MR.Marv - Who Do You Think I Am

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:62:40 
Size:144,5 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Love Train Wreck - 6:06
 2. Pay the Cost - 6:06
 3. Po'boy - 4:04
 4. Come On and Change - 5:47
 5. Cat Box - 4:50
 6. Who Do You Think I Am - 4:16
 7. Mr.politician - 5:24
 8. Rain Brings Out the Pain - 5:10
 9. Shades of Jimi - 3:28
10. Put It Back On Me - 5:38
11. Same Old Stuff,different Day - 5:42
12. Universe - 6:04

Funky, distinctive, electric blues style, striking similarities to Hendrix..visually, and sonically, with a songwriting style of his own distinction.. truly refreshing...where has he been.

Who Do You Think I Am

Bobby Thursby With Arthur Walton - Grease In My Gravy

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:49:50 
Size:114,9 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/R&B 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Miss Rudolph - 4:46
 2. I Want To Thank You - 5:36
 3. Grease In My Gravy - 5:24
 4. Pick My Lock - 4:23
 5. Sometimey Women - 4:55
 6. Tin Pan Alley - 5:37
 7. What A Women Needs - 5:18
 8. Ain't That Sweet - 5:02
 9. I'll Play The Blues For You - 8:46

Wickly Soulful Blues And R&B. Grease in my Gravy is hotsizzling and deeply personal. I couldn't stop listening to this CD! That's how powerful musically it is. Great collaborative effort and great CD!

Grease In My Gravy

The Defibrillators - Triple Bypass

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:45:44 
Size:105,6 MB 
Label:Stuck In The Mud Music 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Do It While You Can - 4:11
 2. Closin' Down The Diner - 3:51
 3. I Survived A Triple Bypass - 4:09
 4. Just Gereatric Gigilos - 2:20
 5. Lonsome Road Blues - 2:58
 6. Side Effects - 3:13
 7. Hey Nurse - 2:05
 8. When We Were Young - 3:13
 9. Got My New Teeth Today - 3:27
10. Cooke County Morgue - 3:11
11. Too Old For That - 3:39
12. Blue Haired Ladies - 4:25
13. Widower's Waltz - 3:25
14. The Defibrillator's Theme (Outro) - 1:29

The Defibrillators is six piece Blues-Rock Band with folk and jazz influences. The primary focus of the band is capture the joys and sorrows of the baby boomer generation as it creeps into maturity and senior citizen lifestyles.

Triple Bypass

Fat Daddy Blues Band - Love And Kill Me

Bitrate:320K/s

Year:2005
Time:72:50 
Size:167,7 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Country Girl - 5:51
 2. Be Careful With a Fool - 3:16
 3. Whose Ol' Funky Drawers Are These - 3:33
 4. Help - 5:31
 5. All About You Pretty Baby - 4:03
 6. I Ain't Drunk - 3:39
 7. Love And Kill Me - 4:24
 8. Mistake #1 - 5:36
 9. Stop Breaking Down - 5:43
10. Sweet Little Angel - 6:45
11. Work Work Work - 3:49
12. I'll Be Gone - 4:18
13. Before You Accuse Me - 3:53
14. Better Off With The Blues - 7:02
15. Red Rooster - 5:20

Fat Daddy's Blues Band Was formed in 2003 & still playing with this current line up.Performed at 2006 Rockin' Rib Fest at North Central College, Mansfield, Ohio. Wounded Warrior's fund raiser 2012, Special Wish every year, & many other fund raisers all in the mansfield area.
Current line up is Tracy "Fatdaddy" Krajcik-Guitar&Vocals, Dale Miller Bass & back-up Vocals, & Mark "Poobah" Yahney Drums.

Love And Kill Me

Dave Thrift - Cruise Music

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2003
Time:45:45 
Size:105,1 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Shade Of Blue - 3:58
 2. See It My Way - 4:01
 3. Cruise - 4:40
 4. The Blues Coming Down - 3:32
 5. Outer Limits - 4:39
 6. She's All Mine - 3:48
 7. In Flight - 3:33
 8. Jammin - 4:27
 9. Free Jam - 5:09
10. The Groove - 3:26
11. Sounds Of Peace - 4:28

Dave Thrift plays solid Blues/Rock with a groove. Lead guitar is a featured instrument and keyboards help fill in with some cool sounds.

Cruise Music

Eric Culberson & The Erok Band - Blues Is My Religion

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1996
Time:46:57 
Size:114,4 MB 
Label:King Snake Records 
Styles:Blues/Modern Elecric Blues 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Blues Is My Religion - 3:46
 2. Someday, Baby - 4:18
 3. Morning Light Blues - 4:26
 4. Stray Minded Woman - 4:02
 5. I'm Gonna Lose You - 4:58
 6. Everybody's Talkin - 3:30
 7. Stray Bullet Blues - 3:49
 8. Ceiling Fan Blues - 3:15
 9. Funk To The City - 3:23
10. Spell Is Broken - 4:51
11. Dead Cat Luck - 1:35
12. Wrapped Up In Love Again - 4:59

Every once in a while a blues artist emerges from the deep south and bursts fully mature upon the national scene. Eric Culberson is one of those bluesmen. His style is unmistakably authentic, energetic, and blessed with sex appeal and charisma. He will be a breath of fresh air for the blues.
Eric hails from Savannah, Georgia, where he worked the usual small clubs. The resurrection of electric blues was apparent when demand for good music supported the creation of Savannah's first and best blues club, The Cross Roads. Eric and his band, The EROK band, were installed as the house band, and became an instant local phenomenon. Another Savannah native, agent, and club owner Tim Coy, recognized Eric's potential and got in touch with his friend Bob Greenlee, president of King Snake Records. One trip to King Snake studios in Sanford, Florida and Eric was signed and recording his first King Snake CD, " Blues is my Religion", released January 23, 1996.
The band has opened for or jammed with numerous recording artists, such as Jerry Portnoy, Carey Bell, (two of Muddy Waters' harp players), Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, John Mayall, Tony Coleman ( B.B. King band) Jimmy Dawkins, Casey Jones (Albert Collins), Room Full Of Blues, Ted Nugent, J. Geils and Magic Dick, Eddie Kirkland, Johnny Clyde Copeland, Koko Taylor and Etta James.
"Blues is my Religion" the title song on Eric's CD, was used in the pilot episode of the TV show "Savannah". This is an Aaron Spelling and Warner Brothers production shown nationwide.
Music Choice Network chose eight songs off of "Blues is my Religion". This is a twenty- four hour commercial free digital music service available through cable TV and direct TV satellite, reaching over 2 million subscribers daily.
With the release of the CD , Eric Culberson and the Erok band are on their way to far broader recognition. They are appearing up and down the East coast, and seem poised to make the jump to stardom. And why not, combining spine-tingling guitar, soulful vocals and powerful original blues,
Eric Culberson is on his way!!!!!!

