Kolvane - Kill These Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2008
Time:52:47 
Size:122,0 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues Rock/Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Dying On The Vine -  3:20
 2. Backslide -  3:28
 3. Kill These Blues -  3:36
 4. Under The Honey Moon -  4:23
 5. Goodbye Sweet Harriet -  3:28
 6. Sun Song -  3:35
 7. Cards -  2:52
 8. Cool Baby -  3:56
 9. Whiplashed -  4:38
10. Let Me Love You Tonight -  5:19
11. Megaton -  3:26
12. Sun Song (Extended) - 10:41

Kolvane has been hailed as possessing one of the 'most fire crackin' Blues Rock vocals one can hear today.' Kill These Blues rebels against being compactly fit into any particular genre and embodies the soul of this independent artist. Kolvane embraces the future, drawing new fans to his uniquely American experience. He is the innovative creator of the award winning Rose City Kings. His most recent release, 2007's They Called Me Evil, charted at #18 in the Roots Rock category on Roots Music Report. Featuring stories ranging from love to betrayal, Kolvane's Kill These Blues takes the listener on a musical journey. Whether celebrating the return of hot summer days, confessing his undying love or delivering a danceable ode to the urban superwoman, this journey is a compelling one.

Kill These Blues

Blue Junction - The Journey

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2006
Time:42:02 
Size:151,6 MB 
Label:In The House Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Introduced To The Blues - 3:23
 2. The Journey - 3:15
 3. Out Of Love - 3:34
 4. Going Down To Texas - 2:49
 5. El Mercado - 0:50
 6. No Reason - 3:35
 7. Big Body Brown - 3:24
 8. Leave Me Be - 3:06
 9. Who's To Trust - 3:22
10. Give It Up Judy - 2:44
11. Peacock Johnny - 1:48
12. There Is You - 1:39
13. Runnin' The Blues - 8:27

The Blue Junction originated from the Aarhus blues scene in the mid-1990s, and consists of experienced musicians from well-known Danish professional blues bands.
With the Texas-inspired guitarist and singer Ole Frimer and the Chicago-inspired guitarist Uffe Steen in the front, and with one of the country's best and most well-played rhythm groups, Morten Brauner (bass) and Claus Daugaard (drums), they play a contemporary and original blues style that is best described as "Texas meets Chicago meets Aarhus".
The orchestra writes its own music, but also mixes its own songs with interpretations of the classic blues repertoire.
In 1998, The Blue Junction released its first album "22:17 – Live in Aarhus" on Intermusic; an album that brilliantly illustrates the orchestra's dynamic live performances.
Award-winning in America twice
The debut album was praised by both Danish and international press, not least by American music magazines and record companies, who gave it top marks and consider the orchestra to be among the world's elite.
The international attention culminated in the fall of 2001 when the orchestra received the prestigious American Real Blues award for “Best Live European Blues Recording 2000”.
In the spring of 2002, the orchestra released its second CD “Diamond On A Dump” on InTheHouse Records. The Danish press was quick to give it 5-star reviews, and it was nominated for a Danish Music Award for “Danish Roots Album of the Year”.
In 2003, the band was again awarded the American Real Blues Award for “Foreign Blues Act of the Year in America”.
In April 2004, the latest release from The Blue Junction, the album “The Journey” (InTheHouse Records, ITHCD 0018), was released.
The orchestra has now visited most Danish venues and a wide range of Scandinavian festivals.

The Journey

The Hollywood All Stars - Hard Hitting Blues from Memphis

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1987
Time:49:52 
Size:131,8 MB 
Label:Highwater Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Making a Change - 4:13
 2. I'm Tore Down - 3:27
 3. What Did I Do ? - 3:49
 4. Mannish Boy - 3:01
 5. Big Leg Woman - 6:09
 6. Going 'Cross the Bottom - 2:27
 7. It's Too Bad - 4:19
 8. Better to Take Than to Give - 5:39
 9. Ben Wilson Shuffle - 4:08
10. Let Me Play with Your Poodle - 4:03
11. That's My Woman - 3:00
12. Gambler's Blues - 5:33

"...Gentlemanly, well-played blues that suffers from covering songs so indelibly linked with their creators (Muddy Waters' "Mannish Boy," Freddie King's "It's Too Bad") that the band never develops its own identity. Vocalist/guitarist Ben Wilson acquits himself quite nicely with his fluid, melodic lead playing. Unfortunately, it never helps the band rise above the level of average". 

(© John Dougan, Option q2_87 /TiVo)

Hard Hitting Blues from Memphis

Doni Harvey - Deeper Into the Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2012
Time:62:14 
Size:143,2 MB 
Label:Donimusik Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Sunday Morning Blues - 4:40
 2. Hypnotized - 3:55
 3. Letter In The Mail - 5:12
 4. Lady - 3:48
 5. I Remember - 5:03
 6. Let It Rain - 5:34
 7. Only Heaven Knows - 6:00
 8. Deeper Into The Blues - 5:18
 9. My Love - 5:06
10. Tme For Me To Go - 4:24
11. No Place Like Home - 5:31
12. Warrior Blues - 7:39

This CD shows how personal, touching and unique 'The Blues' can be. Doni's intense guitar playing and his expressive melodic voice, ranging from fragile & pleading, to strong & soaring, from smooth velvet to smoky & soulful, tell stories of joy and despair, of love and grief, of longing, desire and fulfillment, told the way only Doni and 'the Blues' could tell them, with such imagery and articulate musicianship. His music is a distinct mix of blues/soul/reggae/rock/ballads coming at you in different shades of blue. Doni Harvey is the kind of musician who mesmerizes the audience with the first notes he plays. Blues is all about feeling & relating as a fellow human being, what the song is about. His blues become a near physical experience. The pictures he paints with his songs unfold in all their colors. As great singer and instrumentalist, Doni truly found his own blues voice, his darker shade of blue and created magic that must be shared with the world. . This is what Doni said about finding his Blues Voice and about choosing the title for this CD: When I say "Deeper into the Blues" it's because I have been playing the blues for quite a while now. But when you see a painter, he is using different shades of blue from sky blue, light blue, dark blue to a really nice dark blue. I see that with my music and with blues music itself: that certain of us artists, we still have that kind of medium Blue. When you get artists like Son House, Bobby Bland, BB King, Albert King, Blind Willie Johnson, Freddie King, the fellows that aren't here any more and even more modern artists like Eric Clapton: that is Blue -that rich dark Blue. So I am trying to find my shade of Blue right now. The more I play, the more I write, the more I see what's going on around me, I find that deeper shade of Blue. That's why I play by myself because I want to find Doni's voice. I have played with a whole lot of other folks, but this is the first time that I am doing this from Doni's heart, where I express what I feel. So going "Deeper into the Blues" is my aim..... I've got to find my Blue voice, I've got to find my Blue guitar - speaking the blues. 

Deeper Into the Blues

The Killer Blues Band - Mighty River

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2000
Time:56:06 
Size:129,2 MB 
Label:Blues Leaf Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. The mighty River - 5:33
 2. Bluestone Lane - 4:13
 3. Since I've Seen The Sun - 4:25
 4. Hang My Head And Cry - 4:27
 5. Don & Dewey - 4:57
 6. Ring On Your Finger - 4:04
 7. Soul 69 - 4:44
 8. Walter Shuffle - 3:29
 9. Wicked Bad Feeling - 7:53
10. I'm So Lucky (For You, Geri) - 4:39
11. Groundscore - 3:05
12. Hard Cold Cash - 4:32

They are the culmination of those long hot nights where unknow gunslingers take the stage and proceed to raise the pulse level to the point of cardiac arrest.The sound is woven of threads from Gatemouth Brown ,Jimmy Mc Griff and Sugarcane Harris and the ride is still ferocious.
Second work of this band that usually moves around the New Jersey area where it is one of the regular groups on weekend nights. This work is the culmination of several years of continuous work and an evolution, not only in sound but in terms of the conception of the ways of composing blues. The sound is solid and compact and the blame, if we can call it blame, is due to the personal way in which the bass and drums lead the band. It must be added that, in some songs, the keyboards and the violin solos in the style of Gatemouth Brown and Sugarcane Harris, give a freshness and a very personal character to the band.

