Deep Rush Records artist - Bobby Rush -Down In Louisiana - New Release Review

I just received the new recording, Down In Mississippi, by Bobby Rush. This is a smokin' hot funky blues set. The set, which is to be released on February 19, 2013 opens with the title track, a modern funky style blues track. Rush has a smooth rich voice and the band shows flavor of funk, soul and zydeco blended into the blues mix. Outstanding drums and percussion work by Pete Mendillo shines brightly on this track right out of the gate. Next up is You Just Like A Dresser, with a double-entendre reminiscent of 60's blues and a real cool funky rhythm and blistering guitar work from Rush and Lou Rodriguez. Terry Richardson holds down the bottom on this track giving it just the right touch of um-pf. I Ain't The One has a lighter feel opening with a cool little harp riff from Rush and tight little guitar riffs by Rodriguez holding down a reggae inspired tune. Don't You Cry has a real smooth blues base along the lines of Come Into My Kitchen or Sitting On Top Of The World. I really like this track with a nice blend of vocal, harp, blues guitar and richness. Tight Money has a strong soul basis and solid bottom. This is a really rhythmic track with Bill Preston like funky keys by Paul Brown and Rush on harp. Boogie In The Dark is a real slick boogie along the lines of Sweet Home Chicago. Rush shows strong vocal skills as a band leader and Brown holding down multiple key chores really shines. Sweet guitar riffs from Rodriguez and harp runs by Rush really takes this track up another notch. Raining In My Heart has a more primitive opening but develops into a funky soul track. April Brown brings in some really solid backing vocals on this track adding nicely to the groove. Paul Brown again adds a really nice piano solo on this track. Rock This House steps up the tempo quite a bit and Brown is back again with the funky key work. Rodriguez adds scratchy rhythm guitar and some cool guitar riffs brightening the entire arrangement. Rush uses some harp riffs that add not only texture but also some George Clinton like vocals making this into a funky party jam. What Is The Blues opens with spoken word and shimmering guitar riffs. I really like this. Rush keeps the pace simple and effective on this track making it the most authentic sounding stripped down blues track on the recording. Bowlegged Woman is a simple pop track with all of the funky support from the band members to make it a nice bluesy groove. Swing Low is a really solid but funky gospel track with vocal harmonies adding a lot of richness. This is a really nice track to end the recording. 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 favorites band! -  ”LIKE”
This is not a track from the release but does represent Rush's current work.