Blues Is My Religion

Blues Religion - Bad Side

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2014
Time:30:04 
Size:69,7 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Born On the Bad Side - 2:51
 2. I Don't Care About That - 2:47
 3. Mocking Bird - 2:51
 4. Love Ya Honey - 3:39
 5. Born to Love You - 3:04
 6. Give Me One More Reason - 3:17
 7. Whatcha Gonna Do When the Well Runs Dry - 2:52
 8. I Love You - 2:45
 9. I Wanna Know - 2:59
10. Texas - 2:54

Blues Religion is a versatile 4 piece Blues Rock, and Rhythm & Blues band from the outskirts of Boston, Ma. The many years experience performing live and in the recording studio has Blues Religion completing there long overdue first release, Bad Side. There 10 songs CD is packed with various styles and flavors of all the above blues styles/

Bad Side

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix - Crowin' Around

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2025
Time:45:41 
Size:105,6 MB 
Label:Woodstock Records 
Styles:Rock/Blues/Americana/Roots 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Elevate Yourself - 4:58
 2. Too Much Fun - 4:23
 3. Monday Boogaloo - 3:29
 4. A Million - 3:41
 5. Johnny - 3:18
 6. Bird's Lament - 3:27
 7. Rag Mama Rag - 4:02
 8. Steadfast & True - 4:23
 9. Stick To The Plan - 5:25
10. Watch The River Flow - 4:50
11. A Different Christmas - 3:41

Grammy Nominated Professor Louie & The Crowmatix from Woodstock, NY have been expanding the borders of Rock, Americana & Blues genres since the early 2000's. Crowin' Around the new album by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix consists of 11 songs, seven which are biographical, creative original songs written by Professor Louie & Miss Marie and three songs with new interpretations by artists Professor Louie produced: The Band, Commander Cody, Graham Parker and one instrumental interpretation by the genius composer Moon Dog.PL&C wrote songs for Crowin' Around to be inspirational, upbeat and uplifting including the Bonus track A Different Christmas.
This Legacy Allstar Band continues to grow with talented musicians reflecting a unique vision of relationships and thoughts about this tumultuous world and the times we live in. Americana at its Best!
With an exhortation on their latest album to keep Crowin’ Around and “keep it going,” the raucous five-time Grammy nominated blues/rock ensemble Professor Louie & The Crowmatix remain the best thing to happen to Woodstock, NY since…well, Woodstock, and even have a label called Woodstock Records to seriously keep it going with other great artists between recordings and performances. Acclaimed as “pioneers of Americana, Blues, Soul & good OL’ Rock & Roll” (Rick Schneider, MD for 98.1 WKZE) and “Roots Rock Royalty” (Bill Hurley, The Extended Play Sessions), the band has been inducted into the South Canadian Blues Hall of Fame and The Blues Hall of Fame (NY Chapter). They emphatically celebrate a remarkable quarter century of recording with a set full mostly original (and super fun and festive) horn-fired high-octane romps, from the uplifting inspirational anthem “Elevate Yourself” (the perfect opener and table setter for the crackling excitement to come) and snappy, snazzy “Too Much Fun” through the infectious, constantly jumpin’ “Rag Mama Rag.”  The Crowmatix, whose core band also features Miss Marie (vocals, percussion, keys), Frank Campbell (bass, vocals), Dan Hickey (drums) and Todd Mihan (guitar, vocals), pepper the set with a few so-called “covers” (quotes used because they’re really fresh and unique and bring them to the contemporary world with gusto). These include a spirited re-imagining of Graham Parker’s “Stick to the Plan” (which reassures us good things are coming if we…) and a simmering, laid back and contemplative take on Bob Dylan’s “Watch the River Flow.” Professor Louie, also renowned for co-producing and playing on The Band’s final three albums and touring with them from the mid-80s to the late 90’s, complements the fiery jams here with the lilting, warm-hearted family saga “Steadfast and True” and the trippy, all-instrumental outlier - a hypnotic, accordion laced tribute to legendary classical/avant-garde composer, musician and poet Moondog (“Bird’s Lament”). Here’s to the ultra-prolific, always insightful and wildly entertaining Professor Louie and The Crowmatix’s next quarter century!  

Crowin' Around

Buddy Guy - Ain't Done With The Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2025
Time:64:54 
Size:149,3 MB 
Label:RCA Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Hooker Thing - 1:08
 2. Been There Done That - 3:48
 3. Blues Chase The Blues Away - 4:49
 4. Where U At - 4:02
 5. Blues On Top - 4:57
 6. I Got Sumpin' For You - 2:32
 7. How Blues Is That - 4:23
 8. Dry Stick - 4:42
 9. It Keeps Me Young - 2:57
10. Love On A Budget - 3:49
11. Jesus Loves The Sinner - 4:14
12. Upside Down - 3:12
13. One From Lightnin' - 1:10
14. I Don't Forget - 3:31
15. Trick Bag - 4:29
16. Swamp Poker - 5:01
17. Send Me Some Loving - 2:45
18. Talk To Your Daughter - 3:14

While Buddy Guy may have said that he'd "seen enough of this place" in a surprise cameo at the end of Ryan Coogler's 2025 film, Sinners, it's clear from this release that his musical career is far from over.  As the last of the second generation of bluesmen still playing and making records, 89-year-old Guy is still inspired by the musical form he's been playing all his life and pays tribute here to many of his now-passed friends and contemporaries.Guy opens Ain't Done With the Blues with "Hooker Thing," an acoustic number set to John Lee Hooker's signature "Boogie Chillen." "That's one of the first things I ever learned how to play man," he shares with a laugh at the song's end.  Two other notable tributes include a lively rendition of New Orleanian Earl King's "Trick Bag," and "One from Lightnin'," where he convincingly reproduces the signature talking style of Texan Lightnin' Hopkins. He follows that with the muscular and electric, Chicago-style "Been There Done That," which like much of the rest of the album was co-written by Tom Hambridge and Gary Nicholson—two veterans who have composed near perfect settings for Guy's still potent gifts. Hambridge, a longtime collaborator who has produced five previous Guy albums stretching back to 2008, also plays drums which add a full and modern sound.  Additional contributors include Joe Bonamassa, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Peter Frampton.Playing a variety of Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars, the Guy adds inventive solos to every track. And his singing voice, always an underrated talent, is amazingly supple and strong throughout.  In "I Don't Forget" Guy shares his octogenerian insight as he recounts the racial injustices he's lived through, "At the swimming pool/ We weren't allowed/ Some folks afraid/ We'd turn ‘em Black somehow."  Sounding younger than his years, Guy remains committed to, as he puts it, "give you everything I got as long as I got it." © Robert Baird

Ain't Done With The Blues

Dave Thrift - Dave Thrift Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2008
Time:50:05 
Size:115,3 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Rock/Mix 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Coming Home Blues - 4:59
 2. Blues You Can Use - 5:03
 3. Time To Go - 5:14
 4. How I feel - 5:40
 5. Take Me Out - 4:59
 6. Freedom - 5:42
 7. Test Drive - 5:44
 8. Some Other Time - 5:31
 9. Space Ride - 7:08

"Dave Thrift Blues" is an album released by Dave Thrift in 2008. It features nine songs, including "Coming Home Blues," "Blues You Can Use," and "Time To Go". The album is categorized as blues music with elements of jazz and rock. Dave Thrift's music often includes electric guitar, and some instrumentals incorporate jazz and funk influences, according to Amazon. The album is available on various platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon. 
Rock/Blues/Jazz featuring Bass and guitar. Melodic melodies and funky jams with a groove.
Dave Thrift plays solid Blues/Rock with a groove. Lead guitar is a featured instrument and keyboards help fill in with some cool sounds.
Dave Thrift plays solid Blues/Rock with a groove.
More than just Blues is featured, Funk, Jazz, &
Psychedelic Instrumental Funk Rock give the music
a little variety. Lead Guitar is a featured instrument and keyboards add a variety of sounds.  Dave Thrift has been playing guitar starting at age six and has never stopped. Picking up a few other instruments like trumpet and keyboard along the way. 

