Bman's Blues Report

I just had the opportunity to review the latest release, This Season , from Hamilton Loomis and I got to tell you, it's the best seasonal album I've ever heard (non traditional of course). I typically will only review a "seasonal" release just before the holidays, but this one somehow slipped by (came in too late for my work load) and I decided to listen to it anyway. I always like Loomis' work. Opening with the title track, This Season , Loomis has that great soulful funky beat that he's known for. Puts you in a good mood right off. Mike Meade's bass groove is perfect, Brannon McLeod's drumming is tight and Loomis' own vocal, keyboard and guitar is tops. This is the radio track but think of it in the class of Sly or Stevie Wonder. Super opener. Another cool funky pop track is Lay Around and Love . It's got the beat, it's got the hook and Hamilton's delivery on vocal and harmonica is super. The more contemporary but traditional G...

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Basics , from Hamilton Loomis and it's really great! Opening with blues rocker, Sugar Baby , bassist, Sabrina LaField also takes the mic. With just a bit of swish in the tail this is a snappy rocker with Loomis on harp and lead guitar joined by Armando Aussenac on drums. Getting into a super funky groove, If I Would've , Loomis is back up front on vocal, guitar and harp creating a purely infectious track. His electrifying guitar riffs and bass lines are tight. Super! With an easy sway, Candles and Wine has just the right feel featuring tasty guitar riffs and cool vocal backing by Aussenac, Fabian Hernandez and Chris Eger. Ain't What It Ain't is a solid rocker with cool vocal blending but what really sets this track apart is super harp and hot slide riffs from Eger. Bluesy ballad, Breaking Down , is pure Loomis and it's a thread that you can trace from release to release. Rich composition, super voc...

"BASICS" --  the new CD by Hamilton Loomis NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!! Pre-order Hamilton's long-awaited new CD by clicking here: http://shop.hamiltonloomis.com/Basics-2017-Basics-PRE-ORDER.htm   Estimated ship date is Aug. 16, 2017! You can also download the entire CD (includes artwork) by clicking here: https://hamiltonloomis.bandzoogle.com/music   ALBUM NOTES: Hamilton Loomis does indeed go back to basics on his new album, which is his most personal and emotional effort to date. Gone are the double entendres for which Loomis is known; this time, his lyrics are direct, personal, and often autobiographical. The “basics” theme runs through the entire CD, in its lyrics (“Prayer,” “Cloudy Day”), single-chord progressions (“Sugar Baby," "Looking Into a Dream”), simple melodies (“Come and Get Me”), and stripped-down instrumentation of guitar, bass and drums (“Reason," "Getting So Bi...

FOR A LIMITED TIME: Hamilton is offering one-on-one Skype lessons on Guitar OR Harmonica! Regardless of your skill level, let Hamilton help you attain your goals on your instrument, and give insight into his approach and style. MAKES A GREAT GIFT! Only $50 per hour, and flexible scheduling via email!  CLICK HERE to purchase your 1-hour lesson!  We will email you to schedule! www.hamiltonloomis.com/skypelessons.html www.hamiltonloomis.com

Hamilton & Band return to Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin this October -- see the listings below! The full schedule is at www.hamiltonloomis.com/schedule.html 10/3/15 Mandeville, LA Ruby's Roadhouse 9:30pm 10/8/15 Sugar Land, TX Baker Street Pub 9:45pm 10/9/15 Port Arthur, TX Dylan's 9:45pm 10/10/15 San Antonio, TX The Amp Room 10pm 10/13/15 Kansas City, MO Knuckleheads 6:30pm to 8pm TICKETS 10/14/15 Fort Dodge, IA Olde Boston's 7pm to 10pm 10/15/15 Rockford, IL Mary's Place 7pm to 9:30pm TICKETS 10/16/15 Trempealeau, WI Trempealeau Hotel 10pm 10/17/15 Ames, IA DG's Tap House 6pm to 8:30pm 10/22/15 Kemah, TX Jackie's Brickhouse 8pm 10/23/15 Galveston, TX Crow's Cantina 9pm 10/24/15 League City, TX Private Event 7pm Please forward this email to any of your friends/family in these cities!!

Hamilton's got a great September planned -- OKC, MO & IA here we come.  See all the dates below! Hamilton is holding a 2-day "Beginner Harmonica Workshop" in Hagerstown MD on Sept 19 & 20! CLICK HERE for info! The full schedule is at www.hamiltonloomis.com/schedule.html 8/29/15 Fort Worth, TX River Run Roadhouse 9pm 9/2/15 Oklahoma City, OK Baker Street Pub 9pm 9/3/15 Joplin, MO Coda Concert House 7pm 9/4/15 Independence, MO Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival 9pm 9/5/15 Des Moines, IA Gas Lamp 6pm to 8:30pm TICKETS 9/6/15 Thurman, IA Funk & Blues Festival @ Sugar Clay Winery 6pm 9/12/15 Point Comfort, TX Private Event 9/13/15 Seabrook, TX Benefit for Mia Sharp @ Cabo 4pm (319-621-4851) 9/19/15 Hagerstown, MD Beginner Harmonica Workshop (part 1) TICKETS 9/20/15 Hagerstown, MD Beginner Harmonica Workshop (...

