James Ibold And The Impostors - In The Third Degree

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 1996
Time: 50:07 
Size: 118,0 MB 
Label: Mirage
Styles: Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. One Take Back - 3:52
 2. In The Third Degree - 6:07
 3. She's Ah Back-Stabber - 3:58
 4. The End Of My Rope - 6:50
 5. Baby, Please Come Home - 5:10
 6. Call It Stormy Monday - 5:05
 7. A-Leslie For Lonnie - 4:37
 8. Lady, My Lady - 4:22
 9. Walking On A Tight-Rope - 5:02
10. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - 5:00

US blues singer and guitarist who played with pianist Big Joe" Duskin.

 In The Third Degree

James Ibold's Impostors - James Ibold's Impostors and the Bold Face Horns

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 1992
Time: 48:04 
Size: 136,2 MB 
Label: Mirage
Styles: Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Ibold frottement de pieds a la ville de fleuve - 4:03
 2. Smokin' Bridge - 4:33
 3. Rule of Thumb - 4:20
 4. Halfway - 6:56
 5. Election Day - 4:17
 6. Don' Let Me Be Misunderstood - 3:26
 7. Off the Cuff Blues - 6:32
 8. Tornado Drunk - 5:29
 9. Roses in the Morning Dew - 5:07
10. It's Goin' to Come Back on You - 3:17
US blues singer and guitarist who played with pianist Big Joe" Duskin.

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The Rockin' Jake Band - Let's Go Get 'Em

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 1995
Time: 54:44 
Size: 129,0 MB 
Label: Rabadash Records
Styles: R&B/Harmonica Blues/Blues Soul
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Secret Name -  3:56
 2. Sophisticated Cissy -  3:54
 3. Attracted To The Light -  5:46
 4. Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky (From Now On) -  2:23
 5. Paradise Ride -  4:27
 6. Show Me Your Pretties -  3:53
 7. Ba You Sunset -  3:00
 8. Me And My Brothers -  4:05
 9. New Lovers -  5:26
10. Bigger Than God Himself -  7:42
11. Them So Bad - 10:06

Musicians:
Rockin’ Jake – Harmonicas
Chip Wilson – Guitar & Vocals
Angelo Nocentelli – Bass & Vocals
Earl J. Smith Jr. – Drums & Vocals

Rockin’ Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters,WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Jake has conjured up this formula that is blowing crowds away from coast to coast. Widely known as a touring juggernaut among his peers, his schedule of over 200 performances per year include clubs, concert venues, and festivals.Based out of New Orleans since 1990, Rockin’ Jake relocated since being flooded out by Hurricane Katrina, then settled in St. Louis and now lives in Southern Florida.Originally from the East Coast, the “blues bug” bit at an early age for Jake. He immersed himself in the thriving regional blues scene, which boasted such talents as Roomful of Blues, Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard and Sugar Ray. Primarily self-taught, Jake briefly studied with Jerry Portnoy, harmonica player for Muddy Waters.In 1990, when Jake moved to New Orleans where he began to work with such notable New Orleans mainstays as: blues diva Marva Wright, Mem Shannon, Coco Robicheaux, Little Freddie King, Tommy Ridgley, Eddie Bo and other local legends. During this time Jake also toured nationally with G. Love & Special Sauce, blues and pop legend Maria Muldaur as well as logging international miles with bluesman T.J, Wheeler. He was selected to perform in an all-star band featuring blues legends Pinetop Perkins and Hubert Sumlin at the Howlin’ Wolf.In 1995 he formed the Rockin’ Jake Band as an outlet for his original music and his unique swampy sounds. One year later Jake recorded his debut CD, “Let’s Go Get ‘Em” (on Rabadash Records) which earned him national recognition. In 1999 Jake produced “Badmouth”, on Zuluzu records followed by “Full-Time Work” in 2002 on the same label. It included an all-star cast of musicians such as John Gros (Papa Grows Funk), Ron Johnson (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe), Bryan Stoltz (the funky Meters), Ben Ellman and Theryl “Houseman” de Clouet (Galactic). In the spring of 2004 he recorded his band’s first live cd. Over four days in Key West, Florida at the Green Parrot, he and his band recorded 5 p.m. Breakfast on Zuluzu records. Jake’s work has also been heard on the soundtrack of “The Big Easy” television series, the theme for the “Mike Ditka Show, ” and a Miller Beer commercial. In 2010, Rockin’ Jake became an official BBQ judge for the Kansas City Barbque Society!He is a five-time winner of Off Beat Magazine’s coveted Best of the Beat award for best harmonica player. Jake is truly a hard working musician with extraordinary talent. He and his band pour out their souls in every performance with high energy and electricity which consistently brings the audience to their feet. In his spare time Jake managed to snare some culinary kudos in New Orleans, taking the trophy for “Best Barbequed Brisket” at the 1999 New Orleans Musicians Barbeque Competition, and launching his own line of signature hot sauce: “Badmouth” (the edible version)…”man it’s hot!”…just like the band! Jake also takes time to give back to his New Orleans community with Project Prodigy Music Camp for children as well as the Blues in the Schools programs in New Orleans and other cities in the US.

 Let's Go Get 'Em

A.J. Croce - Twelve Tales

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2013
Time: 40:33 
Size: 93,8 MB 
Label: Compass Records
Styles: Blues/Rock/Soul/Singer-Songwriter
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Right On Time - 3:43
 2. Always and Evermore - 3:11
 3. Rollin' On - 3:31
 4. What is Love - 3:26
 5. Tarnished and Shining - 3:57
 6. Make It Work - 3:25
 7. Call of Love - 2:44
 8. Easy Money - 3:00
 9. Momentary Lapse of Judgement - 2:52
10. Keep the Change - 3:23
11. Venus and Adonis - 2:43
12. The Time Is Up - 4:33

Like father, like son? Not always as A.J. Croce, son of Jim, has proven since he started his solo career 20 years ago. Not only does A.J. sound little to nothing vocally like his famous dad, his music is far more eclectic, specifically jazz influenced, than his father’s earthier, traditional singer/songwriter work. A.J.’s eighth album (for his seventh label) finds him recording 6 singles, A and B sides, with a half dozen different producers in as many cities. The names include everyone from the legendary likes of Allen Toussaint and “Cowboy” Jack Clement to Kevin Killen and Mitchell Froom. All songs were released, one each month, in 2013, but anyone who might have missed them can catch up with this handy 41 minute compilation. As you might expect, the approach is diverse with the younger Croce shifting from the gutsy jazz/blues of “The Time is Up” to the Latin tinged, Joe Jackson styled gospel/pop “The Call of Love” to the more rollicking boogie-woogie soul of “Rollin’ On,” a track co-written with Leon Russell, and sounds it. He shifts into the light country pop of the Nick Lowe variety in “What is Love” and floats like Paul Simon on “Venus & Adonis.” New Orleans gets a tasty spin on “Easy Money” and the twang C&W on “Momentary Lapse of Judgment” shows Croce’s comfort with Nashville music.
Regardless of the genre, Croce slides into these songs with an easy charm. His comfy, grainy voice ties the tracks together and the live in the studio performances keep the tunes buoyant. With a classy, sophisticated touch that gives the project a sweet, slightly rootsy feel, the album flows remarkably well, especially considering its Frankenstein-like construction. While nothing jumps out as a striking performance, this is a pleasant and enjoyable collection by a talented songwriter not content to be hastily or conveniently labeled as someone cashing in on a famous last name.