Mighty River

Dieter Kropp & The Red Hot Blues Band - Red Hot Cookin (with special guest R.J. Mischo)

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2000
Time:54:20 
Size:124,8 MB 
Label:Fuego Records 
Styles:Dlues/Harmonica Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Blowin' In - 3:52
 2. Barbecue, Whiskey, And Blues - 4:22
 3. 1896 Shuffle - 3:56
 4. Early In The Morning, No. 2 - 3:56
 5. Tryin' To Get Next To You - 4:07
 6. What In The World - 7:30
 7. The Life I Live - 2:47
 8. Slick Chick - 4:23
 9. Easy - 3:26
10. A Good One - 4:14
11. Tight Pants - 4:06
12. Just Your Fool - 2:59
13. My Blues Are Gettin' Blue - 4:36

Among harp players, one can find not bad ones, good ones, excellent ones and, like Dieter Kropp, master ones Yes, yes, yes… Kropp is a harp blowing master With such influences as Little Walter, Walter Horton or George Smoth, Dieter shows a great skill in harp technique that makes him a harp virtuoso And besides, all what he does is really good, he also knowns how to match tempos and tones Vocally speaking, he closely reminds Charlie Musselwhite’s voice, he surely admires Fluent, inspired and brilliant, Dieter is nowadays one of the most interesting harmonica players of the European blues stage This record is a complete collection of different blues styles, rhythms and tempos You can find shuffles, slows, gumbos perfectly backed by RJ Mischo’s band, and even with RJ Mischo himself, who also plays in three songs The album becomes a pleasure for all harp lovers.

Red Hot Cookin

Catfish John Tisdell - No Slowing Down

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2024
Time:42:37 
Size:98,0 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. No Slowing Down - 4:36
 2. More or Less - 3:49
 3. When the Light Fades - 5:29
 4. We're Just Chasing Shadows - 4:17
 5. The Weight of Silence - 4:29
 6. Must Be out of Your Mind - 5:05
 7. Miles of Regret - 4:41
 8. Dusty Texas Ride - 4:42
 9. Staring Down This Crooked Road - 5:25

Since his first public performances in the early 70's in Denver, Catfish has toured the country both as a solo artist and in bands performing in clubs, coffeehouses, music festivals and concerts. His favorite style of music is a combination of Blues & Rock. He has performed in bands ranging from traditional blues and folk to more modern rock and roll. He lived on Maui for 30 years and windsurfs.

No Slowing Down

Ross William Perry - The Move

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2003
Time:43:52 
Size:100,9 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:ront 

Tracks Listing:
 1. The Move - 2:47
 2. Too Much of This - 2:49
 3. Without You - 3:38
 4. Take It All - 5:59
 5. Another Deal Gone Bad - 7:12
 6. Everything's Alright - 4:26
 7. Drive Me Wild - 4:15
 8. Waiting - 3:55
 9. One Night Stand - 2:53
10. Almond Sundae - 5:53

His debut album It'll All Make Sense was released in 1999. Featuring 10 original songs, his backing musicians included the rhythm section of Blues Hall of Fame inductee Lonnie Brooks. This debut record instantly earned rave reviews in Blues Access and Blues Revue Magazines, as well as gaining strong local and nation radio play. Blues Deluxe Radio or Arlington, Texas had this to say: "He's only 19, but he sure plays like a seasoned veteran." Live: Blues In Greenville was his second disc, released in 2000. Recorded in the Northwest Iowa town of Greenville, this recording serves as a snapshot in time of his ever evolving live show. Included on this disc are a number of cover tunes in addition to four original songs. Blues Revue had this to say: "Not yet of drinking age, Perry has great road-dog instinct. Anybody who leads a release with a blasting cover of surf hymn "Pipeline" knows how to stoke a crowd. Perry's sweat-soaked leads have punk-rock energy and classic Texas electric blues intensity." His third album, The Move was released in 2003. Again containing ten original tunes, this disc helped to further cement his reputation as an original guitarist and songwriter. The tour support for this record also brought about further expansion of his live show territories - moving out beyond the previous central hub of Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Gordon Baxter of Blues On Stage wrote: "The Move is a solid album, and Ross William Perry is an accomplished guitarist. If you like your blues served up with a fair sized helping of rock, then The Move fits the ticket.” 

The Move

Mike Smith & Friends - A Little Slice of Heaven

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1996
Time:48:26 
Size:111,6 MB 
Label:Mixed Results 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. A Little Slice of Heaven (Prelude) - 4:21
 2. Don't Forget Your Gun - 3:42
 3. The Things Some People Do - 4:43
 4. Daddy Loves Mom-beau - 5:30
 5. Don't Rush Me - 4:20
 6. Les Is More - 3:49
 7. Tag, You're It - 3:37
 8. Symmetrical - 3:45
 9. Gates Closed At Midnight - 6:11
10. The Agriculturalist Is in the Ravine - 4:23
11. A Little Slice of Heaven (Conclusion) - 4:00

Kansas-based guitarist/bassist/singer Mike Smith presents ten originals that mix smooth Chicago horns, a West Coast swing feel and uncluttered arrangements that keep the focus on the music rather than instrumental gymnastics. Smith leans toward a jazzy feel and a sophisticated yet uncomplicated sound, and every note on this recording is right where it's supposed to be. (Safety Zone)

A Little Slice of Heaven

Linwood Taylor Band - Make Room For The Paying Customer

Bitrate:320K/s

Year:2000
Time:58:01 
Size:133,4 MB 
Label:Mystery Media 
Styles:Blues/Modern Electric Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Black Cat Bone - 4:06
 2. Psychic - 4:34
 3. Can't Get A Woman - 4:34
 4. Boogie Man - 4:58
 5. Same Thing - 5:42
 6. Charm City Pt.2 - 3:57
 7. Mercy - 4:57
 8. Good Morning Little School Girl - 5:57
 9. Don't Burn Down The Bridge - 3:55
10. Don't Dis Me - 6:28
11. Blues Man - 4:47
12. G Thang - 4:00

If you are a fan of the DC blues scene, these local legends are a must have for your collection.These guys have toured Europe and have won awards in events such as The Chesapeake Blues Festival.Linwood Taylor has played with some of the greats such as Wilson Picket and David Chase,whose early influences were Led Zeppelin,Humble Pie,Cream and others pounds out some of the best beats ever heard and has an impressive history playing a variety of music from Southern Rock to Blues.A must have for any Blues Fan.[By HCMegill (Mclean,Va USA)]

Make Room For The Paying Customer

Brian Templeton - Bloozin'

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2006
Time:53:32 
Size:123,0 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Electric Blues/Rockin' Blues 
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Bloozin' - 2:33
 2. Stay Gone - 4:10
 3. The Reign - 4:59
 4. She's A Pleaser - 4:06
 5. Let Me Down Easy - 7:08
 6. Jean Nine Lives - 3:06
 7. Evil Love - 4:06
 8. Sugar Girl - 3:56
 9. Singin' In My Soul - 4:03
10. You Aint Coming Home - 5:16
11. He's A Mighty Good Leader - 5:45
12. An Answer For Isaac - 4:19

Qualified harp player and excellent singer, Brian Templeton surprises us with a passionate album full of beautiful vocal and instrumental harmonies and impressive horn arrangements with Greg Piccolo on tenor sax and Scott Aruda on trumpet, plus the valuable Dave Maxwell’s piano playing An exciting lively record of one of the more outstanding actual Boston scene musicians who, as years go passing by, has reached a personal style and recognition, jamming along New England blues clubs and bars with reputed musicians such as Ronnie Earl or Sugar Ray Norcia Thanks to his experience it is not a strange thing, this cd is one of the most interesting contemporary Boston blues ones Apart from Ronnie Earl and Sugar Ray Norcia, you will also find Per Hanson on drums, Michael ‘Mudcat’ Ward on bass and Kid Bangham and Monster Mike Welch on guitars Too much! A priceless treasure!

