Dr BenDix - Coming Home

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2012
Time:52:36 
Size:121,2 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Rock/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Coming Home - 3:41
 2. Forever in Love - 4:36
 3. Down On My Knees - 4:58
 4. I Reach for You Babe - 4:59
 5. So Many Times - 2:36
 6. Gold Digger - 4:19
 7. Life Is Better - 4:34
 8. Give It All Up - 2:41
 9. Whisky and Cigarettes - 4:29
10. Hit the Rock Buttom - 4:14
11. Broken Heart - 5:59
12. A Song for the Devil - 5:21

Hi Dr BenDix from Norway here. We are located in a small town called Fredrikstad about 100 km east of our capital-city Oslo. We started as a 3 piece power-bluesband but now we got an exellent Hammond B3 player.
It rocks and has good soul. The voice is good too. I hear US southern rock influences of ZZ Top, Allman Bros. , Warren Haynes, and a few more in the writing, playing and arranging.

Coming Home

Brett Marvin and The Thunderbolts - Stranger Than Strange

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2014
Time:4:59 
Size:104,0 MB 
Label:Sunhouse Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Shot in the Back - 3:24
 2. Thoughts On You - 4:11
 3. Stranger Than Strange - 3:14
 4. Blue Boar Inn - 4:29
 5. King Bee - 2:56
 6. If You Haven't Any Hay - 3:23
 7. Keep On Moving - 4:21
 8. The Night - 4:19
 9. Got My Mobile Working - 3:31
10. Cherry Ball - 3:34
11. So Tired - 4:09
12. Thunderbolt Boogie - 3:23

Released this  2014 the  offcial Brett Marvin and the Thunderboltrs album"Stranger Than Strange" on Sunhouse Records,complete with brand new songs.
All Thundebolts past and present appear on the album as does the superb musicianship of Mel Collins (King Crimson). Neil Hubbard (Roxy Music), Duffy Power, Les Davidson, Annie Whitehead, Jenifer Maidman, Tony O'Malley ,and the famous Kokomo singers.The album extended line-up brings back the Brett Marvin off-the wall variety and excitement unique selling point that all fans miss and fondly remember. 

Stranger Than Strange

The Smokin' 45s - Anywhere But Here

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2004
Time:45:30 
Size:105,0 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Can't Afford to Do It - 2:04
 2. When My Number Comes Up - 3:55
 3. Smokin' Hot - 3:14
 4. Wrong About Me - 5:48
 5. Howlin' for My Darlin' - 3:40
 6. She Drinks a Lot - 2:55
 7. Ain't Got a Clue - 3:51
 8. Creepin' Around - 4:06
 9. Still Got Time - 4:02
10. 63 Days - 4:43
11. Sugar Daddy Blues - 3:29
12. I Got To Go - 3:39

Musicians:
Paul Hoffman - lead vocals and harmonica;
Ken Christie - bass and vocals;
Dave Remkus - guitar and vocals;
Dale Morgan - guitar and vocals;
Jerry Bazil - drums and percussion
lead vocals and harmonica.