Twelve Tales

Hank Mowery - Excuses Plenty

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2015
Time: 34:42
Size: 79,6 MB
Label: Blue Bella Records / Burnside
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

Tracks Listing:
 1. Anna Lee - 3:11
 2. I Don't Want To Know - 3:38
 3. Excuses Plenty - 4:42
 4. Walk With Me - 4:07
 5. One And Only - 2:46
 6. Little Bit Of Rhythm - 3:11
 7. Cry For Me - 2:30
 8. Would You Still Love Me On A Rainy Day - 4:20
 9. Telephone Is Ringing - 4:30
10. I'm So Glad - 1:42

Hank Mowery raced onto the local and regional blues scene in the Mid 90's his band The Hawktones. As General Manager of The Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, Mowery honed his skills jamming nightly with the local and national blues acts that happened through The Kitchen. During this time Mowery had the opportunity to share the stage with true legends of the blues such as Pinetop Perkins, Gary Primich, William Clarke, Little Charlie & The Nightcats, Anson Funderburg, Mark Hummel, Rusty Zinn & many more.In 1996 & 1998 Mowery had the opportunity to tour briefly with Blacktop recording artist Mike Morgan & The Crawl filling in for their ailing front man. Mike Morgan comments "I was amazed that Hank could step in on a national level like he did, He is a cool harmonica player and singer with an old school feel, like Little Walter and Big Walter Horton...the cool stuff. Two minutes in our first show we knew he wasn't a replacement, he was part of the band." Over the years Mowery has had the pleasure of playing with Doug Deming, Dennis Gruenling, Greg “Fingers” Taylor, Little Frank & The Premiers, George Bedard, Steve Nardella, Rusty Zinn, Ronnie James Webber, Mark Hummel, Bill Lupkin, Joe Filisko, Jim Liban, Nick Moss and the legendary Gary Primich.With the release of his CD ACCOUNT TO ME on Old Pal Records and the follow up EXCUSES PLENTY on the Blue Bella Records label, Mowery leaps onto the international scene and is causing a buzz around the blues community. The fresh sound of the recordings, different textures in the music and strong musicianship are causing people to stop and take note of this formidable blues/roots outfit. With a follow up CD taking shape in the studio you can bet you will be hearing about Hank Mowery for a long time to come.This band weaves together a show laced with old school sensibilities and modern day energy. Chicago Standards, Texas Shuffles or West Coast Swing, you will know it is Hank Mowery and you will like what you hear.

 Excuses Plenty

The Mo' Jelly Band - Homemade Jam

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2013
Time: 62:45 
Size: 144,4 MB 
Label: Self-Released
Styles: Blues/Funky Blues

Art: Front 
 1. Losin' You - 4:10
 2. Null and Void - 4:39
 3. Can't Hide It - 4:08
 4. Tribute to the Big Chief - 4:29
 5. Ditch It Overboard - 6:08
 6. Out in the Woods - 5:03
 7. Goin' Down to Texas - 4:36
 8. Tangled Up in Blue - 8:32
 9. Spread the Jelly - 4:43
10. Sweet Thang - 4:52
11. Workin' Man - 5:42
12. Closin' Times Blues - 5:36

Independent After several years of spreading their jam around the city of New Orleans, Mo' Jelly Band has released its fi rst album to a number of eagerly waiting fans. The fun-loving band of local Gentilly and French Quarter natives released Homemade Jam in 2013, contributing their homegrown funk'd-out style to the musically famous city. Their musical admiration of New Orleans greats such as Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Ernie K-Doe, the Meters, the Radiators, and James Rivers seems to have heavily infl uenced the album's tone. Their way of pulling together a number of sounds and rhythms in an improv-like action affi rms the band members’ individual stints and talented musical skills in the industry over the years. Many have played alongside other great musical acts at historic local and regional venues, including playing the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and touring with Cajun bands across Europe. Homemade Jelly is a twisted trifecta of bluesy soul funk, with sprinkles of Southern-styled rhythm and blues that only a native could understand. The album was recorded with all six band members: Johnny Price (guitar/vocals), Bobby Perkins (guitar/vocals), Mike Sipos (drums), Doug Ridley (keyboards/vocals), Mike Delacerda (bass), and Buddy Francioni (vocals), with a few great featured musician, including former Radiators percussionist Glenn “Kul” Sears. This debut album is seemingly the album of a veteran band. From electrifying, horn-blaring second-line styled tracks like "Tribute to the Big Chief," to saucy blues tracks like "Closing Time Blues," Homemade Jam presents a classic, temporary sound that is nothing less than “Funky Blues".

Homemade Jam

James Grant & Small Mercies - James Grant & Small Mercies

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 1997
Time: 38:38 
Size: 90,3 MB 
Label: Socan Records
Styles: Modern Electric Blues
Art: Full

Tracks Listing:
 1. So Many Nights - 4:09
 2. Bent Out Of Shape - 3:40
 3. Jade - 3:52
 4. Talk Is Cheap - 4:19
 5. Bigger Than Life - 3:58
 6. They're The Ones - 4:44
 7. Never Far Away - 3:59
 8. Small Mercies - 4:24
 9. Soul Resurrection - 5:28

Not to be confused with the Australian, Brisbane based band, "Small Mercies". This album is from the Vancouver based soul blues outfit, Small Mercies, led by James Grant. James Grant is an accomplished and skilfull guitarist who will impress you with his evocative soulful guitar playing. This album is very much soul blues based in the style of Robert Cray, but also has good jazz, blues and prog. rock touches with Gary Moore and Joe Satriani influences. "Jade", and "So Many Nights" are just two of the nine solid tracks on the album. A very good, but short album from a talented band who have received various accolades in Vancouver, B.C. James, himself, has won many awards for composing, live performances and recording. He has a self produced album, "Mythology", available, consisting of original instrumental compositions, which may be worth hearing.James was originally born in Montreal where his father James Mcpherson was the first violinist for the Montreal symphony. The family decided to move to Vancouver, and so James’ high school years were spent on the west coast. At five years of age he exhibited signs of interest in playing the guitar, taking his fathers’ violin, he flipped it and holding and plucking it like a six-string. By the time James reached seventeen, he was playing the A circuit in Vancouver accompanying well known musicians like Warren Cann of Ultravox , and Ra McGuire (Trooper’s vocalist.) . Then came Crosstown Bus, a highly successful and well-known Vancouver band that played mostly southern blues-rock, like ZZ top. After Crosstown Bus came a band called Jet... a five piece that included Jim Vallance ( Brian Adam's co-writer) on drums and John Hall (of Prism) as well as renowned Vancouver vocalist Kenny McColl. By this time James was established as one of Vancouver’s premiere guitar players. James worked for Bruce Allen and Sam Feldman's booking agency for many years with all A circuit Bands. Another Unit of notoriety was called Foxfire, which made an enormous impact on the Vancouver music scene featuring well known vocalist, Joanie Bye, Dave Taylor (Bryan Adam's Bass Player.)This outfit had a hit single called Hollywood, which received ample airplay. By this time James put his own recording Studio together and recorded his album. 'Armed with an Attitude' on which he played all instruments and wrote all the music and lyrics. He then put an original band together with artists like Lee Olifant (who won a CARAS award for best Bass. Next came the album James Grant and “Small Mercies” written by James. This group took Vancouver by storm as they swept the major categories in the annual “Demo Listen derby”. In addition to walking away with first- place Honors for best Vancouver band, John Howard won best bass player, Frank Dato took best drummer honors and James won best guitarist. His Music was then placed on the well-known seeds compilation album, which honors the winners of the Annual C FOX Best band of the year event. They were invited to play at the Famous Sumac Mountain annual event along with some of the top bands on the west coast. James had a special invitation to play at Lou Gosset Jr’s wrap party in Vancouver for the movie “Inspector”. Lou Gosset Jr chose Small Mercies because ‘he loved their material’. The Opening for their CD party at the Roxy was a Fantastic success. 'So many Nights' and 'Jade' an instrumental guitar piece were both aired on CFOX radio. © http://www.jamesgrantguitar.com/smallmerciealbum.html/

James Grant & Small Mercies

Abita Blues - Louisiana Crude

Bitrate: 320K/s

Year: 2010
Time: 46:28 
Size: 106,4 MB 
Label: Self-Released
Styles: Blues/ Louisiana Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. For A Good Time Call - 4:31
 2. Wild Pierre - 5:21
 3. Bayou Born - 4:18
 4. All Kinds of Crazy - 3:58
 5. Bottle Caps - 4:19
 6. Junkyard Dog - 2:46
 7. Keep Sniffin - 5:08
 8. Summer Time - 3:00
 9. Sweet Whiskey Blues - 4:56
10. The Heron Song - 5:09
11. Louisiana Crude - 2:58

Abita Blues debut album, Louisiana Crude, is a dirty blues portrait of down and out characters, late night odysseys, and Louisiana Crude, in every sense of the word. From folksy, acoustic blues to wash board grit, Louisiana Crude is a tribute to southern back yards, bars, ditches, and bathroom walls.