Bloozin'

Rocky Zharp & The Blues Crackers - Still Crackin'

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2007
Time:64:33 
Size:149,4 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Harmonica Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Mind Your Own Buisness - 4:42
 2. Back Door Man - 4:05
 3. Good Woman - 3:41
 4. Writings On the Wall - 3:02
 5. Gallows Pole - 3:53
 6. Sally Said - 3:40
 7. Midnight Special - 3:51
 8. Mellow Down Easy - 4:23
 9. What More Do You Want - 4:22
10. Perfect - 3:01
11. 3 Nights in a Row - 2:39
12. Endless Sleep - 3:16
13. Time Vs Money Blues - 4:18
14. I'll Fly Away - Will the Circle Be Unbroken - 3:14
15. A Recreational Diversional Thang - 2:28
16. You Are My Sunshine - 3:43
17. Polly Woddle Doodle - 2:12
18. Still Crackin' - 3:56

"Rocky Zharp & The Blues Crackers - Still Crackin': The blues crackers are: Rocky Zharp harmonica, vocals, guitar. Mike Romaine drums. Jerry Cox 5 string electric bass. Dan Kennedy electric and slide guitar. With guests: Venus Marie, Heather Watson, Tanya Watson, & Banjo Ron".

Rocky Zharp, born in Indiana, was given his first musical instrument, a harmonica, by his great grandmother when he was a toddler.  By age 15, Rocky was working as a bass player in a three-piece rock band. Rocky won a local talent contest, before joining the army, playing guitar, harmonica and singing original songs. After moving to California, Rocky began playing harmonica with Bodie Mountain Express, a blue grass/country band, which had recorded on RCA Records and worked with Col. Tom Parker (Elvis’ manager). They performed at county fairs and festivals throughout southern California. This is when Rocky started his recording career. Before recording his own songs, Rocky did harmonica work for other recording artist. Rocky now has 7 cds out.
Rocky won the Inland Theater League Award for his part in the theater production of “The World of Carl Sandberg” and had rave reviews while performing in “Hard Travelin’ a Tribute to Woody Guthrie”. Rocky has done some stand up comedy and has been a comedy traffic violator school instructor for thirteen years. Rocky has hosted a weekly blues radio show, “The Great Blues Mix” on KHPY radio out of Moreno Valley, Ca.  Rocky has played harmonica with such jazz/blues greats as; Eric Burdon, The Mighty Flyers, The Toller Brothers, Jerry Van Blair, Bill Shields, and Big “J” McNelly. Rocky has played with other well-known artist such as: Don Ho, Freddy Fender, Rosie & the Originals, Randy Fuller, and Buddy Merrill.

Still Crackin'

Carlos Zialcita With The Johnny Otis Band - Train Through Oakland

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1999
Time:60:40 
Size:140,0 MB 
Label:J&T Records 
Styles:Blues/Funk-Soul/R&B 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Wondering and Waiting - 3:56
 2. So Fine - 4:20
 3. Moon over Cliffland - 2:54
 4. The Hunt Is On - 2:33
 5. But on the Other Hand - 4:14
 6. Fanny Mae - 3:27
 7. It Should Have Been Me - 3:13
 8. Chance for Love - 4:08
 9. I'm Runnin' - 3:54
10. We Don't See Eye to Eye - 2:19
11. Baby, Scratch My Back - 4:03
12. Now I've Got to Pay the Price - 4:59
13. I Ain't Gonna Do That No More - 4:25
14. Train Through Oakland - 3:55
15. I'll Take Care of You - 5:25
16. Jive N' Rhumba - 2:50

Carlos Zialcita was born in Manila and grew up in San Francisco after coming to the United States in 1958. He has been part of the San Francisco Bay Area jazz and blues scene for several decades as a harmonica player, singer, bandleader and educator. Zialcita is the founder and producer of the San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival and is the Executive Director of the Alameda Multicultural Community Center. He is one of the contributing writers to “Filipinos in San Francisco” (2011).
Philippine-born blues harmonica player/vocalist Zialcita has performed with many a blues legends, inc. Big Mama Thornton, T-Bone Walker, Charles Brown & others; here, he joins forces with R&B legend Otis & his band on this session recorded at Otis' home studio.

Train Through Oakland

W.C. Spencer - Bluescat - Over Time

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1998
Time:54:11 
Size:124,9 MB 
Label:Catscan Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Born Under A Bad Sign - 4:33
 2. Some of the Things - 4:41
 3. Atlanta Blues - 5:53
 4. Goodboy Blues - 3:23
 5. Talk To Me - 3:00
 6. My Old Home - 3:43
 7. Got My Mojo Workin' - 4:24
 8. Flying Crow Blues - 2:53
 9. The Jump - 3:39
10. Sugar Momma - 4:09
11. The Country Minstrel - 3:07
12. I'm Your Monkey - 3:46
13. Killer Filler - 3:32
14. Groundhog Stew - 3:22

Baltimore-area bluesman W.C. Spencer plays guitar, harmonica, drums, and organ and sings on his recordings, and his live shows are a spectacle, as he plays drums, guitar, and sings all at the same time, not unlike Mr. Satan of the Satan & Adam blues duo, who recorded for a variety of blues labels in the 1990s. Using an invention of his own creation, an eight-piece Alectroset hybrid drum kit that he plays with just one foot, Spencer can play an organist's bass pedals with the other foot. He plays all the instruments while singing the blues.Spencer launched his performing career in 1974, after graduating from Lynchburg College in Virginia. Through his performing career, he's had plenty of inspiration from unique guitarists like Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton. Spencer opened shows and shared stages with both of them during the 1970s and '80s. Spencer began playing guitar in his native Baltimore as a ten-year-old and quickly took his cues from people like Libba Cotten to teach himself acoustic guitar. He wrote his first original composition as a 14-year-old, and by the time he was 15 he got his first electric guitar. In high school he formed his first band, the Heathens, who specialized in British blues and rock & roll bands like the Rolling Stones and the Animals.After four years in college in Virginia with no degree, Spencer returned to Maryland and put together a blues trio. But when his two partners on bass and drums were unable to tour with him because of day jobs and family commitments, Spencer began experimenting with a harmonica rack and a tambourine on his foot. Working with a University of Virginia engineering student, he created a rudimentary drum kit and hi-hat that he could play with his foot while playing guitar and harmonica. As he continued to hone his craft and perfect his sound, he added a foot bass pedal synthesizer as well as snare and crash and ride cymbals to supplement what he was doing on drums with his right foot.Spencer toured extensively through the late '70s and early '80s, opening shows for Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, Merle Haggard, and Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. He returned to Baltimore in 1983 and earned his college degree at age 33. He worked a procession of conventional jobs through the 1980s but also developed a substance abuse problem. W.C. married the girlfriend who helped him overcome his alcoholism in 1991 and moved to rural Maryland. After a job layoff in 1994, Spencer recorded his first album, Bluescat, accompanied on some tracks by Hammond B-3 organists Tommy Lepson and Marty Canelli.His second album for Catscan Records, Over Time, includes a blues tune from each of the ten decades of the 20th century as well as a smattering of original songs. He covers the likes of Muddy Waters, Albert King, Tampa Red, and W.C. Handy on the album. Spencer toured extensively up and down the East Coast based on the strength of his second album, dazzling audiences with his multifaceted live show and his sheer dexterity in being able to play all his instruments simultaneously. Spencer's most recent album is 2005's Blues Explorer. Here, he tackles well-known covers like "Kansas City," "Key to the Highway," and "Worried Life Blues," but also gives fans spry originals like "I Said the Blues." ~bio by Richard Skelly

Over Time

The Cell - Keepin' On, Rollin' Hard

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2011
Time:52:41 
Size:121,3 MB 
Label:Prison Records 
Styles:Blues Rock/Southern Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Time of My Life - 7:09
 2. Find My Way Home - 3:12
 3. Someday - 5:49
 4. Give Me an Answer - 3:14
 5. Too Late to Say I'm Sorry - 4:53
 6. How 'bout You - 3:00
 7. Let It Ride - 4:03
 8. Nothing Better to Do - 3:49
 9. Pieces of Wild - 3:00
10. Cameron Blues - 4:59
11. Rock Star - 4:24
12. Out of Time - 5:03

