I just received the newest release, Carnegie Hall 1971 from Canned Heat and it's a living snapshot of a great live band at it's peak with one of the kings of the blues! Opening with the slinky, Framed, Bob Hite speaks the lines and belts out the chorus. Backed on lead guitar by Henry Vestine, Fito de la Parra on drums, Joel Scott Hill on guitar and Antonio de la Barreda on bass this is a great track! Classic Heat, Let's Work Together is up next and a classic Heat jam. Vestine takes a cool lead solo but this track is all about the mystique of Heat. Hey Babe features the one and only John Lee Hooker on vocal and guitar. There are few vocalists to my hearing that deliver the blues like Hooker and this track spells it out in spades. One of the difficulties that I have complained about with Hooker in a larger band setting was the band's inability to capture Hooker's real sound and trying to make all of his measures even and equal. Hooker's sense of timing is not harmed here and Heat follows the master like a hound on a rabbit. Excellent! Shake 'N' Boogie is an extended track (in excess of 19 minutes) with Hooker leading the way. The track breaks about 7 minutes in for a frenzied guitar solo by Vestine. Cranking this track up to the end is Canned Heat's inspiration by Hooker. A true boogie with loose solos including a longer solo by de la Parra on drums. A great driver! Willie Dixon's Back Door Man is up next opening with a lot of guitar distortion and loose playing. Maturing into a loaded jam, this track is the embodiment of Heat jamming during it's prime. Hooker takes the lead once again for one of his own creations, Tease Me Baby. This track, showing one of Hooker's tracks with a blues rock base, gives the band the opportunity to close this performance with an upbeat rocker while still featuring the super power of JL Hooker. I tight little rocker and a sure closer for a cool live release.
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Showing posts with label Canned Heat. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Cajun and Blues Music Festival Coming Next Month To Simi Valley, CA
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY |
CANNED HEAT |
LEO "BUD" WELCH |
ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD |
CANDYE KANE |
GUITAR SHORTY |
REVEREND TALL TREE |
THE RECORD COMPANY |
SPENCER DAVIS GROUP |
BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY |
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Adelanto (SoCal High Desert) New Blues Festival Coming Memorial Day Sunday
PRESENTING
THE ADELANTO NEW BLUES FESTIVAL AT STATER BROS. STADIUM & HERITAGE FIELD
FEATURING LEGENDARY BAND, CANNED HEAT & OTHER TOP INTERNATIONAL, HIGH DESERT
SOCAL BLUES/ROOTS ACTS
Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 12 Noon to 10 p.m.
(Rain or
Shine)
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(ADELANTO, CA) - The Blues are coming to the SoCal High Desert in a big way with the announcement of the 1st Annual Adelanto New Blues Festival, at Stater Bros. Stadium & Heritage Field, 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, on Sunday, May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend). Festival takes place 12 Noon -10 p.m. Tickets $25. (General Admission); $50. (VIP) in advance, available at www.ticketreturn.com or at www.newbluesfestival.com. Kids 12 and under free with paid adult admission. Info: (562) 762-8317.
The
legendary Canned Heat is the main headliner, supported by a stellar bands lineup
that includes SoCal blues staples The 44's, Mighty Mojo Prophets, Boxcar 7, New
Blues Revolution and the George Foster Band; as well as popular High
Desert-based acts The Blue Henrys, Victor Crain West Coast Project, and DJ
Parker. Other acts may
be added as the Festival date approaches. Either way- it's a superb
entertainment value for only $30.!
Adelanto
New Blues Festival Venue: Stater Bros. Stadium & Heritage
Field
With seating
for almost 4,000 people, the oval-shaped Stater Bros. Stadium & Heritage
Field (home of the Mavericks Class A baseball team) provides superb sight-lines
and great acoustics from virtually every seat in the house. Stater Bros. Stadium
is conveniently located off the I-!5 Freeway, at the intersection of 395 Freeway
and Stadium Way, and is an integral part of the rapidly-growing Victor Valley
metro area, whose combined cities population is approximately 450,000. Adelanto
New Blues Festival concertgoers can look forward to enjoying first-class blues
music in a relaxed atmosphere, with parking literally at the front gate.
Festival Headliners
One of the
great blues/rock bands of the last fifty years, Canned Heat, headlines the
Adelanto High Desert New Blues Festival at Mavericks Stadium in Adelanto on
Sunday, May 24.
Canned
Heat: Known for all-time hits "On The Road Again," "Let's Work
Together" and "Going Up The Country," the seminal band first formed in 1966 and
continue touring to this day. Formed in 1966, Canned Heat was formed by blues
historians/record collectors Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson and Bob "The Bear" Hite.