 Louisiana Crude

Kenny Hughes - Born & Raised

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2024
Time: 36:51 
Size: 84,9 MB 
Label: Self-Released
Styles: Blues/Blues Rock/Funk Rock
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. All Over Me - 5:06
 2. She Knows - 3:34
 3. 19:20 - 3:33
 4. Destiny - 3:38
 5. Wicked Ways - 4:35
 6. Midnight Man - 3:06
 7. Run Along - 3:39
 8. Blues Truth - 4:49
 9. Last Stand - 4:49

South African Blues Rock Singer-Songwriter Kenny Hughes returns with his new album ‘Born & Raised' on Friday 19 January. The album is a testament to the evolution of Kenny as an artist, skilfully blending soulful Blues with Rock undertones. 'Born & Raised' offers a rich tapestry of familiar favourites from the past 5 years plus 2 brand-new tracks, showcasing Kenny's diverse musical prowess. Each track offers a unique narrative, capturing the essence of his journey and musical exploration. Kenny Hughes, who has traversed a musical journey spanning seven years, encapsulates the essence of South African Blues Rock. As a peripatetic Singer-Songwriter, Kenny has enthralled audiences at prestigious venues, festivals, and events. His passion for music, combined with an unwavering dedication to his craft, has culminated in the release of eight singles to date. Six of these singles have been featured on the Mix FM SA Top 40, and three have secured the coveted no. 1 slot (two making it to the overall Top 50 of 2021, and another claiming a spot in the overall Top 40 of 2023).Kenny earned the distinction of being a finalist in the US Banger Music Awards, attaining global radio premieres and features, alongside chart entries in the UK, Germany, Canada, and Australia. His involvement in podcasts and interviews spans the globe, and he has been showcased on TV shows such as Expresso Live, Die Groot Ontbyt, and Doodgewone Jo with Jo Black. Kenny has collaborated with seasoned artists and producers like Jo Ellis, Albert Frost, and Evert Snyman. Additionally, Kenny performs live with The Kenny Hughes Trio, which includes Jayson Pieterse on Bass and Marais Swanepoel on Percussion. Kenny has graced festivals like STRAB and Park Acoustics and has had the privilege of opening for esteemed artists such as Jeremy Loops, Karen Zoid, and Die Heuwels Fantasties.

 Born & Raised

Totally Savage - Trouble Dead Ahead

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2004
Time: 65:53 
Size: 151,6 MB 
Label: Self-Released
Styles: Blues/Blues Rock
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Hurry Up! - 4:53
 2. Walkin' The Thin Line - 3:48
 3. There's No Tellin' - 3:55
 4. Perpetual Motion - 7:11
 5. Take Me Back - 7:12
 6. Inbox Blues - 5:10
 7. I Have Waited - 4:51
 8. Chasin' Love - 3:35
 9. Decide Between Us - 7:11
10. Trouble Dead Ahead - 3:27
11. Unemployment Blues - 5:07
12. The Final Destination - 4:58
13. You Love Rock'n'Roll - 4:29

Totally Savage is an Atlanta-based blues-rock band, featuring original material plus classic blues, rock and southern rock. Totally Savage has performed over 600 shows in Atlanta since 1999. The band blends each member's perspectives and influences and everyone applies their our own "signature" , making it something, special, unique and honest. Original blues-rock, smoldering with tight, soulful and intense performances, blending electric blues with a need to "scratch" that hard-rock "itch".

Trouble Dead Ahead

Little Bobby - Showbiz

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2014
Time: 38:06 
Size: 87,7 MB 
Label: Untouchable Productions
Styles: Blues/Blues Rock/Rockin`Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Telephone Blues - 3:42
 2. Don't Take My Girl - 5:27
 3. Showbiz - 4:58
 4. Mercy Of The Blues - 6:13
 5. Yes It's True - 4:38
 6. Rather Go Blind - 4:16
 7. You Don't Know What It;s Like - 5:37
 8. Upper Room One Day - 3:12

Nobody ever said that playing the blues was easy.
However, it’s the goal of blues musicians to make it appear that way, hiding countless hours of hard work behind seemingly-effortless performances. Not everyone can pull it off and be well-known in “Showbiz,” although they certainly try their hardest.
This year, Minnesota’s “Little Bobby” Houle (last name rhyming with ‘pool’) has put forth his latest CD in an ambitious spirit. He also performed at the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival in Davenport, IA this July. Photos of him from that event can be seen in the August 7, 2014 issue of BluesBlast. He may have sung some songs from “Showbiz” there.
Out of eight total tracks, the only cover is “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James. The others are a mixture of blues, rock and soul. Sometimes the instrumentation doesn’t quite mesh, and Little Bobby’s vocals are rather raw and often buried in the mix.  What makes him and his band tick? They give their all, musically and lyrically, but their unfocused style could benefit from fine-tuning.
2005 was his debut CD, Before the Storm, followed by 2007’s Down, Dirty and Mean, 2008’s I’ve Got a Woman, and a live DVD in 2009 called A Night at the Empire. He’s performed at concerts throughout the U.S. and Europe, including the RAWA Blues Festival in Katiwice, Poland and the Chicago Blues Festival. The Chicago Sun-Times rated Little Bobby and Nora Jean Bruso the number-one band to see. The site reads: “In 2011 the two put together the CD ‘Good Blues’, [which] Little Bobby not only played on but wrote and produced. The album not only appeared on the blues charts but helped push Nora Jean to her 7th BMA nomination for ‘Best Traditional Female Blues Performer.”
Little Bobby’s first instrument was the drums. He got his first set from his aunt and uncle. His passion soon changed and he was turned on by the sound of the guitar. His first influences were the blues style of Jimmy Page and [Jimi] Hendrix. He met another Indian brother, who one day told Bobby, “You have a blues voice.”  Already being self-taught, the improvising style of the blues seemed like a natural fit. After getting a cheap recorder he laid down his first blues cut “Hey There Storm” and got his first radio spin on “The Riverside Blues Show.” From there Little Bobby was hooked on the blues.
In the liner notes to the album, Little Bobby says, “…I hope there will be a song on this CD that will help you through tough times or inspires you in your life.” Bobby, who played most of the instruments himself, also thanks saxophonist Maury Finney, drummer Michael “Taco” Valasquez, and second sax player Jimmy Wallace.
In “Showbiz,” at least as it relates to the blues, many are called but few are chosen. Houle has what it takes to make it big! Let’s hope he keeps on truckin’.

