Horizon Music Group artist: The Name Droppers - Cool Blue Shoes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cool Blue Shoes , by The Name Droppers and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with a rocking take on Howling Wolf's , Killing Floor Rafe Klein leads the way on vocal and guitar with full piano and organ support by Ron Rifkin, Scott Spray on bass and Bobby T. Torello. Title track, Cool Blue Shoes is a cool track with a bit of a funky swagger. Klein on lead vocal is joined by Rifkin and Carole Sylvan on backing vocals and with a tight drum rhythm by Torello and a rich key work by Rifkin. Torello has the mic on Willie Dixon 's, I Cry For You making a great connection between drums and Rifkin on keys. Cool shuffle, Yes I Will , blends Rifkin on lead vocal and Torello, Rifkin and Klein on backing gospel like vocals giving the track a rocking gospel feel. Wrapping the release is Out Of The Blue with a doo wop flavor. Klein leads the way on lead vocal and Simone Brown handles the backing vocals nicely with the ...