Dave Thrift Blues

The Groove Hogs - Wrong Side of the Street

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2002
Time:44:56 
Size:103,6 MB 
Label:Trawf Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. The Blues is my Business (and business is good) - 4:23
 2. Baby's Gone - 3:42
 3. Love Fever - 3:36
 4. Soul Queenie - 3:25
 5. Fool - 5:37
 6. Positive Trip - 4:18
 7. Tryin' to Make Ends Meet - 3:52
 8. Listen - 3:21
 9. Who do You Think you're Foolin'? - 5:24
10. The Real Love - 4:54
11. Workin' Ev'ryday - 2:21

The Groove Hogs line up includes (or has included):
Steve Cooper, Tenor Sax, Vocals
Greg Garcia, Trumpet
Brian Gruselle, Keyboards, Vocals
Ron Hanson, Vocals
Drew Hicks, Bass, Vocals
Pat Kiel, Guitar, Vocals
John Stelzer, Drums, Vocals
Tom Vanden Avond, Trombone
Chris Andersen, saxophone, trumpet
Adam Plamann, saxophone
Pat Phalen, trumpet
John Laws, bass

The Groove Hogs are a 9-piece blues band, prominently featuring a well-regarded horn section. Formed in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin in 1994, the 'Hogs have expanded their repertoire to include soul and original compositions, usually with a strong blues inflection.
Years Active
1994 – present (31 years)
Founded In
Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
An amazing discovery. Not unlike ROOM FULL OF BLUES and THUNDERBIRDS if you need referance points. A good time is guaranteed with this cd and it is sure to get the party started. Covers a lot of BLUES / R&B styles and does all of them justice. Great vocals, great guitar, clever songs - what's not to like.
5.0 de 5 estrellas Excellent Material, First Rate Presentation!
The Groove Hogs are a big, ten piece, band from the mid west that are nothing short of excellent. In addition to your usual blues guitar, organ, harp and drums you also get a five-piece horn section that is a cross between the retro blues sound of the Roomful of Blues and the soulful sound of the Tower of Power horns. While the horns sometimes steal the show, the vocals of Ron Hanson and the guitar of Pat Liel deserve mention. Ron's vocals add a rock style quality to the mix while Pat Liel adds some stinging lead and funky rhythms. Overall, a first rate recording of mostly original material and one that warrants consideration.
To put this simply, The Groove Hogs are THE *REAL* DEAL!! Here's a great live band that has developed into a world class studio band as well. Combining various portions of Tower Of Power, Edgar Winter's White Trash and Roomful Of Blues they retain the ability to add a personal stamp that is all their own. These guys can rock hard enough for virtually anyone, just take a listen to "Blues Is My Business"......one of the *best* opening tracks I've heard in recent memory. If you want to hear the best Tower Of Power song they never wrote give a listen to "Positive Trip". The Groove Hogs have it all! GET THEIR CD'S AND AMAZE YOURSELF AND YOUR FRIENDS!!

Wrong Side of the Street

Doug Hart - Reckless Life

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:47:33 
Size:110,2 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Reckless Life - 3:08
 2. Goin' Down - 3:45
 3. Riverside - 6:07
 4. VooDoo Woman - 4:27
 5. Born On The Bayou - 6:16
 6. Too Many Trips To the well - 6:55
 7. All I Want - 3:54
 8. Down Spiral - 4:18
 9. Livin' In A Dream - 5:36
10. Breakin' My Baby's Heart - 3:03

A blues-rock festival for the soul...
Doug released his debut album “Reckless Life” in 2005. He calls it a “Blues/Rock journey for the soul”.
Doug Hart  has grown into a staple of the southwest Ohio blues scene, and have earned the right to complete in The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN four times. These experiences allowed Doug to extend his musician network and provided him opportunities to play famous venues including Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar (Louisville, KY); Buddy Guy’s Legends (Chicago, IL); and B.B. King’s, Alfred's, The Rum Boogie Cafe and Club 152 in Memphis, TN. He has shared the stage or played the same festivals with Albert Cummings, Mike Zito, Noah Wotherspoon, Ana Popovich and Lonnie Baker Brooks, among countless others. Doug released his debut album “Reckless Life” in 2005. He calls it a “Blues/Rock journey for the soul”. The long awaited follow up is in the works.

Reckless Life

DC & The Capitols - All Night Long

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:32:28 
Size:76,8 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Rockin' Blues/Texas Blues/Harp Blues
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. All Night Long - 3:53
 2. Extra Woman - 3:19
 3. Going Back( to Alabama ) - 2:36
 4. Love Ain't Supposed to Hurt - 2:28
 5. You Made a Promise - 3:09
 6. Can't Take my Mind - 3:30
 7. It's Over - 4:11
 8. Take Your Mind Jut of my Pocket - 2:30
 9. Let Her Go - 4:05
10. Can't Help It - 2:43

Dempsey Crenshaw
Dempsey Crenshaw- Vocals, Guitar & Harmonica
Texas Music News say this about Dempsey Crenshaw: Dempsey’s voice is warm and pleasing as fresh baked bread and his harp playing leaves listeners amazed at the range of emotion coming from such a small instrument.
Southwest Blues Magazine says:
Dempsey Crenshaw is a skilled Harp man and wails on Harmonica & Vocals on the CD “All Night Long” – DC & The Capitols
Living Blues Magazine August 2014, Says: Dempsey Crenshaw’s technique evokes Jimmy Reed and Little Walter- Melanie Young –Living Blues Magazine
Dempsey Crenshaw was born in Alabama and moved to Dallas in 1961. He began Playing Harmonica at an early age and doesn’t remember being without one.
He played bass and guitar with Bad Boy Gene and The Blue Aces, a band that Dempsey started as a teenager.
He went on to play with a list of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers,  Blues and R & B greats that includes: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Etta James, Sam & Dave, Rufus Thomas, The Drifters, T-Bone Walker, Marvin Gaye, Albert King, Freddie King, Big Joe Turner and Jimmy Reed, just to name a few.
Dempsey’s harp style is reminiscent of Little Walter & Jimmy Reed and his guitar style brings to mind the style of B.B.King, with solos that makes it difficult for the listener to sit still.
His vocal style is emotional & gritty, leaving everyone who hears it wondering where has this man been hiding.
Dempsey is one of the last original bluesman is Dallas, Texas. He is a true elder statesman of the blues.
Dempsey’s last recordings include DC & The Capitols- All Night Long, in which Dallas local radio station KNON, used for a compilation blues CD.
He also recently joined up with Legendary Texas Bluesman and 8 time WC Handy Award winner Anson Funderburgh, to do a compilation CD called Mill Block Blues, in which he featured Dempsey’s vocal and harmonica talents, which were used on 4 tracks. Including ; Cut like a knife, Stone cold woman, This is the place and Daddy sang the blues.
There is still so much music left to play says Dempsey. I know my friend Dempsey is right!
Danny Banda- Guitarist-DC &The Capitols.

All Night Long

The Lydia Warren Band - Pass My Way

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2001
Time:44:51 
Size:103,4 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Give Me Time - 3:34
 2. I Love You - 4:06
 3. Leave - 3:45
 4. Cape Cod - 6:18
 5. Don't Need No - 5:04
 6. Lonely Fool - 1:35
 7. Never - 4:48
 8. Nobody Likes You - 5:04
 9. Respect Me Baby - 7:40
10. Bad Girl - 2:54

Her music takes her around the world performing, and she receives a lot of home town love with Boston Music Award nominations. The Lydia Warren Band places the raw emotion of blues in a modern context, creating a new sound dubbed “alt- blues.” Lydia draws on her influences of West Side Chicago blues and classic rock to create songs and learns by watching as she opens for Blues artists such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Johnny and Edgar Winter, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Ruthie Foster, Ronnie Earl, Shemekia Copeland, Keb Mo and John Németh. 