This June, Hamilton & Band have 2 Texas shows and then it's off to the UK for the rest of June...catch them while you can! Hamilton is holding a Beginner Harmonica Workshop in Ganado TX (Victoria/El Campo area) in July: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! The full schedule is at www.hamiltonloomis.com/schedule.html 6/4/15 Kemah TX Rock the Dock @ Kemah Boardwalk 7pm ALL AGES! 6/6/15 Katy TX Wildcatter Saloon Benefit for Michael Springer 5pm - 8pm ALL AGES! Free show, donations encouraged! JUNE 11 thru JUNE 30 - UK TOUR (all dates at www.hamiltonloomis.com/schedule.html ) Please forward this email to any of your friends/family in these cities!!

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Here's the March 2015 schedule -- West Coast, here we come! DISCOUNT TICKETS are available for some shows listed below, so click "TICKETS" in the listings below to get yours. The full schedule is at www.hamiltonloomis.com/schedule.html ! 3/6/15 Mandeville, LA Ruby's Roadhouse 9:30pm 3/7/15 Beaumont, TX Madison's 9:30pm 3/13/15 Littleton, CO Englewood Correctional Facility 1pm (closed to public) 3/13/15 Littleton, CO Toad Tavern 9pm TICKETS 3/14/15 Rock Springs, WY Johnny Mac's 8pm 3/15/15 Salt Lake City, UT Bleu Bistro 6pm to 9pm 3/17/15 Loomis, CA Country Club Saloon 6:30 to 9:30pm 3/18/15 Santa Cruz, CA Moe's Alley 7:30pm TICKETS 3/20/15 Sacramento, CA Torch Club 9pm 3/21/15 Fresno, CA Club Habanos 7pm TICKETS 3/22/15 San Francisco, CA Biscuits & Blues 7pm 3/27/15 Galveston, TX Crow's Cantina 9pm 3/28/15 Austin, TX One 2 O...

We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! This December Hamilton and the Band make a quick run through TOPEKA, KANSAS CITY, MINNEAPOLIS, DES MOINES, and OMAHA...see below for details! 11/28/14 Port Arthur TX Dylan's 9:30pm 409-722-1600 11/29/14 Austin TX One 2 One 11:30pm 512-473-0121 TICKETS 12/3/14 Topeka, KS Uncle Bo's 6:30pm - 9:30pm 785-234-4317 12/4/14 Kansas City, MO Knuckleheads 6:30pm - 8:30pm TICKETS 12/5/14 Minneapolis, MN Famous Dave's Calhoun Square 9pm 12/6/14 Des Moines, IA Gas Lamp (formerly Blues on Grand) 6pm - 8pm 12/7/14 Omaha, NE 21st Saloon (formerly Murphy's) 6pm - 9pm TICKETS 12/12/14 Tomball, TX Main Street Crossing 8pm TICKETS 12/13/14 Brenham, TX Private Event 12/19/14 Mandeville, LA Ruby's Roadhouse 9pm 985-626-9748 12/20/14 to be announced on www.hamiltonloomis.com

This November: Hamilton teaches two "Beginner Blues Harmonica" workshops in Walla Walla WA and Boise ID! CLICK HERE to learn more! Dallas/Ft. Worth TX: the world famous J&J Blues has re-opened as the RIVER RUN ROADHOUSE ! See our Nov. 21 performance below... 11/8/14 Kemah TX Jackie's Brickhouse (Rusted Avenue opens @ 8:30pm) 9pm 11/15/14 Walla Walla WA Beginner Blues Harmonica Workshop (part 1) 3pm - 6pm CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO 11/16/14 Walla Walla WA Beginner Blues Harmonica Workshop (part 2) 3pm - 6pm CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO 11/17/14 Boise/Nampa ID Beginner Blues Harmonica Workshop (part 1) 6pm - 9pm CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO 11/18/14 Boise/Nampa ID Beginner Blues Harmonica Workshop (part 2) 6pm - 9pm CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO 11/21/14 Ft. Worth TX River Run Roadhouse (Formerly J&J Blues) 9pm 11/22/14 Hitchcock TX Mister Calvin's 9:30pm 409-354-9844 11/23/14 Houston TX McGonigel's Mucky Duck 6pm - 8...

TEXAS: Come on out and welcome Hamilton & Band back from their Europe tour! Our Houston show  (Last Concert Cafe) on Fri. Oct. 3 features the youngest bands to ever do a show with Hamilton (ages 9, 11, 13, & 13)...see the listing below for details! 10/3/14 Houston, TX Last Concert Cafe (w/guests Campfire Soul & Rusted Avenue ) 8pm TICKETS 10/4/14 Houston, TX Guitars N Cars Fundraiser @ Sam Houston Racepark 6pm TICKETS 10/10/14 Breda, NETHERLANDS Blues Night Breda @ Mezz 8pm 10/11/14 Dunkerque, FRANCE Bay Car Blues Festival 11:30pm 10/24/14 Beaumont, TX Madison's 9:30pm 10/25/14 Houston, TX Private Event 10/30/14 Ganado, TX Rear Window Listening Room 8pm 10/31/14 Galveston, TX Crow's Cantina 9pm Halloween Party! 11/1/14 Conroe, TX Dosey Doe Music Cafe 8pm TICKETS Please forward this email to any of your friends/family in these cities!! www.hamiltonloomis.com