Bman's Blues Report

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Strange Things Happening , by Kid Ramos and it's terrific! Opening with title track, Strange Things Happening Everyday , a great track written by Sister Rosetta Thorpe, one of the great unsung stars of the blues. Brian Templeton on vocal leads the way joined by Dave Limina rockin' on organ, Mike Turturro on bass, Stephen Hodges on drums and Kid Ramos playing both tight rhythm and excellent lead guitar. Excellent opener. With definite spiritual roots, I'm Working On A Building , Templeton really pushes the track higher and Kid really has his guitar talking. Very nice! Kid's son Johnny Ramos, really stands out on soulful, Oh What A Meeting . His vocals are outstanding as are the backing vocals and Kid's playing is over the top dripping with feeling. Wow!  Driving blues rocker, An Answer for Isaac conjures a Muddy Waters feel with Templeton chanting the lyrics and fiery harmonica and Ramos playing wide op...