Formed out of veterans of the Detroit music scene, the Smokin' 45s are bringing fans their special blend of Rock and Blues. Their live show takes the music up a notch, taking cues from the American electrified Chicago Blues sounds and adding their own zeal to the sounds in a nod to the British Blues and British Invasion movements homages to the established master. The Smokin' 45s borrow from the catalogs of those from which they've drawn their inspriation in their live shows and add their own music which stands tall next to that of their well-established influences. There's no room in these sets for long, drawn-out, self-indulgent solos. These sets are packed with heart-pumping, foot-stomping rock and blues with a distinctive Detroit drive.
The Smokin' 45s first came together in 2000. Over the next few months, they continued working on writing original material and finding tasty covers that well suited the sound they had assembled. The results were clear - this was the genesis of something that was moving forward. They began recording at Stony Creek Studios in Rochester, Michigan in late 2002 with Jeff LaDuke at the dials. Twelve songs later, the band had tracks for a CD. They released their debut CD "Anywhere But Here..." in 2003. Distributing the release themselves on cdbaby.com , they've been able to reach listeners in France, Belgium, England, Holland, Norway, Argentina, Poland as well as fans across the US and Canada.
In 2004, The Smokin' 45s began booking shows more regularly and playing shows that got them more attention. The band had been writing material since their initial release and once 2010 rolled around, the band started working on a new CD in the summer and fall months between their roster of shows. Then in late 2010/early 2011, they were back at Stony Creek Studios commencing work on their new release, "Trouble Again".
With invitations to the several key festival shows in the Southeast Michigan area added to the roster of bar gigs, things started moving ahead for them. Their momentum kept moving into 2005 and beyond - more festivals, more bar gigs, more parties, more songs. The band had the honor of being accepted into the Michgan Humanties Council 2012-2015 Arts and Humanites Touring Directory and were honored to again be part of this esteemed program for 2018-2021
Great music - tight, lively shows. These guys are determined to separate themselves from the sea of also-rans and has-beens. 

Anywhere But Here

Valerie Reynolds - Good Woman Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1995
Time:43:53 
Size:101,6 MB 
Label:Self-Reeleased 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. The One That You Can Hold - 4:19
 2. America - 2:49
 3. My Soul Is Cryin' - 4:30
 4. Why Don't We? - 5:22
 5. We Ain't Gonna Take It - 4:13
 6. Dreams of '62 - 3:09
 7. Good Woman Blues - 3:03
 8. Just A Little Too Late - 4:03
 9. Paul: Practice Session 1993 - 0:55
10. Brown Eyes - 4:55
11. The Leading Role - 4:09
12. 'Til The End Of Time - 2:20

From women's issues to songs of the heart, she takes her lyrics wraps them in Chicago Blues, Folk & AAA style and delivers them in a powerful and unique vocal style.

Good Woman Blues

Doctor Nick & the Rollercoasters - Blues... Straight Ahead

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2009
Time:45:35 
Size:105,3 MB 
Label:BlueTube Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I,m in Love With You Baby - 3:51
 2. Louise - 4:25
 3. I Wish You - 3:11
 4. Westcoast Lowdown - 4:49
 5. I Want a Woman - 4:59
 6. Blues After Hours - 5:57
 7. What Have I Done - 2:59
 8. Got Love If You Want It - 4:45
 9. Honey Bee - 3:32
10. Back Track - 3:18
11. Worried Life Blues - 3:44

Over the past 25 years, Doctor Nick and the Rollercoasters have performed countless gigs at the venerable Rex Hotel and elsewhere. Their Blues is rooted in the early electric post-war period of Chicago's south side of the 1950's, where Blues luminaries such as Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Little Walter and others honed their craft to produce a sound which is at the root of most of the contemporary music that we hear today. Doctor Nick fronts the band singing and laying down the fat sax-like tone of the amplified harmonica that is so emblematic of that era. Juno award winning Julian Fauth also graces the stage on piano and vocals. On guitar, the talented Darren Gallen digs into some deep Blues grooves and is supported by the stellar rhythm section of Bob Vespaziani on drums and James Thompson on acoustic bass. The Rollercoasters play the Blues in the only way they know how: with passion, sincerity and respect. We invite you to come down and catch a show.  If you have the Blues, Doctor Nick has the remedy.

Blues... Straight Ahead

Marc Benno - Take It Back To Texas

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1990/2018
Time:32:29 
Size:75,4 MB 
Label:Sky Ranch Records/Texasize Records 
Styles:Blues/Electric Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Black Cadillac - 3:27
 2. Easy Travelin Gal - 3:33
 3. Mama's Cookin - 2:41
 4. Take It Back To Texas - 5:19
 5. No Problem Child - 4:37
 6. Lil Miss Rock 'n Roll - 3:32
 7. Mary Played The Pool Hall - 5:14
 8. Greatest Find - 4:03

Musicians:
Marc Benno - Vocals, Guitar;
Doyle Bramhall II - Guitar, Bass Guitar;
Jim Milan - Electric Upright Bass;
Denny Freeman - Piano, Slide Guitar, Guitar;
Johnny Marshall - Organ [Hammond B3];
Doyle Bramhall - Drums, Backing Vocals.