Pass My Way

Jimmy Hall - Rendezvous With The Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1996
Time:51:54 
Size:119,6 MB 
Label:Capricorn Records 
Styles:Blues/Rockin` Blues 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. That's The Truth - 3:01
 2. Don't Hit My No More - 5:19
 3. Twenty-Nine Ways - 4:01
 4. Rendesvous With The Blues - 4:31
 5. Long Distance Call - 6:49
 6. Too Tall To Mambo - 4:27
 7. A Change Is Gonna Come - 5:16
 8. The Hunter - 5:26
 9. Weep and Moan - 4:05
10. Hold What You Got - 6:22
11. The Money Doesn't Matter - 2:32

The ex-Wet Willie frontman returns to the label that got it all started for that band on this easy going set of rootsy soul blues. After leaving Willie, Jimmy Hall has been best known as a sideman for others (Jeff Beck, Jimmy Buffett, Hank Williams Jr., Gregg Allman) due to his abilities as a harp/sax player and vocalist. But as anyone who ever danced to "Keep on Smilin'" knows, Hall is a terrific frontman and proves it on this set. Backed by a band of veterans including guitarist Jack Pearson (who also co-writes a few tunes), Hall tackles bluesy covers from the Nighthawks ("Too Tall to Mambo"), Muddy Waters (a scorching "Long Distance Call"), Willie Dixon ("Twenty-Nine Ways to My Baby's Door"), Sam Cooke ("A Change is Gonna Come"), and Albert King (Booker T.'s "The Hunter") with passion and integrity. His salty vocals are similar to those of Delbert McClinton, but Hall has a wider range and brings a righteous gospel feel to whatever he sings. His version of the oft covered Cooke classic is revelatory as he digs into the lyrics with revival tent passion. The title track is one of only two Hall originals (co-written with Johnny Douglas) and a highlight of the project. Its smooth swamp soul groove is driven by Hall's expressive voice and tight, jabbing fills from Pearson. Things get country-bluesy on Pearson's "Weep and Moan" an acoustic Delta blues that's as authentic and gritty as anything from a native Mississippi bluesman. The following "Hold What You Got" does the same for Chicago blues Elmore James style, where Pearson lets fly on slide guitar. If there was any doubt that Jimmy Hall should be a solo star, this disc removes it. It's a rousing success and proves he is as talented as many of the spotlight stealing acts he has assisted as a sideman. [The 2006 reissue adds three quality tracks including the excellent instrumental "Duck Soup."] ~Hal Horowitz/ (azzuls)

Rendezvous with the Blues

Donna Hopkins Band - Live

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:61:22 
Size:141,0 MB 
Label:Dynasonic Records 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. In Spite of Yourself - 5:16
 2. Dirty Alabama Road - 3:49
 3. Don't Ask Why - 6:42
 4. Let Love Go - 5:22
 5. Everything Money Can't Buy - 3:55
 6. Free To Go - 7:33
 7. U-Haul You Back - 4:08
 8. Thunderin' In The Thickets - 9:36
 9. Meet Me In The River - 6:11
10. Anything - 4:33
11. Hit Me - 4:12

Donna Hopkins is the real deal. Born and raised on an Alabama farm, Donna witnessed life in the South first hand, channeling it into the soulful music that she creates and performs. Music runs in her family; her mother performed rock and roll in go-go boots and mini-skirts and her grandfather was a fine bluegrass musician in his own right. Following in their footsteps, Donna is a consummate seasoned performer with many songs and performances under her belt. As a young teenager, Donna recalls sneaking out to the MGM Grand in famous Muscle Shoals, Alabama to jam with David Hood, Roger Hawkins, and Harrison Calloway…it’s not many who can say they cut their teeth with members of Aretha Franklin’s band! Her current lineup includes harmonica genius Brad Bauman, who is endorsed by MegaTone Harmonica Amps handcrafted by Dale Laslie.
Georgia Music Magazine calls Donna Hopkins a “genuine triple threat” due to her prowess as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. In addition to her other talents, Donna also wears the producer’s hat, working with and developing up-and-coming talent in the Atlanta area. As much at home in an intimate listening venue as she is on a giant festival stage, Donna Hopkins performs both solo and accompanied by the perfectly seasoned group of musicians who make up the Donna Hopkins Band, and is always a crowd pleaser.
National acts that Donna has opened for or performed with over the years: BloodKin, Big Bill Morganfield, Col. Bruce Hampton, Charley Pride, Chris Hicks (of the Marshall Tucker Band), Clint Black, Conway Twitty, David Allan Coe, Derek Trucks Band, Donna The Buffalo, Donnie McCormick, Emily Saliers (of the Indigo Girls), Francine Reed, Gatemouth Brown, George Jones, George Porter, Jr., Indigo Girls, Jeff Sipe, Joe Bonamassa, King Johnson, Lorrie Morgan, Lee Boys, Little Joe, Luther “Houserocker” Johnson, Martina McBride, Mel Tillis, Michelle Malone, Mudcat, Oak Ridge Boys, Oliver Wood, Rita Graham, Sammy Blue, Sean Costello, Robert Cray, Ronnie Milsap, Stevie Wonder, Tanya Tucker, Tinsley Ellis, Todd Nance (of Widespread Panic), Travis Tritt, Vince Herman (of Leftover Salmon)/

Live

Mo'Indigo - Are We There Yet?

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2003
Time:48:20 
Size:111,7 MB 
Label:Lonesome Flamingo Music 
Styles:Blues/R&B 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. My Babe - 4:08
 2. Trouble Every Day - 3:28
 3. Downhome Blues - 6:20
 4. Make It Rain - 6:02
 5. Somebody Somewhere - 3:05
 6. At the End of the Day - 6:29
 7. Little Red Rooster - 3:40
 8. Never Found a Girl - 4:15
 9. Every Night in the Week - 3:29
10. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - 3:19
11. Leaving This Old Town - 4:01

The best of British R&B/UK British blues and soul band, often the backing band of choice for many American blues and soul artists touring the UK and Europe. (2005-2015). One of the first choice backing bands for touring US artists they show their own talent for holding the crowd and superb compositions. Have played the great British Blues festival at Colne.

Are We There Yet?

Willy Finlayson and the Hurters - Very Much Alive

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1992
Time:58:56 
Size:135,7 MB 
Label:Bridge Recordings
Styles:Rock/Blues/R&B 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Get on board - 4:51
 2. Shaky Ground - 3:55
 3. Do you really mean it - 3:42
 4. On the air tonight - 4:05
 5. Its all over now - 5:25
 6. Fire - 3:58
 7. C.A.S.H - 3:28
 8. I got news for you - 6:25
 9. Ain't nobody - 4:54
10. No Soul - 6:15
11. You dont know like I know/Moodys Mississippi - 6:49
12. Hummin - 5:02

Musicians:
Micky Moody, Willy Finlayson - Guitar;
Willy Finlayson - Vocals;
Nigel Portman-Smith - Bass;
Matt Irving - Keyboards;
Charlie Morgan - Drums.

