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I started a quest to find terrific 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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I started a quest to find terrific 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!
Please email me at Info@Bmansbluesreport.com
Friday, May 30, 2014
Howard & The White Boys Performing at Jackson Blues Festival
Tree Leaf Music artist: Lefty Williams Band - All In - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (August 21, 2014), All In, from Lefty Williams and it's quite good. Lefty, who gets his nickname from the amount of work he can get done on the guitar using primarily his left hand, has put together a short list of slick tracks which blend, pop, jazz, blues and R&B. Opening with Crescent, a funky jazzy track with a flavor of New Orleans, Williams shows he has a great sense of style and a strong voice. He is joined by Richie Mays (slide guitar), Steve Mays (bass), Kofi Burbridge (keys), Yonrico Scott (drums), Ethan Levitt (sax), Hardian Mendoza (trumpet) and Joseph Jenkins (bari sax). This is a tight unit with a great sound. Let It Roll On has a bit more of a laid back style with more of a southern rock flair and slide guitar/piano riffs bridging the vocal lead. You Know I Love You is a really special track. A blend between John Fogerty and Steve Winwood, this track has a beautiful and memorable melody and warm guitar work, backed by nice horn work. Definitely the best track with absolute universal airplay appeal. Coming Apart is a simple ballad, again well constructed, showing Williams' fine vocals and guitar work. Wrapping the release is You Don't Tell Me, is a rocker with a definite southern flavor but sounding fresh and not stereotypical.
This is a fine outing by a strong musician and singer.
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Labels:
All In,
Lefty Williams,
Review,
Tree Leaf Music
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Cordova Bay records artist: David Vest - Roadhouse Revelation - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Roadhouse Revelation, from David Vest and his Willing Victims, Gary Kendall (bass), Teddy Leonard (guitar) and Mike Fitzpatrick (drums). Opening with Freight Train Rolling Fitzpatrick starts the train a rolling and southern-bred boogie woogie piano player Vest brings it on. Teddy Leonard plays a sweet country infused guitar solo firing Vest up for a really nice romp on the keys. Stand Your Ground has a more straight forward pop format with a few slick guitar interludes and a cool piano solo. Hank Williams' Ramblin' Man is kept simple with only light instrumental adornment, but with a few Williams like yodel/vocal inflections. You Came Through is a solid ballad with a nice melody. Aside from a simple guitar solo, this track keeps it straight and serious. Streetcar is a cool vintage piece reminding me a lot of Buddy Bolden Blues with cool guitar work and classic piano riffs. This is possibly my favorite track on the release. Gone Too Far has a real 50's Memphis sound with that underlying boogie piano sound. Crooked Politician is a weave of spirituals music and New Orleans gumbo. Interesting vocal delivery and perfectly directed drums by Fitzpatrick iced by Vest's piano make this track roll. Santa Fe Steamer is a full out piano boogie and expertly executed. That Happened To Me is an easy paced blues track delivered a lot like Dylan would do it. Leonard steps up and really lays down some tasty blues guitar riffs on this track and Vest isn't far behind. Nice job! Heart Full Of Rock And Roll has rocky boogie feel. Both Leonard and Vest give up solos and Kendall and Fitzpatrick rock. Wrapping the release is Pretty Things For Anne, a cool jazz piano composition. This is a fine song which would make a super backdrop for a Miles Davis solo.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Black Keys SALE ending, Fat White Family join FP, tour dates, videos, more
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Roots guitar guru performs at Relix office in NYC!
Labels:
Blind Pig Records,
Damon Fowler
Folkish Festival@Marin Country Mart Presents.. Jeffrey Halford & The Healers
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FOLKISH FESTIVAL PRESENTS...A SPECIAL ACOUSTIC
PERFORMANCE BY JEFFREY HALFORD & THE HEALERS
At The Marin Country Mart - Sunday, June 8, 12:30-2:30
p.m.
(LARKSPUR, CA) - Acclaimed roots-rock/Americana
artist Jeffrey
Halford & The Healers perform a special acoustic show (with special guests)
at the
Folkish Festival Kickoff, taking place at
the Marin County Mart,
Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, Sunday, June
8. 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info: www.marincountrymart.com/. The Folkish Festival in the past
has included such notable musicians as Ramblin' Jack Elliot (who performed there
last year).
Jeffrey Halford and the Healers have just released
their long-awaited new album Rainmaker (Shoeless
Records). "This album is greasy organic with tube amplifier
screaming under a low hum shag carpet, with the walls shakin' behind
the words falling down the plaster," states Halford.