This CD by The Cell, "Keepin' On, Rollin' Hard", comes from the Czech Republic. In all honesty, I have to confess that I know little about the music scene in that region, therefore, beyond its placement in the musical context of Eastern Europe, I will dedicate myself to describing the work in question, but not before having traced a brief biography of the band.
The Cell was born in Prague in 2002 by the drummer/manager Milan Milata and David Gore, singer/guitarist originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, and composer, together with Michal Beneš (guitarist and producer of the album), of all the original songs. Gore was the lead singer on the first CD "Are You Ready?" (2006).
In about a decade, The Cell have managed to build an excellent curriculum. They have played in most of the continent, in America in 2009, and have performed as an opening act for artists and bands such as John Mayall and ZZ Top.
"Keepin' On, Rollin' Hard" is an album of "Americana" music. From the most powerful rock-blues to delicate ballads, a transversal and universal message passes, never again hindered by "cultural walls".
Among the twelve tracks of the album there is only one cover, "Nothing Better To Do", by the country singer Lee Ann Rimes (a song that entered the Top 20 of Billboard in 2007. ed.).
It starts with a southern rock in the style of Lynard Skynard, "Time Of My Life", which has an intense seventies flavor, like the following "Find My Way Home", a very catchy tune in which the guitars are the protagonists. The climate, although remaining electric, shifts towards rock blues with the ballad "Someday". The sound lights up again with "Give Mer An Answer" a rock that preludes the splendid "Too Late To Say I'm Sorry", a Westcoast ballad that shows the compositional "sweet side" of the Beneš/Gore duo. The scent of country-rock spreads, complete with banjo, thanks to the fun "How 'Bout You". In the rock-blues "Let It Ride" the harmonica peeps out while the following "Nothing better To Do" seems to me to be a bit out of context according to my canons of coherence. "Pieces Of Wild" does not escape the same logic, which seems to be taken from the repertoire of Sweet, a band that, despite having achieved considerable success, has never exactly represented my musical tastes. We return between the lines at the end of the album. "Cameron Blues" is very beautiful as is the overwhelming "Rock Star" that brings to mind the fantastic ZZ Top. The final piece is the ballad "Out Of Time", complete with Fleetwood Mac-style backing vocals, which begins acoustically and slowly grows. "Keepin' On, Rollin' Hard" is a really well-played and recorded album, properties that allow us to define The Cell as an excellent band. You can buy it directly on their website.

Keepin' On, Rollin' Hard

Chris Fitz Band - Live at Dodge Street

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2010
Time:136:29 
Size:314,1 MB 
Label:CFB Records 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Frank's Intro/It's Gonna Be Alright -  5:54
 2. Dead or Alive -  4:20
 3. Travelin' Wheel -  6:37
 4. Welcome to the Rhythm Room -  5:03
 5. Crown of Thorns -  5:52
 6. Jammin' for Jimi - 11:13
 7. Ride the Wind -  5:14
 8. Long Way Home -  8:28
 9. One More Beer -  5:51
10. Medicine for the Blues -  6:57
11. Recession Blues -  5:46
12. If You See Me Tomorrow...Tell Me 'Bout Last Night -  6:08
13. Last Train Out -  5:22
14. Jesse James Part Two -  8:23
15. Blues for Ronnie - 10:18
16. If I Go Down Dyin' -  8:07
17. Never Been to Memphis -  5:25
18. Comin' Home -  4:25
19. Freedom - 16:58

Chris Fitz personifies the powerful front man who sings, plays incendiary lead and rhythm guitar while giving the audience a breath taking performance. Dynamic highs and lows express his colorful original material on this new live, all original CD, LIVE AT DODGE STREET. Fitz's original material is fleshed out, embellished with frequent bandmate, Ken Clark, an explosive and rhythmic Hammond B-3 artist. Their collaboration is so natural. The two "have no brakes" their approach to this music is infused with natural spark. Fitz has grown up in the Blues tradition. He has a sensibility that Blues lovers can relate to. His songs are tales of a musician who has lived the Blues on the road for many years, working 7 days a week, gaining dedicated fans in audiences from all over New England to Europe and from Memphis to California. The listener is at once lifted up by his ethereal Blues and then pitched back down into the rocky road of reality, all the while thrilling to the virtuosity of this masterful guitar player. Fitz's talent spans the collection of Blues styles. He can offer a sweet Delta style finger picking tune then break into a strong, muscular sound. The next moment his sound is quite tender and haunting and he can swing with the best of them! He is a consummate entertainer. Well deserving a of a wider audience - Diana Shonk- Publisher, The Blues Audience newsletter, 2/22/2010.

Live at Dodge Street

Beautiful Bobby Blackmon - I'm Dialin 911

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2001
Time:44:57 
Size:103,4 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/R&B 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I've Got Blues On My Mind - 6:19
 2. We Don't Tell Motel - 4:21
 3. Holdin On to Sweet Memories - 5:17
 4. I'm Dialin 911 - 5:02
 5. I Don't Want You to Go - 4:34
 6. Tryin to Forget About Yesterday - 4:36
 7. Give Me the Blues Any Ole Time - 4:27
 8. I'm Headed For a Breakdown - 5:44
 9. B.Y.O.B - 4:32

This CD consists of all original material written by Beautiful Bobby Blackmon. The CD was released 11/1/01. His music style is contemporary blues on tracks 1,2,7,8&9. The other tracks, 3,4,5,6 gives you the sweet R&B sounds that's been missing with other blues artists. The 1st track, I've Got Blues On My Mind" jams as Bobby lets everyone know that there's a new blues guitar-slinger in town and he just wants to stand back and play some blues for you. "We Don't Tell Motel" is for those who want to get even. "Holdin On To Sweet Memories is smooth r&b ballad that will have everyone singing the chorus. "Im Dialin 911" sets the r&b groove about a fellow who's trying to find his woman who left in the middle of the night. Listen to pleading cries of "I Don't Want You To Go" and it reminds you of Otis Redding being in the house. Now "Tryin To Forget About Yesterday" is that song about bad luck that touches your soul but lifts you up. "Give Me The Blues Any Ole Time" is all about keeping the blues alive. The downhome slow blues with the bending strings wailing is sizzling on "I'm Headed For A Breakdown. B.Y.O.B is simply bring your own bottle and bring your own blues to the party down the street. This CD is a treasure for the blues music fans who want their blues contemporary and with some funky danceable r&b mixed in. 
Beautiful Bobby Blackmon is an excellent blues guitarist/vocalist who currently entertain his fans with his band in the Orlando, Florida area. Bobby's career began in the Southwest not for from the Dallas, Texas area. His Texas blues influence is heard in his soulful guitar playing. He has worked as a sideman behind many blues and r&b artists auch as: Jimmy Reed, Lavelle White, ZZ Hill, Johnny Taylor,Lou Rawls, Little Esther Phillips, etc. After retiring from the music scene for a number of years ( to work the day job) he decided to come back to "Keep The Blues Alive" and we're glad he did. Beautiful Bobby has a talent for writing "hook" lyrics that makes it easy for people to sing along with his songs. His influences includes Little Milton, Bobby Bland, BB King, Wayne Bennett (former guitarist with Bland)and Buddy Guy. His guitar has a mellow clean sound as well as his vocals; he has his own style.

I'm Dialin 911

Chris Fitz Band - Chris Fitz Band

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2007
Time:70:37 
Size:163,8 MB 
Label:CFB Records 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Freedom - 4:28
 2. It's Gonna Be Alright - 4:19
 3. If I Go Down Dyin' - 7:29
 4. Long Way Home - 6:21
 5. Gotta Make Things Right - 3:29
 6. Last Train Out - 4:02
 7. Dirty Wide River - 4:33
 8. If You See Me Tomorrow...Tell Me About Last Night - 5:39
 9. Welcome To The Rhythm Room - 4:49
10. I've Been Alone Too Long - 3:34
11. East...West Love Affair - 4:06
12. 21st Century Blues - 3:32
13. If You See Her - 5:34
14. Long Winded Mama - 5:16
15. Hasta La Vista (Strolling with Mr. Cockburn) - 3:20

Musicians:

Chris Fitz - guitar, vocals, tambourine & wooden board;
Greg Silva - bass guitar;
Chuck Schuler - drums;
Ken Clark - Hammond B3 organ.