So, Marc Benno's Take It Back To Texas-yeah, it's a thing. Dropped in 2018 but recorded way back in 1990 at Dallas Sound Lab. Kinda wild that it sat around for nearly three decades before seeing the light. Album's got that raw, unpolished vibe you can't fake. Like, you hear the room, the breaths, the creak of a stool. Feels real. Not overproduced like so much stuff these days. Benno's voice? It's lived-in. Sounds like he's been down some backroads, had a few too many coffees at roadside diners. Not flashy, but honest. You believe him when he sings about pool halls and black Cadillacs.  Guess they really liked that one. Slide guitar cuts through like a knife. Denny Freeman on piano and slide? Yeah, that's a win. Doyle Bramhall Sr. on drums and backing vocals-solid. And his son, Doyle Bramhall II, on guitar and bass? That's next level. Family affair with some serious talent. The track, "Take It Back To Texas," feels like a homecoming. Proud, not cheesy. No cowboy hats or boot-scootin' nonsense. Just a guy saying, this is where I'm from. No apologies. "No Problem Child" kicks off strong-bluesy rock with a swagger that doesn't try too hard. But, not perfect. Some tracks feel a bit samey after a while. Like, we get it-Texas, roots, blues-rock. But maybe a little more variety in tempo or mood would've helped. 

Take It Back To Texas

Deja Blues - Nothin' But The Groove

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2010
Time:38:28 
Size:88,6 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Electric Blues/Harmonica Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Had To Have Some of That - 4:35
 2. Weak In the Knees - 3:12
 3. I'm Gonna Be Late (And I Can't Stay Long) - 3:29
 4. Know What You Know - 4:59
 5. My Misery - 2:58
 6. Crazy - 3:58
 7. My, My, My - 3:58
 8. Blue Thing - 5:15
 9. Bald Headed Woman - 3:22
10. Sleepwalk - 2:38

Deja Blues is not your typical Blues Band. They remake some of the great classic tunes that go back as far as the 1960s. Songs people recognize, remember and love; hence use of the word "deja". Deja Blues possesses a unique ability to mix music from different genres and timeframes into expressions that are both contemporary and timeless simply by adding their own blend of style, talent, and blues chords. Suddenly everything old is new again.

Nothin' But The Groove

Jr.Johnny and The Usual Suspects - Wow (Featuring Kenny Clark on Organ)

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2011
Time:44:42 
Size:103,2 MB 
Label:Bohemian Records  
Styles:Blues/Harmonica Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Switch Track - 3:35
 2. High Price Blues - 2:30
 3. Bright Lights Big City - 3:14
 4. Smokestack Lightning - 3:57
 5. Natural Ball - 2:54
 6. Boogie Twist - 4:52
 7. She Whispers - 3:02
 8. Life's A Movie - 2:57
 9. I'm In the Mood - 4:47
10. Bugs In My Beer - 4:14
11. Good Morning Little School Girl - 4:54
12. Ice Women Blues - 3:39

Musicians:
Jr. Johnny - Harmonicas and Vocals;
Stephen Minnich – Guitar;
Rick Finke – Guitars;
J.T. Burley – Bass;
Kenny Clark – Organ;
Bjarne Kjaer – Drums.