Halford is one
of the premier purveyors of rootsy, bluesy rock ‘n roll (Americana), with a pop
sensibility. RAINMAKER is
Halford's seventh full-length album release and is the
follow-up to 2008's critically- acclaimed Broken Chord (which climbed to
#7 on the Americana charts in the USA and Europe).
On RAINMAKER Jeffrey demonstrates that both he and the band have aged
like a fine Northern California wine. The recording showcases the best of
Halford’s songwriting and his distinctive guitar, complimented by the crafted
rumble of his band.
Long admired as a singer-songwriter-guitarist, Jeffrey
Halford shows a new sensitivity on
RAINMAKER. There are
multi-dimensional character sketches and storytelling revealing the deep urgency
of love, heretofore a new
territory for Halford. With songwriting
that nods as much towards Sam Shephard and Jack Kerouac as it does to the usual
songwriting gods, RAINMAKER captures the multi-faceted soul of America
past, present, and maybe future as well. This album is a redemptive journey that
just happens to be a collection of songs.
RAINMAKER is complemented by an array of notable guest
artists, including Bruce Kaphan (Talking Heads, Sheryl Crow, Black Crowes) on
guitar and steel, who also co-produced the album. There's a gospel infusion via
Pam Delgado and Jeri Jones (Blame Sally), plus noted drummer Trey
Sabatelli (Jefferson Starship, The Tubes, Todd Rundgren), and Tom Heyman
({Alejandro Escovedo) on guitar.
“This is great rootsy rock music. Halford’s slide playing is raucous, raw and foreboding. His poetry transcends the run-of-the-mill lyrics.” NO DEPRESSION
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Delta Groove Music artist: Andy T - Nick Nixon Band - Livin' It Up - New release Review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), Livin' It Up, from Andy T - Nick Nixon Band and it really hits the spot. Opening with Baby Right Now, a cool 12 bar number highlights Nick Nixon on vocals and Andy T with some sweet guitar riffs. On Best In Town, a Jimmy Reed like tune, Christian Dozzler steps in with a cool harp solo and Larry Van Loon provides solid piano work in support of Nick and Andy. Delbert McClinton's Livin' It Down, a light Latin twist give this track just the right amount of spice. Bassist Sam Persons adds rhythm guitar on this track and Ron Jones beefs things up a bit on sax. Jim Klinger keep a tight rhythm on drums and Nixon really does a nice job on the vocals on this track. T - Bone Walker's, My Baby Is Now On My Mind, gives Andy a really nice format to play some tasty T-Bone inspired riffs. Dossler takes the piano role on this track pushing Andy just enough to get him swinging. Very nice! Good Man is a deep Texas blues and Andy is diggin in from the first note playing some of the bluest guitar riffs on the release. Nixon has great voice and complimented by Van loon on piano, this track is perfect for highlighting his style. Excellent! One Note Shuffle is a great romp featuring Dana Robbins on sax and Van loon on B3. Andy steps up laying down some really nice riffs for a really cool, easy going instrumental. Back Down South is a low slung blues number with hot vocals from Nixon and stinging guitar riffs from Andy. Ron Jones adds a roundness to the overall track as well as a cool solo with his solid sax work. Boogie rocker, Last To Leave, features Dozzler on slick piano riffs, some hot horn work from Robbins and Andy lays down some tasty guitar riffs supporting Nixon with his powerful vocals. On Let's Say It's For Good, an easy swing track, Van Loon and Andy each lay down some really nice licks. Snake In The Grass has a funky beat and Nixon gets right in the groove. Van Loon on B3 does a really nice job and Andy plays more slashing style riffs on rhythm guitar before laying out a cool funky guitar solo grabbing it up tight. Spiritually infused, Whatever You Had You Ain't Got It No More is a really cool track and not only are Nixons vocals powerful, I really like the effects created by Jones on sax. Andy stands tall with his guitar followed by a really cool sax solo from Robbins. On R&B track, Oh Baby, the band is steppin high and Andy gets right on the top with pure style. This track is particularly well suited for Nixon's vocal style. Robbins puts up a full sax solo adding to the muster on this track. Wrapping the track is Love At First Sight, a soul style ballad, featuring heartfelt vocals by Nixon, gospel style piano work from Van loon and nice sax soloing from Dana Robbins.
This is a solid release which is quite soothing.
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