Hite took the name "Canned Heat" from a 1928 recording by Tommy Johnson. They
secured their place in rock 'n' roll history with a performance at the 1967
Monterey Pop Festival and the headlining slot at the original Woodstock Festival
in 1969 ("Going up The Country" was adopted as the unofficial
theme song for the film "Woodstock" and the Woodstock
Generation). More than
fifty years later and with thirty-eight albums to their credit, Canned Heat is
still going strong. They've been anchored the past forty-five years by the
steady hand of drummer/bandleader Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra. Joining Fito is
original bassist Larry "The Mole" Taylor and new Orleans legend, Dale Spaulding
on harmonica, guitar, and lead vocals. Chicago great Harvey Mandel is the
regular guitarist but has been temporarily replaced by John "JP" Paulus while
"The Snake" deals with his health issues. www.cannedheatmusic.com.
The 44's: Rising stars on the American blues-roots scene.
The 44's:
This Los
Angeles-based band is one the bright rising stars on the American blues-roots
scene. The raw, rough and tough sounds generated by these four musicians during
live performances demands to be heard by blues music fans worldwide. They
evidence a genuine gift for creating blues in the moment, while at the same time
showing loyalty to a remarkable blues-and-r&b tradition that goes back
decades, from the James Harman Band and the Red Devils to storied greats like
Howlin' Wolf, Albert Collins, and Muddy Waters. Their first release Boogie
Disease was self-produced for $800 with the help of guitar great Kid Ramos
and was quickly released on Rip Cat Records,peaking at #12 on the
Living Blues radio charts and #2 on B.B. King Bluesville Sirius/XM Satellite
Radio. Johnny Main grounds his outstanding singing and guitar playing in
real experience, his talents as honest as the day is long. Bassist Mike
Hightower brings many years of experience to hold down the bottom end with some
greasy glue. Drummer J. R. Lozano, behind his vintage Ludwig kit, is as solid as
any you'll hear, calibrating rhythmic flow with alertness and intelligence.
Their latest addition, harpist Jacob Huffman, adds excitement and energy in the
West Coast style that he learned from his mentor, Rod Piazza. Their
sophomore release is Americana (Rip Cat Records). http://www.the44sbluesband.com/.
Mighty Mojo Prophets: Formed in late
2007 by vocalist Tom “Big Son” Eliff and guitarist Mitch “Da Switch” Dow, the
Long Beach-based band lays down some of the most honest, straight-ahead blues
you're likely to hear. Their 2011 self-titled national debut for Rip Cat Records
landed them a 2012 Blues Music Award nomination for "Best New Artist Debut." The
group's follow-up effort, Flyin' Home From Memphis continues the tale
with thirteen skillfully written and wonderfully performed songs. Together
they’ve summoned a veritable bevy of musical variations beyond their adopted
West Coast roots to incorporate other regional styles such as Chicago and Texas
blues, Memphis soul, country blues and proto-rock ‘n’ roll. This collection
stands out as a refreshingly original take on traditional roots styles in a sea
of 'the same ol' thing'. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mighty-Mojo-Prophets/137073739704626?fref=ts.
Boxcar 7:
High-energy
seven-piece group recently voted “The Best Band in Long Beach” by a city that
knows jazz and blues. With a powerful horn section, a charismatic front
man and a seasoned, funky rhythm section, Boxcar 7 plays the best of classic
R&B, soul, blues, swing and a bit of classic rock. The nattily-attired band
draw from the great music of artists including Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Wilson
Pickett, Sam & Dave, BB King, Joe Cocker and many more. http://www.boxcar7.com/.
New Blues
Revolution: Forging a
unique, distinctive style featuring Bill Grisolia's vocals and piano and Chap
Cooper’s guitar, the band brings exciting showmanship to a mix of high-energy
New Blues songs – deep, modern, rocky but soulful. A favorite of critics, The
New Blues Revolution has received rave reviews from national trade magazines
such as Cashbox and Music Connection. Critics recognize NBR’s exciting talent
and their extraordinary songwriting. Their song “Blue Revolution” was nominated
for a Los Angeles Music Award. http://www.NewBluesRevolution.com/.
High Desert
favorites, The Blue Henrys
The Blue
Henrys: These High
Desert favorites put their own twist on Chicago blues well-knowns such as Muddy
Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, Freddie King, Little Walter and Junior
Wells, to name a few. Not only do they entertain with great arrangements of
blues and rock legends; their own songwriting and arranging hits the mark in a
big way - with tunes like "She's Still Lovin' Me", "Change His Mind" and "Always
In My Heart" among the crowd favorites wherever they play. The addition of a
small but mighty horn section enables them to explore the 'Jump Blues' sound.
The fun factor is always high when The Blue Henrys kick it into gear! https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Blue-Henrys/159432964135125.
Victor Crain
West Coast Project: Guitarist-vocalist
Victor Crain first started playing guitar at age fourteen. Over the years, the
Llano-based musician and High Desert native has played with numerous blues
artists including as the late Finis Tasby, Candy Kane, Catfish Fry, Kirk
Fletcher and many more. Crain - whose flamboyant guitar style has been compared
to Jimi Hendrix - is also related to the late blues guitar great , Freddy King.