Jr. Johnny uses one of his custom made harp amps on this CD Awesome tone! You got to hear this !!! Jr. Johnny is backed by: “The Usual Suspects”. ‘The photos Jr. Johnny includes in his liner notes this time out present the guy as a veritable studio rat. No doubt that’s true, since WOW is Johnny’s 12th album, released just over a year since the last offering, Red Hot. On WOW, Johnny mixes his forthright, at times a little salacious, originals with a few well-worn blues standards — all soaked with his trademarked Sonny Boy II–style harmonica flair. This time around, Florida’s best kept secret in blues harp adds a new ingredient to his sound. The addition of guest Kenny Clark on Nord C2 combo organ marks a big step forward for the band. Noticibly fatter in texture than past efforts, WOW benefits from Clark’s presence by adding subtle nuances not previously heard from the band.
“With each album building upon the last, WOW is without a doubt the best yet from these guys. Johnny’s harp is still pivotal to the band’s sound, but the glow of Kenny Clark’s organ can’t be denied. The band would do well to bring Clark back for another round.”

Wow (Featuring Kenny Clark on Organ)

Ernie Williams & The Wildcats - Harvest Time

Bitrate:320K/s

Year:1997

Time:60:00 

Size:138,8 MB 

Label:Wildcats' Records 

Styles:Blues 

Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:

 1. Tell Me Baby What's Wrong With You - 5:39

 2. You Spoiled Me - 4:11

 3. Love Of Gold - 6:01

 4. Harvest Time - 3:54

 5. It's Over - 8:03

 6. So Long - 6:47

 7. Going Home - 6:45

 8. Hambone - 1:28

 9. My Time Has Come - 4:56

10. Evil In this World - 5:12

11. Searching For Salvation - 6:59

Ernie played his first guitar in the 30's; he was 13 and living in a shack on a Virginia Plantation. He spent his days picking tobacco and his nights bending the blues on a beat up six-string. By the 40's, he earned the right to play with the local bluesmen at the Saturday night Fish Fries in Halifax County, Virginia. At the age of 19, he bought a one-way ticket to Harlem, NY with the $9.00 it took him a year to save - he was moving north to go after his dream.

In the 50's, he played as many as 7 nights a week. From amateur nights at the famed Apollo Theater to juke joints in the dark corners of the city, he was making his mark as a young showman. In the 60's, life demands brought him north to Albany, NY. He worked odd jobs day and night to support his family. His dream was put on hold.

In the 70's when the blues scene was waning, he formed a new band, playing gigs in local bars and hosting blues jams whenever he could slip away from his minimum wage jobs. Over the next two decades, he maintained his post as a fixture of Albany's blues community, a scene hidden away in the dingy rooms of the city's toughest neighborhoods.

In 1992, he formed yet another band and, 53 years after he played his first note, Ernie Williams was about to realize his dream.

Although the band members have changed through the years, Ernie has remained one of the most beloved performers in the region. From the House of Blues in Boston to Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago; from festivals to opening slots for major recording acts, Ernie has been a force to be reckoned with. Ernie and his band represented the East Coast in KLON's National Blues Talent Search and walked away with a prize for first runner up; on two occasions they received a Critic's Choice column in the "Chicago Reader". To date, Ernie has released six CD's.

In addition to his musical performances, Ernie's charisma has landed him both magazine and TV spots. He was selected by Canon for their ad campaign for their new line of copiers called "Canon Blues". He also appeared on a TV commercial for "Grapes and Grains", a Capital District upscale wine establishment.

At 80+ years young, Ernie continues to say "this is just the beginning". Knowing his spirit and motivation, that's entirely possible!

Harvest Time

Exeter Blues Groove - The Human Touch

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2006
Time:66:41 
Size:154,2 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Dirty-raw blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. future's so bright - 3:04
 2. ain't always pretty - 3:57
 3. son house said - 5:05
 4. big moon - 5:05
 5. feel of the steel - 4:13
 6. desperate man - 4:23
 7. road trip - 5:09
 8. the way home - 5:03
 9. human touch - 4:19
10. shake and groove - 4:09
11. train song - 5:40
12. gold in me - 3:55
13. coming home soon - 4:16
14. rain - 4:22
15. red sky tonight - 3:56

Exeter Blues Groove is a UK-based blues and roots music project, fronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist David John O'Leary. Best known for albums like Let It Flow (2004) and The Human Touch (2006), their sound blends Delta slide guitar, punk-funk, dirty-raw Blues and Cajun country elements. 