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V & the Wholly Cats - A Little Taste

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2007
Time: 61:33 
Size: 142,6 MB 
Label: Self-Released
Styles: Blues/Electric Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. A Little Taste - 4:08
 2. Weight of the World - 4:43
 3. Closer - 5:48
 4. Groundbreaker - 5:29
 5. I Got A Girl - 4:42
 6. I was Born - 3:38
 7. Jail Called Love - 3:33
 8. Louisiana - 4:46
 9. My God - 4:29
10. Narcissistic Blues - 5:01
11. Sugar Babe - 4:06
12. My Little Honey Bee - 6:47
13. You Don't Know Me - 4:17

The seed of the album "A Little Taste" began in New Orleans pre Katrina. It is a 13 song disc which travels the dusty roads of the Delta to New Orleans. It winds through Kansas, Memphis and Chicago and delivers some Texas back road juke joints. Several eras of blues influence this body of songs. Strains of Robert Johnson, BB King, Louis Armstrong, and Charlie Christian dot the landscape of this aural canvas. V & the Wholly Cats are named in homage of the brilliant contributions Charlie Christian left as inspiration for all future generations to enjoy. While in New Orleans, songwriting partners Holly Goulard & Vernon Wills immersed themselves in a study of the blues. The body of songs that emerged filled 4 demo CD's and then some. It was Holly's intuitive insight that was the spark to get Vernon into the studio and record the songs for prosperity. Vernon contacted his drum teacher Mike Michalkow who offered his expertise as a drummer and percussionist. Soon after Shael Wrinch @ Beatty Lane Studios (Vancouver) was onboard as engineer for the session. Bassist, Dave Graber was recruited from Hawaii for the recording date. Amber Goulard offered her services as a vocalist and took some brilliant photographs of the band as well. Keyboardist, Tom Carter simply showed up one morning and asked through the console mic if he could sit in with us, within moments he was one of the Cats completely. The album was recorded 'live off the floor', guitars and vocals were handled by Vernon. This older style method of recording is not commonly employed but was utilized to keep it real. Over the first three days the 13 tracks were laid down and took shape. Some additional editing, percussion and backgrounds were added on the fourth day. Chris Bellman @ Bernie Grundman's mastered the CD, our own Tom Carter provided the art (his art!!) for the liner and Groove House manufactured the CD. Not necessarily the process for an impatient person but we are so proud of the end result. We had a lot of fun and were blessed with magic too! The Wholly Cats came together quite effortlessly, after years of individual endeavor, effort and love for the blues. BB King and Dr. John have been a lifelong inspiration and thrust of influence. Listen and enjoy! 

 A Little Taste

Tom Cowley - Access All Areas

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2007
Time: 42:40 
Size: 98,1 MB 
Label: Gypsy Kate Records
Styles: Rock/Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Gloves In The Air - 3:13
 2. Thickness Of Light - 4:48
 3. Life Is A Lonely Road - 6:02
 4. Hear Those Bells - 5:04
 5. Roads - 4:08
 6. I Must Be Insane - 3:33
 7. That Will Do - 3:14
 8. Sunday Afternoon - 3:26
 9. I Wanna Shout I'm Glad I'm Born - 4:23
10. Speedboat Sunday - 4:45

Unfortunately, I have no information about this artist.

Access All Areas

Ri Wolf & The Prairie Hawks - Ri Wolf & The Prairie Hawks

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2024
Time: 56:35 
Size: 130,3 MB 
Label: Voyager Prop Records
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock/Southern Rock/Country Rock/Americana
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Devil Wears A White Dress - 3:54
 2. Pinche El Camino - 2:39
 3. Born On The Blacktop - 3:18
 4. Keep Looking Up - 5:54
 5. Bomb City Baby - 3:37
 6. You Won't Stop The Rain - 4:09
 7. Too Bad - 4:34
 8. Texas Rose - 3:48
 9. Blood Red River - 4:47
10. Won't Stand Here Waiting - 4:27
11. Hard Times Are Comin' - 3:43
12. Sinner - 3:31
13. Long Black Train - 4:35
14. Better Someday - 3:34

After spending the last 14 years as a collegiate track and field coach in Texas and almost 9 years away from music, Rī Wolf has burst back into the music scene with a Grass Roots Americana sound reminiscent of a West Texas Troubadour making his way back home. Rī is returning with a sound that’s rooted in great songwriting, unforgettable melodies and rugged authenticity.

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Gregg Allman - Come On In (Live San Francisco '87)

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2022
Time: 78:09 
Size: 179,4 MB 
Label: Wolf Tree Records
Styles: Rock/Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Don't Want You No More -  2:50
 2. Not My Cross To Bear -  5:16
 3. Old Time Feelin' -  4:16
 4. Faces Without Names -  3:44
 5. Trouble No More -  3:40
 6. Anything Goes -  4:10
 7. Hot Lanta' -  4:39
 8. Those Things That You Used To Do -  4:24
 9. Queen of Hearts -  7:49
10. I'm No Angel -  3:54
11. Statesboro Blues -  6:09
12. Please Call Home -  3:18
13. Whipping Post - 13:27
14. One Way Out - 10:28

Gregg Allman is undoubtedly among rock and roll’s greatest and most influential artists, his soul-fired and still utterly distinctive voice one of the defining sounds in all of American music. From his founding role in the one and only Allman Brothers Band to his long and storied solo career, Allman has proven himself an iconic singer/songwriter and exceptional practitioner of the American blues tradition. The survivor of unimaginable loss, alcohol and drug addictions as well as a successful 2010 liver transplant, Allman has also accrued a remarkable list of honors over his five decade career, including the ABB’s 1995 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards as well as his own 2006 induction to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

Come On In (Live San Francisco '87)

Mauricio Sahady - Vicio Valvulado

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2005
Time: 56:32 
Size: 130,0 MB 
Label: Tratore/Blues Time Records
Styles: Blues 
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Mulher Brasil -  4:53
 2. Vem brincar -  4:34
 3. Curiosa mente -  4:27
 4. You've got love her with the feeling -  5:04
 5. Olhar vulpino -  4:47
 6. Rio de janeiro slim's jump -  3:33
 7. Dificil dizer -  6:24
 8. Sem o teu amor -  4:40
 9. Shuffle do Sahady -  5:02
10. Senhor! - 13:04

At the forefront of blues in Portuguese, Maurício Sahady presents in Vício Valvulado, nine new songs, with lyrics and guitar solos more improved than ever. Sense of humor, irony, disappointment, suffering, passion and sex...

Vicio Valvulado

Slim Harpo - The Legendary Jay Miller Sessions Volume 4: Blues Hangover

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 1976
Time: 31:40 
Size: 73,6 MB 
Label: Flyright Records
Styles: Blues
Art: Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I'm a King bee - 2:52
 2. This ain't no place for me - 4:09
 3. That ain't your business - 2:01
 4. You ain't had to cry - 2:37
 5. Instrumental (Moody Blues) - 2:25
 6. Late last night - 2:20
 7. Blues Hangover - 2:39
 8. Things gonna change - 2:52
 9. That's alright - 2:48
10. Wonderin' and Worryin' - 1:57
11. What's goin' on - 2:49
12. One more day - 2:05

James Isaac Moore
American blues singer, songwriter and harmonica player and a leading exponent of the swamp blues style.
Born: January 11, 1924 in Lobdell, Louisiana.
Died: January 31, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Heart attack)
Early in his career he performed under the pseudonym of "Harmonica Slim" at local nightclubs and bars.
He began recording in the mid-1950s and released his first record as Slim Harpo in 1957.His hits include "I'm A King Bee", "I've Got Love If You Want It", "Rainin' In My Heart", "Buzzin' ", "I Love The Life I Live", "Little Queen Bee" and "Baby, Scratch My Back". His songs have been covered by The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, The Kinks and many others.He died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 46, and was buried in Mulatto Bend Cemetery in Port Allen, Louisiana.