Willy Finlayson and the Hurters: Very Much Alive:
Rhythm and Blues soul review by masters of the craft, featuring legendary UK musicians.
Early in 1991, I went to the Red Lion pub in Brentford to visit Charlie, who was doing a gig with a singer I had not heard of, Willy Finlayson. It was a Sunday lunch gig, and when I arrived the place was packed quite literally to the rafters. The band was an all star line up, including guitarist Mickey Moody. Willy Finlayson is a fantastic singer and at this gig he was very much at the height of his powers with an unusually good set. Largely on impulse, egged on by Charlie’s enthusiasm, I decided to make a live recording of this line up.For the recording John Etchells was again the engineer. Researching mobile recording studios led us to the Advision mobile truck, at that time ?850 per day, which was on hire to Prince for the two weeks before we used it. Around that time I met Dave Mackay, who owned a Mitsubishi digital multi track, which, with considerable effort because its a heavy machine, we loaded onto the Advision truck for the recordings with the agreement that we would mix the album at Dave’s Studio in Woldingham.The venue was booked for Friday Night, Saturday night and Sunday lunch to enable us to record three versions of each track. What followed was a great fun weekend with huge amounts of energy crackling around.The ‘Hurters’ on the album are – MICKEY MOODY on guitar, MATT IRVINE on keys, NIGEL PORTMAN SMITH on bass, and CHARLIE MORGAN on Drums.Willy was in fine voice throughout. All three shows were packed and those present will remember the electric atmosphere in the room.The album was mixed in four fun filled days at Dave Mackay’s studio in Woldingham by John Etchells. There were a ‘very few’ overdubs on the vocal parts, mostly because of technical limitations with live sound, but in essence the recording remains an honest reflection of a top class group of musicians. The track ‘On the air tonight’ has a special value, with the crowds participation playing an important role in the arrangement.John Graham again provided the cover photography, with Willy using my Casio Stratocaster for the cover picture, and the artwork design was by Sku Richards.The album was released in mid 91 on a small scale and via gig sales and internet promotion sold close to 2,000 pieces. Following an approach from Germany, there was a license deal and the prospect of a release in Germany followed by a tour. I visited Germany to make the arrangements and had a super time, meeting Albert Lee, staying at Frank Farians former studio, and drinking some excellent German beer, however the proposed tour and release never quite materialized. Another reminder that making money out of recordings is not easy. The album though remains an honest recording of some great musicians playing at the top of their game.

Very Much Alive

Rod Price - Open

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2000
Time:48:10 
Size:110,7 MB 
Label:Burnside Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Sitting On Top Of The World - 4:11
 2. Walking Blues - 7:10
 3. Key To The Highway - 4:49
 4. Dynaflite - 5:31
 5. Bluebird Blues - 4:35
 6. Long Distance Call - 5:47
 7. Got Love If You Want It - 3:01
 8. One More Time - 4:59
 9. The Stumble - 4:04
10. Elevator Woman - 3:59

During the late sixties, Rod Price was in the process of creating a unique blend of slide and blues-based playing when he was plucked from the London music scene by ex-Savoy Brown alumni to become a founding member of Foghat. Thirty years, three platinum records, and eight gold albums later, Foghat has no doubt become one of the most successful British bands to hit American soil. And, Price decided it was time to re-chart where he wanted to go musically and spiritually. Open is the result. Now free to play what truly moves him, Price plays with a fi re that expresses his passion for the blues(https://www.amazon.com/Open-Rod-Price/dp/B00004T2OL).

Open

Kip London - The Last Dance

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2025
Time:33:22 
Size:77,4 MB 
Label:Courtney Pardue/MoMojo Records 
Styles:Blues/Americana/Roots 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Hurricane - 2:39
 2. Drinking Tonight - 3:58
 3. What's the Matter Now - 4:02
 4. Jitterbug Swing - 2:51
 5. What Am I Doing Here - 3:03
 6. Time Goes On - 4:56
 7. Up Jumps the Devil - 2:57
 8. Useless - 3:05
 9. Roll Me Right - 2:14
10. Death Letter Blues - 3:33

The posthumous album from beloved Western Pennsylvania musician Kip London emerges from a series of recording sessions with Norman Nardini at his East Side Sound Studio just prior to London's untimely passing in 2022. Masterfully produced by three-time GRAMMY winner Kirk Yano at his studio in Brooklyn, NY, Yano assembled a distinctive group of musicians to skillfully complete the project. 
Never straying from the original energy of London's vocal and guitar tracks, producer Kirk Yano assembled a distinctive group of musicians to provide a rhythmic foundation and solos to skillfully finalize 'The Last Dance' after London's passing. In addition to Yano's own guitar and bass tracks, 2021 Blues Music Award winner Solomon Hicks and Pittsburgh's finest, Cheryl Rinovato, also appear on guitar. Don Krueger (Eric Carmen) and Tommy Rich (Donnie Iris) provide drums. Steel guitar from Tony Paoletta (Dixie Chicks, The Opry) and harmonica from world-renowned, six-time Blues Music Award winner John Németh complete the exemplary musician roster.

The Last Dance

Port City Prophets - Mule

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2013
Time:47:52 
Size:110,4 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Contemporary Blues 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Close Your Eyes - 3:38
 2. Jesus Saved My Soul, But... - 5:23
 3. I Already Know - 6:46
 4. Mule in a One Horse Town - 3:21
 5. When the Lights Go Down in St. Louis - 3:54
 6. Done Changed My Mind - 7:48
 7. Let Me Breathe - 6:54
 8. No Time - 3:15
 9. I Used to Love You - 3:16
10. Pluff Mud - 3:33

The Blues.... It's about crossroads - night and day, light and dark, the place where they meet - that's where the blues lives. There are still such places out there in our world today. South Carolina is one place where that edge of light and dark exists. Out there in the bogs, down those roads that suddenly appear out of nowhere while you are on a summer jaunt driving to the beach or looking for a 'native bar or juke joint'. They aren't really hidden they exist in full sight - go to Charleston - thriving port city with cruise ships and a link to slavery and the civil war that refuses to be sanitized, yes go there and you will see those passageways to the other side. The Port City Prophets know these roads very well. The roads where redemption or condemnation are like Siamese twins joined at the heart. They live there, they know when to avoid and when to embrace, they are natives, whether born in the mud and muck or not, they have street cred to spare.. Their music is just that - native to the soul of humankind. It is defiant in it's approach and stubbornness to not be classified. There is an undeniable urgency to their music as they seem to fight against the maelstrom enjoying the sensation of their heads going under but fighting for dear life to resurface wiser, and more accomplished than before. Well written lyrics that speak to the heart and soul that are sung with a raw passion that belies the singers years. Guitar treated as an instrument of inclusion knowing when to take center stage but always there with a chordal framework that almost seems like an inside joke to fellow players, and the drums. These are the drums that your parents warned you about. Yes indeed, back in the darker days drums were banned for they were thought of as a secret language of the slaves. These are directly related to those rhythms and they will leave you breathless. Stop for minute, take the crossroads, the road less traveled, but be prepared for what lies ahead on this road and in the house of the Port City Prophets for they speak the truth in their music ~ (https://www.amazon.com/Mule-Port-City-Prophets/dp/B00B6OEBZE)

Mule

The Planetary Blues Band - Once Upon a Time in the South Loop

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2013
Time:39:02 
Size:89,7 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Rock/Blues Rck 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean - 3:03
 2. The Thorns Will Show You - 3:18
 3. This Precious Existence - 4:04
 4. That's No Way to Get Along - 4:06
 5. Sacred and Profane Blues - 3:54
 6. Blues Resurrection - 5:28
 7. Crazy Cryin' Blues - 2:57
 8. In a Blue Study - 3:27
 9. When I Say I Love You - 5:10
10. The Shillelagh - 3:32