Chris Fitz is already part of the conversation with current rock/blues artists Kenny Wayne Shepard, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, Walter Trout, Chris Duarte and Tommy Castro and other contemporary guitar stalwarts. National recognition for the Chris Fitz Band still awaits but at every major regional blues/music festival,The Chris Fitz Band always has the longest line at the CD merchandise table including the national act headliners! Chris Fitz broke into the Boston music scene back in 1994 after a 5 year stint in the San Francisco area. Chris honed his guitar chops by floating around the music clubs in the Bay Area and finding inspiration in the local and national artists who frequented them. He would then spend countless hours holed up in his apartment, guitar in hand and record player by his side, tirelessly teaching himself to sound like the great players he loved to watch live. Upon moving back to Boston, his hometown, he wasted no time hitting the various open mic jams around the city with a guarded confidence that he could play well enough to find his way into a working band. The singing and songwriting would come a little later but the blistering guitar work soon began to make an impact! Over seventeen years and 3000 plus gigs later, the Chris Fitz Band, with Chris as band leader / singer / songwriter / guitar player, Jeffrey Majeau on Bass, and Steve Wolpe on drums/harmony vocals has become one of the premier rock blues acts in all of New England. Since 2002, The Chris Fitz Band has received more than a dozen music awards including a 2002 Boston Music Award, 2005 Boston Blues Challenge Winners Award, as well as numerous songwriting and best guitar player awards. The band has toured around New England for the last 15 years and has also spread it's wings as far as Europe, Memphis and California.
Singer/songwriter, blues guitar master, and band leader Chris Fitz has self produced four award winning full length all original studio albums and in March of 2010 released the long awaited Double Live CD "Live at Dodge Street." The raw but sizzling debut Just Getting’ Started was released in 1998. “Blues Record of the Year” winner This Is My Church hit the streets in 2000, and the highly acclaimed Journey of Hope, who’s single “Never Been to Memphis” was a finalist and runner up in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition, came out in 2002. Finally, after 5 great years of tours and awards, the band released it's fourth studio album self titled The Chris Fitz Band. Debuting in May of 2007, the new record contains 15 more Chris Fitz original songs ranging from funky blues/rock to rock-a-billy, to foot in the bucket back porch delta style blues. The newest "Live" album features the band doing what it does best, knocking audiences off their feet.The longtime Chris Fitz Band faithful are unanimous in agreeing that "Live at Dodge Street" is the bands best!

Chris Fitz Band

Ratso - Water Rising

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2004
Time:54:37 
Size:125,3 MB 
Label:Riff Rat Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Make It Stick - 5:00
 2. Butchie's Blooze - 5:22
 3. Harder By The Minute - 4:57
 4. Cold Front - 5:03
 5. The Blues Is What You Feel - 5:10
 6. Birds Of A Feather - 4:04
 7. Water Rising - 4:09
 8. No Candle - 4:14
 9. This Thing Called Love - 4:35
10. Don't Let The Same Dog Bite You Twice - 3:39
11. How Long? - 5:19
12. Too Much Jawbone - 3:00

RATSO is a band that records on RIFF RAT RECORDS and the band consists of JOHN "RATSO" GERARDI on guitar and vocals, FONDA FEINGOLD on keyboards and vocals, RICHARD CROOKS on drums, SCOTT SPRAY on bass, STEVE HARDWICK on guitar and vocals and ANGEL RISSOFF on vocals. On "WATER RISING", which consists of 12 very bluesy, very jazzy, very funky and extremely vibrant originals, they are joined by a slew of outstanding guest artists. As I mention the tracks that particularly impressed me - and mostly all of them did - I will give credit to some of the guests.
"MAKE IT STICK", is a perfect opening track. It immediately had me shaking in my seat - and I love when that happens - and made it very difficult for me to type. It's a funky DR. JOHN sounding track that's really jazzed up. JEFF BOVA on Hammond B3 and Synthesizer along with some excellent vocals make this a standout. "HARDER BY THE MINUTE" is a very similar track which keeps the funky thing going on and features some nice baritone sax solos by JOE MEO.
"COLD FRONT" is one of the bluesiest tracks on "WATER RISING", and needless to say, one of my personal favorites. The keyboard work is outstanding and guest drummer Andy La Due definitely spices up the rhythm section. The next track, "THE BLUES IS WHAT YOU FEEL", just kept taking the direction of this CD more down into the blues and the further it went the more I started liking it. The vocals and the guitar on this track are what the blues is all about, or as the title states........what you feel.
Strangely, but yet tastefully, two tracks "NO CANDLE" and "THIS THING CALLED LOVE" provide a little reggae and little calypso/island sound to this CD. On both of these tracks the percussion work of FRED WOLCOTT is outstanding.
"DON'T LET THE SAME DOG BITE YOU TWICE" is all 'RATSO'. It's a straight up, hard driving, fast paced, smokin' guitar licks filled track with excellent vocals. This one got the replay button hit more than once.
"TOO MUCH JAWBONE" ends this CD with an interesting flavor. It's a tasty little number featuring lots of Dixie Land with a bit of Jug Band with some Leon Redbone style vocals. Outstanding were JOE BOERST, on the upright bass; RICHARD CROOKS, on washboard and jaw harp; JOHN GOLDSCHMID, on piano and JOE MEO, on clarinet and giggle. Indeed a fun track to listen to.
I must admit that this CD certainly was a surprise hit with me. I guess it's that first impression thing. Looking at the CD cover in conjunction with the name RATSO had me thinking "oh no - another rock CD that claims to be blues". However, I was pleasantly surprised and pleased that I was wrong. "WATER RISING" is quite enjoyable listening
(https://mary4music.com/CD10.html)

Water Rising

La Blues Company - La Blues Company

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2024
Time:65:37 
Size:151,3 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Pottoko Shuffle - 3:22
 2. Long Road Blues - 4:23
 3. I Need You By My Side - 3:19
 4. New Early In The Morning - 3:40
 5. Dance With The Devil - 4:17
 6. You Belong To Me - 5:23
 7. Beefsteak Blues - 5:56
 8. Lightning Boogie - 3:01
 9. Strange Feeling Blues - 6:21
10. Low Down Dog - 2:10
11. It's Hurt To Live (Kneeling Down Before This Scum) - 7:24
12. I Got The Blues - 3:15
13. Mellow Down Easy - 4:02
14. Half Ain't Been Told - 4:29
15. That's Why I'm Crying - 4:31

If we bring together in a studio legendary harp player Ñaco Goñi (Tonky Blues Band, Jokers, Malcolm Scarpa, Ñaco Goñi y Bluescavidas), along with a true piano blues icon like the Donostiarra pianist and singer Paul San Martin (Stay Blues, Paul San Martin trio, The Fake Cousins), and we add, on one side, brilliant guitar player and singer from Madrid Edu Bighands (Dinamita Blues Band, Ñaco Goñi y los Bluescavidas, Whiskey Train, Edu Bighands) and, on the other, Granada´s guitar player and singer Fernando Beiztegui, completing the lineup with Catalan drummer Martí Elías (Mambo Jambo, Ray Gelato), La Blues Company is undoubtedly the best news any Blues fan could hope for in recent times.
Talking about La Blues Company, besides being the title of Ñaco Goñi and the first record published by Gaztelupeko Hotsak, is mainly talking about Donostia’s legendary La Gatera club. A place with a long history and a national reference that has been the cultural lifeblood of Donostia’s nights for over ten years. A club far away from fashions and passing trends, which preserved the blues spirit against all odds under Jon Gurruchaga and Santi Parra management.  25 years after its final closure, Jon takes the initiative to gather some of the genre’s most important performers.