Blues Hangover

Microwave Dave And The Nukes - Goodnight, Dear

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 1995
Time: 57:40 
Size: 138,9 MB 
Label: Blues Works Records
Styles: Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Last Call For Alcohol - 5:04
 2. Pay Bo Diddley - 3:46
 3. Born To Boogie Woogie - 5:36
 4. Got My Mind Made Up - 4:52
 5. Road Runner - 4:53
 6. If The Four Winds Don't Change - 3:13
 7. 20% Alcohol - 4:32
 8. Nothin' But The Blues - 3:58
 9. Body And Fender Man - 4:01
10. Start Me To Drinkin' - 3:22
11. Atomic Powered - 3:25
12. Highway's Like A Woman - 5:12
13. Jesus Was Smart - 2:09
14. Peace In The Alley - 3:32

A powerful and unique trio from Alabama. Their style is incorporating Thorogood, Chicago Slim, Hutto etc. The production is excellent, the recording perfect. It's great pleasure playing this album very loud. Heavy amplified slide guitar played the traditional way. Warning! This is great guitar boogie music, but it's NO rock! DAVE GALLAHER - gtr/voc, RICK GODFREY - bass, MIKE ALEXANDER - drums. Special guests: JERRY McCAIN - hca, JOHNNY SANDLIN - gtr, etc.

Goodnight, Dear

40 Thieves - Wanna Get Home To You

Bitrate: 320K/s

Year: 2020
Time: 45:43 
Size: 105,8 MB 
Label: Self-Released
Styles: Funky Swampy Rock/Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. The Best Things In Life Are Free - 4:04
 2. EveryBody Wants To Be Somebody - 4:57
 3. Wanna Get Home To You - 4:24
 4. Gypsy Woman Blues - 4:29
 5. Diamonds And Gold - 3:51
 6. Love In Vain - 5:02
 7. Smile In Your Eyes - 5:06
 8. Let Love In - 4:05
 9. Nothing To Loose - 4:54
10. Our Back Door - 4:47

With his 2020 CD ’Wanna Get Home to You’, recorded and produced by multi ARIA award winner Shane Nicholson now making headway into the Australian Country/Americana scene, Scott is building a repertoire of thought provoking and catchy original tunes.

Wanna Get Home To You

Matthew Robinson And The Texas Blues Band - Matthew Robinson And The Texas Blues Band

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2001
Time: 49:59 
Size: 114,9 MB 
Label: Dialtone Records
Styles: Blues/Texas Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I'm Mr, Jody - 7:32
 2. Eee. Tee - 5:06
 3. Don't Start Me To Talking - 2:26
 4. Bumblebee - 3:39
 5. It Takes A Long Time To Break In A New Broom - 4:24
 6. I Asked For Water - 2:11
 7. Too Many Dirty Dishes - 6:14
 8. I Got What It Takes - 3:52
 9. Wet Paper Sack - 4:53
10. Too Many Drivers - 3:17
11. Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On - 2:49
12. Party All Night - 3:30

Matthew Robinson's been hard at work in Austin's Eastside clubs for many years now, as well as heading to Europe and playing with Blues Boy Hubbard, Willie Foster, and of course his own Texas Blues Band. This, his second disc, shanghais other members of the local Dialtone stable, including guitarist Johnny Moeller and hornblowers Duck Jennings and Ephraim Owens, so "Texas Blues Band" is right: This is the no-frills blues of the Fifties or Sixties, without a whiff of rock, revisionism, or irony. Robinson's hollow-body guitar tone is warm and fat, his playing fluid and expressive. There's plenty of humor that runs through the best blues, with Robinson lamenting his girlfriend's "Too Many Dirty Dishes" and getting some great dish-scrubbing sounds out of his guitar. The band hits its stride on the horn-driven stroll "Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On" and "It Takes a Long Time to Break in a New Broom." In true Sixties R&B style, Robinson even addresses "all the fine ladies out there" on "I'm Mr. Jody." Yup, this is the real deal; sweaty blues, club blues, the kind you have to look a little harder for. The kind you're always glad you found.

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George Friend - Looka Here!

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2004
Time: 49:31 
Size: 114,2 MB 
Label: Blues Leaf Records
Styles:Blues/Rockin' Blues 
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. The Grinder - 3:52
 2. Sit Down Baby - 3:54
 3. Lazy Ass - 3:10
 4. Looka Here - 4:05
 5. Whole Lotta Trouble - 6:14
 6. All Jacked Up - 4:42
 7. Trick This Fool - 4:42
 8. Drunkard's Alibi - 3:57
 9. Juicy - 4:15
10. 1540 Special - 3:47
11. El Lechero - 3:05
12. Wanna Tell - 3:44

Inspired by his father's record collection of '50's-'60's-r&b, rock&roll and blues, George Friend started performing at 14 years old, and later performed a series of shows with poet Allen Ginsberg. Later he moved to Detroit where he furthered his jazz studies and was mentored by the controversial John Sinclair. It was Sinclair who gave George the inspiration to deeply engage himself in Blues music. While playing in Detroit, he performed behind Sinclair playing Thelonius Monk and Robert Johnson tunes. He joined Detroit's most famous R&B/Funk/Soul band, The Sun Messenger; A flight that would take him from neighborhood bar to the concert stage.

Looka Here!

Stringbean and the Stalkers - Hey Hey

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 1995
Time: 56:18 
Size: 129,6 MB 
Label: Blues Leaf Records
Styles: Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Cold Hard Rain -  2:03
 2. Tore Up -  4:01
 3. Worried Life Blues -  3:20
 4. Bring It on Home -  2:48
 5. Who's Been Talking - 10:17
 6. Showplace Shuffle -  2:50
 7. Last Night -  2:54
 8. Doin' the Shout -  8:07
 9. Deep Ellem Blues -  6:13
10. Birmingham Blues -  1:57
11. Stalkin' -  3:06
12. Great Change -  2:27
13. Forty Four Blues -  3:24
14. You're so Fine -  2:45

Stringbean & The Stalkers, New Jersey's "long strange blues band," presents an eclectic album/
Stringbean is the pre-eminent Bluesman of the Jersey Shore. He is one who has always stayed true to his roots. A veteran performer and recording artist/ The band features Sim Cain on drums, Dan Mulvey on stand-up bass and Joe Murphy on guitar. They have been joined by legendary guitarist Hubert Sumlin recently for some memorable shows. Stringbean is a true Bluesman. He does what comes naturally and he does it very well. Playing guitar and harp simutaneously is no easy task, but after a lifetime of devotion to his craft, he does it effortlessly. Stringbean is also a gifted songwriter. When Hubert Sumlin said, "You've got some outfit there." he didn't mean his clothes. He was talking about Stringbean's band. Drummer Sim Cain is a star in his own right, his unique, powerful style never waivers from the groove. Dan Mulvey on the "dog house" bass locks down the rhythm section and Joe "Mood Swing" Murphy handles the second guitar chords with aplomb. They respect the blues tradition but are not bound by it. Labels and categories fall away as they freely play what they feel. If you get a chance to see them play, GO, and be prepared to be transported and mesmerized.

Hey Hey

Microwave Dave & The Nukes - Gotta Get A Cadillac

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 1991
Time: 55:48 
Size: 128,7 MB 
Label: Blues/Modern Electric Blues
Styles:Self-Released
Art: Full

Tracks Listing:
 1. Room With A View Of The Blues - 5:26
 2. Look At The Cadillac - 3:25
 3. The River's Invitation - 2:53
 4. Rock Me Baby - 5:20
 5. Georgia Swing - 3:54
 6. Cryin' Won't Help You - 7:17
 7. It Hurts Me Too - 3:57
 8. Theme From 'Peter Gun' - 3:58
 9. Have You Ever Loved A Woman - 5:50
10. Further On Up The Road - 3:06
11. Take Out Some Insurance - 4:22
12. Too Tall To Mambo - 6:12

Their first album, Gotta Get a Cadillac, which might be the best least-known blues album ever recorded, was first released in 1991, then a second time in 1999 under an Australian record-label.Microwave Dave is the unique name of the rocking, but little known blues-band based in Huntsville, Ala. The band was started by Gallaher, who got his nickname in the 1980s. The musician introducing Gallaher at a gig couldn't remember his name. Gallaher's wife thought of a fitting title for the other members of the band - bassist Rick Godfrey and drummer Skip Skipworth. She called them "The Nukes." But don't let the unusual name fool you about their music, because it's fantastic. The fourth track, "Hat," exemplifies Microwave Dave's talent for using distinctive and changing rhythm that makes you want to tap your toes and nod your head to the beat of the music. When the band was playing years ago at a private gig in someone's home, neighbors complained that the music was too loud and called the police. When the police arrived, they just sat in the driveway, mesmerized by the music "because they liked it so much," Gallaher said. 

