Bman's Blues Report

Kat Danser Earns Her Title As Canada's Queen of the Swamp Blues With Baptized By The Mud   In the few months since Edmonton artist Kat Danser released her fourth recording,  Baptized by the Mud , she's proven time and time again why she is widely considered to be "Canada's Queen of the Swamp Blues".   Baptized by the Mud has received several excellent reviews from critics around the world as well as continued placement on the !earshot and Roots Music report charts.  Here's what people are saying: … evocative performances create a vibrant tapestry of expressive, powerful images and moods within an atmosphere that is simultaneously radiant and smoky- the church of the roadhouse, perhaps.  Indeed, a joyful blues noise abounds. ” - Donald Teplyske, Fervor Coulee "...a righteous blend of gospel and blues with that ever present swamp vibe- a New Orleans thing really, the kind of music where you sense all kinds of inter...

I just received the newest release, Baptized By The Mud , from Kat Danser and it great! Danser, a singer.sonwriter and guitar player has put together a great set opening with Sun Goes Down , a southern gospel style rock track in the vein of Delaney and Bonnie. Featuring Steve Dawson on slide, Darryl Havers on piano and Geoffrey Hichs on piano this track really gets things started. Warm vocal backing by Dawn Pemberton and Marcus Mosely add to the feel of the track. Sweet Baybay is up next with super sweet slide work by Danser and heavy tom tom work by Hichs. Dancer has an unusual voice and one that adds nicely to the mystic overtones of this track. None of Us Are Free has a cool melody and an interesting rhythm. Baptized By The Mud has an easy going pace with Dawson adding nicely on pedal steel. Danser has a real interesting voice which blends nicely with the music. Crazy For You is a slick little blues rock track with a twist of country. A cool slide solo in this track is icin...