The Planetary Blues Band, hailing from the Midwest United States, is a blues rock mix of energy and emotion. The band consists of three brothers, Martin (guitar and vocals), Michael (guitar and vocals), and Bobby (bass) Schaefer-Murray, and their longtime friend, Nick Evans (drums). The quartet formed in 1999 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and have played regional bars and festivals since. In June of 2013, PBB released their fifth release entitled, Once Upon A Time In The South Loop. The album was self-released, and according to their bio, the album was self-recorded and self-produced. Although modern technology has made DIY recording and producing more affordable it is still risky for a band to take on such a task. The album opens with See That My Grave Is Kept Clean. This is a new arrangement of a track by the legendary Blind Lemon Jefferson, also known as the Father of Texas Blues. The PBB version is an upbeat rock song, and a worthy tribute to the original. The song has a great hook that makes it hard not to tap your foot to it. The Thorns Will Show You is the second track on the album. At first I wasn’t sure if I would like this song, but then I heard the solo. This tune rocks out with some great guitar solo work full of feeling! While the main rhythm line could be more interesting, The vocals are good and the solo is well worth playing several times over.
This Precious Existence is a slow dance blues rock ballad. The lyrics suggest we make the most of what we have. While it is a bit slow for my taste, the guitar work is good and the message upbeat. Also, another song worth listening to just for the guitar solo.
That’s No Way To Get Along is reminiscent of a gospel song. It has a rockabilly feel to it with a walking base line and driving snare beat that builds throughout the song to make it infectious. This song is a cover of a well-known track by the Rev. Robert Wilkins.
This is possibly my favorite track on the album. I think of sitting in a lively church revival in a tent on a summer day clapping along with the band. The lyrics are not really church material, though they do speak of a prodigal son returning home to his mother after a rough time with women.
The fifth track is Sacred and Profane Blues. This song is blues rock in its truest form. Great guitar work and a solid rhythm line make this song another solid album hit. Listing to the lead guitar, I hear a Stevie Ray Vaughn or Gary Moore style; the guitars really jam on this track.
Blues Resurrection is another great guitar driven jam. I think the song describes itself best… “I don’t know if the Blues is alive, I just know it won’t let me be.” The song has dirty and sleazy written all over it. The rhythm lines strut along unshamefully as the guitar drips emotion all over. I can see a dark smokey club with the lights harsh upon the stage. The band, sweat rolling down there faces, oblivious of their audience, playing for all it’s worth.
Crazy Cryin’ Blues is a cover of a Memphis Minnie song. Memphis Minnie was a female artist, popular in the 1930s and 1940s, playing blues which was a genre dominated by men. The PBB version is reminiscent of the 60s jam band sound, with a solid beat and hook.
In A Blue Study is another favorite of mine. The song has a folk blues feel to it. It is gentle and upbeat, and appears to tell the story of a man who gets into trouble for going against the grain. I have to say, I like this song so much that I listened to it over and over.
When I Say I Love You is another classic blues jam. Listening to this song reminds me of Stormy Monday by T-Bone Walker. It has a slow steady progression, which is accentuated with drums and guitars.
The Shillelagh closes the album, and is a fun, upbeat 60s style instrumental jam. This is a great track to close the album on. There is some interesting guitar work, a solid beat, and an interesting base line.
Overall, I enjoyed Once Upon A Time In The South Loop. For a self-produced album, the quality is good. The guitars sound bright and the drums crisp. I think the bass could have been clearer. It is buried back in the mix and would have sounded stronger had it been brought forward. Being a traditional bass-tone made it hard to pick out at times.
If you are into the blues-rock, jam band sound, you will like this album. Even if you are not a blues fan, several of the tracks on this album, such as In A Blue Study or The Shillelagh are fun and upbeat, and warrant giving it a listen.
As for the Planetary Blues Band, I think they do well in carrying on the blues heritage in this modern-day. Someday, I need to catch them live and experience their vibe first hand. In the mean time, I will look for their earlier releases and eagerly await the next.

Once Upon a Time in the South Loop

Metro Blues - Metro Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2002
Time:33:46 
Size:78,0 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I Can't Love You (dot com) - 4:18
 2. Running Out Of Time - 3:53
 3. Where Did You Get That Gun - 4:00
 4. I'm Coming Home - 4:00
 5. Fall All Over Again - 3:56
 6. Mine All The Way - 5:00
 7. It May Not Be Right - 4:10
 8. Too Much Of A Good Thing - 4:25

Metro Blues has been gaining in popularity in Southern Colorado at a steady pace since its inception in 1999. First “paying dues” by playing the bars, then moving on to become the opening act for headliners at the Colorado Music Hall.  In 2002 Metro Blues won the “Melody Award” in the Blues category of the Colorado Springs Music Awards. Later that year they performed at the Pikes Peak Blues Fest and closed out the year by releasing their first all original CD. In 2003 the band performed at the Trinidaddio Blues Festival and Belvedere Blues Festival ~The Soundguy reviews (2004) .

Metro Blues

The Stone Brothers - Ep

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2008
Time:30:25 
Size:4,9 MB 
Label: 
Styles:Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I Know You Evil - 4:17
 2. Blue Light - 4:00
 3. Scatterbrain - 4:13
 4. No Child - 4:30
 5. Gravesend Station - 3:24
 6. Don't You Ever Ask Me (Why I Sing the Blues) - 3:57
 7. As I Rise - 6:01

This release was sent to me by my friend from Spain, from Bilbao. There is no information about the group. The recording is 100% Blues Rock.

Ep

The Son Lewis Blues Band - Snake

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:58:25 
Size:134,3 MB 
Label:Silk City Records 
Styles:Blues/Harmonica Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Lollypop Mamma - 5:03
 2. As The Years Go Passing By - 5:21
 3. Jinx Blues - 3:39
 4. Snake - 3:29
 5. Walking To My Baby - 3:35
 6. Mean Old Mare - 4:27
 7. Jack And Jill Blues - 3:39
 8. Evalina - 4:09
 9. It Hurts Me, Too - 3:02
10. Seventh Son - 3:43
11. Malted Milk - 7:06
12. Hobo Blues - 3:57
13. Fattening Frogs For Snakes - 4:03
14. One Little Monkey Don't Stop My Show - 3:06

Son Lewis has been an active figure on the Blues music scene for some time. His work as a modern day exponent of the Blues, and R&B, has led him to recognition as a performer and recording artist. Son began playing Blues guitar in the 1960's, influenced greatly by artists as diverse as Robert Johnson, Otis Rush, and Elmore James. His own particular guitar style developed under the guidance of Blues guitarist Danny Kalb (founder of the Blues Project, a seminal Bluesband of the 1960's)

Snake

BDL - Retribution

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2014
Time:46:46 
Size:107,8 MB 
Label:A1 / NMD 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Retribution - 4:11
 2. Nowhere Else To Go - 3:44
 3. Blues In D-Fat - 5:01
 4. The Hard Way - 4:13
 5. Still Breathing - 3:37
 6. Bitter Man - 3:41
 7. Storm Is Coming - 4:25
 8. Help Me - 3:39
 9. I Don't Care - 2:55
10. Never Going Back - 5:44
11. The Ballad Of John Henry - 5:31

Musicians:
Bass - Jochen Eminger;
Vocals - Dennis Eminger;
Guitar - Dennis Eminger, Martin Hötte;
Keyboard - Georg Mahr;
Drums - Frank Mellies.