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Jeremiah Johnson - Straitjacket

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2018
Time: 53:07 
Size: 122,6 MB 
Label: Ruf Records
Styles: Blues/Blues Rock 
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Straitjacket - 4:13
 2. Getting Tired - 3:41
 3. Blues in Her Eyes - 4:23
 4. Keep on Sailing - 3:13
 5. Believe in America - 4:52
 6. King & Queen - 6:02
 7. Dirty Mind - 6:23
 8. 9th and Russell - 4:19
 9. Old School - 5:24
10. Bonneville Shuffle - 3:04
11. Hold My Hand - 4:36
12. Rock & Roll Music to the World - 2:53

Jeremiah Johnson will release his third album, Straitjacket, on August 2018  24th via Ruf Records. Fellow St. Louis native Mike Zito produced the record out of his MARZ studio in Texas. Johnson lived in Houston for 10 years, and finished in first place at the Houston Regional Blues Challenges for three consecutive years before returning to St. Louis in 2011 to win the St. Louis Blues challenge. Johnson’s time in Texas merged Texas blues and St. Louis blues into his current musical stew. Straitjacket is a mix of those two, plus soul, and 50s-style rock and roll. In recording the album, Johnson went for as live a sound as possible, and the result is a spare and lean sonic treat. Jeremiah Johnson roars into the first song, the title track, a smoking mix of James Brown soul meets George Thorogood-style rock and blues, an analogy made obvious by the presence and fine playing of sax player, Frank Bauer. The rhythm section of Benet Schaeffer (drums) and Tom Maloney (bass) lays the groove down. The funky “Getting Tired” also has great groove, with Johnson and Maloney playing in unison, and a chorus featuring a stanza all too familiar to some—“I’m getting tired of getting old, it’s getting old feeling tired.” Yet the song urges listeners to continue on until judgment day. “Blues in her Eyes” slows things down with Lewis Stephens on the organ setting a mournful tone, as Johnson croons, “That’s when I realize, she has the blues in her eyes.”
Another shift in gears occurs with “Keep on Sailing,” a country-rock shuffle reminiscent of some of the songs of the late, great J.J. Cale, and featuring some slide guitar work that reminds me of yet another departed and dearly missed musician, Lowell George of Little Feat. Johnson flashes some humor in this song, singing “Leader of the pack, I’m king of the fools.”  There’s also a nod to substance addiction when Johnson describes “cocaine dreams and whiskey friends” but notes that when they’re gone, “you’ll never see them again.”
“Believe in America” starts off with Johnson expressing his love of America and describing the woes of hard-working people without a pension or who are mired in poverty. From a slow and simmering rock/blues groove, the song briefly switches to a Santana-like interlude (think “Black Magic Woman”) before changing yet again into an Allman Brothers-esque sound, where Johnson and Bauer emulate the unison guitar lines that were a hallmark of the Allman Brothers.
There’s no doubting the meaning of “Dirty Mind.” Over a silky smooth groove, Johnson beckons the subject of his song who calls in the wee hours of the morning to come on over “because I’ve always got the time for your dirty mind.” After another good sax solo by Bauer, the song shifts tempo and sounds like a chugging freight train, with Johnson singing as if he’s holding on for dear life as the band rumbles along. “Old School” is another topical song. Over a funky groove, Johnson laments that arguments today too often end up in gun fights, whereas the worst that happened when Johnson was younger was a “bloody nose and a black eye.” “Bonneville Shuffle” is the only instrumental track on the album—think a slower Dick Dale song meeting “Peter Gunn” by Henry Mancini. “Hold my Hand” is an unabashed love song and somewhat of a departure from the rest of the album in that it is more pop than a blues/rock tune, but it’s sweet and quite touching. Johnson is upbeat in this one, singing about finding a love that feels so good that “it is like finding a million-dollar bill.” The album closes with the only cover song, Ten Years After’s “Rock & Roll Music to the World.” Johnson’s version is a little faster than the original and also includes a rollicking piano part by Stephens that anchors the song. Not to be missed are dueling and quite striking guitar solos between Johnson and Zito. It’s a great way to end the album—a reminder to all to have fun and to “get up and dance.”
Straitjacket is a solid blues-rock record, featuring Johnson’s heartfelt songwriting with dashes of humor and self-effacement throughout. A common theme throughout the album is Johnson urging his listeners to persist and to keep moving forward, mantras I’m sure he applies to his own life. The “live” feel of Straitjacket surely means the album will translate well to the stage, and if this album is any indication, Jeremiah Johnson in concert will be a smoking affair.

Straitjacket

Climax Blues Band - Live From London (Live from the Marquee Club, London)

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2016
Time: 57:05 
Size: 131,3 MB 
Label: The Store For Music Ltd
Styles: Soft Rock/Blues Rock
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Black Jack And Me - 5:04
 2. Friends In High Places - 4:27
 3. Movie Queen - 4:07
 4. Chasing Change - 7:56
 5. Country Hat - 4:54
 6. Sign Of The Times - 5:32
 7. Couldn't Get It Right - 5:23
 8. What You Feel - 7:58
 9. Gotta Have More Love - 6:13
10. Going To New York - 5:25

In January 1984, the iconic Marquee Club, London was the venue for a magnificent performance by the Climax Blues Band. Featuring original members Peter Haycock and the late Colin Cooper, the group played to a full house their unique blend of blues and soft-rock. US and UK Top 10 hit 'Couldn't Get It Right', 'Going To New York' and 'Blackjack And Me' were recorded for the 'Live From London' series/

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John the Revelator - Where Are You? (55th anniversary compilation)

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2024
Time: 65:22 
Size: 149,9 MB 
Label: Self-Released
Styles: Blues/Blues Rock/Rock
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. John the Revelator - 3:51
 2. A Woman Knows - 5:17
 3. Diego's Drive - 4:38
 4. One Track Mind - 4:44
 5. Little Snake Drive - 3:48
 6. Dreamtime - 3:46
 7. Cahow ( blues for a gadfly petrel) - 5:44
 8. Kokomo - 3:13
 9. Too Many To Bail - 4:02
10. Darkened Room - 4:00
11. Mama Don't Move - 2:53
12. Wandering Eye - 5:00
13. Down In The Mud - 3:05
14. Old Man Rock 'n Roll - 4:50
15. Where Are You? - 6:25

Musicians:
Erwin Aubroeck – piano, Hammond, magical sounds, zang
Cor Dijkhuizen – drums
Paul Dammers – slide, rhythm gitaar
Tom Huissen – zang, bas
Frans ten Kleij – lead & rhythm gitaar, harmonica

