Walk That Walk - The Lifer
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Walk That Walk - The Lifer
Formed in 1992, Walk That Walk is a powerhouse in the New England blues scene, blending fiery Chicago-style blues and boogie-woogie with a distinct rock and roll edge. Based in Boston but built on deep Midwestern roots, the band has rocked over 800 shows and famously toured as the backing band for legends like Bo Diddley and Johnnie Johnson. Led by founder, guitarist, and songwriter Chuck "Poppa C" DeSnyder, the Boston Blues Society Award winners have captured widespread radio airplay and topped regional charts with their high-energy sound. Now, the veteran ensemble is kicking things into high gear with their new release, The Lifer. Serving as the driving opening track and title piece of their latest record, this new song sets a bold, commanding tone packed with the band's signature grit and toe-tapping rhythms. It is the perfect showcase for a seasoned outfit that knows exactly how to honor classic blues foundations while injecting a fresh, modern energy into their craft.
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Opening with You Can't Catch Me, Pappy Biondo on banjo joins Poppa C DeSnyder on vocal, slide and dobro, creating a country folk/ blues sound, not unlike Jimmy Page did on a few of Led Zeps folkier tracks. DeSnyder's vocals are authentic and solid backed by Jon "Cutlet" Reese on bass and Alan Waters on drums. On blues rocker, I Ain't Thinking About You, the addition of James "Stickman" Waldron on harmonica works with Reese on bass to create a nice boogie. DeSnyder on vocal and slide creates a great edge backed by Jimmy James Love on vocals and Ray Paczkowski on keys. Driving rocker, Get Up, really will get you moving with straight up vocals by Poppa DeSnyder and driving rhythm guitar by Ben De Snyder.
More contemporary rhythm on Make Mine A Double, has just a tinge of funky country with cool blended vocals and a nice B3 solo by Paczkowski. Wrapping the release is my favorite, One Sunny Day with Jimmie James Love matching his lead vocals with DeSnyder's slide guitar phrasing, guitar rhythms and and a firm kick drum by Waters closing this set "kicking".
📋 Album Credits & Production Info Toggle Display
- Album Title The Lifer
- Artist Walk That Walk
- Record Label Independent Release
- Release Date September 2026
- Personnel Chuck "Poppa C" DeSnyder (Guitars, Vocals), Jimmy James "Limpin' Lemon" Love (Guitar), Jon "Cutlet" Reese (Bass), Alan Waters (Drums), James "Stickman" Waldron (Harmonica), Ray Paczkowski (Keyboards), Russ Lawton (Percussion), Pappy Biondo, Ben DeSnyder
- Studio Production Engineered by Roger Stauss at The Pantry (Greenville, VT) & Poppa C DeSnyder at Big Lake Studios (Moultonborough, NH)
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Featured Personnel & Masters: Ray Paczkowski, Russ Lawton, Pappy Biondo, Ben DeSnyder, and Walk That Walk.
- You Can't Catch Me [4:09]
- I Ain't Thinking About You [3:34]
- Stand Up, Don't Quit [3:43]
- Get Up [3:00]
- I Ain't No Stranger [4:04]
- Make Mine A Double [4:06]
- The Lifer [4:13]
- One Sunny Day [3:21]
📺 Session Video Performance Toggle Display
Watch: Walk That Walk play live sessions from The Lifer
🎵 Discography & Purchase Options Toggle Display
| Album Title | Record Label | Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lifer | Independent Release | Title Track Release | 2026 |
| Red Devil Lye | Independent Release | Studio LP | 2024 |
| You Good.?! | Independent Release | Regional Airplay & Charts | 2022 |
My take
Driven by lockstep rhythms, catchy instrumental trades, and authentic vocal deliveries, this dynamic roots-rock release effortlessly traverses everything from rustic country-folk textures and traditional boogie grooves to contemporary, funk accents.
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