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Overton Music artist: Russ Green - Stone Cold - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Stone Cold , from Russ Green , and it's a driving blues rocker. Opening with Lint Redux , you are immediately in the middle of a swampy blues with modern effects. With a firm foot stomp by Felix Pollard on drums and Vic Jackson on bass Russ Green on harmonica and vocals really has the earthy feel. Giles Corey on slide gives the track great grease and Green's harp work is strong. Excellent opener. 12 Feet of Water opens with a terrific harmonica aria before grinding into a super drum driven romp. With the feel that I can only describe as Hill Country , Green delivers such soulful vocals, comforted by Joe Monroe on keys, this track just grabs you. Green's harmonica is like a shuddering wind blowing through you with the thumping bass of Vic Jackson and Vince Agwada on guitar. Excellent! Easy going shuffle, Nobody Knows has a smooth, supple melody with backing acoustic guitar, minimal drum work and melodic ha...
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Oakland blues - Mississippi Johnny Waters

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WATERS, MISSISSIPPI JOHNNY b. John Sandifer, 24 May 1935; Jackson, MS d. 30 January 1987; Oakland, CA Waters changed his name in honor of Muddy Waters, a major influence as singer and guitarist. He moved to Oakland, California, in 1956 and performed songs by Waters, Chuck Berry, and Fats Domino. During the 1970s he performed with harmonica player Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors. Despite a 1983 lung operation, he continued performing as a senior member of the Bay Area blues scene. EDWARD KOMARA   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 favorite band!
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Oakland blues - Mississippi Johnny Waters

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WATERS, MISSISSIPPI JOHNNY b. John Sandifer , 24 May 1935; Jackson, MS d. 30 January 1987; Oakland, CA Waters changed his name in honor of Muddy Waters , a major influence as singer and guitarist. He moved to Oakland, California, in 1956 and performed songs by Waters, Chuck Berry , and Fats Domino . During the 1970s he performed with harmonica player Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors . Despite a 1983 lung operation, he continued performing as a senior member of the Bay Area blues scene . EDWARD KOMARA If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! -  ”LIKE”
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Oakland blues - Mississippi Johnny Waters

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Although I can find very little biographical info on Johnny he seems to have been a staple in the San Francisco Blues scene for quite some time playing with numerous significant artists. Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! -  ”LIKE”
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