John the Revelator, one of the oldest blues bands in the Netherlands, is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. It all started in 1968 when a bunch of blues freaks joined forces and founded the band John the Revelator, named after an a cappella blues traditional from Son House. John the Revelator wins the Loosdrecht Jazz Award in 1970 during a live TV broadcast. On May 1 of the same year, Phonogram released their debut LP 'Wild Blues', produced by Tony Vos. John the Revelator is becoming increasingly famous and tours through the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. The band split up in 1973, but immediately rose from the ashes with a new line-up.
A short period of individual adventures and reconsideration resulted in the rebirth of John the Revelator in 1978 and the album 'Empty Road' was released in 1981. John the Revelator celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1994 with a new studio album, 'Cahow', and in the following years several more albums and DVDs were released. In 2002 the band members met their role model Peter Green, but unfortunately a jam session was canceled because members of Green's band Splinter prevented this. In 2008 another wish came true, a performance with the British blues and soul singer Chris Farlowe. The band's 50th anniversary will be celebrated in 2018 with the release of a 4-CD box with a 60-page illustrated book.
John the Revelator is still 'on the road' and very much alive. At the beginning of this year, after a number of years of silence, the album 'A Dark For Sleeping' was released. On December 28, John the Revelator will celebrate their 55th anniversary with a special concert at the Haarlem Patronaat. The album 'Where Are you?', a compilation album of 15 songs from the band's repertoire, will also be released on CD that day. These 15 songs have been selected by the band for an appealing mix of successful recordings and a variation from slow to deep, to nice rock songs, slide and solo guitar, good lyrics and old and new. The album can also be listened to via Spotify from January 2, 2024.
The album opens, of course, I would almost say, with an intense version of the traditional John the Revelator, the song that started it all for the Haarlemmers. Then the beautiful blues ballad A Woman Knows was chosen, the opening song of the album 'The Blue Skin Album' from 2015. The album 'Underway' was released in 2012. The pounding rocker Diego's Drive comes from this album. This song is a memory of their performances at Spanish festivals, where there was always a certain Diego at the front who was crazy about blues and who drove them around in an open Cadillac.
The oldest song on the album is One Track Mind, a slow blues from 1971 and produced by Hans van Hemert. The intention was for this song to be released as a single, but that ultimately did not happen. In addition to Tom Huissen (vocals, bass) and Frans ten Kleij (rhythm guitar), Fred Huissen plays drums here, co-author Jos de Wilde slide, Charles van der Steeg tenor saxophone and Hans van Hemert mellotron.
Little Snake Drive comes from the album 'Seven Blue Seas' from 1999. Beautiful lyrical guitar work, a 'walking' bass and subdued vocals. A song with a high Fleetwood Mac content, the Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green that is. Dreamtime dates from 2012. An uptempo boogie with a cool slide and Henk Suurling on bass. The song, about the giant rock formation Uluru (Ayer's Rock) in the central Australian desert, was written during one of the many long bus rides of their 2009 Australian tour.
Cahow (Blues For A Gadfly Petrel) comes from the 1994 album of the same name. A dreamy lyrical instrumental with fantastic guitar work and Sjoerd Bosma on organ. On the traditional Kokomo (album Cahow 1994), an exciting version with slide and jew's harp, Sjoerd Bosma also plays the organ and the backing vocals are provided by Janet van der Woude and Georgia van der Leeden. Too Many To Bail comes from '50 & Beyond' from 2018. The influences of Fleetwood Mac can again be clearly heard in the lyrical guitar work of Frans ten Kleij. In addition to ten Kleij, Tom Huissen (vocals, bass) and Henk Suurling (drums, piano and acoustic guitar) can be heard.
Darkened Room was written at night during jet lag. This 'dark' song with Sjoerd Bosma on piano, Frans ten Kleij on guitar and vocals by Tom Huissen comes from the album 'Down In The Mud' from 2005. Mama Don't Move is the most recent song. It appeared in 2018 on the album 'Not Now John'. An uptempo rocking blues with Tom Huissen (vocals, bass), Frans ten Kleij (guitar and howling mouth harp) and Henk Suurling (drums).
Wandering Eye also comes from 'The Blue Skin Album' (2016). Here too it is clear that the old Fleetwood Mac was/is a great source of inspiration for John the Revelator. Beautiful lyrical guitar solos and Tom Huissen's voice also shows some similarities with that of Peter Gree/

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Big Medicine & Big Medicine - Thank You, Brother Bill: A Tribute to Bill Withers

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2024
Time: 51:48 
Size: 119,7 MB 
Label: Gulf Coast Records
Styles: Blues/Modern Electric Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Who Is He (And What Is He To You) - 4:54
 2. Kissing My Love - 4:28
 3. World Keeps Going Round and Round - 5:26
 4. Just the Two of Us - 4:52
 5. I’m Her Daddy - 4:03
 6. Ain’t No Sunshine - 3:09
 7. Lean On Me - 3:50
 8. Let Us Love - 3:48
 9. Another Day To Run - 2:35
10. Grandma’s Hands - 3:54
11. The Same Love That Made Me Laugh - 4:42
12. Hope She’ll Be Happier - 3:52
13. Thank You Brother Bill - 2:09

Musicians:
Kevin Burt - Guitar, Harmonica, Lead Vocals;
Scot Sutherland - Bass;
Ken Valdez - Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Background Vocals;
Eric Douglas - Drums/Percussion.

One can’t help but think that if blues singer-songwriter Kevin Burt hailed from a blues centric city or major metro, he’d be a major, well-recognized name on the blues circuit. Instead, Burt hails from Iowa which has arguably caused him to work a bit harder and pay considerable dues to get this point. He’s always had good songs and a deeply soulful voice. This is Burt’s time now as we enter 2024 with his second release for Gulf Coast Records, Thank You, Brother Bill: A Tribute to Bill Withers. Burt’s thirty-year climb was sparked in 2018 with Heartland & Soul, on Little Village. This writer penned these thoughts then – “Burt was the 2018 IBC Winner in three categories, taking honors for Best Solo/Duo, Best Solo/Duo Guitarist and Best Harmonica Player. The irony of that is that Burt’s greatest strength is his soulful vocal delivery.” His 2020 Gulf Coast Records debut, Stone Crazy, received four Independent Blues Awards: Best Soul/Blues Album, Song (“Stone Crazy”) and Vocalist, as well as a nomination for Gateway Artist of the Year. He was also nominated for Best Soul/Blues album for the Blues Blast Awards, as well as the Artist on the Rise Award. Additionally, he was awarded in 2021 the Bobby Rush Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment by the Jus’ Blues Foundation. That year he was also nominated for Acoustic Artist of the Year at the Blues Music Awards.These acknowledgements have come during a short period of time, as if to compensate for the many years of flying under the radar. As such, this tribute to Bill Withers is highly anticipated, and seemingly a rather bold step. Instead, Burt formed such a deep connection with Withers in a two-hour conversation, that these songs flow naturally and with deep conviction. As Burt says, “His story relates to my story. His songs relate to different point in time in my life like no other as artist.” Not only that, linking with Withers is a clever move. Many of Withers’ songs are like part of our DNA. How often have you sung along with “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Just the Two of Us,” and “Grandma’s Hands” for example? The high level of recognition will only continue to raise Burt’s own trajectory.Burt’s warm, smooth, soulful voice sounds like Withers too, but this is not mere “copycat” craft. The band, Big Medicine, with Minneapolis guitar master Ken Valdez, renowned bassist Scot Sutherland, and drummer Eric Douglas inject funk and grit into tunes that many consider smooth pop. The sequencing is also a shrewd touch as Burt stays away from the mega hits for the first three tracks before introducing “Just the Two of Us” on the fourth, and mostly groups the hits together in the middle of the album so lesser-known material bookends the presentation, giving us (let’s face most folks just know the mega hits) a better appreciation of Withers’ lesser-known material. Unlike Jose James, who did a brilliant, wildly inventive jazz inflected tribute, Burt stays faithful to the original material without trying to replicate anyone else’s interpretation.
Contrast the rawness of Burt’s own harmonica and Valdez’s stinging guitar to the smooth strains of Grover Washington Jr.’s rendition of “Just the Two of Us” as one example. Even the tenor of the song is a bit different in Burt’s hands. His version reads as a partnering quest rather than the sappy romantic celebration that colors so many other versions of the song. Listen to Burt’s impassioned growl in “I’m Her Daddy” to understand how deeply he is into Withers’ songs. Many artists accentuate the gospel aspects of “Grandma’s Hands” but Burt and Big Medicine stay grounded in their deeply searing blues take of the song. The closing title track is obviously the only Burt original, a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, complete with harmonica and surging guitar that completely cease for the unaccompanied final four words, “Thank You Brother Bill,” as if Burt was speaking to his mentor directly.
Thank You, Brother Bill: A Tribute To Bill Withers hits the highest marks on all counts – phrasing, soulful delivery, musical accompaniment, and genuine conviction. Burt may still not reach “household name” status but certainly takes giant steps in that direction with this opus. It’s even more than we could have hoped for.

