Blue Lotus Recordings artist: Boo Boo Davis - Boo Boo Boogaloo - New Release Review

 

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Boo Boo Boogaloo, from Boo Boo Davis and it's a cool mix of blues and boogie. Opening with Chicago blues, Little House By Myself, Boo Boo Davis on harmonica and vocal leads the way with LA Jones on guitar, Adrianna Marie on bass, Chris Millar on drums. Davis really does a nice job and complimented by a solid solo by Jones, this is a great opener. Blues On My Mind is one of my favorites on the release with soulful vocals by Davis. Marie has a dominant bass line keeping the pace and Davis' harmonica solo works really nicely with Jones' own guitar phrasing. Very nice. Title track, Boo Boo Boogaloo is a terrific authentic JLH style boogie. Kick back and enjoy. Slow blues, I Got The Crying Blues is another of my favorites with soulful vocals by Davis and really nice guitar phrasing by Jones. Wrapping the release is Latin flavored, Jungle Bump with a cool bass line by Marie, Cool percussion by Millar, Paul Niehaus Iv on keys and excellent riffs by Jones. Excellent closer. 

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Boo Boo Davis Update

The song from Boo Boo (I’m So Tired) that is being used in the commercial for the 5HourEnergy Drink, still brings in loads of new fans on Facebook and also generated a lot of extra downloads at iTunes. Here is a player with the song

http://soundcloud.com/black-and-tan-recrods/im-so-tired-boo-boo-davis

LIVE

In few weeks we will hit the road again and you’ll be able to see and hear us live in several European countries. We have shows scheduled in Holland, Belgium Denmark, France, Norway, Switzerland Italy and Germany. Plenty of opportunities to see and hear us live (and shake hands & drink a beer). I estimated more then have over 9000 kilometers plus several ferries in three weeks.  Here is a list with all the dates, cities and venues;

Oct 18, Gauchy (F), MCL de Gauchy

Oct 21 (afternoon), Rotterdam (NL), Live uit Lloyds / RTV Rijnmond

Oct 21 (Evening), Eeklo (B), N9

Oct 22, Silkeborg (DK), B’ Sharp @ Rampelys

Oct 25, Stavanger (N), Stavanger Bluesclub @ Ovenpaa

Oct 26, Sandnes (N), Sandnes Bluesclub

Oct 28, Oslo (N), Ostkanten Bluesclub @ Herr Nilsen

Oct 29, Arnes (N), Nes Bluesclub

Nov 2, Winterthur (CH), Albani Bar

Nov 3, Torino (I), Folkclub

Nov 4, Thun (CH), Cafe Mokka

Nov 5, Leverkusen (D), Leverkusener Jazztage @ Scala

Nov 6, Amen (NL), cafe de Amer

Nov 7, Eindhoven (NL), MC Frits Philips

Nov 11, Dordrecht (NL), Jazzpodium DJS

Nov 12, Zottegem (B), De Blauwe Wolk

Nov 13, Groningen (NL), Cafe Koster

As you can see there are still a few open spots in the schedule so feel free to send us your suggestions. When we are on the road we love to play every day !!

LINKS

You can join and follow and support Boo Boo at these links

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boo-Boo-Davis/156361854403942

http://www.booboodavis.com

BooBoo Davis - Tour Schedule

LIVE
We performed at Harvest Blues Festival in Monaghan (Ireland) last weekend and will be back on the road in Europe from October 18 - November 13. Here is a list of the confirmed dates:
Oct 18, Gauchy (F), MCL de Gauchy
Oct 21, Eeklo (B), N9
Oct 22, Silkeborg (DK), B' Sharp @ Rampelys
Oct 25, Stavanger (N), Stavanger Bluesclub @ Ovenpaa
Oct 26, Sandnes (N), Sandnes Bluesclub
Oct 28, Oslo (N), Ostkanten Bluesclub @ Herr Nilsen
Oct 29, Arnes (N), Nes Bluesclub
Nov 2, Winterthur (CH), Albani Bar
Nov 3, Torino (I), Folkclub
Nov 4, Thun (CH), Cafe Mokka
Nov 5, Leverkusen (D), Leverkusener Jazztage @ Scala
Nov 6, Amen (NL), cafe de Amer
Nov 7, Eindhoven (NL), MC Frits Philips
Nov 11, Dordrecht (NL), Jazzpodium DJS
Nov 13, Groningen (NL), Cafe Koster

As you can see there are still a few open spots in the schedule so feel free to send us your suggestions for nice venues in your area. When we tour we love to play every day !!

LINKS
You can join and follow and support Boo Boo at these links
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http://www.booboodavis.com

Wild About You Baby - Boo Boo Davis

He was born and raised in Drew, Mississippi in the heart of Delta. It was the richest cotton land in the South and the large amounts of field workers attracted the best musicians from the surrounding areas. The entire Delta region was rich with blues, but the town of Drew was a particularly fertile one. Charley Patton stayed near Drew for many years and several legendary performers spent time there. Sharecroppers sang loudly to help pass the grueling hours of work and without a doubt Boo Boo developed his loud, bellowing voice based on the singing he heard in the fields as a young boy. In fact, that voice, through the years has demolished many amps and speaker cabinets.

Boo Boo's father, Sylvester Davis farmed cotton and played several instruments. Musicians who he played with include John Lee Hooker, Elmore James and Robert Pete Williams. Boo Boo remembers these and other musicians dropping by and rehearsing at their house. At the age of five Boo Boo was playing the harmonica and singing in church with his mother. By thirteen he was playing guitar, and by eighteen he was playing out with his father and older brothers under the name of The Lard Can Band. This band travelled all throughout the Delta. In the early sixties he went north to St Louis and was around during the heyday of the St Louis music scene (Albert King, Ike Turner, Chuck Berry and many others). Together with his brothers they were the weekend house band in Tabby's Red Room in East St Louis for eighteen years.

Even though Boo Boo moved north to St. Louis, he will always be a southerner at heart. When he is at home (and not performing) his favorite pastimes are hunting with his dogs and fishing. During Boo Boo's childhood there was no time or money for him to go to school so he never learned to read and write. However that did not prevent him to travel all over the world. Following his guiding spirit (that he calls Dave) Boo Boo has found a way to deal with modern society. The blues helps him to keep his spirit high and survive day-to-day life. It deals with all the basic raw elements of life; good and bad, plain and simple.
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