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Overton Music artist: Russ Green - Stone Cold - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Stone Cold , from Russ Green , and it's a driving blues rocker. Opening with Lint Redux , you are immediately in the middle of a swampy blues with modern effects. With a firm foot stomp by Felix Pollard on drums and Vic Jackson on bass Russ Green on harmonica and vocals really has the earthy feel. Giles Corey on slide gives the track great grease and Green's harp work is strong. Excellent opener. 12 Feet of Water opens with a terrific harmonica aria before grinding into a super drum driven romp. With the feel that I can only describe as Hill Country , Green delivers such soulful vocals, comforted by Joe Monroe on keys, this track just grabs you. Green's harmonica is like a shuddering wind blowing through you with the thumping bass of Vic Jackson and Vince Agwada on guitar. Excellent! Easy going shuffle, Nobody Knows has a smooth, supple melody with backing acoustic guitar, minimal drum work and melodic ha...
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Poker Game of Life - George Baze

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I haven't got any meaningful info on George (Baze) Bazemore but that he was a Chicago blues guitar player who played with many of the greats. anyone who can add a background, please do. Thanks to Michael Lacocque (Mississippi Heat): George played the last few years of his life with us until he literally could only sit on stage and sing without playing the guitar. He was a valiant and courageous man with a pernicious form of bone cancer that little by little took all of his strength. He used to exercise his hand constantly (I mean perhaps in his sleep too) for strength. He was upbeat to the end. A rare gentle man. He recorded with us the Handyman CD where he sings his Dog in my Backyard and our Payday. One of the most charismatic fellows we ever had the pleasure to work with. Used to play with Junior Wells for ever...I took the pre-mix to him because we knew he would not make it to the end. He was peeling an orange with meticulous attention while listening. He was so thin and so weak. I will never forget his smile...He died 2 days later. If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, -  ”LIKE” ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorite band!

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  1. UnknownJune 21, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    George Baze was my father and I appreciate all the nice things you said about him. I am interested to know more about your experience working with him. I want the world to remember my father and his music. Thank you so much for this page.

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    1. BmanJune 23, 2015 at 1:11 PM

      Thanks Danielle. Perhaps Michael will read this and comment further.

      Best

      Bman

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  2. UnknownJanuary 22, 2016 at 10:29 PM

    Hi Danielle George was also my father the last time I seen him I was around 7 yrs old and would like to know more about him my brother an I have been trying to find family of his

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    1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2016 at 8:05 PM

      Hi i am also his son and want to get to know the rest of my family

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  3. UnknownJanuary 28, 2016 at 7:52 PM

    Im also one of George sons ive been trying to find my other siblings please reply we really need to get together thank you

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  4. David InmanMay 24, 2018 at 12:45 AM

    He was really a good man and human being. I just want to say wherever he must be now he should be in peace. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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  5. AnonymousJune 10, 2020 at 6:30 AM

    FOR FURTHER INFO ON GEORGE BAZE SEE https://mississippiheat.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TheBluesStalker-Interview.pdf

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  6. NowildwFebruary 25, 2021 at 11:37 AM

    Hi, ik ontmoete hem "on tour" met de JR Wells band in Lauwe België 04/24/1992. Ik sprak hem in de pauze en hij kwam over als een rustig en vriendelijk man. Daar JR Wells een nogal warrige indruk maakte was Charles de steun van de show. Ik vergeet hem nooit.

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