A former cover band that primarily focused on Joe Bonamassa presents its debut album with original material, except, of course, for two tracks that connoisseurs will... er, recognize. Sure, "The Hard Way" and "The Ballad Of John Henry" come from the great German idol (where they come from, by the way, is thankfully rarely revealed), but the fresh material from BLUES DELUXE, as the abbreviation deciphers, is also clearly oriented towards the former blues prodigy, which is evident in Dennis Eminger's vocals, but also in the occasionally luscious guitar tone (title track) and the occasionally richly note-rich solos on the six-string. Compositionally, however, there's still room for improvement, again compared to the original, because American mainstream music takes some getting used to, even if it sounds so light-hearted to the accustomed ear. The band has mastered classic slow sounds like "Blues In D-Flat," "Help Me," and "I Don't Care" admirably, while "Never Going Back" sounds rather tired. The cover songs also remain more of a must than a choice, but those who lift heavy run the risk of breaking their bones, but that's not the case with BDL. "Nowhere Else To Go," as well as the organ-driven "Still Breathing," with its tasteful electric piano and Southern feel, are sure to be a must-listen. "Bitter Man," on the other hand, has something of Kenny Wayne Shepherd about it, another mainstreamer whom BDL can't match, which they don't really need to. Either way, it's pleasing that the musician can wear blue here too without appearing too conservative. CONCLUSION: BDL certainly aren't "The New Blues-Rock Sensation," as they call themselves, but "Retribution" is the first commercial blue-collar band to cross the finish line in the upper midfield and sounds absolutely competitive internationally. Add to that some fiery performances in smoky clubs, and the authenticity is perfect. ~ Andreas Schiffmann (Info)

Retribution

Blue Merlot - Blue Merlot

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2006
Time:52:33 
Size:122,0 MB 
Label:Blue Tarp Music 
Styles:Blues/Mix 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. No Deposit, No Return - 3:28
 2. Big Ovaries - 3:38
 3. Turn Me On - 4:04
 4. Blue Tarp City - 4:02
 5. Martha's Blues - 2:32
 6. Floatin' Round New Orleans - 4:26
 7. Furry Lisa's Stairway Bells (House of the Rising Sun) - 4:31
 8. I Would Rather Go Blind - 3:17
 9. Rita Katrina Jones - 4:16
10. AA Cup Blues - 3:32
11. Delete Me (From your Virtual Memory) - 3:49
12. Wild Women Don't Have the Blues - 2:26
13. Wall of Water - 5:32
14. People Get Ready - 2:55

Call it Gumbo Funk. With a sound based in the blues, Blue Merlot goes far beyond the "Blue" that’s in their name. R & B grooves mix with harmonic vocals, distinctive New Orleans style keyboard virtuosity, intelligent songwriting, and reinterpretations of cover songs. Their "gumbo funk" sound is a blend of Blues, South Louisiana R & B, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, and Swamp Pop.

Blue Merlot

Louisiana Soul Revival - Love into My Life(featuring Doug Duffey)

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2016
Time:36:18 
Size:83,7 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Louisiana Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Funky Bidneh - 3:19
 2. It Ain't What Ya Do - 4:17
 3. I Don't Need Ya Anyway - 3:49
 4. Do It Right - 4:16
 5. 1-900-for-Love - 3:05
 6. The Joke Is on You - 3:30
 7. Just for Tonight - 5:55
 8. B What R Ya - 3:39
 9. Love into My Life - 4:25

Musicians:
Doug Duffey : vocals, piano, keys;
 Dan Sumner : vocals, guitar, arrangements; 
Ben Ford : bass; 
Adam Ryland : drums, percussion; 
Cody Holder : baritone sax; 
Jonathan Patterson : trombone; 
Mason Howard : alto sax; 
Bert Windham : trumpet; 
Betsy Lowe : vocals; 
Naomi Holder : vocals, 
Alex Noppe : trumpet (7).

Though New Orleans understandably gets most of the attention when it comes to Louisiana music, there is a diversity of styles appreciated as one moves around the state. The northern city of Monroe, is home to Louisiana Soul Revival, which as their name infers, packs a hard hitting combination of blues, funky and soul under the direction of singer/songwriter/keyboardist Doug Duffey.
A native of Monroe, Duffey came up playing keys around the south in a multitude of bands before heading out to Los Angeles in the 1970's to make a name for himself as a funk oriented songwriter. He has continued to compose and perform and this is his latest project; writing all of the material, which was arranged and produced by guitarist Dan Sumner. A good blues,funk/soul band has to have a tight horn section, and LSR is no exception, demonstrating high competency in executing complicated charts.
"Funky Bidneh," begins with the requisite wah-wah guitar, and dominant vocal refrain, with the horn men quickly defining the groove. "It Ain't What You Do" has an infectious scratchy rhythm, leading up to a brief but crisp solo by altoist Mason Howard. A hint of Tower of Power comes through in "I Don't Need Ya Anyway," with the gritty organ pushing and pulling the action. Duffey handles all the lead vocals, displaying a genuine southern flavor, which is enhanced by the stellar backing vocals of Betsy Love and Naomi Holder. These ladies take over on "Do It Right," and prove that there is no substitute for the woman's touch.
New Orleans vocalist Chuck Carbo comes to mind on "1-900-For-Love," a classic R&B number reminiscent of jukebox hits from when this music was in its prime. They come back with a vengeance on "The Joke Is On You" and glide into the smooth side of soul on "Just For Tonight." Here, Duffey shows his acquired singing ability, a flashback to the slick Gamble and Huff era of the '70's. The funk gumbo continues on "B What R Ya," before wrapping it up with "Love Into My Life," an obvious dance favorite, thrusted by the ferocious bass of Ben Ford, who did a remarkable job throughout the session, as this music demands a fierce low end.
Louisiana Soul Revival is an active performing and touring ensemble, that is why the audio presence is so animated, for it's difficult to pull this off with studio musicians. They have a throwback soul sound that requires precise instrumentation and rhythm, so it resonates with authenticity and authority. As guitarist/arranger Dan Sumner states, "it's a big, blasting, full sound...that speaks brashly of Louisiana's funk future."

Love into My Life(featuring Doug Duffey)

The Pappy Johns Band - Pappy Johns III : Havin' A Good Time Now

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2008
Time:39:41 
Size:91,4 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Jeannine - 5:18
 2. Be There When I Need Ya\' - 3:19
 3. Love Me Like Ya Should - 3:29
 4. Calling For You - 4:17
 5. Early in the Evenin\' - 3:34
 6. Rhyme or Reason - 3:47
 7. Hurtin for Certain - 3:48
 8. Can\'t Wait To Get Back Home - 3:56
 9. Better Way - 3:57
10. Trouble - 4:10

The Pappy Johns Band is a Canadian blues band whose core members have been performing together for over 30 years. Don Powless (bass), Murray Porter (vocals/keyboards) and Oren Doxtator (drums), met in 1978, and played together in the Bar Road Band. Faron Johns later joined the group, and in 2003 the group added the services of singer–songwriter and guitarist, Josh Miller, for their album tourFull Circle. Joseph Michael Mahfoud recorded the studio tracks for the Full Circle CD. Joseph started the tour, but could not finish due to family obligations. The Pappy Johns Band is known to Canadian television audience for being the house band on Aboriginal Peoples Television Networks’ variety program Buffalo Tracks.
The Pappy Johns Band won the award for Best Group/Duo at the 2002 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Band members won three additional awards: for Best Male Artist (Faron Johns); Best Song & Songwriter for Blame It On Monday (Faron Johns); and Best Producer/Engineer (Alec Fraser & Band).
In November 2004 the band won Best Blues Album at the 2004 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards for Full Circle and they were 2005 Juno Awards nominees for Aboriginal Recording of the Year for Full Circle.
In November 2009 The Pappy Johns Band won again for Best Blues Album @ The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards for "Havin' A Good Time Now".
Don Powless – bass guitar, is a Mohawk originally from the Six Nations Reserve, but currently resides in Fort Erie, Ontario. In addition to The Pappy Johns Band, Powless has played in blues bands that include Bar Road Band, The Roadhouse Band, and Painted Pony.
Oren Doxtator – drums, is originally from the Oneida Settlement (near London, Ontario), but he grew up in Buffalo, New York. Currently a resident of Fort Erie, Ontario, Powless and his brother-in-law Oren have formed a solid rhythm section for over 30 years.
John Lee – Piano/vocals, is originally from St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, but currently resides in Kitchener Ontario, has toured and written songs with Matt Minglewood, Mel Brown & The Homewreckers and Beverly Mahood.
Josh Arden Miller: guitar/vocals, is also a Mohawk from Six Nations. Miller plays guitar and vocals. He toured across Canada with Murray Porter while still a teenager. In addition to be a member of The Pappy Johns Band, he also fronted his own bands, The Soul Kings and Three Wheel Drive.