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Travis Koester - Mister Travis

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2024
Time: 31:26 
Size: 72,5 MB 
Label: Self-Released
Styles: Blues/Electric Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. The T-Bird Shuffle - 2:39
 2. Lonesome Whistle Blues - 2:59
 3. The Girl Can Cook - 2:25
 4. Ain't That Bad - 3:40
 5. Howl For Me - 4:24
 6. Joe Turner Blues - 2:38
 7. I Keep On Cruisin' - 3:41
 8. When My Baby's Walkin' - 2:29
 9. Give Me All Your Lovin' - 3:28
10. Weary Blues - 2:57

After picking up his first guitar 31 years ago, Travis is keyed into his own sound as an American blues rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Over the years he has honed his style by playing in a variety of bands and solo projects but always found his home planted deep in the roots of the blues and retro music genres.Some of the vast variety of venues and events he’s performed at through his career include Pinnacle Bank Arena, Zoo Bar, Orpheum Theater, Surf Ballroom Summer Concert Series, Omaha Blues Cruise, Omaha Songwriters Festival, Hope Blues Festival, Iowa State Fair, Nebraska State Fair, Fort Cody Concert Series and the Omaha Summer Arts Festival to name a few.Travis has been fortunate enough during his early years to share the stage with a variety of blues legends including Magic Slim, Nick Holt, Duke Robillard, and Shemekia Copeland.  Although Travis now spends more time in the studio than the stage, he continues to emerge as a solo recording artist with new releases always on the horizon.

Mister Travis

Otilia Donaire - Bluesin' It Up

Bitrate: 320K/s
Year: 2024
Time: 39:02 
Size: 89,8 MB 
Label: Self-Released 
Styles: Blues/Electric Blues/Blues Rock
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Wrong Side of 45 - 2:46
 2. Without You - 3:22
 3. The Queen Bee - 3:16
 4. Love Sick Blues - 2:44
 5. Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool - 2:33
 6. Meet Me In My Dreams - 3:59
 7. On My Way to San Francisco - 2:11
 8. Voodoo Woman - 3:19
 9. Over You - 4:48
10. Sugar Coated Love - 3:10
11. Tired of Loving You - 3:02
12. Hoochie Coochie Woman - 3:47

Otilia Donaire – has her combining her singing talents with some of the Bay Area’s finest rock and blues musicians that consistently deliver a fun and interactive show filled with a huge repertoire of upbeat/danceable classic rock, blues, R&B and soul tunes that'll keep you on the dance floor/

Bluesin' It Up

Robin Trower - Spirit Free (Live Seattle '73)

Bitrate: 320K/s

Year: 2024

Time: 38:20 

Size: 88,0 MB 

Label: Wolf Tree Records

Styles: Rock/Blues Rock

Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:

 1. The Fool and Me - 4:51

 2. Twice Removed from Yesterday - 3:53

 3. Lady Love - 3:03

 4. Daydream - 6:17

 5. Day of The Eagle - 3:50

 6. I Can't Wait Much Longer - 5:15

 7. Man Of The World - 2:44

 8. Sinner's Song - 4:22

 9. Little Bit Of Sympathy - 4:02

Robin Trower, British guitarist with a long career and a famous and distinctive guitar tone, is again welcome aboard.

Live

Biscuit Miller - Come Together

Bitrate: VBR ~304K/s
Year: 2002
Time: 59:20 
Size: 130,4 MB 
Label: Blue Bass Entertainment
Styles: Funk / Soul/ Modern Electric Blues
Art: Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Come Together - 3:59
 2. Build Me Up - 5:10
 3. Let's Go Fishing - 4:54
 4. If It Makes You Happy - 5:29
 5. Stay In The House Blues - 4:04
 6. Pretty Leg Woman - 4:33
 7. Heaven Knows - 3:45
 8. Too Bad - 4:36
 9. Voodoo Lady - 4:21
10. Wipe Your Tears - 4:40
11. Howling For My Darling - 4:00
12. Mojo Working 2002 - 4:05
13. Mother's Love - 5:39

Dave 'Biscuit' Miller, bass player, entrepreneur, and recording artist makes his home in Highland, Indiana. Everyone calls him 'Biscuit'. His Grandmother affectionately called him 'Biscuit' after he devoured a whole pan of biscuits she had baked. But, it was the legendary Willie Dixon and a young prodigy, Lucky Peterson who inspired Biscuit to play the blues when they presented the first ever 'Blues In The Schools' program at Stagg school where Biscuit attended sixth grade in Chicago. After the performance, Biscuit knew he wanted to play music. However, it was his uncle who made him play the bass. During his high school years, Biscuit furthered his bass studies, and played with local bands. He aspired to be a professional bass player, but his Grandmother encouraged him to move to Clarksdale, MS to finish high school and pursue a trade. It was in Clarksdale that he met R&B legend Rufus Thomas while performing at Cahoma Junior College. The college band was backing Mr. Thomas. Impressed with Biscuit, Mr. Thomas encouraged him to seriously pursue a professional career as a bass player. Shortly thereafter, Biscuit returned to Chicago and after hearing Prince was filming the movie Purple Rain, Biscuit and some young fellow musicians packed up and moved from Chicago to Minneapolis, MN. It was in Minneapolis that he began his professional career as a bass player. Biscuit played for several Minneapolis bands, and he was a principle player in the Minneapolis music scene of the '80s. Upon the request of Alligator recording artist Lonnie Brooks, Biscuit returned to Chicago in 1994 to join the Lonnie Brooks Band. To date he remains an integral player in one of the tightest and most sought after rhythm sections in the music scene. Charismatic would best describe 'Biscuit'. On stage and off he possesses a certain energy and drive that is genuine and contagious. As a bass player, he has great depth and diversity, and a commanding stage presence that is truly illuminating, When watching and listening to him, it is hard to distinguish which one of those senses takes preference. Is it his infectious smile and gimmicks that you see, or is it his soulful bass playing that you hear? His career achievements include a burgeoning recording career that includes recordings with former Ikette, Lady Blue Johnson, Lonnie Brooks, Mojo Buford, Sonny Rodgers, and The Lamont Cranston Band. His first recording with Sonny Rodgers won a W.C. Handy award for best Blues CD (Blue Loon Records). Featured in the November 1997 issue of Bass Player magazine where he was deemed one of the best Chicago bass players. He also has a front cover feature on the December '96 Twin Cities Blues News issue entitled 'The Gift of Music' and a write up in the September '98 issue of International Musicians Union magazine. In '97 Biscuit played the Presidential Inaugural Ball for President Bill Clinton with the Lonnie Brooks Band. Spring 2000, the First Lady, Hillary Clinton visited Chicago to present a donation to the Blues Heaven Foundation. As a member of the Lonnie Brooks band, Biscuit was once again a featured performer for the presentation ceremony. His endorsements by notable instrument manufacturers and suppliers like Hughes and Kettner Amps, Hamer Guitars, GHS Strings, and Trace Elliott not only endorse his gig gear, but also equally endorse his enormous bass playing talent. An entrepreneur, Biscuit has put together his own company, Blue Bass Entertainment. Blue Bass makes a musician's daily planner called the Musician's Day Planner. Blue Bass Entertainment also has developed a web site to promote sales of the Musician's Day Planner, CD recordings featuring Biscuit, and post his itinerary. Currently, he is working on an instructional bass video and CD for beginner and advance bass players.(https://www.amazon.com/Come-Together-Biscuit-Miller/dp/B000CA9RZC)

Come Together