Music picked it up. It was later, after the success of Once In A Blue Moon , that Bobby Owsinski (producer) went back and pieced together outakes and unrelaeased songs from Gerry that makes up "Twice Blue" The music is soothing with exceptional Dobro playing and vocals by Gerry. Jeffery Bars piano playing on Blue Moon stands out as well as the southwestern ballad " The Magic of Sante Fe" There are limited quantities of Twice Blue. 

Twice Blue

Dwane Dixon - 14 Days in the Hole, Vol. 1 & 2

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2020
Time:37:51 
Size:87,0 MB 
Label:Dixon Line Records 
Styles:Rock/Southern Rock/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. 14 Days in the Hole - 4:17
 2. Call Me Crazy - 3:49
 3. Soul Song - 4:29
 4. I'm Gonna Live Forever - 4:33
 5. A Million Miles to Go - 6:09
 6. On Coming Train - 5:07
 7. Come on Home - 4:06
 8. Four Walls - 5:20

Dwane Dixon's mission is to make a meaningful contribution to blues music. His passion is for guitar driven blues-rock of the 60’s & 70’s his aim is to continue the tradition of this magical time in music when British blues players brought the blues back home to North America. With over 500 show in four years, two LYS BLUES AWARD Nominations, one for Best Blues-Rock Album 2014 one for and Best Live Show of 2014! His album Black Satin Blues 2013 was nominated by the Montreal Blues Society for a International Blues Competition Award in 2014.
Dwane Dixon is a true ambassador of the 60'd and 70's blues and southern rock style of bands like the Allman Brother Band, ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix and pours his heart and soul into the genre.

14 Days in the Hole, Vol. 1 & 2

Gregg Martinez - Soul Of The Bayou

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2016
Time:37:23 
Size:86,3 MB 
Label:Louisiana Red Hot Records 
Styles:Blues/Soul 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I Can't Stand The Rain - 3:58
 2. Who's Lovin You - 3:28
 3. Remember You Used To Love Me" - 3:21
 4. I Wish I'd Never Loved You At All - 3:15
 5. That Old Wind - 2:35
 6. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye - 3:40
 7. If You Want Me To Stay - 4:32
 8. If I Had Any Pride Left At All - 3:49
 9. Mac Daddy - 3:28
10. You've Got To Hurt Before You Heal - 5:12

Louisiana Swamp Pop king Gregg Martinez has the kind of powerhouse voice that seems to grow slow and deep, like the roots of an ancient tree, straight up from the earth. It’s an incredible voice, and Martinez has a gift for adding an extra lagniappe of soul to everything he sings. On his  for Louisiana Red Hot Records, the appropriately named Soul Of The Bayou, Martinez adds inspired covers to his self-penned tracks, and the result is deeply satisfying. He is backed by a truly fine band (Gregg Kingston on slide guitar, Charles Ventre on keyboards, and Pat Breaux on sax, among others). The opener, a slinky take on the classic “I Can’t Stand The Rain” kicks off with Kingston’s slide guitar and follows through with Stax-y horns. It’s a slow burn of a groove with Martinez giving a rich, soulful performance. Another clever cover, Sly Stone’s “If You Want Me To Stay” is a percolating dance floor filler with wah wah guitar, and Gregg Martinez kicking out the funky jams. His vocals are ripping. Martinez can really sell heartbreak. On the bluesy “Wish I’d Never Loved You At All,” he gives a stellar, heart-wrenching performance. He lets it rip on “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye,” a serious tearjerker. “If I Had Any Pride Left At All” is a full on weeper, crushingly sad despite the tinkly piano. Martinez gives a mature, virtuoso performance.Mature is the watchword on Soul Of The Bayou. Gregg Martinez is a fully-formed, adult artist with a glorious, expressive voice. The gorgeous, old-school doo-wop vibe of “Who’s Loving You” is wonderful (the way he sings, “Now listen” almost under his breath sent goosebumps up the spine). He sells the hell out of that song with soulful slips into falsetto, silky in the right places that hit the ear (and the heart) just right. “That Old Wind” is bluesy and swampy with bright guitar licks. The protagonist is “Standing on the levee/waiting for the surge” and waiting for that old wind to wail. It’s an evocative, atmospheric track with a great, chugging beat and crisp percussion. “Mac Daddy” is a likable, upbeat blues number—a character study of sorts about a fellow who drives a rag-top Cadillac and has loads of women who follow him out of the club on the regular. “Remember You Used To Love Me” is a barroom boogie that’s a bit slicker than it needed to be, but witty lyrics salvage the track.
Soul Of The Bayou is an amiable charmer. Gregg Martinez’s voice is incredible and he’s wisely chosen his material (and band) to showcase that killer voice. It’s a pleasure to hear.Soul of the Bayou was released by Louisiana Red Hot Records on April 29 (2016).