The Human Touch

The Dan Lawson Band - Bill n Hels Kitchen

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2001
Time:23:25 
Size:61,4 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Lets Ride - 3:47
 2. Just Aint Easy - 5:20
 3. Play The Blues(Tribute To Leo Fender - 3:36
 4. Outway Street - 4:00
 5. Jo Mama - 2:38
 6. Cry - 4:01

The Dan Lawson Band is a high energy "boogie blues" band. Dan has been hailed as "one of the best blues guitarists in the country" by the likes of guitar maker Ken Parker(Parker Guitars), and the album Bill 'n Hel's Kitchen has been hailed as, "high-energy boogie blues...that would make Clapton proud". The track "Let's Ride" has been picked up by MTV "Road Rules" and ABC's "Making the Band" as well as ESPN. Do you like the blues? If you do, this is about as good as it gets. The Dan Lawson Band is a high-energy boogie blues band that brings rock ‘n roll together with the blues to create a stunning sound. The mix of Dan Lawson’s thundering guitar licks, GoG’s impeccable timing on the drums, the rock steady bass of Billy Carpenter, and the sweet fingers of Gary Voller on the Hammond organ and piano make for a unique brand of lively danceable music. Their sound is perfect for every venue from smoky bar rooms to the largest of arenas. Dan has played with many bands and has also served as studio and band guitarist for such national touring acts as Nashville’s Nathalie Cote. He was also a finalist in the Jimi Hendrix Guitar Competition. He ranges from ripping rock guitar solos to country licks and down-and-dirty blues. But his real love is a mix of styles called Boogie Blues. Songs like “Jo Mama” and “Play the Blues” are perfect examples of this style with effortless guitar lines and full backing band. Yet, he is not limited in any sense. The band can play songs that range from high energy rock to more somber tunes like “Just Ain’t Easy”, an Allman Brothers tune that appears on this CD. Dan’s unique guitar style thrills fans and keeps them dancing for hours. 

Bill n Hels Kitchen

Jr.Johnny - Danger Zone

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2009
Time:50:05 
Size:115,3 MB 
Label:Bohemian Records 
Styles:Blues/Electric Blues/Harmonica Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. In Shock - 3:36
 2. Bad Boy - 3:44
 3. Danger Zone - 4:36
 4. Baby, Please Don't Go - 3:43
 5. Mojo - 4:15
 6. New York City - 3:08
 7. Put Some Gravy Onthat - 2:39
 8. Spoonful - 4:41
 9. Do the Hipshake - 5:12
10. Off My Mind - 4:22
11. Bring It On Home - 4:35
12. Rocket in My Pocket - 2:24
13. Tin Pan Alley - 3:05

Thirteen new original tracks, bearing the unmistakable stamp of singer and harmonica player Jr Johnny, who, as on previous occasions, is backed by Stephen Munnich on guitars, David Pastorius (Jaco's nephew) on bass, and Bjarne Kjaer on drums. The four musicians have shaped this new release, titled Danger Zone, in which many of the songs have clear stylistic references to Lou Reed or Van Morrison in the way they are performed. Fans who decide to get a copy of the album will find, in addition to the thirteen new compositions, some well-known covers such as Got My Mojo Working, Baby, Please Don't Go, Spoonful, and Tin Pan Alley, in personal interpretations that are somewhat different from the traditional versions. The tracks were recorded almost entirely in one take. Direct and with hardly any overdubs, the result is vibrant and very rewarding.

