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Alligator Records artist: Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - Slideways - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Slideways , from Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials and it's terrific! Opening with Bad All By Myself , Lil' Ed on lead guitar and vocal, gets things rocking right off the bat. With Michael Garrett playing a strong rhythm line reinforced by James "Pookie" Young and Kelly Littleton on drums, this is a great opener. The Flirt In The Car Wash Skirt is a great blues rocker with raucous slide work by Lil' Ed and Ben Levin on piano really gets this track boogieing. Vital rhythm guitar work by Garrett and a rock solid bottom makes this one of my favorites on the release. Elmore James flavored, 13th Street And Trouble , is a strong track with a pounding bottom and super piano work by Levin. Lil' Ed has this track by the short hairs and is really shaking it. Cooking! Laid back Chicago blues , More Time , has solid pacing and features Lil' Ed upfront on lead vocal. Garrett showcases his lead gui...
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I started a quest to find terrific jazz and blues music and incredible musicianship when I was just a little kid. I also have a tremendous appreciation of fine musical instruments and equipment. One of my greatest joys all of my life was sharing my finds with my friends. I'm now publishing my journey. I hope that you come along!


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Shawn Starski

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Shawn Starski was born December 25, 1979 in Detroit Michigan, and began his musical career playing bass in the church band. From there…he was turned on to the blues by his older brother and started playing locally up and down the coast of Florida, where his family now resides. Jason Ricci and New blood called for Shawn to hit the road, 7 years and 4 records later, Shawn was a crucial component to the original sound of the band, writing a majority of the music. Both Delta Groove records “Rocket#9,” and “Done with the Devil” did well. “Done with the Devil” was nominated for best blues/rock album of 2010. Starski also played on Kelley Hunts latest release “Gravity loves you” touring with her in support of the album. Starski tours occasionally with the Shaun Murphy band, the former female singer with Little Feat. Also, Starski tours with the Otis Taylor band. 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 fo...
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