Soul Of The Bayou

Delta Generators - On & On

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:54:42 
Size:126,4 MB 
Label:Independent 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock/Rock/Mix 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I Got You - 3:02
 2. Button - 0:30
 3. Poker Face - 4:26
 4. Mr. Vain - 3:47
 5. Drone - 6:40
 6. Hernan's Stomp - 0:25
 7. Mr. C - 3:59
 8. Fuse - 0:28
 9. Baby Bomb - 5:27
10. Bet - 5:05
11. Ginny Mae - 5:24
12. Strength in Numbers - 3:47
13. Never Again - 4:38
14. Little Rat - 3:16
15. Deep State of Mind - 3:40

The latest album from Delta Generators, ON & ON, drops on May 22. Delta Generators have been around since 2008, releasing six albums, playing regional venues, and building a loyal fan base. Their sound has been described as a swampy blend of blues, R&B, and Americana with raw rock energy.ON & ON is a more focused blend of Texas roadhouse and Mississippi juke joint raw grit, intensely greased up with a lot of slide guitar and powerful harmonica leads. With that blending of Southern sounds, it may be surprising to learn that founding brothers Charlie O’Neal (guitar) and Rick O’Neal (bass) come out of the Boston music scene, with tenures in bands like Benjamin Orr’s band and alongside Johnny A. Rounding out the four-piece band are Jeff Armstrong on drums and Brian Templeton on vocals and harmonica. Templeton, a veteran of the Boston blues scene and former frontman of The Radio Kings, replaced original vocalist Craig Rawding after the band’s fourth album, Hipshakers and Heartbreakers, in 2016.
As a band, they have shared stages with Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, Walter Trout, Sonny Landreth, Johnny Winter, and Three Dog Night. They have also appeared on Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea, building a more global following along the way. Their website describes their approach as “Real music by real people, played live and recorded live.” This mantra is lived out in the recording process for ON & ON. The entire album was written, arranged, and rehearsed in eight days, then recorded literally “live to tape” in two days at Power Station New England by Evan Bakke, who has collaborated with Prince and Warren Haynes.
That minimalized approach gives ON & ON a very grounded, rustic feel, like you are in a dark bar lit only by neon beer signs and dusty bulbs, until the opening track “I Got You” electrifies the setting with its crescendo opening into a toe-tapping beat. Its possessive mantra is the perfect opener for an album or a live set. It is also the first single released and a tone-setter for the rest of the album. The following tracks cover various real-world themes, all served with a thick, greasy layer of rock and blues. The second single, “Mr. Vain,” a slow, rhythmic, and interesting take on vanity, is already getting some streaming traction. “Poker Face,” with its cool, greasy slide guitar, and the harmonica-led toe-tapper “Mr. C” spin tales of seedy characters we all hope to avoid. “Little Rat” is a stripped-back, almost a cappella junkyard rhyme about a poor fool who crosses those seedy characters. “Deep State of Mind” is a fun track with an interesting theme around “deep state” paranoia framed in a fast-paced rockabilly-style rant.However, ground zero for blues themes has always been affairs of the heart, or just plain lust, and ON & ON does not disappoint. “Bet” has a swampy waltz feel that leads into a slow, thick solo with the refrain, “you better bet on me.” “Ginny Mae” is a Chicago blues thumper about that one girl you want who seems to be everywhere. “Strength in Numbers” tells a humorous, harmonica-led, toe-tapping tale about her “crew.” “Never Again” is a slide-oozing piece of self-talk we can all relate to. The longest tracks on the album are a pair of rockers. “Drone” laments being on the wrong end of a domineering relationship with a thick, swampy beat and haunting harmonica reminiscent of Led Zeppelin’s version of “When The Levee Breaks.” “Baby Bomb” is a heavy, semi-psychedelic grinder about an “explosive” temperament that may be my favorite track on the album.
The album also has a trio of short tracks, each less than a minute long, that are not labeled as intros but have interesting placement in the track sequence with their titles. “Button” precedes “Poker Face,” a song about a gun for hire. “Hernan’s Stomp” precedes “Mr. C,” a song about a leader of nefarious characters, and “Fuse” fittingly precedes “Baby Bomb.” Intentional or not, it is a fun quirk on a thoroughly enjoyable album.Guitarist Charlie O’Neal noted that the record “perfectly captures the live spirit of the band.” They certainly will not have to figure out how any of the tracks work on a live stage.
ON & ON is a fun listen that puts you on a creaky, uncomfortable bar stool or a dusty, crowded dance floor, simply enjoying gritty blues rock as it was meant to be heard, with a sense of gritty realism that is often absent from studio recordings. Delta Generators bottled that into a record that feels alive from the very first note.

On & On