Pappy Johns III : Havin' A Good Time Now

Mike Osborn - Fire & Fury

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2010
Time:36:56 
Size:85,3 MB 
Label:Je Gagne Records/MWO Music 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Mean Streak - 3:58
 2. Take It Back - 3:28
 3. Too Little Too Late - 5:03
 4. Table Dance - 3:41
 5. Life By The Drop - 2:53
 6. Why - 3:04
 7. Through My Eye - 4:44
 8. Ain't No Sunshine - 3:19
 9. Ain't No Superman - 3:34
10. Time (Slipping Away) - 3:07

Mike's music is a unique blend of classic rock, blues, and country. Always soulful, always danceable, always with an awesome, concert stage presence and audience interaction. That combined with his fretboard wizardry and growling vocals makes his live performances hard hitting, mind blowing, and unforgettable! Mike has performed all across the United States. He has played a vast array of fairs, festivals and events. He performs regularly with his band, "The Mike Osborn Band", at many of San Francisco Bay Area's most prestigous nightclubs and venues. He is based out of San Jose CA. where he is well known and highly respected in the musical community.
October, 2009' marked the release of Mike's extremly well received first feature album. "Fire and Fury" was produced by J. C. Smith. After the release of "Fire and Fury", Mike hit #16 on the "Roots Report" radio playlist. November 2014 marked the release of his second CD “In the Dog House”, named after the studio it was recorded in. It was produced by the late Alan “BB Chung King” Mirikitani and was one of the last CDs he completed before his untimely passing in July 2015. This CD went all the way to #1 on the Roots Report radio playlist and received rave reviews by the industry. Mike Osborn has been played on hundreds of radio stations worldwide. His music has been downloaded online tens of thousands of times. Mike Osborn is Endorsed by: "GHS strings" and "Egnater Amplifiers".

Fire & Fury

Mudcat - Road to Redemption

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2025
Time:49:46 
Size:118,3 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues/Roots/Mix 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Don't Use the Devil -  4:20
 2. Loser Blues -  3:36
 3. Moses -  2:20
 4. Cosmic Dope - Burden of Sanity -  5:45
 5. Road to Redemption -  3:48
 6. Walk into Danger -  4:37
 7. Full Redemption - 25:18

Musicians:
Mudcat - Vocal, Guitar, Uke;
Joe Capo - Guitar;
Snave - Bass, Harmonies, Guitar, Flute, Harmonica, Percussion;
Bob Rice - Drums.
With:
Jackson Allen - Harmonica;
Eskil Wetterqvist - Castanets;
Adam Michal - Accordion;
Joe Burton -  Trombone.

Oh man, one look at the cover photo is enough to know you want this release. Let me tell you, its content doesn’t disappoint either. Atlanta, Georgia-based roots musician Mudcat aka Daniel Peter Dudeck is back with some exciting slices of good old blues music, not shying away from rock ‘n’ roll and doo-wop influences. In about 25 minutes, you’ll hear six spellbinding songs—Loser’s Blues and Cosmic Dope / Burden of Sanity as quite different highlights—then again but bundled in one-take finale Full Redemption, with the intensity and feel of a live set.
Rock & Roll Redemption, produced by Snave, is out now digitally and on CD (self-released). Featuring Mudcat (vocal, guitar, ukulele), Joe Capo (guitar), Snave (bass, harmonies, guitar, flute, harmonica, percussion), and Bob Rice (drums), joined by Jackson Allen (harmonica), Eskil Wetterqvist (castanets), Adam Michal (accordion), and Joe Burton (trombone).
“internationally known gospel and bluesman. Mudcat continues the traditions of the early blues pioneers while adding his own Mudcat edge, resulting in one of Atlanta’s greatest treasures. He regularly performs his Bayou-baked chicken-party revues at Atlanta’s premier blues club, Northside Tavern” ~  Atlanta History Center

Road to Redemption

Rockin' Johnny band - Now's The Time

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2010
Time:56:21 
Size:130,0 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Pink Champagne - 3:39
 2. Now's The Time - 4:18
 3. Guess I'll Walk Alone - 3:08
 4. Hot Sauce - 3:42
 5. War Boy - 4:19
 6. I'm Gonna Build me a Playhouse - 4:55
 7. Pico - 5:02
 8. Hippie Dance - 3:22
 9. Chicago Woman - 4:15
10. A Man And The Blues - 7:42
11. Little Red Rooster - 5:36
12. The Chaser - 2:35
13. Sweet Love - 3:42

Self released by Johnny in 2010 this was a return disc after a 7 year absence from the Chicago music scene. The 13 tracks are made up of 11 covers and 2 written by Johnny. The covers are wide ranging from Buddy Guy, Jesse Thomas, T-Bone Walker to Bobby King, Jimmy Dawkins and Son Seals. What we have here is Johnny and his tight band working these tunes from their perspective and of course Johnny tops it off with his fine guitar and his very soulful vocals. This is excellent stuff and was recorded primarily in one 6 hour session. Recommended as are the other discs in the Rockin Johnny catalogue. See him live when you have the opportunity.

Now's The Time

James "Thunderbird" Davis And The Black Top All-Stars - Check Out Time

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1989
Time:41:07 
Size:94,4 MB 
Label:Black Top 
Styles:Blues/Louisiana Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I'm Ready Now - 3:44
 2. You Did Me Wrong - 3:04
 3. Hello Sundown - 3:59
 4. Check-Out Time - 4:11
 5. What Else Is There To Do? - 3:25
 6. If I Had My Life To Live Over - 1:58
 7. It's Your Turn To Cry - 2:56
 8. Come By Here - 3:00
 9. I Should've Known Better - 3:54
10. A Case Of Love - 3:43
11. Bloodshot Eyes - 3:11
12. Dark End Of The Street - 3:58

"Rediscovered by Hammond Scott, Lloyd Lambert and Jeff Hannusch, James "Thunderbird" Davis finally finds the opportunity to record a first complete album. This is a superb achievement produced by brothers Hammond & Nauman Scott. Behind James, there is an all-star backing band with Clarence Hollimon, Anson Funderburgh, Ron Levy, Lloyd Lambert, Grady Gaines, Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff. Particularly at ease, James performs his repertoire - covers and original compositions - between Blues and brassy Rhythm & Blues. Some remarkable gems like "I'm ready now", "You did me wrong", "Check out time", "What else is there to do", "Come by here", "I should've known better".
Thought by many to be deceased, singer James Davis returned from musical invisibility to make this sparkling comeback set for Black Top. His hearty pipes sounding anything but over-the-hill, Davis roared a combination of his own fine tunes and remakes of songs first done by Bobby Bland, James Carr, and Wynonie Harris in front of a terrific combo (guitarists Anson Funderburgh and Clarence Hollimon, saxist Grady Gaines). A revival of his own slow blues "Your Turn to Cry" recalled Davis's early-'60s glory days" ~ Eric S.(1990).

Check Out Time