Pinoy Blues Jam - New Release Review
I just received a copy of Pinoy Blues Jam , a recording made at Roadhouse Manila Bay featuring various regional blues bands. First up is Dr. Crowley , a blues rock band on the province of Cavite. Opening with rock n roll classic New Orleans DC brings it with full horn section getting the audience hot and ready. Ngiti has a more tropical feel but retaining a blues feel. Next up is Bleu Rascals featuring Paul Marmey Leobrera on lead guitar and vocal, Spencer Rymonte on bass and vocals and John Jason Garcia on drums and vocals. Opening with A Better Man , BR demonstrate their study of the blues with traditional blues riffs and phrasing. On a ripping version of Couldn't Stand The Weather they further demonstrate the power that they have harnessed. 69 Proof featuring Butch Montejo (lead vocal), Arwin Querubin (bass and vocals), Aldos "Bishop" Ramento (percussion and vocal), Stephen "The Ambassador" Lazam (lead guitar and vocal)and Carlo "Cigar" Man...