Accompanying Crain in the West Coast Project is well-known bassist, Rick
Reed.
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Cleopatra Records Inc.: Canned Heat - Stockholm 1973 - New Release Review
I just received a new, never before released, Stockholm 1973, by Canned Heat and it's really super. Featuring Bob "The Bear" Hite on vocals, Henry "The Sunflower" Vestine on guitar, Adolfo 'Fito" La Parra on drums, James Shane on guitars, Richard Hite on bass and Ed Beyer on keys this lineup rocks! Opening with Let's Work Together the band really gets the audience cranked up. Driving bass line, organ solo, jamming guitar and bear on vocals how could you go wrong. Next up is the ever popular boogie On The Road Again. Hite leads off with wailing harp and never looks back. This band had jam in it's blood and that's exactly what it does. Very cool. Harley Davidson Blues has that country style blues that lets you sit back in your seat and just smile. With Hite's yodeling vocal and again jam like instrumental this track is a good pacing point for the concert as a whole. Election Blues slows the pace down nice and easy. At over 10 minutes, this jam has really super extended guitar and piano soloing giving the band a nice opportunity to shine bright. Excellent! So Long Wrong is a strong blues rocker with gritty vocals from Hite. Wailing guitar soloing on this track stretches the band a bit and trading with keyboard player Beyer gives this track a solid anchor. Shake 'N' Boogie is a solid boogie that lasts more than 14 minutes. Along with Vestine and Shane even Richard Hite and Fito get some pretty extended solos on this track. Canned Heat at it's best! Wrapping the release is another slower blues track along the lines of Jimmy Oden's Going Down Slow ... Goodbye For Now. Hite does a super job on vocals and this develops into a very hot albeit truncated blues jam.
This is a very cool release showing Canned Heat really jamming and one of the best I can recall.
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This is a very cool release showing Canned Heat really jamming and one of the best I can recall.
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 favorites band! - ”LIKE”
Labels:
Canned Heat,
Cleopatra Records,
Stockholm 1973
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Cleopatra Records To Release Three Unreleased Live Albums By Blues Rock Legends Canned Heat
Cleopatra Records To Release Three Unreleased Live Albums By Blues Rock Legends Canned Heat
Los Angeles - Cleopatra Records are happy to announce the release of three unreleased live albums by legendary blues rock band Canned Heat! Canned Heat is an American blues/boogie rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1965. The group has been noted for its own interpretations of blues material as well as for efforts to promote the interest in this type of music and its original artists. It was launched by two blues enthusiasts, Alan Wilson and Bob Hite, who took the name from Tommy Johnson's 1928 “Canned Heat Blues”. After appearances at the Monterey and Woodstock festivals at the end of the 1960s, the band acquired worldwide fame.
Canned Heat with John Lee Hooker - Carnegie Hall 1971 Release date – April 14, 2015
Canned Heat teamed up with blues legend John Lee Hooker for the classic 1971 double album Hooker n' Heat and embarked on a subsequent historic tour together that has been captured here in all its glory!This vintage set shakes and boogies with tons of authentic blues rhythms including the fantastic “Back Door Man” and “Let’s Work Together” as well as the Hooker-led bonus track “Tease Me Baby!” Available on both CD and limited edition green vinyl, and packaged with liner notes by Dave Thompson with a brand new interview by Heat drummer Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra!
1. Framed 2. Let’s Work Together 3. Hey Babe 4. Shake ‘n’ Boogie 5. Back Door Man BONUS TRACK 6. Tease Me Baby
Purchase the digital version on iTunes: http://geni.us/CHandJLHCarnegie71digi
Purchase the CD: http://geni.us/CHandJLHCarnegie71CD
Purchase the LP: http://geni.us/CHandJLHCarnegie71LP
A very special never before released concert that features the revered post-Alan Wilson Heat line-up including vocalist Bob “The Bear” Hite, guitar Henry “The Sunflower” Vestine, drummer Adolfo “Fito” La Parra, guitarist James Shane, bassist Richard Hite, and keyboardist Ed Beyer!
1. Let’s Work Together 2. On The Road Again 3. Harley Davidson Blues 4. Election Blues 5. So Long Wrong 6. Shake ‘n’ Boogie 7. Goodbye For Now
Pre-order the CD: http://geni.us/CHStockholm73CD
Pre-order the LP: http://geni.us/CHStockholm73LP
The third Canned Heat release Illinois Blues 1973 will be released July 7, 2015!
Canned Heat official website: http://www.cannedheatmusic.com/
Labels:
Canned Heat,
Cleopatra Records
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Fest lineup announced: Candye Kane, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Leo "Bud" Welch, Dwayne Dopsie, more
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Friday, March 27, 2015
Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Fest lineup announced: Candye Kane, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Leo "Bud" Welch, Dwayne Dopsie, more
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