La Blues Company

Tubie Pushee - The Lonestar Blues(From The Blues Capital Of Texas)

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2008
Time:38:09 
Size:84,5 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Texas Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Upside Down - 3:45
 2. Bonanza in Kittydom - 3:48
 3. Talk to Me Blues - 2:50
 4. Goodbye - 2:47
 5. When You Gonna Bring My Heart Home - 4:34
 6. The H.r. Dept Blues - 3:32
 7. Lookin' for Mine - 3:23
 8. Want More - 3:48
 9. Skubie's Doo - 3:02
10. Strange Things - 3:29
11. I'll Be Gone - 3:06

Singer, guitarist, songwriter, 4 CDs released, 3 nominations in the Texas Music Awards, nominated by the office of the governor of Texas for state musician 2013/2014.

The Lonestar Blues(From The Blues Capital Of Texas)

Frank Latorre & The KingBees - Frank Latorre & The KingBees

Bitrate:224K/s
Year:2008
Time:69:30 
Size:112,6 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Boom Boom -  5:40
 2. Old Mans Gold -  4:27
 3. Another Time Another Place -  6:46
 4. When The Young Turn Old -  4:40
 5. Cant Lose What You Never Had -  6:05
 6. Little Green House -  2:55
 7. Me And My Woman - 13:04
 8. Mustang Sally -  4:54
 9. On The Road -  5:57
10. Sad Song -  8:25
11. Walking Blues -  2:27
12. Who Do You Love -  4:05

At the request of my brother from Preston. But, only Bitrate:224K/s
Artist, musician and founder of the Kingbees
Frank Latorre is a Five time winner of the Long Island blues to Memphis challenge 2014 Grammy certificate best blues category.
An accomplished harmonica player, guitarist and singer, Frank has played with many Blues and Rock greats, including and most recently Johnny Winter. You can hear his mojo working on Johnny’s new release, “Roots” and on Johnny Winters new CD (his last) “Step Back” Frank plays on Killing Floor! Other guest appearances include Winger’s “Down Incognito”, Sam Taylor’s “Blue Tears” and Peter Green’s CD “I’ve Got the Blues for Christmas”, as well as many others. Frank’s videos can be seen on youtube.com. Frank Latorre, Long Island-based artist has worked in a wide variety of art mediums throughout his career. Starting in the early 70’s, he began custom airbrushing motorcycles, vans, boats and cars. Many of his creations won trophies and awards for the vehicles’ owners and his work has been published in many car and motorcycle magazines, including Easyriders, Iron Horse and Hot Rod.In the early 1980s, Frank became interested in the art of sandblasted glass and soon mastered the art of etching and carving glass. His work has been recognized and mentioned in publications such as The New York Times, Newsday and The Southampton Press . Many of his works can be seen decorating fine homes and restaurants across Long Island. Airbrush painting on canvas and hard board became the next area of interest, and, combining his two loves of art and Blues music, Frank produced a series of portraits of great Blues and Rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix and BB King. His freehand style of airbrushing has given these photo realist portraits a ghostly effect. In the early 90s, wall murals became, and continue to be, another area of Frank’s expertise. He has decorated rooms, stairways and halls in fine homes and restaurants across the East Coast . Subjects range from Italian landscapes and faux windows in Italian restaurants and private residences to an old-fashioned drive-in scene for a family entertainment room to forest fantasies in children’s rooms. If a client can dream it up, Frank will produce it!
For the past few years, Frank has concentrated on acrylic painting and has produced a number of diverse series. Large and colorful butterflies has been one favorite, followed by whimsical women’s portraits – large canvases with wide strokes of vibrant color accentuating the faces. One of these portraits was recently on the cover of the 50th anniversary Dan’s Papers. Moonbeams, local landscapes and seascapes and ocean-related subjects are all part of Frank’s current output. The ocean beaches and dunes of eastern Long Island are an unending source of inspiration for him. There is no subject he won’t attempt and he welcomes all commissions. And for those who would like to be a part of the art experience, Frank also offers painting classes at Art & Soul. Frank’s work earned him the “Westhampton Artist of the Year” 2011 award and he was chosen “Favorite Long Island Artist” 2010 by Gormusart, an association of gourmet chefs, musicians and artists. THE MUSICIAN Frank’s love of Blues music led him to found The Kingbees, a blues group which has been chosen to represent Long Island 4 times at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee: in 2003, 2010, 2001 and 2013. He derived the name from Slim Harpo’s classic blues song, “I’m a King Bee”.

Frank Latorre & The KingBees

Rival Sons - Pair Of Aces Part Two

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2024
Time:45:48 
Size:105,4 MB 
Label:Sacred Tongue Recordings 
Styles:Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Get What's Coming -  7:56
 2. Torture -  6:50
 3. Radio -  4:08
 4. Sleepwalker -  5:44
 5. Soul - 13:43
 6. Sacred Tongue -  7:24

In June 2021, Rock’n’roll band RIVAL SONS delivered two live performances from Catalina Island, CA. They were originally streamed via VEEPS to fans at home across the world, many of whom were still in lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic. RIVAL SONS set out from their homes in L.A. and Long Beach, and on a friend’s yacht they sailed over to Catalina Island with all their equipment and their crew, to perform in the Catalina Casino for global audiences. Frontman Jay Buchanan comments: “‘Pair Of Aces’ was recorded over two days in May of 2021 at the Casino in Avalon Bay on Santa Catalina Island, California. Part One (‘Before The Fire’) was recorded in the ballroom on May 19th and part two (‘Rival Sons’ EP) was recorded in the historic theater on May 20th.”

At the time, the band stated: “We’ve all been through so much this past year and a half. We have longed to be on the road playing for you. As you know, we launched our label Sacred Tongue Recordings and have been re-releasing our early material. We felt that revisiting these first two records in a live, prestigious setting was the best way to give them the first-class treatment that our humble beginnings couldn’t provide.”
Buchanan states: “To finally release both audio and video of these performances feels good. When we recorded these performances, the band was neck deep in what was to become the DARKFIGHTER/LIGHTBRINGER collection so breaking away from all of that heavy lifting to go blow some dust off of our origin story felt amazing. It’s a raw, unfiltered glimpse at a band raging against the isolation of the times.” Santa Catalina Island is a rocky island, off the coast of Southern California in the Gulf of Santa Catalina. The island covers an area of about 75 square miles. The Catalina Casino is a 92-year-old building built by The Wrigleys. Dominating the Avalon landscape from its regal perch along the bay, the casino exemplifies the style and romance of Catalina Island. Buchanan elaborates, “It had been a dream of mine to play the Casino since I’d gone there as a child. Through the pandemic years we’d had the intention to record a live stream, but we’d been turned off by how terribly we’d seen it go for so many bands. We wanted to record a performance where we were just playing for each other without an audience. Generate the energy together for the sake of doing it. Along with everyone else, we hadn’t been able to tour or play shows at all in over fifteen months and it was killing us.”
Guitarist Scott Holiday comments: “You can see Catalina Island from the beach town I live in. I’ve been visiting it for years. Every time I’ve gone, I’ve made sure to visit the old historic casino that sits proudly at one end of the harbor in Avalon. And every time I’ve taken the tour I’ve thought the same thing…wouldn’t it be so great to play in these rooms and make a live film? And so…Rival Sons did just that.”
At the time the band stated: “It is beautiful, and perfectly exudes how we wanted to portray these recordings”. Scott elaborates: “In recognition of the 10-year anniversary of our first 2 albums, we played each album in its entirety over 2 different nights. One night in the ballroom (in the round!) performing ‘Before the Fire,’ and the next night we played the self-titled record in the old movie theatre. It was every bit as cool and interesting as I’d hoped. A real honor and pleasure to fill this beautiful place with sound. The director did a great job capturing it for everyone to share in the experience with us and now it will be available to listen and watch anytime you’d like.”
Before The Fire, originally recorded in 2009 with producer (and now 9x Grammy Award winner) Dave Cobb, was RIVAL SONS’ debut album, and includes the fan favorites “Tell Me Something,” “Memphis Sun,” and “On My Way.”
The Rival Sons six-song EP—originally recorded in 2010, again with Dave Cobb—was the release which led to the band first getting signed. It includes tracks such as “Get What’s Coming,” “Torture,” “Radio,” “Sacred,” “Tongue,” and “Soul,” which are all fan favorites.
The band promised that “Each night will have its own surprises and songs will be delivered with a new presentation of who we are now.” 
Credits: Jay Buchanan - Vocals/Scott Holiday - Guitars/Dave Beste - Bass/Michael Miley - Drums/Todd Ogren - Keyboards.