Danger Zone

Alan Gerber - The Well

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:51:04 
Size:118,0 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Folk-Rock/R&B/Blues/Soul 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Put Back My Heart - 3:48
 2. On A Roll - 4:22
 3. The Well - 3:11
 4. In This Love - 3:59
 5. Homeless - 2:49
 6. Bend 'N Slide - 4:31
 7. Over Again - 3:46
 8. Mysterious - 3:09
 9. World Turning - 3:23
10. Diablo Square - 3:34
11. Time Is My Treasure - 3:50
12. JT Boogie - 3:40
13. Like Ghosts - 3:06
14. Money Can't Save You - 3:49

Alan Gerber’s The Well distills a lifetime of blues, soul, and folk into a heartfelt journey from gritty R&B grooves to poetic ballads and adventurous, genre-bending instrumentals.

The Well

Octavia - Down In The Hollow

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:51:44 
Size:139,0 MB 
Label:AVAP Records 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock/Harmonica Blues/Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Playin For My Keep - 5:09
 2. Down In The Hollow - 5:01
 3. A Cold Day In Hell - 7:33
 4. Insomnia - 2:28
 5. Service Call - 6:50
 6. Indelible Days - 5:17
 7. Unchain My Heart - 5:30
 8. The Village Will Provide - 4:47
 9. Need A Little Sugar in My Bowl - 4:46
10. This Train's a Commin - 4:18

Musicians:
Octavia - Lead Vocals, Harp, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion;
Bill Wasch - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Slide Guitar;
Bobby Fry - Bass Guitar;
Butch Walker, Chad Salvaggio - Drums
Randy Bucksner - Tenor Saxophone.

Octavia has led and been in various bands across the United States most of her life. She toured with Etta James in California in the mid 70's, and played with Freddie King, as well as The Meters (Funky Meters/Neville Brothers).

Down In The Hollow

Tenry Johns The King Kong Rocker - So What(featuring Oh Baby)

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:50:14 
Size:116,0 MB 
Label:Terry Music 
Styles:Blues/Funk/Funky Blues/Soul 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Party Time - 4:00
 2. So What - 4:56
 3. I'm A Good Man - 3:52
 4. Where's The Love - 4:04
 5. Oh Baby - 4:39
 6. We Can Make It - 4:22
 7. You Don't Need No One You Cant Trust - 4:05
 8. T. J.'s Groove - 3:49
 9. I Wanna Know Your Name - 4:34
10. Heart And Soul (Instrumental) - 3:35
11. We Won - 4:27
12. Keep On Movin On - 3:45

Tenry Johns has come a long way from his humble beginnings in a small town in the Delta called Shelby, Mississippi. He started his own band at the age of 15 while he while still in high school.
After graduating in the mid ’60s, his family moved to Chicago. Shortly after hitting town, Tenry looked up his cousin, notable local singer/songwriter and performer, Johnny Drummer, and the two started playing together regularly.
Eventually, Tenry and his brothers formed “The Johns Bros. Band” with the fabulous Denise LaSalle and Bill Coday fronting the band.
After years of performing around Chicago and surrounding areas, Tenry met Harry Glen from Marvel Records. They worked together on releasing his first 4 song EP.
Some of his other experiences include teaming up with the Gemico label recording group called “The Notations”, and as the bandleader for the touring band, “Nitro”.
After the group broke up, Tenry’s focus turned to writing and producing his own songs.
Far too often the blues can come across as generic and lacking in variety. There are few artists who manage to pull off a form of the style that is based in a traditional vein and is still varied enough to entertain. There are even less who do that and make it fun. Tenry Johns is just such a man. With this CD he has combined classic blues stylings with rock and roll and even jazzy modes to create a sound that is quite varied and fun. There are some lesser, more generic moments, but overall Johns seems to know how to change it up enough to keep the music fresh. If you are a fan of high-energy blues, especially with a traditional core, then by all means you should give this one a listen.

So What(featuring Oh Baby)