Pair Of Aces Part Two

Tubie Pushee - Blue With Envy (A Texas Blues Album)

Bitrate:320K/s

Year:2009
Time:41:45 
Size:96,6 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Texas Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Gimme Back My Car - 3:29
 2. My Dream - 3:55
 3. P.G.O.L. - 3:57
 4. Leave the Safety On - 4:04
 5. Me and My Woman - 3:11
 6. Look to Any Corner - 3:30
 7. Home - 2:44
 8. Justice - 2:36
 9. The Nyquil Blues - 3:56
10. Skubie's Do 2 - 3:25
11. If's and Could'ves - 3:12
12. Blue With Envy - 3:42

Blue with envy Blue with Envy is the 2009 Texas blues guitar album released independently from Tubie Pusheé, a BMI licensed artist. Tubie wrote 10 of the 12 songs and included 2 of his favorite old blues covers (NyQuil Blues and Me and My Woman) done Texas style. With his 3rd release Tubie has indisputably carved out his own niche in the blues world. Tubie has been dubbed the Navasota bluesman and the new ambassador of Texas blues by local and regional media. His Blue with Envy release is a true Texas blues jewel. With his Texas drawl delivery, sweet and smoking guitar, plus excellent song structure this album can make you laugh out loud one minute and cry the next. If you enjoy blues this CD is great. If you like blues Texas style then this is a must have!

Blue With Envy (A Texas Blues Album)

Wyland Blues Planet Band - The Best of Blues Planet

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2023
Time:69:35 
Size:160,7 MB 
Label:Wyland Records 
Styles:Blues/Mix 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Going Back to the Ocean (feat.Taj Mahal) - 3:53
 2. My Home Is Your Home (feat.Nick-I Hernandez) - 4:32
 3. Dirty Oil (feat.Taj Mahal) - 3:17
 4. A World of Beauty (feat.Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom) - 3:40
 5. Shark Fin Blues (feat.Willie K) - 4:48
 6. Blues Planet (feat.Taj Mahal) - 3:53
 7. Soulful Sea (feat.Nick-I Hernandez) - 3:42
 8. Ready to Go (feat.Nick-I Hernandez) - 4:26
 9. Little Ocean Pearl (feat.Nick-I Hernandez) - 4:45
10. All Gone Now (feat.Nick-I Hernandez) - 5:54
11. Down on the Water (feat.Rusty Zinn) - 3:56
12. Come Home (feat.Nick-I Hernandez) - 3:16
13. Going Down to New Orleans (feat.Willie K) - 3:44
14. Days Gone By (feat.Taj Mahal) - 7:18
15. Get My Baby Back (feat.Nick-I Hernandez) - 4:53
16. Blues World (Taj Mahal) - 3:30

Wyland's Blues Planet Band, featuring Taj Mahal and 38 legendary Blues artists, bring you an incredible blues masterpiece.  And music is a big part of it.' By placing music side by side with his concerns for the world's ocean and the earth's body's of water Wyland stresses the message he has dedicated his life communicating and educating to countless people worldwide, particularly the younger generation. The marine teachings and ocean-related themes have resulted in moving and revealing lyrics- or poems as he prefers to call the resulting songs. The newly formed (and soon to be touring a city near you!) Wyland Blues Planet Band features a unique array of musicians performing a genre-busting mix of blues-related music incorporating rock, jazz, reggae, and New Orleans.

The Best of Blues Planet

Mikey Junior - Traveling North

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2024
Time:43:01 
Size:99,1 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Old Enough to Know - 3:57
 2. Taboo Love - 4:45
 3. You Hurt Me - 3:34
 4. Crazy over You - 4:04
 5. Way Too Fast - 5:06
 6. Brown Derby Liquor - 4:21
 7. Cover Me - 4:29
 8. She Can Do What She Wants To - 2:58
 9. Hit the Road Jack - 3:19
10. Sittin' & Cryin' the Blues - 6:25

Mikey Junior burst onto the blues scene less than a dozen years ago and since that time has amassed an impressive catalog of music and praise from both music fans and industry insiders. 
When the oldest continuously running blues society in the world says you're the "real deal", that has to mean something. When blues forums toss your name around with the likes of harmonica masters like Little Walter and Sonny Boy...that has to mean something.
Of course, there will always be skeptics.
But to the blues fans of the northeast Unites States Mikey Jr. is chasing the masters at a pace that's frightening.
Growing up on the tough streets of Trenton, New Jersey, Mikey Jr. is a self-taught prodigy. With his impressive collection of vintage tapes, cd's, records, and videos, Mikey spent the better part of his youth immersing himself in the world of blues music. By the time he was twenty-one, he was allready a road-tested player, making even a ardent blues purists, take notice.Mikey Jr. never set out to re-write the pages of blues history, but through his true love of the music and his undying dedication to the masters that came before him, it seemsall but certainthat Mikey Jr. will scribe his name in the annals of blues history - right along side the very masters that influence his every performance.

Traveling North

Snake Mary - 11 17

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2013
Time:44:15 
Size:101,5 MB 
Label:Silverley Records 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock/Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Dystopia - 3:50
 2. Holly Got A Monkey - 4:50
 3. Let's Walk In The Fire - 3:25
 4. Lay By The River - 4:48
 5. Consequences - 4:13
 6. And You Will Know My Name - 4:55
 7. Sucker - 4:07
 8. Then, Of Course - 5:04
 9. Cry No More - 3:51
10. All Our Birds Have Flown - 5:07

Snake Mary is a newly formed band that has just sprouted up from the roots of UK blues rock.  The group is the culmination of guitarist and songwriter Kevin Barber’s efforts to complete the album he’d always been meant to record. After a fourteen-month long quest in search for the perfect Voice to sing his music, Barber stumbled upon Beccy Brennan at seedy jam session in Germany. Snake Mary was finally perfected when the last missing piece of the puzzle—Brennan’s partner Damon—popped up to serve as drummer.The debut album 11 17 opens hard with “Dystopia,” a powerful track nurtured by a wailing harmonica and cautionary lyrics bemoaning the ills of humanity. The silly second track “Holly Got A Monkey” highlights Damon’s drumming and includes vocals by Barber as well as Brennan. On “Let’s Walk In The Fire,” Snake Mary showcases their versatility and dynamic sounds, utilizing a double bass and vocal looping on Brennan. “Lay By The River” is a toe-tapping track with surprisingly macabre lyrics, followed by the ballad “Consequences,” the band’s first single. “And You Will Know My Name” is a grittier track written in the spirit of vengeance, while “Sucker” is a sexy, bluesy track speaking of a love affair that shouldn’t be. “Cry No More” opens with an enticing blues riff and follows through with Brennan’s authoritative vocals and Barber’s guitar shredding. Brennan’s voice evokes Karen Carpenter in the album’s acoustic closing track, “All Our Birds Have Flown,” while Barber also incorporates a delicate string section.Snake Mary is the manifestation of Barber’s lifelong musical aspirations. Drawing inspiration from figures such as Rory Gallagher and Joe Bonamassa, Barber blends aspects from country, blues, rock, and at times soul, to create a varied and eclectic sound. Barber should be proud to have successfully recorded the album that he’d always dreamt of, and should be prepared gain a following of blues fans that enjoy his album.
(https://bluesrockreview.com/2013/09/snake-mary-11-17-review.html)

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The Used Blues Band - Used Again

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2013
Time:44:42 
Size:102,7 MB 
Label:Tate Music Group Records 
Styles:Blues/Electtric Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. You Gotta Move - 3:48
 2. Pretty Woman - 4:34
 3. 747 - 4:53
 4. Smoke 'em If You Got 'em - 3:14
 5. Money - 3:21
 6. Gonna Move To Kansas City - 4:41
 7. Red Dress - 3:06
 8. Ealry In The Morning - 5:41
 9. Too Late - 3:06
10. Boy From Ca - 4:45
11. Nobody Know You - 3:27

"The Used Blues Band" is a 5 piece high energy guitar & harmonica driven dance blues band. Voted the best blues act by the "Sacramento Blues Society" for the last 2 years, internationally recognized as semi-finalist in the prestigious "International Blues Challenge" in Memphis for 2012 and 2013 and one of the most popular blues bands in northern California. With a recently released CD, a recording contract signed with "Tate Music Group Records" for the next CD, the band is ready to perform anywhere, anytime!
A roadie from the age of 13, Sean "Harmonica Mac" McGroarty traveled the country with some of the biggest rock & blues bands of the late 70's & early 80's. Later learning to play the blues harp himself, Sean has taught under and performed with "Blues Hall Of Fame" legend Darrell Mansfield and others such as Tommy Castro, Rod Piazza and Ana Popovic. Awarded "Harmonica Player Of The Year" and "Band Leader Of The Year" for 2013 by the "West Coast Blues Hall Of Fame" as well as a finalist for the "International Blues Challenge Best Harmonica Player Award" in Memphis sponsored by Lee Oskar for 2012 and 2013, Sean and "The Used Blues Band" have performed at the world famous "Monterey Blues Festival" as well as countless clubs and with other blues artists throughout California.
Gary "Guitar" Anthony is a seasoned guitarist having spent over 20 years as a professional studio guitarist, is one of the newest members of the "Las Vegas Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame" and he has performed with Brent Midland of "The Grateful Dead", Jazz Hammond great Terell Prude', blues singer Archie Johnson and many more. Touring at venues such as "Disneyland", "Harrah's Tahoe", "Circle Star Theater" and the "Concord Pavilion", Gary loves the stage and puts on a show every time he performs. His quality of "From The Gut" blues riffs is moving every time he plays.
Raymond Victor has worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles for ten years recording with Sly Stone, Steve Wonder, Bobby Womac and Larry Graham, and has performed with Bobby "Blue" Bland, Big Momma Thorton, Elvin Bishop, Kathi MacDonald, Steve Freund, "Red Archibald and The Internationals" and Luther Tucker.
Diane Dutra, a bassist since the age of 9, soon began playing in the big leagues touring and performing with the likes of Marty Balin of "Jefferson Starship", Luther Tucker, Jimmy McCracklin, Red Archbald and Alvon Johnson from "The Coasters". She knows his way around the fret board and her bass tone and chops are a welcome addition to the band as well as her great vocals.
A full time teacher and performing musician, Steve Trovao is a professional from the word go. As one would expect, Steve has played with the standard laundry list of world class musicians and covers blues rock and many other styles. He is solid and reliable which in the blues world, seperates him from most drummers.
The "Blues Crew" is our legendary list of special guests who sit in with the band at many of our shows such as Alvon Johnson (formerly of "The Coasters"), "Blues Hall Of Fame" giant Darrell Mansfield, "Grammy" winning artist Ira Walker, Bobby Ray Watson (formerly with Ike Turner) and many more.

Used Again

J. T. Watkins - The Best of J. T. Blues You Can Use

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2012
Time:46:16 
Size:106,4 MB 
Label:Arrow Heart Records 
Styles:Blues/Chicago Blues/Soul Blues 
Art:Full

Tracks Listing: 
 1. Bartender Blues - 4:27
 2. Where Did Our Love Go - 5:52
 3. Big City Blues - 5:21
 4. Bull Dog Blues - 3:59
 5. You Kept Me Waiting - 3:44
 6. Come Back Home to Me Baby - 4:46
 7. The Mailman Blues - 4:50
 8. Church Going Girl - 5:14
 9. Blind Girl With a Cane - 3:36
10. Be Careful How You Talk to Me - 4:22

This CD is a great CD and was written from past experience. Once you list to this CD you will fall in love with it.
Enjoy It!

The Best of J. T. Blues You Can Use

Mike Pritchard - The Way I See It

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2001
Time:56:45 
Size:124,4 MB 
Label:Stouthouse Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Dont Leave Her Cryin in the Night - 4:14
 2. Jacqueline - 4:51
 3. Since You Left Me - 6:15
 4. You Are the Center of My Universe - 5:36
 5. I've Got Your Heart - 4:10
 6. Wednesday Morning - 4:49
 7. Make Up a Lover - 4:36
 8. It's Your Pride - 2:49
 9. Do Me a Favor - 7:52
10. I'll Be Here - 6:00
11. Out of My Lonely Mind - 5:32

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.' These were Muhammad Ali's fighting words. Let me introduce you to Mike Pritchard, a singer/songwriter/musician whose blues-styled Tex-Mex music can waft gently like a butterfly, or can come exploding right in your face like a bee sting. Born and raised in Lubbock Texas, the area that has produced so many music-oriented people, Mike Pritchard is well known around the region. To survive in the music world, you have to be good. As they say, no talent, no job. Mike doesn't have to worry about that; he has talent. I've been a fan of his for a long time. I asked Mike why so much musical talent has come from the West Texas area, and he replied, 'I think the standard of quality here is set very high. That standard of excellence has been so good, for so long.' From his first band in the ninth grade called The Brimstones, playing Beatles and Stones type of music, he's had several bands since and was on the road touring. One day, Mike thought about it and felt he wasn't spending enough time with his wife, Tiffny, and their children. He came back to Lubbock to stay and formed his latest band, Mike Pritchard's Blue Thunder and Lighting Horns, which is, as I've described it many times, a coalescing of New Orleans blues with the horns and the originality of the West Texas 'Tex-Mex' sound. However, that band is not what you'll hear on this release. Mike had some songs he'd already written and some new ones he'd just finished, and he wanted to bring in some talented musicians {very easy to do in Lubbock, Texas!} to play on certain tracks. As this music was primarily blues and pop oriented, his horns just wouldn't work. Mike said he had no real theme for this CD, 'just some good songs to preserve for posterity.' 'Out of my lonely mind' is a slow dance song with attitude. That's Lubbockite Don Caldwell playing saxophone on this track. This is one of my favorites {if I'm allowed to say so} along with 'You are the Center of My Universe,' which features the wonderful voice of Leslie Sawyer harmonizing with Mike. There's a lot of music in this song, and it really works. This up tempo love song has some conscientious lyrics, and it's one of those songs you hear and then whistle all day long. One thing I really like about Mike is that he believes in what he sings. After recording 'You Are the Center of My Universe,' He listened to the playback and told Wally Moyers {owner and engineer of Lubbock' Studio 84 where these tracks were recorded}, 'I can't sing this, I don't believe in these lyrics.' Mike then rewrote the lyrics right then and there, recorded again, and rewrote the lyrics one more time until he was satisfied. Asked for his favorite track, Mike replied, 'Wednesday morning' because 'I gave birth to it and it hit the ground running. Also, I got to Play some harmonica on it.' Mike also played a chime on this song. I use the singular, as he played one solitary note on the chime. You'll hear it right after the line 'standing at the door.' By the way, you'll hear two basses on this, and Chuck Brown played both of them. This displays a lot of power for a slow song. 'I'll Be There' is one of those songs I know will sound great when performed live. There are also some good Lyrics in 'It's Your Pride,' an up tempo song. 'Make Up a Lover' will really fool you with it's very slow, then as I said before, mike explodes right in your face. 'Do Me a Favor' has a slow rolling beat to it that is mesmerizing. Danny Dukatnik's bluesy piano on 'Since You Left Me' is just as infectious, you'll like it. The long rolling sax solo on 'Since You Left Me' was done by Don Wise {who plays with Delbert McClinton Band}. Actually, his sax is prominent all the way through. And where did mike get that growl in his voice on this? If I had to pick another favorite, this would be it. I really like Mike's band with the horns, and this is a pleasant diversion from that. I also admire Mike as one of our 'locals' who didn't run off to Austin as so many have. He stayed in Lubbock and keeps providing us with his great music. 'Lubbock's job is to supply the rest of the world with musicians,' quipped Mike with a smile. I agree. When I wrote this, the working title was The Way I See It. I hope he keeps that title, as it fully explains what this CD is all about. If you visit Lubbock, check the newspaper. Odds are that Mike Prichard will be performing somewhere in town this weekend. Make sure you don't miss him; you're in for a treat!

The Way I See It